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.

26cars ranked
Updated August 2026
#1BYD Seal 6
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$34,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026PHEVPHEV130kW$/100km: ~$2Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 70/1001-Speed AutoSedan6yr/150k km
2

$28,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV85kW$/100km: ~$7Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 66/100AutomaticHatchback5yr/Unlimited
3

$31,790

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV85kW$/100km: ~$7Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 69/100CVTSUV5yr/Unlimited
4

$23,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Mild HEVMHEV59.6kW$/100km: ~$8Safety: 3/5 ANCAPScore: 57/100CVTHatchback3yr/100k km
5

$27,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV155kW$/100km: ~$8Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 65/100Hybrid TransmissionHatchback10yr/250k km
6

$30,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV158kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 69/100Hybrid TransmissionSUV10yr/250k km
7

$29,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026HybridHEV140kW$/100km: ~$9Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 66/100Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT)SUV7yr/Unlimited
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$27,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol85kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 65/100AutomaticHatchback7yr/Unlimited
9

$30,790

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol85kW$/100km: ~$10Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 63/100AutoHatchback5yr/Unlimited
10

$32,090

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol110kW$/100km: ~$11Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 69/100AutomaticSedan7yr/Unlimited
11

$30,300

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol89kW$/100km: ~$12Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 64/100CVTSUV5yr/Unlimited
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MG 5 Essence

$30,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2025Petrol119kW$/100km: ~$12Safety: 3/5 ANCAPScore: 60/100AutomaticSedan10yr/250k km
13

$31,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol113kW$/100km: ~$12Safety: 3/5 ANCAPScore: 57/1007-speed dual-clutch automaticSUV5yr/Unlimited
14

$32,500

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol110kW$/100km: ~$13Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 60/100AutomaticSUV5yr/Unlimited
15

$27,500

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol108kW$/100km: ~$13Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 59/1006-Speed Dual ClutchSUV7yr/Unlimited
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$27,500

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol108kW$/100km: ~$13Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 64/1006 Speed Dual Clutch TransmissionSUV7yr/Unlimited
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MG HS Vibe

$33,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol125kW$/100km: ~$13Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 66/1007-Speed DCTSUV10yr/250k km
18

$29,250

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol117kW$/100km: ~$13Safety: 3/5 ANCAPScore: 60/1006-speed manualSedan5yr/Unlimited
19

$34,300

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Petrol131kW$/100km: ~$13Safety: 4/5 ANCAPScore: 68/100CVTSUV5yr/Unlimited
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$33,990

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(postcode 3000, VIC)
2026Diesel150kW$/100km: ~$15Safety: 5/5 ANCAPScore: 63/100ManualCab Chassis5yr/Unlimited

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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