When you buy a car, it’s important to know that its cost is not just limited to its price and monthly installment premium; it comes with its maintenance cost as well. Every car has its own cost of maintenance in order to keep it running smoothly. Some cars are significantly cheaper than others to maintain over an extended period of time.
There is a general notion that the most expensive cars to maintain are luxury cars including BMW and Mercedes-Benz due to their exclusivity. On the other hand, the least expensive cars belong to some of the economical manufacturer who maintain a commercial reputation, including Toyota and Scion among others. Nevertheless, it depends on the material of the components used as well as the availability of these components in case of repairs and replacements.
Here is a list of some of the car models that are recorded to be the least expensive cars when it comes to the cost of maintenance over time. The car models listed below are not arranged in any kind of priority or preference.
Toyota Prius
Even though this list does not account for any rankings, but it was paramount to mention the Toyota Prius first. This wildly popular Hybrid is also the cheapest own and known for its reliability. In the UAE, the 2017 Prius model has a starting price of AED 90,000.
It is basically a sedan that is perfect for those who like to challenge normality and go for something different. The exterior is quite appealing with angular lines in the front fascia.
Under the hood, it has a practical 1.8-litre 4 cylinder engine, capable of producing 121 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. Whoever purchases this Japanese Hybrid sedan definitely ends up getting their money’s worth.
Hyundai Elantra
The Elantra comes in the compact car category that delivers performance and style better than most. It is one of the cars that are frequently seen on the roads of UAE and its starting price is AED 53,000, making it a good buy.
The design is like a sedan with a large front grille and sleek headlamps on the sides. The overall look of the Hyundai Elantra is impressive and aerodynamic giving it a polished finish.
It hosts a 1.6-litre 4 cylinder engine that is capable of producing 127 horsepower and 157 Nm of torque. In terms of top speed, it is recorded to hit 195 Km/h and an acceleration from 0-100 Km/h in 11.6 seconds. The Elantra offers fuel economy of 7.2 litres/100 with a fuel capacity of 48 litres.
All of these features makes the Hyundai Elantra a good urban crawler especially for someone who wants a sedan that is simply great in every way.
Toyota Corolla
Just like the Hyundai Elantra, the famous Japanese sedan Toyota Corolla is a familiar sight on the roads of the UAE. It also dubbed as the least costly car to maintain over the period of 10 years. This is because this sedan is available in almost every corner of the world. Its spare parts are also available, meaning the resale value is great.
From the outside, it has a sleek and aerodynamic exterior body with the Toyota Logo as its nose. The 2016 version received a facelift. The interior of the Elantra has more room for the passengers as well as the driver.
In terms of engine and performance, it hosts 2 engine options: 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre engines. The 1.6-litre engine produces 121 horsepower and 155 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the 2.0-litre engine produces 143 horsepower and 195 Nm of torque. Both the engines come with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. It also comes with fuel economy of 6.8 litre/100 Km from a fuel tank capacity of 55 litres.
Priced at AED 67,000 in the UAE, Corolla is packed with many convenient features that makes it a great buy in several ways.
Chevrolet Spark
The Chevrolet Spark is categorized as an American subcompact car with an alluring design. It is one of the cheapest car in the American market. But its fuel economy ratings that top 40 mpg on the highway makes it the most affordable new car in 2017, at a starting price of AED 35,000.
The Spark is a hatchback with many convenient features. Under the hood, it flaunts a 1.4-litre 4 cylinder engine that is capable of producing 94 horsepower and 127 Nm of torque. Sending its grunt through a Front Wheel Drive layout, the Spark achieves 100 km/h in 16.2 seconds and bears a top speed of 140 km/h. Priced at AED 35,000, the Chevrolet Spark is an efficient city runabout whose nominal initial and running cost, play an important role in its ever-growing popularity.
Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa is an attractive option for those looking for decent interior space in a reliable package. It is designed as a typical sedan but it’s all about the interior. The Versa has the most rear legroom in its class. The exterior features are fuel efficient and aerodynamic with chrome grille accents in the front fascia. The multi-reflector halogen headlights gives the Versa an extra boost in its exterior.
Under the hood, it is equipped with Xtronic CVT that provides smoother performance, quicker acceleration and better fuel economy than ever. In terms of performance, it has It has fuel economy of 39 MPG in highway and 31 MPG city, which are great figures for a sedan.
The Nissan Versa comes with plenty of convenient features, which are available in the UAE thus making its name in the least maintaining list of cars for the year 2017.
Ford Fiesta ST
Last but not the least, the Ford Fiesta is a one hatch offering a fun-to-drive experience in a compact package. It is cheap sports compact car to own and a least maintaining one as well.
It is a pleasant sight to see in terms of exterior aesthetics. The front fascia has a large oval grille along with sculptured headlamps. The rear has a hatchback shape with a flip open trunk.
Under the hood, it has a practical 1.6-liter 4 Cylinder engine capable of producing 103 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. The Fiesta achieves 100 km/h in 12.5 secs and packs a top speed of 175 km/h. Priced at AED 65,000, the Ford Fiesta is for those who are well aware of what they’re after and aren’t willing to sacrifice.
These are some of the car from the 2017 batch that cost the least to maintain. They have great aesthetics as well as equipped with many convenient features and amazing fuel efficiency.
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