best value cars australia 2023

Chasing the best value cars in Australia for 2023? Sensible picks include small hatches like Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato; mid-size SUVs like Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage; and budget EVs like BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV.

New, you’re broadly looking at about AUD $25k–$35k for the hatches, $35k–$50k for the SUVs, and $45k–$55k for the value EVs (drive-away deals vary by state).

Used 2020–2022 examples typically land around $18k–$28k for the hatches, $25k–$40k for the SUVs, and $30k–$40k for early EVs, depending on kms and service history.

They’re cheap to run, easy to live with, and unlikely to terrify your mechanic; for real-world prices, have a squiz on Tradingpost and thank your future self.