There are plenty of small SUV options available to Australian buyers and price is an important factor to consider.
Compact SUVs are designed to combine low running costs, practicality and affordability for a wide range of buyers, from city dwellers to young families.
Our compact SUV classification is based on the VFACTS sales chart published by the Federal Chamber of Commerce for the Automotive Industry (FCAI).
All of the following options have petrol engines and we’ve sorted this list based on the cheapest version.
MG ZS
The MG ZS Excite is priced at $22,990, making it the cheapest compact SUV on our list.
In addition to a seven-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, the ZS Excite also comes with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The car is equipped with a 1.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine with 84kW of power and 150Nm of torque, with a 48L fuel tank.
The car also has a claimed fuel economy of 7.1L/100km.
BUY: Contact dealer about MG ZS
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Mitsubishi ASX
Next on our list is the Mitsubishi ASX, which starts at $24,490 before on-road costs in base GS manual guise.
This front-wheel drive SUV is powered by a 2.0L inline four-cylinder engine that produces 110kW of power and 197Nm of torque. It has a 63L fuel tank.
This small SUV comes with a five-year, 100,000km warranty and comes with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
| Different | Price (excluding on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi ASX GS 2.0 6MT | $24,490 |
| Mitsubishi ASX GS 2.0 CVT | $26,740 |
| Mitsubishi ASX ES 2.0 CVT | $27,990 |
| Mitsubishi ASX MR 2.0 CVT | $29,740 |
| Mitsubishi ASX ES Street 2.0 CVT | $30,490 |
| Mitsubishi ASX LZ 2.0 CVT | $30,440 |
| Mitsubishi ASX GSR 2.4 CVT | $32,740 |
| Mitsubishi ASX Exceed 2.4 CVT | $35,240 |
BUY: Contact your dealer about the Mitsubishi ASX
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GWM Haval Jolion
The GWM Haval Jolion Premium is priced at $26,990.
The Haval Jolion Premium is powered by a 1.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine that produces 150kW of power and 220Nm of torque with a 55L fuel tank.
The car also has a fuel economy of 5.7L/100km, making it the most fuel-efficient car on our list.
This version comes with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
| Different | Price (drive away) |
|---|---|
| GWM Haval Jolion Premium | $26,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Lux | $29,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid Premium | $32,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid | $35,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Super Hybrid | $38,990 |
BUY: Contact dealer about GWM Haval Jolion
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Chery Omoda 5
The Chery Omoda 5 The FX is currently on sale for $27,990.
The Omoda 5 is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 108kW of power and 210Nm of torque.
With a 51L fuel tank, the vehicle also has a fuel consumption of 6.9L per 100km.
The Omoda 5 comes with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
| Different | Price (drive away) |
|---|---|
| Chery Omoda 5 1.5T FX | $27,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.5T BX | $33,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.5T EX | $36,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.6T GT | $38,990 |
| Chery Omoda 5 1.6T GT AWD | $40,990 |
BUY: Contact dealer about Chery Omoda 5
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Suzuki Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara is currently on sale for $30,990.
The Suzuki Vitara is powered by a 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder engine that produces 86kW of power and 156Nm of torque.
With a 47L fuel tank, the Vitara has a fuel consumption of 5.8L per 100km.
The Vitara also comes with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is covered by a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
| Different | Current price when driving away | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Vitara 2WD manual transmission | $30,990 | $29,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Automatic 2WD | $30,990 | $31,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Shadow Automatic 2WD | $35,235 | $40,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo Automatic 2WD | $27,335 | $40,490 |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo Shadow Automatic 2WD | $40,835 | $40,990 |
| Suzuki Vitara Turbo Automatic 4WD | $42,835 | $40,490 |
BUY: Contact dealer about Suzuki Vitara
THAN: Everything about Suzuki Vitara
