12 brand NEW Cars for ANY LOW BUDGET in 2024
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00:00Guys, you all know these car prices are going up daily thanks to inflation,
00:03and I think it's time for us to look at some truly affordable cars and SUVs
00:07that cost less to own and keep for years to come.
00:10Let me show you all new vehicles you can buy this year if you can only spend around $20,000 max.
00:16Let's start with...
00:172025 Chevrolet Trax
00:19This is one of the rare car updates when Chevrolet overdid itself.
00:23The all-new 2024 Chevy Trax definitely looks better now than ever before.
00:28This small SUV has five trim levels, and all five fall under the $25,000 price tag.
00:34Now, if you're going for the bare minimum with the 2024 Trax LS,
00:38you should be around $22,000 out the door.
00:41Exterior-wise, the new Chevy Trax looks like its bigger siblings,
00:44the Trailblazer and the Equinox, but not when it comes to performance.
00:48You're getting a 137-horsepower, 1.2-liter turbo Ecotec engine.
00:54Inside, there's an 8-inch driver information center, a 10-inch color touchscreen,
00:58a more proprietary Chevy safety package, and enough charging outlets for everyone in the car.
01:03Currently, it's the cheapest Chevy vehicle in the lineup,
01:06but if you take advantage of specials by Chevy, it can go even lower.
01:102024 Kia Forte
01:12Kia's best-selling sedan in the last couple of years is still going strong this year as well.
01:17I'm not sure if a sub-$20,000 car with a 201-horsepower, 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine
01:23getting 41 mpg on the highway can be any more affordable than this.
01:27Unless you want to upgrade to a higher trim level, which still costs around $25,000 max,
01:32you're getting a solid vehicle with safety features like lane-keeping assist,
01:37forward collision avoidance assist, etc.
01:39Inside, Kia installed a 10-inch touchscreen with navigation,
01:43Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and much more.
01:46The minimalist design of the 2024 Forte is what I like the most about this vehicle.
01:51Yes, there's nothing that really stands out from its competition,
01:54but it has all the standard features you might think of.
01:57Unless you need something out of the ordinary or luxury,
01:59the price tag of $20,000 is great value for this compact sedan.
02:052024 Honda HR-V
02:07The second generation of HR-V has changed my perception of it 180 degrees.
02:12Just by looking at the redesign of Honda's new subcompact SUV,
02:16you can feel how much fun to drive and own it will be.
02:19The base model price of $24,000 might be a stretch for someone's budget,
02:23but this Honda vehicle truly offers more room than anything else you've seen on this list.
02:28Keep in mind, the 2024 HR-V has a 158hp 2.0L engine under the hood,
02:349-inch touchscreen display for infotainment,
02:37Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a full suite of Honda Sensing safety technology.
02:42This new HR-V is very roomy in the second row, including plenty of legroom,
02:46as well as 55 cubic feet of cargo volume in the back.
02:49If your goal is to buy a vehicle with the most amount of room,
02:52Honda's $24,000 subcompact SUV must be on your list.
02:572025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
03:00This is what I'd call the perfect middle ground.
03:02The 2025 Trailblazer is one step up from the smaller Chevy Trax in the lineup,
03:07and one step below the Chevy Equinox.
03:10While there aren't too many changes from the 2024 Trailblazer,
03:13the new model still has a pretty solid turbocharged 1.2L engine
03:17rated at 137hp and 162lb-ft of torque.
03:22Inside, expect a modern cabin with a new 11-inch infotainment display
03:26and an improved 8-inch digital gauge cluster.
03:29If you ask me, paying $23,000 for the base model is very decent,
03:33considering it's being manufactured in South Korea.
03:36If you won't be able to track down more of the 2025 Trailblazer trim options
03:40at your local dealerships, that's the reason why.
03:43Either way, if you find one, it's worth looking into.
03:46Also, don't forget to take advantage of GM's promotional offers for the 2025 Trailblazer.
03:522024 Volkswagen Jetta
03:54The German brand's smallest sedan is still one of the few affordable,
03:58competitive vehicles you can buy in the U.S.
04:01This new Jetta still holds that stylish exterior character
04:04with forward-thinking interior features.
04:06The 2024 Jetta has a 1.5L turbocharged direct-injection engine,
04:11which translates to 158hp and 184lb-ft of torque and a lot of fun.
04:17Inside, I kind of like it that, at this price point,
04:20VW still includes its innovative digital cockpit display for high-resolution navigation.
04:25On top of the most standard features, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
04:29the new Jetta offers a driver assistance suite called iDrive,
04:32which involves seven separate safety assist features.
04:35It's really crazy that you can buy a brand new 2024 Jetta just for $21,000 and change,
04:41but this sedan stands as one of the most affordable new cars you can buy today.
04:462024 Hyundai Venue
04:48This is it! The 2024 Venue is clearly one of the most affordable vehicles on the market today,
04:54so that you can buy brand new and not be afraid it can break down next month.
04:58If you're in need of a small SUV and not willing to spend more than $20,000,
05:02you can't go wrong with the Hyundai Venue.
05:05Obviously, this is a city car, which has a decent 121hp 1.6L 4-cylinder engine,
05:11able to earn 31mpg combined,
05:14and should keep you safer with Hyundai's SmartSense suite of safety technology.
05:18Inside, there's nothing fancy, but you get most of the standard features you'll need.
05:22There's an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation on certain models, too.
05:25The 2024 Hyundai Venue's base model is advertised as $19,900 MSRP,
05:31and even after that, there are some Hyundai incentives.
05:34You must ask to get an even better deal.
05:37The 2025 Nissan Kicks
05:40This all-new Nissan subcompact crossover now has that nice quirky design,
05:44and I'm sure most people will be ready to switch from their big fat gas guzzlers to this.
05:492025 Kicks now has a much bolder design,
05:52including better ground clearance and a significant increase in cargo space.
05:56In a nutshell, what you see here is a heavily transformed crossover
06:00full of useful tech and more cargo compared to last year's model.
06:03Nissan Kicks 2025 will have a powertrain of 141 horsepower and a 2.0-liter inline-four
06:10engine that delivers more power and more torque, plus a more responsive X-Tronic transmission.
06:15All of Nissan's safety technology is standard,
06:18including Intelligent Cruise Control and ProPILOT Assist.
06:21With the 2025 Nissan Kicks, you'll get a colorful 12.3-inch touchscreen display
06:26with wireless Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroof, and 10-speaker audio system.
06:31And considering its $22,000 price tag,
06:34this is one of the best deals you can find in today's economy.
06:372024 Mazda 3
06:40Probably the most elegant and stylish affordable sedan on this list,
06:43the new Mazda 3 has even more characteristics to brag about.
06:47Its Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine is able to deliver 250 horsepower
06:52and confidently 27 miles per gallon city and 37 miles per gallon highway.
06:57The starting price of $24,000 is one of the highest on this list,
07:01but if you take into account the whole package,
07:03there's tremendous value in the driving experience of this new Mazda 3.
07:07Moreover, inside, you get a 9-inch center display, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster,
07:12in-car Wi-Fi capability, and an amazing 12-speaker premium audio system.
07:17If you're in the market for an affordable sedan and you want to enjoy driving it for
07:21many years to come, don't sleep on this new 2024 Mazda 3.
07:25Also, take advantage of the manufacturer incentives to save yourself even more.
07:302025 Honda Civic
07:32This iconic, sporty sedan has been around for so long,
07:36and finally, the year 2025 model is going to be offering the hybrid variant.
07:40Isn't it exciting?
07:41The 2025 Civic now comes as both a 1.5-liter gas and hybrid engine combination,
07:47while the regular turbocharged 2.0-liter 158-horsepower engine remains optional.
07:52The gas-powered Civic still gets 40 miles of highway and 35 miles combined,
07:57while the hybrid Civic now can get up to 50 miles and 45 miles combined.
08:01Honda has made small changes to the exterior of the sedan,
08:04while the interior remains unchanged.
08:06Inside, you'll have a 10-inch color touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto,
08:11a bunch of different outlets, as well as a wireless phone charger on certain models.
08:15If you're not careful, you may end up spending more at your local Honda dealership,
08:19but don't let them price it above MSRP of $24,000 out the door.
08:242024 Toyota Corolla
08:26The Toyota Corolla is not the most exciting vehicle Toyota offers,
08:30but it is surely the most affordable Toyota model you can buy here in the U.S.
08:34The 2024 Corolla does not disappoint, offering exactly what you'll pay for,
08:39tremendous reliability and a money-saving aura.
08:42The starting price of $23,000 can get you a 169-horsepower,
08:472-liter, 4-cylinder engine with CVT transmission
08:50that's going to earn from 41 miles per gallon highway
08:52up to 53 miles per gallon for the hybrid variant.
08:56Inside, Toyota's opted for soft-touch materials and soft-text leather.
09:00The standard 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
09:04is still there from the previous year model.
09:06If you want the most storage room, the Corolla sedan is not the biggest.
09:10Therefore, the Corolla Hatchback should be your default.
09:13But at the end of the day,
09:14top-tier build quality is why you're paying $23,000 for this vehicle.
09:192025 Hyundai Elantra
09:22This is one of the few sedans on the market that offers insane value for what you're paying.
09:26Imagine having a very stylish, sharp-looking, and affordable sedan
09:30with great performance and an entertainment package that comes in other high-end vehicles.
09:35The 2025 Elantra gets a modest update from last year,
09:38but the price remains unchanged, right under $22,000.
09:42Just in case you can afford more,
09:43go for its SEL trim, which costs $23,500 as of now.
09:49Under the hood, the 2025 Elantra still has a 147-horsepower,
09:532-liter, 4-cylinder engine capable of 34 miles per gallon combined.
09:58Inside, there's a 10-inch touchscreen display,
10:00as well as a 10-inch digital instrument cluster.
10:03Everything like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes standard.
10:07Can it get any better?
10:08Yes, it definitely can.
10:10With ongoing manufacturer offers applicable to this sedan,
10:14you can save even more money.
10:15Just make sure to ask for it.
10:182024 Nissan Sentra
10:20If I buy this new Nissan Sentra,
10:22I don't expect it to be the best car in the neighborhood.
10:24But you will be surprised at the overall value of the 2024 Sentra sedan.
10:2930-city and 40-highway MPG is really impressive
10:32when you have a 149-horsepower, 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine under the hood.
10:37The 2024 Sentra is very versatile and offers many color options to choose from.
10:42Inside, there's a 7-inch touchscreen display,
10:44zero-gravity seats, remote start, and much more.
10:48Nissan's latest safety technologies such as Intelligent Cruise Control
10:52as well as Nissan Safety Shield 360 are available.
10:55The pricing starts at under $22,000,
10:58which makes it one of the best-value sedans you can buy brand new right now.