The new cars with the most power at a lower price

Wapcar Automotive News – Do you want to own a car at a lower price with stronger power? If so, you can look through this article.  Here are the cars to buy – and some that might surprise high-performance car enthusiasts, in spite of petrol cars.

As the price of new cars rises – and the auto industry shifts to electrification and high-performance SUVs – it looks like the days of fast, powerful cars that most buyers can afford reach has passed.

The cheapest Toyota 86 today costs almost $50,000 to drive away, a Volkswagen Golf GTI starts around $60,000 to drive, and $60,000 Australian V8 sports sedans are gone. completely lost.

But if your only priority is getting the most power for every dollar, what should be the top 10 cars on the list? Two years ago, we launched the first part of Drive’s “Cheap Speed” rankings, with a similar horsepower-per-dollar premise.

But during this time, many things have changed. The previous winner, the Toyota Camry V6, was scrapped, as was the runner-up Chrysler 300 SRT, and some spec-related inflation and price hikes pushed some of the most beloved products. out of the top 10 – while still putting others on the fold list.

These include a mix of performance-targeted cars – and some exotic entries, from family sedans to economy utility vehicles.

Noteworthy:

All prices are correct as of the date of publication in November 2022. The highest-rated version of a particular vehicle is the only variant used unless there is an engine difference (e.g. the turbocharged 1.6-liter Hyundai i30 and 1.6-liter i30 N Line are allowed). used, but with only one transmission, build quality and body style of each) . Additional options are allowed.

Ford Mustang GT Fastback User Manual

Rising from third in 2020 to win this year’s list is the Ford Mustang GT, which in its cheapest manual coupe form will charge buyers $192.60 per kilowatt.

Prices are listed from $65,290 plus on-road costs – $1,100 more than two years ago – for the 339 kW/556 Nm 5.0-litre V8 and six-speed manual transmission. Opting for a 10-speed automatic transmission increases the price-to-power ratio to $201.45/kWh. It should be noted, however, that the order book for the current generation Ford Mustang is closed for 12 months before the new model arrives – so the list prices shown above will only be available to those already in line. .

Toyota Kluger GX V6

The GX V6, which combines a 218kW/350Nm non-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine with a base price of $47,650 plus on-road costs for a price-to-power ratio of $218.58/ kW.

However, it will be hit by price increases in the coming months – a $1400 increase due to inflationary pressures on January 1 and a larger-than-expected increase as part of the 2023 upgrade , will add new technology and swap the V6 for a 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder.

Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Engine with Performance Software Upgrade

In ninth place is – perhaps surprising to many performance car fans – the Polestar 2 electric car, in the form of a long-range twin-engine with a $1,600 performance software upgrade.

In standard form, the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor won’t make this list, with 300kW of output and a starting price of $73,400 plus an equivalent on-road cost of $244.67 per kilowatt. .

But for an extra $1,600, owners can add and download a performance software upgrade, which increases power output to 350 kW, for a price/power ratio of $214.29/kW.

The Polestar 2’s total price tag of $75,000 plus touring costs makes it the most expensive car on this list – but it’s the most powerful, fastest (0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds) ) and is the only one with all-wheel drive.

Base model Ford Escape TA

The front-wheel-drive Ford Escape midsize SUV is an unexpected star on the 2020 low-cost equipment list, with a 186kW/387Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a list price of $35,990 plus with shipping cost. at $196.67/kW. By eliminating (or applying a price increase) the top finishers, Escape could have risen from 10th place in 2020 to second place today.

However, it’s also faced price hikes over the past two years, totaling $1,500 (to $37,490 plus on-road costs) — but it still manages to climb to seventh on the list. this, with a price/capacity ratio of $204.86. /kW.

Toyota Camry Ascent Gasoline

The Toyota Camry SX V6 that won the 2020 cheap speed charts may have been knocked out shortly after it was released, but a Camry is still on the 2022 list – despite being a four-cylinder petrol Ascent entry level.

After a performance boost in early 2021, the cheapest Toyota Camry available is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 152kW and 243Nm – and is priced at $30,990 plus transportation and handling costs. converted to power price to power ratio $203.88/kW.

A more powerful Camry Hybrid is available, but 160 kW (only 8 kW) isn’t high enough to offset its $2,500 price tag. It should be noted that Toyota notified dealers and customers of a $1,500 price increase for most Camry models on January 1, which will push the petrol Ascent from sixth to eighth. in this list.

Mazda CX-3 Neo Sport User Manual

In eighth place is the cheapest Mazda CX-3 urban SUV you can buy, the Neo Sport with a six-speed manual transmission.

The 110kW/195Nm 110kW/195Nm four-cylinder petrol engine is the least powerful on this list – but it’s also the cheapest vehicle in the Top 10, priced at $23,390 plus road costs, delivering giving it a price-to-power ratio of $212.64/kW.

Kia Stinger 330S

Despite a $1,700 price increase over the past two years, the Kia Stinger 330S still climbs from 7th to 3rd in the rankings as the cars ahead have been dropped from the race.

It combines a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 petrol engine developing 274kW/510Nm with a list price of $55,030 plus road tolls for a price-to-power ratio of $200.84/kW. In the 2020 ranking, the Stinger 330S has a price/power ratio of $194.63/kW.

Hyundai i30 rear trunk with manual adjustment

While it may be the lowest-performance variant in the Hyundai i30 lineup, the cheapest model available – the entry-level manual hatchback – offers the most power per dollar.

Prices start at $23,720 plus on-road costs for the 120kW/203Nm non-turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and six-speed manual transmission, or $197.67 per kilowatt under the hood. Hyundai i30 N Line manual rear trunk

The first of two Hyundai i30s on this list, the N Line manual hatchback combines a 150kW/265Nm 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a list price of $30,220 plus cost. transportation costs on the road, with a selling price/capacity of $201.47/kW.

In Drive’s 2020 Cheap Speed ​​rankings, the same manual hatch i30 N Line – billed as the cheapest i30 N Line available on hatchback and sedan bodies, along with manual and automatic transmissions – ranks second. ripe.

But despite the $800 price increase in the meantime, removing five models (Manual Kia Cerato, Manual Toyota Corolla, Ford Mustang R-Spec, Toyota Camry V6 and Chrysler 300) – but adding one model, Toyota HiLux – jumped to fifth place.

For Hyundai N fans, the i30 N Hero ranks 16th on this list in manual hatchback form, combining a 2.0-liter turbocharged 206kW/392Nm with a base price of $46,200 plus an on-road cost of 224. .27 USD/kW.

Toyota HiLux Workmate 4×2 Single Chassis Gasoline Manual

At the bottom of the ladder is the cheapest new Toyota HiLux that money can buy:

The entry-level Workmate single-cabin chassis with 2.7-litre petrol engine, 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Priced at $24,225 plus on-road costs, it is powered by a 2.7-litre, non-turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 122 kW and 245 Nm, which is about the same price-to-price ratio. capacity is $198.57 per kilowatt.

But like the Toyota Kluger and Camry above, the HiLux will also get a price increase on January 1, for a total of $1,150 – which would take it to fifth or sixth place in the rankings.