The 20 Cheapest Cars Ever Made


The 20 Cheapest Cars Ever Made


Car enthusiasts are always curious what the most expensive cars are. But what about the cheapest? These affordable cars are driven by millions of people all over the world. As much as car manufactures want to break barriers in speed and efficiency, it's arguably more important for them produce the cheapest and safest cars possible. That's why we have compiled a list of the 20 cheapest cars ever made, to showcase how incredible these vehicles really are! 


1. Tata Nano ($1,500)

The Tata Nano is an Indian car built in 2008, designed with the intention to be cheapest car ever made. Even though the car is $1500 it still has all you need to drive safely on the road.

Tatanano1Photo by Alexander Gounder on Wikimedia Commons

2. Maruti 800 ($2,500)

Also produced in India the Maruti 800 is a slightly more expensive option. It has better fuel efficiency and trunk space to its predecessor.

640Px-Maruti 800 FirstPhoto by Aashim Tyagi on Wikimedia Commons

3. Geely MR ($2,500)

Produced in China the Geely MR is the most affordable car option to get around the country. The car comes in both hatchback, sedan, and 1.3 or 1.5L engine options.

Geely Haoqing Srv Hq7130Photo by Rutger van der Maar on Wikimedia Commons

4. Hindustan Ambassador ($3,000)

Take a look at India’s Hindustan Ambassador, based on the Morris Oxford series III model. The car is timeless, adorable and don’t forget cheap!

Hindustan Ambassador - Geograph.org.uk - 2898179Photo by Richard Croft on Wikimedia Commons

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5. ZAZ Zaporozhets ($3,000)

The Zaporozhets is a cheap and funny looking car built by the Soviets in 1994. While the butt of many jokes, the car is impressively good on rough terrain.

Zaz-968Photo by LIght Dim on Wikimedia Commons

6. JAC Yueyue ($3,500)

This Yueyue is a Chinese two-door hatchback that has a tiny 800cc engine with surprisingly good fuel efficiency. All you need to travel the tight street of China!

Jac J2 1.0 Ce 2013 (10414594453)Photo by order_242 on Wikimedia Commons

7. BYD F0 ($3,500)

Also built by the Chinese, the BYD F0 was built as another practical, cheap driving option. While not the most stylish car, its perfect for what it was designed for.

2010 Byd F0, Front 8.4.18Photo by Kevauto on Wikimedia Commons

8. Chery QQ ($3,600)

The Cherry QQ is the first example on this list to offer a 4 cylinder engine. The Chinese car is most known for its cubed shape.

Chery Qq Ice Cream Img01Photo by Quzhouliulian on Wikimedia Commons

9. FSO Polonez ($4,000)

The FSO Polonez was a popular Polish car that had a long lifespan of several different models from 1970-2000. Eventually, transitioning from a coupe to a sedan.

Fso Polonez Mr'87 Blue JasłoPhoto by Pitak on Wikimedia Commons

10. Lifan 530 ($4,000)

The Chinese Lifan 530 is best remembered for its safety features. It is a popular choice for people who want a reliable and safe car for hectic city driving.

Lifan 530 01 China 2015-04-06Photo by Navigator84 on Wikimedia Commons

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11. Lada Riva ($4,500)

The Lada Riva is a Soviet era car that's known for its durability. It was popular due to its low price and even lower maintenance costs.

Lada 2107 Aka Lada Riva October 1995 1452CcPhoto by Charles01 on Wikimedia Commons

12. Hyundai Eon ($4,500)

The Hyundai Eon, made in India, offers a 3 cylinder engine and all the standard safety features for cheap. The price has allowed the car to thrive over the competition.

Hyundai Eos Gl 2014 (11954748753)Photo by order_242 on Wikimedia Commons

13. Changan Benben Mini ($4,500)


The Changan Benben Mini has a 1.0-liter engine and solid fuel efficiency. However it’s low price was the only factor that makes it stand out from its competition.

Changan Benni MiniPhoto by Rutger van der Maar on Wikimedia Commons

14. Suzuki Alto ($5,000)

The Suzuki Alto is a small hatchback that does everything you need it to for city driving. It gained popularity in Japan and India for its fuel economy and wide turning radius.

Suzuki Alto Van Vp (Ha36S) FrontPhoto by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima on Wikimedia Commons

15. Perodua Viva ($5,600)

The Perodua Viva is known as one of the most fuel-efficient cars ever made. It was built as lightweight as possible to improve efficiency, but it lacks in safety.

Perodua Viva In MalaccaPhoto by Ilya Plekhanov on Wikimedia Commons

16. BAIC EC ($6,000)

The BAIC EC is the cheapest electric car ever made. The Chinese car has a range of 124 miles, which is quite reasonable for the price.

640Px-Baic Beijing Ec-180 2017.11.2Photo by Kevauto on Wikimedia Commons

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17. Dacia Logan ($6,600)

The Dacia Logan is a Romanian car built as a low cost option for the European market. It’s simple sedan design have everything you need in a car.

2023 Dacia Logan Iii Img 9671Photo by Alexander-93 on Wikimedia Commons

18. Dacia Sandero ($7,100)

Renaults Dacia Sandero is the larger version of the Dacia Logan. It has slightly more space and improved features, but comes at a modest price increase.

2023 Dacia Sandero Stepway Iii 1X7A6193Photo by Alexander Migl on Wikimedia Commons

19. Fiat Punto ($7,800)

The popular Italian car maker built the Fiat Punto with style. It has all the safety features, decent space, and a cool compact design for driving around Italy.

Fiat Grande Punto En PleinPhoto by Grzegorz Polak on Wikimedia Commons

20. Qoros 3 ($8,500)

The Qoros 3 is the cheapest Chinese car with a 5 star safety rating. Being safe, and having a 1.6 litre engine is all you need driving around those tight city streets.

Qoros 3 City Suv ChinaPhoto by Dinkun Chen on Wikimedia Commons




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