cheapest new cars australia 2023

Chasing the cheapest new cars in Australia for 2023? You’re looking at city runabouts like the MG3, Kia Picanto, and Suzuki Ignis—the sort of machines that cost little, sip less, and fit in parking spaces you’d swear were decorative.

New drive-away pricing hovered around $19k–$22k for base manuals (MG3 Core and Picanto S at the sharp end, Ignis just above), with runout Kia Rio deals nudging the low twenties before the curtain dropped.

On the used side, 2021–2022 examples of these cars typically ranged from $12k–$18k depending on kilometres, condition, and how optimistic the seller felt that day.

Do check safety kit—some budget heroes skimp on advanced driver aids—plus on-road costs vary by state, and the cheapest sticker isn’t always the cheapest to own.