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What is the cheapest new small SUV in Australia? We know, but you should, too, if you’re looking for a little SUV that won’t cost you big dollars.
By small, we mean a step up from the very tiny light SUVs such as a Hyundai Venue but not as big as a mid-sized SUV like a Toyota RAV 4.
So without any more delay, these are the top 3 most affordable small SUVs in Australia right now.
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Chery Tiggo Urban $23,990 (drive-away)
The Chery Tiggo 4 is the most affordable small SUV in Australia at the time of publishing at a driveaway price of $23,990 for the entry grade Urban. And just to stress, drive-away pricing means on-road costs like stamp duty, registration, dealer delivery and compulsory third part are all paid.
The Tiggo 4 Urban has been tested by CarsGuide’s reviewers who found it surprisingly spacious, well equipped for the money and also fuel efficient.
Drawbacks of the Urban include it not being as good value as other Chery models and it also being not very memorable to drive.
Powering the Tiggo 4 Vibe is a 1.5-litre petrol engine in front-wheel drive.
Standard features on the Urban include a 10.25-inch media screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control and cloth seats.
There are five seats and a 470 litre boot - measured to the roof.
The Tiggo 4 scored the maximum five stars for its ANCAP safety test in 2023.
MG ZS Vibe $25,888 (drive-away)
MG has earned its place in Aussie driveways with vehicles that continually improve and the new ZS is a good example of that constant refinement while staying incredibly affordable. In this case the entry-grade ZS Vibe is $25,888 drive-away.
CarsGuide reviewers said the ZS in the Vibe grade was spacious, good value, and had a refined and stylish look.
A 1.5-litre petrol engine drives the front wheels, but reviewers felt the engine was underpowered.
Standard features include a 10.25-inch media screen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, air-conditioning and fabric seats.
There are five seats and a 443-litre boot.
ANCAP gave the ZS the maximum five-star rating for safety in 2025.
GWM Haval Jolion Premium $26,990 (before on-roads)
The third most affordable small SUV in Australia is the super popular GWM Haval Jolion in the Premium grade, which wears a list price (not drive-away like the others here) of $26,990.
CarsGuide reviewers called out its roominess, good looks and low ownership costs.
Despite the name, Premium is the entry grade and standard features include keyless entry, a 10.25-inch touch screen and air-conditioning. Reviewers also said the driving experience was let down by an underwhelming engine and annoying safety alerts.
A 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine drives the front wheels.
There are five seats on board and the boot is quite small at 337-litres.
ANCAP awarded the Jolion the maximum five-star safety rating in 2022.
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