You have recently moved to Canada, and now you are looking for an affordable car of your own to commute around the city. However, taking this decision in a haste is not advisable. Buying a car here and its maintenance is altogether a different affair than it is in India.
The very first decision you need to make is whether you really need a car or not. Canada has an excellent transport system, so if not really necessary use public transport instead of buying a new car. You can also go for car-sharing or hiring one when you need it, it will be a lot cheaper than purchasing and maintaining a new car.
If you are clear about buying a new car, the next thing you should dwell upon is the type of car- sedan, hatchback, SUV, convertible. This will depend on your needs, your family size, province/city you are living in, and your affordability. The fuel efficiency, maintenance, and insurance charges will vary according to the type of car.
Here are 10 affordable cars that will fit into your budget.
1. Chevrolet Spark ($9,998)
It is the cheapest car in Canada, but not the worst. It offers standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto even in the base form. The reason for this car being the cheapest are a) it is manufactured in South Korea, where labor and component costs are low; and b) small cars are easy and cheaper to build and ship.
It is powered by 98-hp 1.4L cylinder engine. It works through a 5-speed manual transmission, has a 7-inc colour touchscreen display and a tilt adjustable steering column. For the safety of occupants, it has 10 air bags.
2. Mitsubishi Mirage ($12,298)
It is an inexpensive hatchback suited for city commuters. The Mitsubishi Mirage five-door has a standard five-speed manual transmission, 6.5-inch colour display with Bluetooth connectivity, power front windows, and a rear-view camera. in the base model.
This a car has a distinct advantage in terms of warranty that includes fiver years of bumper-to-bumper coverage and a 10 year/160,000km limited powertrain warranty.
3. Kia Rio 5-Door ($15,495)
It is a compact hatchback and comes with a comprehensive 5-year/100,000-km warranty. For first-time buyers, extra two years of coverage is also provided. It comes with manual transmission and quality interiors; it does not feel like a cheap car from inside.
4. Toyota Yaris Hatchback ($16,790)
The Toyota Yaris, five-door hatchback, comes with a six-speed manual transmission, 7-inch colour display with Bluetooth connectivity, and air conditioning. The Yaris provides Toyota’s Safety Sense C suite of active safety systems, including pre-collision breaking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and automatic high beams.
5. Hyundai Venue ($17,099)
It has automatic headlights, heated front seats, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, an 8-inch display, and air conditioning. It is the best choice if you are looking for extra ride height without paying heavily. The Hyundai Venue is Canada’s cheapest crossover.
6. Hyundai Elantra ($17,149)
This compact car has a low starting price making it an irresistible deal. The base model offers a 147-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder engine tied to a 6-speed manual transmission. It comes with air conditioning, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel mounted controls. Like all Hyundai and Kia models, it comes with a comprehensive 5-year/100,000km factory warranty.
7. Kia Forte ($17,695)
Kia Forte is loaded with all the modern wants. It is bigger and newer to Kia Rio, and comes with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a larger 8-inch display, and heated front seats. Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, it features a larger engine that puts out 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque, 20 percent better that Rio, and a lighter curb weight.
8. Mazda 3 ($18000)
It is a great drive and remarkably attractive. The new generation (2019) car boasts – 8.8-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, two USB ports, and keyless entry, and the fun-to-drive character for which Mazda is known.
9. Ford Fiesta ($17,613/ $21,024)
The Fiesta, re-introduced for 2011, is praised for its refinement and features in a small package. Its ‘Powershift’ 6-speed sequential gearbox that imitates automatic, has earned a reputation. The dual-clutch system shifts gears rapidly, but the unreliable mechanism gets a lot of complains.
10. Honda Fit ($17,276/ $22,076)
Honda Fit is very versatile and spacious. As the fuel tank is located under the front seats, there is cabin space for five people. The 60/40-split rear bench folds down to the floor, or the seat bottoms fold up to reveal floor-to-ceiling cargo hold. It comes with 1.5L 4-cylinder engine which produces 130hp with a standard 6-speed manual transmission and 128 hp with the optional CVT automatic.
