TEN of the cheapest new cars on sale right now in the UK have been revealed.
Experts have also outlined their thoughts on the selection of new vehicles.
Top Gear gave advise on the list of the ten cheapest cars currently on sale, which includes a bizarre “micro car”.
1. Citroen Ami – £7,695
At the top of the list is the Citroen Ami that is being sold for “the price of a well-used BMW 3 Series”.
It appears to have the “bones” of a quadricycle with a very boxy shape.
This Citroen comes with an 8bhp electric motor, and 5.5kWh.
Top Gear analysts said it was “fun to use and an entirely loveable object” which can reach top speeds of 28mph.
2. Leapmotor T03 – £14,495
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This is a small Chinese electric car that appears well built.
And its price of £14,495 includes a Leapmotor grant of £1,500.
Even though it is small, the interior is still quite roomy and reasonably comfortable.
“The Dacia Spring has already shown that cheap cars like this can have character, something the T03 severely lacks,” reviewed Top Gear.
3. Dacia Sandero – £14,715
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When it first came into the UK, the Dacia Sandero actually cost just £8,000.
However, it is still the cheapest “proper” petrol-powered car that can be bought in the country at the moment.
The vehicle has been described as “simple”, “spacious”, and one that “absolutely nails the brief” for allowing passengers to get from one place to another.
Top Gear’s verdict on the Dacia Sandero was: “If you don’t in the least bit care about cars, this is probably what you should buy.”
4. Dacia Spring – £14,995
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This car is small, electric and cheap for new cars generally.
It has also been considered “simple” but “fun” like its bigger sibling.
Top Gear stated: “It proves to everyone else it is possible for a BEV to weigh largely the same as its petrol equivalent.
“Well done Dacia.”
5. Kia Picanto – £16,695
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The latest Picanto from Kia is aligned with the maker’s belief in The Small Car,
While looking great, it has a fun motor that offers enough practicality for urban life.
“For a first car or something that’s just needed as a runabout, you can’t go at all wrong with the Picanto,” said Top Gear.
6. Toyota Aygo X – £16,845
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This is a 1.0L, three-cylinder-engined car ideal for the city.
It also has a 71bhp that comes through the front wheels for an exciting 0-62 mph in 14.9 seconds.
For the city, this is surely sufficient because it is unlikely you will going faster than 5mph much.
Top Gear’s verdict on the Aygo X was: “It rides and steers impressively well, although the little three-cylinder engine can feel a little gutless.”
7. Microlino – £16,990
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The Microlino is said to be “becoming the cutest, most adorable thing on the road at any given point”.
It is a “micro” car though so doesn’t leave any room for passengers.
Basically a life-sized, portable, electric Playmobil toy.
“As a car it’s flawed,” admits Top Gear.
“Think of it more as a pet.
“Not brilliantly house-trained, but somehow kinda loveable.”
8. Hyundai i10 – £17,100
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This Hyundai is thought to be the most sophisticated version of the humble i10 yet.
It offers fairly impressive levels of technology and tools, with some decent space inside.
A good overall small car, especially for the price.
“Well done Hyundai for having come up with a fresh city car when lots of other car-makers have canned theirs,” said Top Gear.
9. MG 3: £17,245
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The third generation of the Chinese car maker is small, but not a bad drive.
It’s simple, with a more refined interior to make a good all-rounder.
There is still room for improvement in the ride as Top Gear suggests: “If you can ignore the badge snobbery, you could do a lot worse.”
10. Fiat Grande Panda (hybrid) – £18,035
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This vehicle marks a return for Fiat in making motors that are cheap but fun and full of character.
Top Gear writes: “It has a cheery countenance and knowing sense of heritage.
“We approve.”
