Cheapest New Cars
1. 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage ES: $17,650
2. 2023 Kia Rio LX: $17,875
3. 2023 Nissan Versa S: $18,595
4. 2023 Kia Forte LX: $20,815
5. 2023 Hyundai Venue SE: $20,985
6. 2023 Nissan Sentra S: $21,145
7. 2023 Kia Soul LX: $21,215
8. 2024 Chevrolet Trax LS: $21,495
9. 2023 Hyundai Elantra SE: $22,065
10. 2023 Subaru Impreza: $22,115
https://www.cars.com/articles/here-are-the-10-cheapest-new-cars-you-can-buy-right-now-421309/
I am keeping my old cars for much longer than I ever have. Planning to take both well over 200K which is not the norm for me.
The Impreza RS, with a properly sized 2.5 liter engine, is $32,000. That will be my next (and hopefully last) car.
Those are all death traps.