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New-vehicle sales volumes have been in retreat in Canada since peaking in 2017. The first major decline in recent memory occurred last month – approximately seven per cent in September, year-over-year. As a result, competition among automakers for market share is fierce as ever.

According to research conducted by Google Think Auto, approximately 37 per cent of Canadian car buyers are brand loyalists, whereas 43 per cent are brand switchers and the remaining 20 per cent are first-time buyers. In keeping with the age-old maxim that it is far easier to keep an existing customer than find a new one, the majority of automakers offer loyalty programs to customers who have someone in their household who already owns, finances or leases a vehicle of the same brand. These loyalty incentives can usually be combined with existing seasonal incentives already available to the general public.

We’ve featured some of our favourite offers this week from brands offering loyalty rebates and/or rate reductions. If you don’t find an offer that suits you, be sure to check out the new Globe Drive Build and Price Tool to see the latest incentives and discounts on any new car, truck or SUV.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SE AWC

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Mitsubishi Outlander.

Equipped with a 3.0-litre, V-6 MIVEC engine, the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander produces 224 horsepower and 215 lb.-ft. of torque. All models also come standard with All-Wheel Control, Mitsubishi’s proprietary all-wheel drivetrain. The Outlander SE trim also comes standard with a seven-inch infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity with voice control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters, seating for up to seven passengers, automatic headlights and LED taillights. The SE trim also features active safety technology such as electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, hill-start assist and active stability control.

  • MSRP: $32,298
  • Manufacturer cash incentive: $2,000 (applied after tax)
  • Cash loyalty rebate: $500 (applied after tax)
  • Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
  • Freight, PDI, government fees: $1,840
  • Cash purchase price before tax: $30,926
  • Finance for 60 months at zero per cent interest for $607 per month including tax, which includes a $500 after-tax manufacturer incentive, a $500 after-tax loyalty rebate and assumes zero down payment
  • Lease for 48 months at 1.99 per cent interest for $527 per month including tax, which includes a $500 after-tax manufacturer incentive, a $500 after-tax loyalty rebate and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance with zero down payment

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2018 Honda Pilot EX-L Navi

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Honda Pilot.

The 2018 Honda Pilot is powered by a 3.5-litre, V-6 i-VTEC engine that generates 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. Standard interior features include tri-zone automatic climate control, remote engine ignition, a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, speed-sensitive volume control and Wi-Fi tethering. The EX-L Navi trim also features a 225-watt, seven-speaker audio system, a navigation system with bilingual voice recognition and leather seating surfaces. On its exterior, the 2018 Pilot features automatic projector-beam headlights, LED taillights and windshield-wiper-deicing capability.

  • MSRP: $46,390
  • Manufacturer cash incentive: $4,000 (applied after tax)
  • Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
  • Freight, PDI, government fees: $1,935
  • Cash purchase price before tax: $43,785
  • Finance for 48 months at 3.99 per cent interest for $1,185 per month including tax, which includes a $1,000 after-tax loyalty rebate and assumes zero down payment
  • Lease for 48 months at 4.99 per cent interest for $721 per month including tax, which includes an after-tax $1,000 loyalty rebate and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance with zero down payment

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2018 Mazda CX-5 GS All Wheel Drive

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Mazda CX-5.

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 outputs 187 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft. of torque through a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G engine. Highlights on the GS trim include a seven-inch infotainment system with Aha and Stitcher internet-radio functionality, a heated and leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, three-stage heated front seats and push-button engine ignition. Standard features on all trims include automatic LED headlights, mirror-integrated turn signals and a noise-isolating windshield with rain-sensing wipers. Key safety technology on the 2018 CX-5 includes smart city brake support, an advanced blind-spot monitoring system, a wide-angle rearview camera and a dynamic stability control system.

  • MSRP: $31,500
  • Manufacturer cash incentive: $1,000
  • Cash loyalty rebate: $500
  • Estimated dealer discount: $500
  • Freight, PDI, government fees: $2,035
  • Cash purchase price before tax: $31,535
  • Finance for 60 months at 1.25 per cent interest for $642 per month including tax, which includes a 1 per cent loyalty rate reduction and assumes zero down payment
  • Lease for 48 months at 1.75 per cent interest for $461 per month including tax, which includes a $600 manufacturer incentive, a 1 per cent loyalty rate reduction and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance with zero down payment

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2018 Infiniti QX60 All Wheel Drive CVT

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Infiniti QX60.

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 features a 3.5-litre, V-6 engine that generates 295 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. Notable features on this luxury SUV include an eight-inch infotainment system, an available 15-speaker Bose surround sound system, leather seating surfaces, a heated and leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, automatic bi-Xenon HID headlights, LED daytime running lights and taillights, and UV reducing solar glass.

  • MSRP: $48,195
  • Manufacturer cash incentive: $5,500 (as compared to $5,000 in September)
  • Cash loyalty rebate: $500
  • Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
  • Freight, PDI, government fees: $2,185
  • Cash purchase price before tax: $43,380
  • Finance for 60 months at 2.99 per cent interest for $921 per month including tax, which includes a $2,500 manufacturer incentive, a $1,500 loyalty rebate and assumes zero down payment
  • Lease for 48 months at 1.99 per cent interest for $657 per month including tax, which includes a $1,000 manufacturer incentive, a $1,500 loyalty rebate and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance with zero down payment

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Andrew Tai is CEO of Unhaggle. Follow on Twitter @ahytai

Manufacturer incentives and pricing calculations are based on Ontario customers and subject to availability of inventory. Dealer discounts shown are estimates for illustrative purposes only, may vary by region and are given at the discretion of individual dealers. Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the information above is accurate at the time of publication, pricing, incentives and discounts are subject to change or discontinuation at any time. Vehicle images may not represent the exact model featured in the pricing provided. Consult your local dealership for details.

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