Treat yourself this year.
Imagine driving into summer in a brand new car.
With end-of-year plate clearance sales, new models launching in Australia and the chance to save through a novated lease, Christmas might be the smartest time of year to upgrade your ride.
1. End-of-Year Plate Clearance Means Bigger Savings
Dealers are clearing 2025 stock to make room for incoming 2026 releases. That means:
- Reduced drive-away prices
- Extra bonuses or upgrades
- Lower wait times on popular models
These seasonal discounts don't last long. Once stock sells out, prices climb back to normal. Shoppers who act before January usually secure the best deals of the year.
2. More Models Have Landed in Australia
This year brought a wave of new electric and petrol models. Some are more affordable than ever, and others offer features that were luxury-only a few years ago.
Think intuitive safety tech, longer EV range, smarter infotainment and efficient engines. Buying in December and January often means getting the newest builds with the most recent features and software updates.
Great timing meets new technology. A perfect Christmas combo.
3. You Could Pay For Your Car Using Pre-Tax Earnings
Cars are expensive to run. Fuel, servicing and tyres always add up.
Budgeting for them is easer when they're covered in a single pre-tax payment.
A novated lease lets you bundle:
- Finance
- Registration
- Tyres
- Servicing
- Insurance
- Fuel or charging
All in one regular pre-tax deduction through your employer. Many drivers don't realise how much everyday car expenses take form their take-home pay until they switch to a structured, pre-tax setup.
4. Electric Cars Are Better Value at Christmas
EVs continue to benefit from the Electric Car Discount for eligible models under the luxury price threshold.
Combined with plate clearance pricing, it can create rarely matched savings.
Lower charging costs and fewer servicing requirements make EVs even more cost-effective when their running expenses are packaged into one pre-tax payment. You're not just treating yourself to a car. You're gifting yourself lower lifetime costs.
5. A New Car Is Actually a Practical Gift
It feels like a splurge, but the savings can make it a smart financial decision.
Instead of holiday purchases that lose value instantly, a novated lease helps make a car purchase more affordable over time. You're setting yourself up for the year ahead, not just the Christmas break.
It's excitement, but with benefits attached.
Thinking About a New Car for the New Year?
If you're already eyeing off a vehicle, or curious about how much you could save, a personalised quote will show the numbers clearly.
Learn how a new car plus novated leasing could work for your budget this Christmas.