Best Cars of August 2010

The Hyundai i20 is now available but there's still not much change in the leaderboard.

#1 Mitsubishi Lancer Activ

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,790

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• 5 year, 130,000km warranty


• Awesome sale price

Cons:

• None

#2 Subaru Impreza R

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,740

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• Subaru resale value

Cons:

• None

#3 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,390

Pros:

• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Korean cars have a perception of poor quality


• Only hatchback models available

Best Cars of July 2010

Thanks to the EOFY sales, some cars are much more affordable which is why the Subaru Impreza is back on the leaderboard.

#1 Mitsubishi Lancer Activ

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,990

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• 5 year, 130,000km warranty


• Awesome sale price

Cons:

• None

#2 Subaru Impreza R

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,740

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• Subaru resale value

Cons:

• None

#3 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,390

Pros:

• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Korean cars have a perception of poor quality


• Only hatchback models available

Best Cars of June 2010

Not much change to last month except a slight change in prices.

#1 Mitsubishi Lancer Activ

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,590

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• 5 year, 130,000km warranty


• Awesome sale price

Cons:

• None

#2 Ford Focus LX

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,790

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating

Cons:

• None

#3 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,340

Pros:

• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Korean cars have a perception of poor quality


• Only hatchback models available

Best Cars of May 2010

The criteria has actually changed once again since the Honda Civic's price has taken a dive to $24,990, hence the limit is now $25,000 for this month.

The Lancer is still out at front and the reasonably priced Ford Focus takes its place.

#1 Mitsubishi Lancer Activ

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,990

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• 5 year, 130,000km warranty


• Awesome sale price

Cons:

• None

#2 Ford Focus LX

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating

Cons:

• None

#3 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,030

Pros:

• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Korean cars have a perception of poor quality


• Only hatchback models available

Best Cars of April 2010

Due to a change in criteria (increase in limit to $28,000) and a model going on sale (Mitsubishi Lancer) the scoreboards have changed once again.

#1 Mitsubishi Lancer Activ

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,990

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan


• 5 year, 130,000km warranty


• Awesome sale price

Cons:

• None

#2 Mazda 3 Maxx

Base Model Estimated Price: $27,507

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Made in Japan

Cons:

• None

#3 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,490

Pros:

• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• One of the largest choices for under $28,000


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Korean cars have a perception of poor quality


• Only hatchback models available

Once again a change in limit

Due to a change in circumstances, the price limit has increased to $28,000. It basically reflects the same price as a mid-spec Honda Civic (which is similar to the car I've got now).

Best Cars of March 2010

No changes here except the Kia Cerato Limited Edition is even cheaper.

#1 Subaru Impreza R

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,990

Pros:

• Subaru's good resale value


• Sedan


• Made in Japan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• Slightly larger than current car


• 3 year, unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• None

#2 Kia Cerato Limited Edition

Base Model Estimated Price: $20,990

Pros:

• Sedan


• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• One of the largest choices for under $25,000


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Kia's poor resale value

#1 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,490

Pros:

• 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating


• One of the largest choices for under $24,490


• 5 year unlimited km warranty

Cons:

• Korean cars have a perception of poor quality