Best Value Cars
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Just because they’re small and cheap to run doesn’t mean all city cars offer great value. Here are three that do.
Suzuki Celerio
Tiny engines are the norm in this class; however, the Suzi’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder is really small and, at 4.7L/100km, uses less fuel based on the official combined cycle test than each of its three- and four-pot rivals. Its annual insurance premium of $524.13 made the Celerio the second least-expensive car to insure of the whole field, while a 46 percent three-year retained value forecast means it sheds just over $7000 in three years, which is less than any other Gold Star contender.
No car is cheaper to own. Only the Suzuki’s three-year, 100,000km warranty falls short of best practice.
Kia Picanto Si
Holden Spark LS
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