Most Affordable New Cars In The UK
Things have turned around of late for the auto industry, with inventories increasing and supply chains improving. Instead of pandemic dealer up-charges, people are once again able to secure good deals on new cars. Recent years have seen an explosion of affordable model choices. Let's take a look at some of the best car values this year.
Dacia Sandero Stepway: £16,015
Dacia’s Sandero Stepway is one of the most affordable vehicles available for purchase in the UK. Starting at just £16,015 MRRP, the Sandero Stepway is a crossover that’s low on price and high on value, blurring the line between SUV and hatckback. It has “rugged SUV styling” and raised driving position, with generous boot and interior space. Auto Express gave it a 4-star rating. Standard features from this Romanian brand include air conditioning, LED headlights, roof bars, hill start assist, and emergency break assist.
Hyundai Bayon: £23,125
Times have changed since the days of the late 1980’s Hyundai Excel; Hyundai now frequently tops quality ratings by J.D. Power. Now a leader in the crossover/SUV space, Hyundai frequently tops UK sales charts with models such as its popular Kona and Tucson. If you are really looking for a value-packed SUV, however, look no further than Hyundai’s compact Bayon SUV crossover, starting at just £23,125 MRRP. It gets 53.3 MPG combined, and with its SmartSense safety features alerts you with radar and camera collision avoidance features in addition to lane departure warnings. A 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage will also give you piece of mind. And if you want an even more affordable way to get around, check out Hyundai’s £16,100 i10 hatchback, with the same 5-year warranty and standard air conditioning.
MG ZS: £21,995
If you must have something British, MG’s compact ZS SUV starts at just £21,995 MRRP and is a very nicely equipped vehicle for under twenty thousand quid. Features include a 10.1 inch colour touchscreen, rear parking sensors, Android/Apple connectivity, and a choice of five vibrant colors, including arctic white, battersea blue, black pearl, monument silver, Hoxton orange, and dynamic red. MG has 7 year warranties or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. The exclusive trim, which starts at £19,795, adds leather style upholstery and heated front seats.
Nissan Juke: £24,045
Not quite as far-out as the original Juke, which looked like a combination of a screaming bird and an insect, the second generation of Nissan’s pioneering Juke small SUV is a bit more practical and fits grown-ups in the back seat. The Visia trim starts at £24,045 MRRP and comes with standard LED headlamps, radio with Bluetooth, USB, and AUX input, a 4.2 inch colour screen, and lane departure warnings. Higher trim levels include optional 8 inch touchscreen entertainment system, auto climate control, leather trim bits, and Bose audio system. If you want a bit more space than the Juke, Nissan’s best-selling Qashqai Visia.
Vauxhall Corsa: £18,715
One of the best selling cars in the UK, the Corsa is now one of the more fun 5-door hatches you could imagine, offered in both petrol and electric options. The latest Corsa is actually related to a Peugeot 208, since Vauxhall was purchased by Peugeot-Citroen, and it is much more fun to drive than British Corsas of yore. Starting at just over eighteen thousand quid, this French-derived Corsa comes standard with 7 inch Andorid/Apple touchscreens, climate control, LED headlamps, and flat bottom leather steering wheel. Electric options are quite a bit pricier, starting at just over £26,180, but will save you on petrol.
Mini Cooper: £25,265
The original hot hatch, the Cooper carries on the British tradition, despite its new German owners at BMW. Starting at just under £23k, the standard Cooper 3 door hatch packs a ton of punch for the price, including full front and rear LED lights, 8.8 inch infotainment screen, and 136 hp in base trim. Its TwinPower turbo engine and go-kart like handling zip you around town. The 3-door hatch cooper classic is currently offered as a monthly rental at attractive rates.
In Conclusion
If you know where to look, you can get a great deal on a new car. With the latest features, such as start-stop engine technology, new cars are getting better gas mileage than ever, keeping you from emptying your wallet into the gas tank. With supply chains returning to normal, be sure to search around for the best deal from numerous dealers.
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