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The five cheapest small SUVs in Australia
These are the five cheapest small SUVs in Australia right now, ranging from Chinese upstarts to established players.
There’s a plethora of small SUV options for Australian buyers, and price is a key consideration.
Compact SUVs are designed to blend low running costs, practicality, and affordability for a range of buyers, from city dwellers to young families.
Our categorisation of small SUVs is based on the VFACTS sales charts published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
All of the following options have a petrol engine, and we have arranged this list based on the cheapest variant.
MG ZS
The MG ZS Excite is priced at $22,990 drive-away, making it the cheapest small SUV on our list.
In addition to its seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, the ZS Excite is equipped with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
It’s powered by a 1.5L inline four-cylinder engine that has 84kW of power and 150Nm of torque, and features a 48L fuel tank.
It also has a claimed efficiency figure of 7.1L per 100km.
BUY:Get in touch with a dealer about MG ZS MORE:Everything MG ZS
Mitsubishi ASX
Next on our list is the Mitsubishi ASX, priced at $24,490 excluding on-road costs in base GS manual guise.
This front-wheel drive SUV is powered by a 2.0L inline four-cylinder engine with 110kW of power and 197Nm of torque. It has a 63L fuel tank.
This small SUV is backed by a five-year, 100,000km warranty, and equipped with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
| Variant | Pricing(excluding on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi ASX GS 2.0 6MT | $24,490 |
| Mitsubishi ASX GS 2.0 CVT | $26,740 |
| Mitsubishi ASX ES 2.0 CVT | $27,990 |
| Mitsubishi ASX MR 2.0 CVT | $29,740 |
| Mitsubishi ASX ES Street 2.0 CVT | $30,490 |
| Mitsubishi ASX LZ 2.0 CVT | $30,440 |
| Mitsubishi ASX GSR 2.4 CVT | $32,740 |
| Mitsubishi ASX Exceed 2.4 CVT | $35,240 |
BUY:Get in touch with a dealer about Mitsubishi ASX MORE:Everything Mitsubishi ASX
GWM Haval Jolion
The GWM Haval Jolion Premium is priced at $26,990 drive-away.
The Haval Jolion Premium is powered by a 1.5L inline four-cylinder engine that produces 150kW of power and 220Nm of torque and has a 55L fuel tank.
It also has a fuel economy figure 5.7L per 100km, making it the most fuel efficient vehicle on our list.
This variant is equipped with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Pricing (drive-away) |
|---|---|
| GWM Haval Jolion Premium | $26,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Lux | $29,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Premium Hybrid | $32,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid | $35,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid | $38,990 |
BUY:Get in touch with a dealer about GWM Haval Jolion MORE:Everything GWM Haval Jolion
Chery Omoda 5
The Chery Omoda 5 FX is currently offered at $27,990 drive-away.
The Omoda 5 is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that makes 108kW of power and 210Nm of torque.
With a 51L fuel tank, it also has a fuel consumption figure of 6.9L per 100km.
The Omoda 5 is equipped with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is supported by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Pricing (drive-away) |
|---|---|
| Chery Omoda 5 1.5T FX | $27,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.5T BX | $33,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.5T EX | $36,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.6T GT | $38,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.6T GT AWD | $40,990 |
BUY: Get in touch with a dealer about Chery Omoda 5 MORE: Everything Chery Omoda 5
Suzuki Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara is currently being offered at $30,990 drive-away.
The Suzuki Vitara is powered by a 1.6L inline four-cylinder engine that makes 86kW of power and 156Nm of torque.
With a 47L fuel tank, the Vitara has a fuel consumption figure of 5.8L per 100km.
The Vitara is also equipped with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and supported by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Variant | Current drive-away pricing | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Vitara Manual 2WD | $30,990 | $29,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Auto 2WD | $30,990 | $31,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Shadow Auto 2WD | $35,235 | $40,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo Auto 2WD | $27,335 | $40,490 |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo Shadow Auto 2WD | $40,835 | $40,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo Auto 4WD | $42,835 | $40,490 |
BUY:Get in touch with a dealer about Suzuki Vitara MORE:Everything Suzuki Vitara
Tyra Lawler-Cass is a marketplace journalist based in Sydney, Australia. She studied PR & Social Media and Creative Writing at Macquarie University and has a passion for fast, luxury cars. She loves to travel and is always down to dine out.
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