Due to land constraints, cars on our little red dot cost significantly higher than most countries. In fact, Budget Direct Insurance states that cars sold in Singapore last year cost almost 2.5 times and 6 times more than that of Malaysia and Australia respectively.
That said, there are ways to travel comfortably on a budget. One of which being purchasing used cars. Contrary to popular belief, used cars are sold for a plethora of reasons, not necessarily because they’re faulty. Like mobile phones, it's not uncommon to downgrade or upgrade cars.
Intrigued? Keep reading to meet 5 cars well-within the budget of S$20,000.
Toyota Wish 1.8X Limited A
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Perfect for big families, this compact MPV seats 7 passengers and comes with 4 doors. Breaking safely is easier than ever with a number of features such as an anti-lock braking system (ABS), Brake Assist and the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). The Toyota Wish comes with a touch-screen stereo or ceiling-mounted multimedia console to keep kids from asking “Are we there yet?” for the hundredth time.
The COE for this car expires in July 2022 and it currently retails for $19,800. Click here for more information.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport 1.4A TSI
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Similar to the Toyota Wish above, this sports car comes in black which will never go out of style. If you want speed at a fraction of the price, this is the car for you. This five-seater is great for daily commuting and is fuel-efficient. In addition to a powerful 1.4 litre twin-charged engine, the car is equipped with knockdown rear seats and auto headlights.
It retails at $18,800 and the car’s COE expires in July 2022. Get more information here.
Subaru Impreza 5D 1.5R
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While the pickup might be slightly slower than other cars, the Subaru Impreza is great for smooth and comfortable drives daily. Across the board, most drivers are loving the AWD (All-Wheel Drive) handling which provides great overall traction during acceleration, especially useful in wet weather conditions.
Unlike the previous two, the COE for this car lasts till January 2023. More information about the $17,000 Subaru Impreza is available here.
Toyota Corolla Axio 1.5A X
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A predecessor of the Toyota Corolla, the Corolla Axio is a fuss-free and reliable car for those in search of something practical. It comes with a simple interior, meaning no fancy touch sensitive air conditioning controls or accent trims on the dashboard as most cars are equipped with these days. However, the legroom and headroom is pretty good for a supposed small vehicle, according to Japanese standards.
The five-seater retails for $15,800 and its COE doesn’t expire until November 2022. Click here for more information.
Honda Jazz 1.3A
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Stand out from the sea of black and silver with this conspicuous shade of yellow. Don’t be fooled by its seemingly small size - many drivers have shared that the Honda Jazz comes with a roomy interior, especially at the rear. The car’s cruise control, fuel-efficiency and good handling have also been a crowd favorite.
At $14,800, the Honda Jazz is the most affordable of the lot. Its COE expires in august 2022.
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