10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Nissan Versa Vs. Kicks, Toyota Corolla Crosses Corolla Cross
In this economy, when someone asks, “What’s that got to do with the price of eggs?” it may not be a rhetorical gibe about how germane your last statement was to the conversation. And if your last statement happened to have been about vehicle prices and how they could be impacted by tariffs, consumers may have to weigh grocery shopping against car shopping to keep the budget balanced. So you’re not walking on economic eggshells before you ever set foot on the dealer lot, we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up the 10 cheapest cars and SUVs you can buy right now in two of Cars.com’s most popular news articles of the past week.
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If you’re hoping to buy a car that’ll go easy on both your short- and long-term expenses, look no further than these modestly priced 2025 models — all of which boast estimated fuel-economy figures over 30 mpg so you don’t drain your bank account filling up your tank. For just over $21,000 (all prices include destination charges), you can get a Nissan Versa; for around $22,000, pick up a Hyundai Venue, Chevrolet Trax or Kia Soul; shop the $23,000 tier for a Nissan Sentra, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla; or snag a Volkswagen Jetta or a Toyota Corolla Hatchback for roughly 24 grand and 25 grand, respectively.
To peruse the full list of the 10 cheapest cars you can buy right now — including specific prices, which trim level you need to choose for the lowest price, specs and features, and gas mileage for each — follow the link below to the No. 1 news story on this week’s countdown of most read articles.
But if you’re like most new-car shoppers these days, what you want is an SUV — though it’s gonna cost a premium of around $2,000 to $3,000 over what you’ll pay for the slate of cars listed above. Still, six of the 10 cheapest SUVs you can buy right now do still offer estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg or better. Starting in the $23,000 tier is the Nissan Kicks; that’s followed by the Chevrolet Trailblazer in the $24,000 range; the Toyota Corolla Cross in the $25,000 range; the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taos and Honda HR-V all hovering at the 26 grand marker; and the Subaru Crosstrek and Buick Encore GX in the $27,000 bracket.
For full details on the 10 cheapest SUVs you can buy right now — also including specific prices, which trim offers the bargain-basement price, specs and features, and model-specific fuel economy — follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week.
Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Ram 2500, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Tesla Model Y and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
1. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now
2. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
3. Here Are the 10 Cheapest New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
4. 2025 Ram 2500 Review: Freshened Freight Train
5. What’s It Like Owning a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk for 2 Years?
6. Which Electric Cars Are Still Eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit?
7. 2026 Tesla Model Y First Drive: How Much Better Is It Than Ours?
8. If Tariffs Increase Car Prices, How Else Can You Save Money?
9. What Are the Best Used Cars for $10,000?
10. Electric Cars With the Longest Range
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