Subcompact

The 2026 Kia Seltos is $1,000 less than it was for 2025, with a starting price of $25,085 (including destination).

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

Well equipped and reasonably priced — with solid driving dynamics, excellent onboard tech and more space than you’d expect inside — the updated 2025 Volkswagen Taos is a winner.

Audi’s second-bestselling vehicle, the compact Q3 SUV, is adopting the same look for the 2026 model year as the new Q5 that’s just gone on sale.

For the second straight year, the Chevrolet Trailblazer holds the line on affordability, with the 2026 model starting at the same $24,395 base price (including destination).

Hot on the heels of updates to the bestselling CR-V compact SUV, Honda has announced updates to the 2026 HR-V subcompact SUV.

In its top-line trim, the Mazda CX-30’s zippy turbocharged engine and classy cabin make it an intriguing alternative to European luxury-brand subcompact SUVs while still undercutting them on price.

With just one car currently available under that threshold, the 2025 Nissan Versa, the affordable end of the new car market has all but collapsed.

While we wait for the Kia EV3’s arrival, let’s give you a rundown of the small electric hatchback’s size, range, price and features as they appear in global markets.