Cheap cars coming by 2025: 10 of the most anticipated
July 30, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
Car changing is a big deal
Looking for a new car that won’t break the bank? Here are 10 cheap models which are coming by the end of 2025.
Everything seems to be getting more expensive these days – from a loaf of bread to a new car. Well thankfully a few car makers are working to address this, and there are plenty of affordable new models coming out over the next year or so.
With that said, here are the 10 most anticipated cheap cars coming by 2025.
- Citroen C3 Aircross
- Volkswagen ID. 2all
- Skoda Epiq
- Cupra Raval
- Dacia Bigster
- Fiat Grande Panda
- Hyundai Inster
- Kia EV3
- Renault 5 E-Tech
- Tesla compact EV
1. Citroen C3 Aircross
The new Citroen C3 is already making waves in the media, being named Auto Express Car of the Year earlier this year thanks to its excellent value for money. Well now a seven-seater version is on the horizon called the C3 Aircross.
It retains the C3’s funky styling and interior design, it’s just a bit longer to accommodate two extra people in the back. You’ll be able to choose between petrol, hybrid and pure-EV variants, with prices expected to start from around £25,000.
2. Volkswagen ID. 2all
Volkswagen is working on an all-electric replacement for the Golf, and it’s set to cost less than £22,000. The ID. 2all will also spawn affordable new models from Skoda and Cupra, but more on those in a bit.
This Volkswagen has a single electric motor powering the front wheels with 226hp, and it’ll also have up to 280 miles of range. A sporty GTI version will be available with more power and more aggressive styling.
3. Skoda Epiq
The new Skoda Epiq will join the Enyaq and Elroq as the third electric car in the brand’s lineup, and it’s very likely to share parts with the VW ID. 2all. This means you can expect to see the same 226hp motor powering the front wheels.
Skoda has confirmed that this funky-looking mini-SUV will have up to 248 miles of range, which tallies with the Volkswagen’s 280-mile figure. Exact prices are yet to be confirmed, but the aim is for this car to cost around £21,000 when it goes on sale next year.
4. Cupra Raval
Also likely to share parts with the VW ID. 2all is this – the Cupra Raval. It’s a lot more sporty-looking than the Skoda or Volkswagen equivalents, which is in keeping with the brand’s unique selling point.
Like those cars the Raval is powered by a single motor on the front axle, but it puts out 234hp. It should have a similar range figure to the VW as well at around 280 miles, and prices are expected to start at well under £30,000.
5. Dacia Bigster
Shopping on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on space. This is the new Dacia Bigster and, as the name suggests, it’s a new large SUV to sit above the Duster. It has similar styling to that car, and you can expect to see the same range of petrol and hybrid engines as well.
The Bigster’s interior is also likely to be shared with the Duster, and an all-wheel drive version is almost a certainty. You’ll find out for sure when the car goes on sale in 2025, when prices are predicted to start from around £25,000.
6. Fiat Grande Panda
This is the new Fiat Grande Panda, and it pays homage to the classic Italian hatchback of the 1980s. It has a similar boxy shape to that car, however it also looks a lot more modern thanks to the LED lights and bright colours.
The new Panda is expected to share parts under the skin with the Citroen C3 and E-C3, which means a selection of petrol and hybrid engines will be on offer as well as an all-electric version. Prices are expected to start from around £22,000.
7. Hyundai Inster
If you’re looking for a car which resembles Dr Who’s TARDIS, the Hyundai Inster could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s around the same size as the brand’s own i10 city car, however it offers similar interior space to something like a Volkswagen Polo.
It’s also sporting some funky styling details, such as the pixel lights we’ve come to expect from Hyundai’s electric cars. The Inster will go on sale soon, and prices are expected to start from around £25,000.
8. Kia EV3
The new Kia EV3 really gives the Volvo EX30 something to worry about, because it’s cheaper, more spacious and offers more range than the Swedish alternative. Prices start from £33,000, making it over £2,000 less expensive than the Volvo.
It’s a funky-looking electric SUV with an impressive 372 miles of range, and the interior is made from eco-friendly recycled materials. You also get clever features inside such as a sliding table in the centre console to enjoy your fast food burger as you charge up.
9. Renault 5 E-Tech
Just like the Fiat Grande Panda, the new Renault 5 E-Tech revives an iconic model from the brand’s past. The design does a great job of paying tribute to the old 5, while still looking properly modern.
The interior is just as funky as the exterior, with plenty of cool materials and textures to spruce things up. You also get up to 249 miles of range, and the new 5 E-Tech will cost less than £25,000 when it goes on sale early next year.
10. Tesla Compact EV
Elon Musk has been promising a new affordable electric car for years now, and it looks like the new MG4 alternative could become a reality next year. Exact details are thin on the ground for now, but it’s expected to cost around £25,000.
It’ll use a new type of battery which is safer, more powerful and cheaper to make, as well as a more cost-effective electric motor. This technology could also make its way into Tesla’s new self-driving Robotaxi – something which is due to be revealed this year.
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