Podcast: MG 3, Suzuki Swift and Kia Picanto are Australia’s cheapest cars

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18 Jun 2024 at 2:15 pm

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James Wong

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Sean, Scott and James tackle cheap and cheerful motoring this week by taking a look at Australia’s cheapest new cars.

The new MG 3 has seen prices go up and forfeit its “cheapest new car” tag to the Kia Picanto, but are there still bargains to be found?

James also talks about his launch drive of the new-generation Suzuki Swift Hybrid.

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