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00:00In the next 10 minutes, I'll show you what the most affordable 20,000 plus or minus vehicles
00:05are.
00:06I'm being dead serious, there are still very solid cars and SUVs from reputable brands
00:10which are still in your budget, but you didn't know about them.
00:13Let me start with the 2025 Nissan Kicks.
00:17This all new Nissan subcompact crossover now has that nice quirky design, and I'm sure
00:22most people will be ready to switch from their big fat gas guzzlers to this.
00:27The 2025 Kicks now has a much bolder design, including better ground clearance and a significant
00:32increase in cargo space.
00:34In a nutshell, what you see here is a heavily transformed crossover full of useful tech
00:38and more cargo compared to last year's model.
00:41Nissan Kicks 2025 will have a powertrain of 141 horsepower and a 2.0L inline 4 engine
00:47that delivers more power and more torque, plus a more responsive X-Tronic transmission.
00:53All of Nissan's safety technology is standard, including Intelligent Cruise Control and ProPilot
00:58Assist.
00:59With the 2025 Nissan Kicks, you'll get a colorful 12.3-inch touchscreen display with wireless
01:04Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroof, and 10-speaker audio system.
01:08And considering its $22,000 price tag, this is one of the best deals you can find in today's
01:13economy.
01:142024 Kia Forte Kia's best-selling sedan in the last couple
01:19of years is still going strong this year as well.
01:22I'm not sure if a sub-$20,000 car with a 201-horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine getting 41 mpg on the
01:29highway can be any more affordable than this.
01:32Unless you want to upgrade to a higher trim level, which still costs around $25,000 max,
01:37you're getting a solid vehicle with safety features like Lane Keeping Assist, Forward
01:41Collision Avoidance Assist, etc.
01:44Inside, Kia installed a 10-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto,
01:49and much more.
01:50The minimalist design of the 2024 Forte is what I like the most about this vehicle.
01:55Yes, there's nothing that really stands out from its competition, but it has all the standard
02:00features you might think of.
02:01Unless you need something out of the ordinary or luxury, the price tag of $20,000 is great
02:06value for this compact sedan.
02:092024 Volkswagen Jetta The German brand's smallest sedan is still
02:14one of the few affordable, competitive vehicles you can buy in the U.S.
02:18This new Jetta still holds that stylish exterior character with forward-thinking interior features.
02:24The 2024 Jetta has a 1.5-liter turbocharged direct-injection engine, which translates
02:29to 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque and a lot of fun.
02:35Inside, I kind of like it that, at this price point, VW still includes its innovative digital
02:40cockpit display for high-resolution navigation.
02:43On top of the most standard features, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the new Jetta offers
02:48a driver-assistance suite called iDrive, which involves seven separate safety-assist features.
02:53It's really crazy that you can buy a brand new 2024 Jetta just for $21,000 and change,
02:59but this sedan stands as one of the most affordable new cars you can buy today.
03:032025 Honda Civic This iconic, sporty sedan has been around for
03:08so long, and finally, the year 2025 model is going to be offering the hybrid variant.
03:13Isn't it exciting?
03:15The 2025 Civic now comes as both a 1.5-liter gas and hybrid engine combination, while the
03:20regular turbocharged 2.0-liter 158-horsepower engine remains optional.
03:26The gas-powered Civic still gets 40 miles of highway and 35 miles combined, while the
03:30hybrid Civic now can get up to 50 miles and 45 miles combined.
03:34Honda has made small changes to the exterior of the sedan, while the interior remains unchanged.
03:40Inside, you'll have a 10-inch color touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a bunch of different
03:45outlets, as well as a wireless phone charger on certain models.
03:48If you're not careful, you may end up spending more at your local Honda dealership, but don't
03:52let them price it above MSRP of $24,000 out the door.
03:572025 Hyundai Elantra This is one of the few sedans on the market
04:01that offers insane value for what you're paying.
04:04Imagine having a very stylish, sharp-looking, and affordable sedan with great performance
04:09and an entertainment package that comes in other high-end vehicles.
04:12The 2025 Elantra gets a modest update from last year, but the price remains unchanged,
04:17right under $22,000.
04:20Just in case you can afford more, go for its SEL trim, which costs $23,500 as of now.
04:26Under the hood, the 2025 Elantra still has a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
04:33capable of 34 miles per gallon combined.
04:35Inside, there's a 10-inch touchscreen display, as well as a 10-inch digital instrument cluster.
04:41Everything, like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, comes standard.
04:45Can it get any better?
04:46Yes, it definitely can.
04:48With ongoing manufacturer offers applicable to this sedan, you can save even more money.
04:53Just make sure to ask for it.
04:552024 Nissan Sentra If I buy this new Nissan Sentra, I don't
05:00expect it to be the best car in the neighborhood.
05:02But you will be surprised at the overall value of the 2024 Sentra sedan.
05:0630-city and 40-highway MPG is really impressive when you have a 149-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder
05:13engine under the hood.
05:15The 2024 Sentra is very versatile and offers many color options to choose from.
05:19Inside, there's a 7-inch touchscreen display, zero-gravity seats, remote start, and much more.
05:26Nissan's latest safety technologies such as Intelligent Cruise Control as well as Nissan
05:30Safety Shield 360 are available.
05:32The pricing starts at under $22,000, which makes it one of the best value sedans you
05:37can buy brand new right now.
05:392024 Toyota Corolla The Toyota Corolla is not the most exciting
05:44vehicle Toyota offers, but it is surely the most affordable Toyota model you can buy here
05:49in the U.S.
05:51The 2024 Corolla does not disappoint, offering exactly what you'll pay for, tremendous reliability
05:57and a money-saving aura.
05:58The starting price of $23,000 can get you a 169-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
06:04with CVT transmission that's going to earn from 41 miles per gallon highway up to 53
06:09miles per gallon for the hybrid variant.
06:12Inside, Toyota's opted for soft-touch materials and soft-text leather.
06:16The standard 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
06:20is still there from the previous year model.
06:23If you want the most storage room, the Corolla sedan is not the biggest.
06:26Therefore, the Corolla Hatchback should be your default.
06:29But at the end of the day, top-tier build quality is why you're paying $23,000 for
06:34this vehicle.
06:352024 Mazda 3 Probably the most elegant and stylish affordable
06:40sedan on this list, the new Mazda 3 has even more characteristics to brag about.
06:45Its Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine is able to deliver 250 horsepower and confidently 27
06:52miles per gallon city and 37 miles per gallon highway.
06:55The starting price of $24,000 is one of the highest on this list.
07:00But if you take into account the whole package, there's tremendous value in the driving
07:03experience of this new Mazda 3.
07:06Moreover, inside, you get a 9-inch center display, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, in-car
07:11Wi-Fi capability, and an amazing 12-speaker premium audio system.
07:16If you're in the market for an affordable sedan and you want to enjoy driving it for
07:19many years to come, don't sleep on this new 2024 Mazda 3.
07:24Also, take advantage of the manufacturer incentives to save yourself even more.
07:282024 Honda HR-V The second generation of HR-V has changed
07:33my perception of it 180 degrees.
07:36Just by looking at the redesign of Honda's new subcompact SUV, you can feel how much
07:41fun to drive and own it will be.
07:43The base model price of $24,000 might be a stretch for someone's budget, but this Honda
07:48vehicle truly offers more room than anything else you've seen on this list.
07:52Keep in mind, the 2024 HR-V has a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter engine under the hood, 9-inch touchscreen
07:59display for infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a full suite of Honda-sensing
08:04safety technology.
08:05This new HR-V is very roomy in the second row, including plenty of legroom, as well
08:10as 55 cubic feet of cargo volume in the back.
08:13If your goal is to buy a vehicle with the most amount of room, Honda's $24,000 subcompact
08:18SUV must be on your list.