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Best Cars Under $35,000 Australia 2026

Every new car under $35,000 ranked by fuel economy, safety rating and total cost to run.

You do not need to spend a fortune to get a safe, efficient and well-equipped new car in Australia. We have ranked every vehicle under $35,000 by real running costs, combining fuel economy, insurance estimates and servicing. Every car here has a current ANCAP safety rating. From the $22,990 Toyota Yaris to small SUVs like the MG ZS, this is the definitive budget car list for Australian buyers.

54cars ranked
Updated May 2026
#1BYD Sealion 5
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BYD Sealion 5 Essential

$33,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026PHEVPHEV156kW$/100km: ~$2Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 71/100AutoSUV6yr/150k km
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Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban

$34,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026PHEVPHEV105kW$/100km: ~$3Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 71/1001-Speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT)SUV7yr/unlimited
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BYD Seal 6 Essential Sedan

$34,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026PHEVPHEV130kW$/100km: ~$3Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 70/1001-Speed AutoSedan6yr/150k km
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Mazda Mazda2 G15 Evolve Hatch

$22,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol81kW$/100km: ~$7Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 59/100AutomaticHatchback5yr/1000k km
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Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport

$22,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV85kW$/100km: ~$7Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 66/100AutomaticHatchback5yr/1000k km
Read our Yaris review
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Mazda Mazda3 G20 Pure

$26,490

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol114kW$/100km: ~$7Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 69/100AutomaticHatchback5yr/1000k km
Read our Mazda3 review
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Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid

$32,585

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV103kW$/100km: ~$7Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 69/100CVTSedan5yr/1000k km
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Toyota Corolla Hatch Ascent Sport Hybrid

$32,110

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV103kW$/100km: ~$8Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 68/100CVTHatchback5yr/1000k km
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MG MG3 Excite Hybrid+

$27,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV155kW$/100km: ~$8Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 65/100AutoHatchback10yr/250k km
Read our MG3 review
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Toyota Corolla Cross GX FWD

$33,490

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV90kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 70/100AutomaticSUV5yr/1000k km
Read our Corolla Cross review
11

Suzuki Swift GL

$23,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Mild HEVMHEV61kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 57/100AutomaticHatchback3yr/100k km
Read our Swift review
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Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD

$31,790

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV85kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 67/100CVTSUV5yr/1000k km
Read our Yaris Cross review
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MG ZS Excite Hybrid+

$34,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV158kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 67/100AutoSUV10yr/250k km
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Fiat 500 Dolcevita

$28,900

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2023Petrol51kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 55/1005-speed Dualogic AutomaticHatchback3yr/150k km
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Suzuki Ignis GL Auto

$22,490

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol61kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 61/100CVTSUV3yr/100k km
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Skoda Fabia

$27,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol85kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 64/100AutomaticHatchback5yr/1000k km
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Kia Picanto Sport

$18,390

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol62kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 59/100ManualHatchback7yr/1000k km
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Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid Urban

$29,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV150kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 67/100AutoSUV7yr/1000k km
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Honda HR-V Vi X

$32,900

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol96kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 65/100CVTSUV5yr/1000k km
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Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Life

$32,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol85kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 63/100AutoHatchback5yr/1000k km
Read our Polo review

Key Features to Look For

Under $25k Entry

First car buyers and learner drivers on a budget

Hybrid Available

Lowest running costs without going full electric

5-Star ANCAP

Maximum safety even on a budget

Capped Price Servicing

Predictable maintenance costs year to year

Apple CarPlay Standard

Modern connectivity without paying for top trim

Low Insurance Group

Cheaper annual insurance for young drivers

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