Best Dirt Cheap Cars of September 2009

Surprisingly the Swift enters the competition giving two Suzukis as a choice. The Getz still wins though due to its value-for-money.

#1 Hyundai Getz

Base Model Estimated Price: $13,990

Pros:

• Excellent warranty


• Alarm included

Cons:

• None

#2 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• None

#3 Suzuki Alto

Base Model Estimated Price: $14,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• Puny 1.0L engine

Best Compact SUVs of September 2009

Once again no changes in the rankings here.

#1 Hyundai Tucson

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Safer


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Kia Sportage

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• None

Best Compact Cars of September 2009

The Hyundai i30 gets pushed out (for some reason - although further investigation suggests it is because its ANCAP rating isn't as great as expected for the base model...) - the Suzuki SX4 gets in the fray once again thanks to Suzuki's cut-throat pricing.

#1 Holden Cruze

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,060

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Safe


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Mitsubishi Lancer

Base Model Estimated Price: $20,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• Great warranty


• ESC standard

Cons:

• Space-saver spare

#3 Suzuki SX4

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• No full size spare

Best Light Cars of September 2009

Not much of a difference and the Suzuki Swift just makes it to first place mainly because of its cut-throat pricing!

#1 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,990

Pros:

• Full size spare

Cons:

• None

#2 Toyota Yaris

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Full size spare

Cons:

• None

#3 Mazda 2

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Metallic Paint standard


• Good warranty

Cons:

• Space saver spare