Business Car Manager Verdict
For a weekend of driving we’d love to be handed the keys to an Alfa Romeo 4C, but in terms of owning one we’d spend our money on a Porsche Cayman.
The 4C’s appeal lies in its raw, pure driving experience that’s akin to something like a Caterham or a Lotus. But the thing is, the Porsche offers 95 per cent of the Alfa’s fun but with a relaxed and refined character that sees it much more suited for everyday driving. And for business use.
In short: the 4C is seriously flawed but it’s so good-looking and so much fun on the right road that we still find ourselves pining for it even if 99 days out of 100 we’d be wishing for the Cayman.
The Low Down…
| Doors and body style | 2-door coupe |
| Engine/gearbox | 1.75 litre turbocharged petrol/6-speed dual clutch |
| CO2 Emissions | 157g/km |
| Economy | 41.5mpg |
| Power/torque | 237bhp/300Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed | 4.5 seconds/160mph |
| Insurance group | N/A |
…and what it costs
| P11D Value | £44,770 | |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | N/A | |
| Road tax (VED) | Band G | |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 to 2015/16 | 23%, 24%, 26% | |
| Benefit in kind (BIK) 2013/14 to 2015/16 | £10,297, £10,745, £11,640 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £971/£81 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £1941/£162 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £2059/£171 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £4119/£343 | |
| Figures correct at time of posting | ||
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