Cheapest New Car

Evaluating cars based on different scales defining various features, facilities and performance vis--vis the cost can be quite cumbersome. For a potential buyer, before stepping into the car market, he has to summon his own requirements and resources prior to striking a decision on the car he is going to steer. Of course economy is one discipline which has its own vital role to play in the overall gambit while selecting a car. Your wife and children too have a great say and therefore their fine-tuning of choice in terms of colors, safety features and interiors have also to be borne in mind. Cars are synonymous to ice-cream. You see the first and you are all for it, you see the next one and you fall flat for it. There seems to be no end. Let's now take a look at what some of the most reasonably economical cars ($10500-$12700), other than the Tata Nano that is of course, the cheapest car in the world.

Hyundai Accent Blue ($10690)

Hyundai, in response to Nissan's Versa's growing popularity, truncated its Accent by $20 for its base model, is the cheapest car you can buy or give a thought to include in your options. More or less, it is a replica of Accent with a couple of features removed like air conditioner, power windows and the stereo. However, an additional $20 will fill in your car with these options in another version of the base model. In contrast to the cost, the car interiors are fairly comfortable with variable-delay wipers, driver's arm-rest and a system which automatically turns-off the head-lights on switching-off the car. Fuel economy, though not eye-catching, estimates at 27 and 33 MPG while driving in city and on highway respectively. Hyundai has opted to restrict color choices to white, blue and grayish shade. A comfortable car though, but absence of car safety feature and an average performance on the crash tests may deter many potential buyers.

Nissan Versa 1.6 ($10710)

With a slight edge over Hyundai's Accent Blue, this car is one of the Nissan cars, Versa that manifests a cozier and a shade of better interior profile. A 1.6 liter powered engine Versa is expected to give an average of 27 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG while cruising on highways. An additional expenditure of about $2400 will fetch you a desired air conditioner, auto transmission, anti-lock brakes and foot mats. Fortunately, for the taller ones it offers ample leg and foot space, but the folding of the rear seats is not possible, it has been probably overlooked by Nissan for reasons best known to them. Not much of variations from the earlier version of Versa of 2009 can be observed. The engine has been made softer and smaller, from 1.8 to1.6 liter. Horsepower correspondingly has been reduced from 122 to 107 and the steering from 15 to 14 inches. Apparently these minor changes have hardly promoted any significant effect in the performance of the car barring the fact that though the engine is a bit noisier at 80 mph yet it reflects sufficient power for its weight and size. Overall, Versa promises a comfortable ride, responsive machinery along with a good resale value and for sure it is going to be one of the cheapest new cars in 2011 as well.

Kia Rio Base Sedan ($12390)

The 2010 version is a modification of base model of Rio for an additional price of $250 with lesser features than others. Surprisingly its standard stereo has been removed. It doesn't seem to have a good resale value since most of the options like air conditioner; CD player and anti-lock brake system are only available in LX model which might pinch you $2530 more.

Smart Fortwo Pure ($12635)

Latest version "Pure", though the smallest car in America, is the most economical car engineered by Smart Fortwo. Despite the disadvantage of offering no power windows, air conditioner and stereo system Pure can boast of dedicated safety gadgets like the airbags, anti-lock brakes and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The basic version has also been incorporated with automatic transmission system. "Passion", advanced version of Pure, has almost all the comforts of a luxury car with an additional $2000 budget. On the mileage front, it seems to be most economical with claims of 41 MPG on highways and so has been rated as the best mileage car.

Buying the cheap cars for yourself can be made as easy as a kid's play, but homing on to your dream car can prove to be an arduous job. Ideally jot down your requirements and features that you wish your car ought to have, the cost-effectiveness and the safety ingredients. View the catalog with complete details and match the corresponding car that suits you most. Of course, don't ever forget to consult your family and friends.