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Australia's 10 cheapest cars in 2025
Want to pick yourself up a set of cheap wheels? Here are the most budget-friendly new cars currently on sale in Australia.
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MG fights back in the battle for Australia's cheapest new car
MG has slashed prices for entry-level versions of its MG 3, MG 5 and HS, with sharper runout pricing also available for the ZST.
2 Months Ago
Max Davies
MG ZS getting update to fix performance issue
A software update for the new MG ZS Hybrid+ is now available, fixing an issue with its power delivery when battery charge is low.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG is close to running out of Australia's cheapest new car
A few hundred old MG 3 hatchbacks are still available, and they may be the last new vehicles you can buy for less than $20,000 drive-away.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG won't cede the titles of Australia's favourite small SUV, light car
MG has launched more expensive successors to its cheap and cheerful MG 3 and ZS, but it expects they'll continue to beat their rivals in the sales race.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
MG 3: New-generation hatch getting safety upgrades
MG says it'll roll out enhancements to its MG 3 to improve its safety rating, following a three-star result from ANCAP.
6 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
The 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia
Want to save money at the dealership and the pump? These are the 10 cheapest hybrids you can buy in Australia.
6 Months Ago
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How much Australia's 10 cheapest cars cost to service
A tantalising sticker price is one thing, but how affordable are Australia's cheapest cars to own in the long run?
7 Months Ago
Jack Quick
MG Australia increases prices by up to $5600
Some MG models no longer have nationwide drive-away pricing which has resulted in price rises of up to $5678.
9 Months Ago
Tyra Lawler-Cass
Five affordable new cars for young drivers
These are the five most-affordable first cars for new drivers and learners, with ranges that kick off at less than $30,000 before on-roads.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
2024 MG 3: Drive-away pricing returns, but there's a catch
MG has introduced drive-away pricing for petrol-powered versions of its new MG 3, with savings of up to $1416.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
Podcast: MG 3, Suzuki Swift and Kia Picanto are Australia’s cheapest cars
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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William Stopford
Don't say goodbye to the old MG 3 in Australia yet
If the new MG 3 is too expensive for you, MG has plenty of stock of the outgoing model – enough to take it to December, in fact.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Higher price won't stop MG 3 sales dominance
MG has increased the price of its new-generation light hatch by a significant margin, but it thinks the value it offers will keep it in the top spot in its segment.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
2024 MG 3 price and specs, including hybrid
MG's new entry-level hatch has more standard equipment than before, including a lot more safety kit, but it's more expensive.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia has a new cheapest car
Australia's cheapest car is once again the Kia Picanto, with the new, more comprehensively equipped MG 3 receiving a significant price hike.
11 Months Ago
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Other 5d Hatchback to consider
The MG3 is classed as a Light Passenger vehicle according to VFACTS, meaning it competes with the likes of the Kia Rio, Mazda 2, Skoda Fabia, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Polo in terms of size.