We can practically count on the fingers of one hand the cars that, today, can be purchased for less than €13,000. Not even the Dacia Sandero, once the greatest exponent of the budget car, is available on such a tight budget. And yes at the beginning of the year it was possible to buy a Dacia Sandero for €9,000Today the cheapest Dacia Sandero and from €13,040.
Dacia is by no means the only brand that has applied significant increases in its product range and that has revised its catalog by eliminating access versions, which have made the cheapest Sandero now much more expensive, but also more equipped.
And although the case at hand is available for €12,376Y It has not increased its price as much as the Dacia Sanderoit is also important to note that this model has also experienced a price increase this year.
In 2022 the prices of most new cars have skyrocketed, also in the most affordable options, which in some cases have lost access versions
Cheaper than a Dacia Sandero, for €12,376
The Kia Picanto is an urban utility vehicle, very small, and with a tight trunk, inferior to that of the Dacia Sandero, which can be purchased in its most basic version with a 67 HP engine. In this access version, its equipment includes 14″ wheels with trims, air conditioning, light sensor and a sound system with USB connection. In other words, a tight equipment and without many pretensions.
For €691 more (Comfort pack) you can enjoy more complete equipment that already includes elements such as 14″ alloy wheels, emergency braking assistance system and instrumentation with a 4.2″ screen.
As we told you, the Price on offer for the Kia Picanto is €12,376, including all discounts and the promotion for financing the purchase. As we said, the Kia Picanto has also experienced a price increase in recent months. At the beginning of the year it could be purchased for €10,000 and at the beginning of last year for just over €9,000.
Better than a Dacia Sandero?
- It is important to highlight that the Dacia Sandero for €13,040 It is more expensive, but also a car from a higher segment, 40 centimeters longer and with a more spacious trunk and rear seats.
- Cheaper, and sharing technology, platform and engines with the Kia, the Hyundai i10 is available for €11,950 and it is one of the most interesting alternatives.
- Another of the cheapest cars on the market is the Mitsubishi Space Star for €11,400, which is also bigger and more complete since its access version. This is undoubtedly one of the most interesting options for those looking for a cheap and reliable urban car.
- But the best exponent of the economic car at the moment is the MG ZS for €12,950, perhaps the car that offers the most, with a tight budget, at the moment. It’s an SUV, it’s much bigger and it comes very well equipped as standard.
