Sedans starting under $30k
Our best sedan under $30k picks
1. Mazda 3
What we like
- Great looks
- Excellent value for money
- Ride and handling
What we don't
- Lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Short servicing intervals
- Small boot in the hatch
2. Skoda Octavia
What we like
- Uniquely styled
- Very talented mid-size sedan
What we don't
- Lack of automatic gearbox will limit sales
3. Honda Civic
What we like
- Looks are good (or bad)
- Suspension and steering are both terrific
- Plenty of legroom in the rear seat
What we don't
- CVT drones at pace
- Standard safety lacking on base models
- RS is noisy on the wrong road surfaces
4. Subaru Impreza
What we like
- New platform
- Good interior
- Good value, especially safety gear
What we don't
- Slow
- Small fuel tank
- Space saver spare
5. Hyundai Elantra
What we like
- Styling
- Zesty engine
- Value
What we don't
- Rear-three quarter angle looks a bit sad
- Interior and touchpoints feel a bit cheap
- Manual is more fun but no one will buy one
