Hunting the best small car in Australia under $20,000 in 2023? The new-car shortlist is basically the MG3 and Kia Picanto—cheap to buy, light on fuel, and equipped with the sort of tech that gets the job done rather than impressing your mates.
If you’re shopping used, the sweet spot is Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, and Suzuki Swift; they’re perky, reliable, and won’t ambush you at service time. Want more space? Older Hyundai i30s and Toyota Corollas sneak under $20k if you don’t mind a few birthdays.
Expect new pricing around AUD $18k–$20k drive-away for base models, while used examples with sensible kilometres sit comfortably below AUD $20k depending on year and condition. Test-drive a couple and get a pre-purchase inspection; nothing ruins a bargain faster than a mystery light on the dash.
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