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Sedans starting under $30k

Sedans starting under $30k

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Best Sedans according to our experts

01.

Mazda 3

4

From

$25,240

Mazda predicts we'll be depending on combustion engines for a long time yet, so has somehow made the impossible happen with Skyactiv-X.

02.

Ford Focus

4

From

$23,490

The new German-made Ford Focus has landed in Australia. Has it got what it takes to knockout the small-car heavyweights like the Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla?

03.

Skoda Octavia

4

From

$24,890

The Skoda Octavia 2018 range offers buyers unparalleled pragmatism, and a broad range of options to suit varied budgets.

04.

Kia Cerato

4

From

$21,490

The Kia Cerato is the car that keeps the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Ford Focus awake at night. Here's why.

05.

Renault Megane

4

More power, more wheelarches, more steering, more doors and more transmissions. Does this mean more R.S.?

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All Sedans Under $30k

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