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Josh Nevett
Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026
Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.
7 Days Ago
All Kia Picanto News
James Wong
Kia Picanto safe for "many years" in Australia
Kia's local product boss says the Picanto city car is here to stay for a while yet, despite other brands abandoning the lower end of the market.
12 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Cut-price electric Kia Picanto replacement coming to take on BYD Seagull
The smallest, cheapest electric Kia yet is being worked as the replacement for its petrol-powered Picanto city-sized hatch.
7 Months Ago
CarExpert
CarExpert Choice winner: Best City Car
The Kia Picanto is nimble, neatly packaged and loaded with safety equipment for a low price, making it our choice for best city car.
8 Months Ago
Max Davies
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.
10 Months Ago
Jack Quick
What should you buy instead of an MG 3?
Last year the MG 3 remained a segment leader, though in new-gen guise it no longer retains the budget crown. Here's what we'd buy instead.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia Picanto price and specs
After a substantial refresh for 2024, the Kia Picanto is largely unchanged for 2025 apart from some minor price increases.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
The 10 cheapest new manual cars you can buy in Australia
Love manuals but don't know where to look? Here are the cheapest new options on sale in Australia right now.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Which new car should you buy for under $30,000?
Buying a new car needn't break the bank, as the current crop of cheapies demonstrates. Here's what the CarExpert team would buy for sub-$30k.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
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?
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Kia Picanto electric successor due after 2030 - report
Kia is reportedly looking at replacing its Picanto city car with an electric successor, though it likely won't be before 2030.
1 Year 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
What city car should you buy in 2024?
Whether you want to make parking easier or like to live a compact lifestyle, there are plenty of micro and light cars to buy in Australia. Here's what the CarExpert team would consider.
2 Years Ago
Max Davies
The most fuel efficient micro and light cars in Australia
Cheap cars should be cheap to run, so we've broken down Australia's micro and light cars to see which is the most fuel efficient.
2 Years Ago
