For less than $15,000 you might not expect much from a new car - but you’d be surprised. While not full of options these cars look great, get good gas mileage and perform well in government crash tests. You don’t have to break the bank just to drive a new car, and these cars prove it. Here are the first eight that made our list:
Chevrolet Aveo 5
The Chevy Aveo is the “lowest-priced” new car in the US. It can seat a 6′3″ adult comfortably (yes, I’ve actually been in one) and gets great gas mileage. It comes with GM’s 5-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and scored 5-stars in the NHTSA frontal crash test. MSRP: $9,995 - $12,835
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai’s quality has steadily improved over the years and they were the first with a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Great gas mileage and six standard air bags make the Accent a great value. MSRP: $10,415 - $14,015
Kia Rio
The Kia Rio was awarded “Best In Initial Quality” by J.D. Power and Associates for the subcompact segment. two years in a row. This sporty subcompact gets great fuel mileage and comes standard with many features. MSRP: $10,770 - $13,495
Toyota Yaris
With 4 sporty models to choose from in 2008, the Toyota Yaris is both fun to drive and loaded with options. Sporty seats, an amber-illuminated control panel, and MP3/WMA playback capability will appeal to the younger set, while the 36 mpg mileage rating will make anyone happy. MSRP: $11,150 - $13,525
Nissan Versa
Billed as “The Next Generation Small Car” the Nissan Versa offers the most overall interior space in its class. Best-in-class rear leg room and comfortable king-size front seats offers plenty of room for up to to 5 adults. A 33 mpg mileage rating allows drivers to get 400 miles out of one tank of gas. MSRP: $12,550 - $14,550
Kia Spectra
Sportier styling and standard features including a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seats and a six speaker stereo system with audio inputs for your MP3 player make the Kia Spectra an attractive option. Excellent fuel efficiency, 35mpg, a 5-star frontal crash safety rating from NHTSA, and a 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty program make the Spectra a steal at $12,895. MSRP: $12,895 - $15,995
Chevrolet Cobalt
The Chevy Cobalt is available either a sedan or coupe with eight available models to chose from. The Cobalt is the second Chevrolet vehicle to make our 15 under 15 and one of only 4 domestic brands on the list. The base 2.2-liter 145hp four-cylinder engine delivers enough power to get up and go and still provides better than average fuel economy. Some criticism has come from the sparse interior and hard plastics, but road noise is good and the seats offer a comfortable ride for most passengers. MSRP: $13,175 - $20,495
Hyundai Elantra
The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is classified by the EPA as a “mid-size car” putting it a class above Civic and Corolla. Highlights of the Elantra include: most interior room in its class, more standard safety features than the Toyota Corolla, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and excellent fuel efficiency ratings averaging 25 MPG city / 33 MPG highway. MSRP: $13,395 - $16,895
[tags]Chevy Aveo, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Kia Spectra, Chevy Cobalt, Hyundai Elantra[/tags]
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