best affordable cars 2022 australia

Hunting the best affordable cars in Australia for 2022? Start with small hatches that punch above their price: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato and Mazda 3 — the dependable, low-drama quartet.

If you want a pint-sized city runabout, the Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris sip fuel like a budgie and cost peanuts to service.

Prefer a little extra ride height? Try compact SUVs like the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and the value-packed MG ZS; not rock-crawlers, just comfy and easy to park.

Look for long warranties (Kia’s 7-year, Hyundai’s 5-year, Toyota’s 5-year) and a recent 5-star ANCAP where possible, then buy the one your backside prefers after a test drive.

And if you fancy a bargain hunt, Tradingpost is a fine safari—bring patience, a budget, and a healthy scepticism for “one owner, only driven to church”.