A comprehensive list of the 17 cheapest new cars available in the UK for 2026 has been revealed, with all models priced under £20,000. The rankings, published by the Mail Online, highlight the Dacia Sandero as the most affordable option, starting at just £14,765.
Top Two Spots Dominated by Dacia
Dacia claims the top two positions on the list. The Dacia Sandero, a five-seater supermini, leads at £14,765. It recently underwent a redesign but remains highly affordable, offering a 328-litre boot and fuel efficiency of 53mpg. Inside, it features a 10-inch screen, a seven-inch digital driver display, blue fabric comfort seats, and a 3D sound system. The second cheapest is the Dacia Spring EV, an electric vehicle priced at £15,990, making it the most affordable new EV in the UK.
Dacia appears a total of four times on the list, including the Sandero Stepway at £16,065 and the Jogger at £18,995.
Full List of 17 Cheapest New Cars in 2026
- 1. Dacia Sandero – £14,765
- 2. Dacia Spring EV – £15,990
- 3. Leapmotor T03 – £15,995
- 4. Dacia Sandero Stepway – £16,065
- 5. Kia Picanto – £17,095
- 6. Renault Clio – £17,171
- 7. Peugeot 208 – £18,495
- 8. BYD Dolphin Surf – £18,675
- 9. Dacia Jogger – £18,995
- 10. Honda Super-N – £18,995
- 11. Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid – £18,995
- 12. Hyundai i10 – £19,015
- 13. MG3 Hybrid+ – £19,495
- 14. Citroen C3 – £19,670
- 15. Vauxhall Corsa – £19,740
- 16. Chery Tiggo 4 – £19,995
- 17. Renault Twingo – price TBC but less than £20,000
Market Context
British car sales rose by 7% in May to 160,662 units, the strongest level for that month since before the Covid pandemic, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The growth was partly driven by strong performance from Chinese manufacturers BYD and Chery.
