Which car is the cheapest in Australia as of 2025-2026 is the MG3 hatch, which has held the title of Australia's cheapest new car for several years. The MG3 Core or Excite base model is advertised from $23,990 to $26,990 drive-away depending on promotions and state, which includes GST, dealer delivery, 12 months registration and CTP. The MG3 is a light hatch with a 1.5 litre petrol engine, automatic transmission, 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and basic safety features, offering good value for price-conscious buyers. Other cheapest cars in Australia include the Kia Picanto, which starts from $24,000 to $28,000 drive-away and is a small 5-door hatch with a 1.2 litre engine and 7-year warranty, the Suzuki Ignis from $24,990 to $28,500, the Suzuki Swift from $27,990 drive-away, and the Toyota Yaris from $28,500 to $31,000. In the small SUV category, the cheapest new SUVs are the MG ZS from $26,990 to $29,990 drive-away, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro from $26,990, the GWM Haval Jolion from $28,990, and the Hyundai Venue from $28,990. Prices have risen significantly since 2020 due to inflation and shipping costs, so there are no longer any new cars under $20,000 drive-away like there were in 2019. For cheapest electric car, the MG4 and BYD Dolphin start from around $38,990 to $42,990 drive-away. The cheapest car to run overall including fuel and insurance is usually Toyota Yaris or Suzuki Swift due to low fuel consumption and cheap insurance.
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