Well, this is what happens when CAFE laws are harsher on smaller cars and easier on bigger cars.

@leax_Flame

9 ай бұрын

Solution simple, equal treatment.

@DeadAir21

9 ай бұрын

This has nothing to do with CAFE but has everything to do with low sales. Cheap cars have to sell in volume in order for car companies to make a decent profit but subcompact cars do not sell well in the United States. If they were selling over 100k of these a year they wouldn’t be canceling it. Compact cars are the sweet spot for automakers here. Subcompact is too small to be practical for most Americans, and mid size customers are just moving up to compact crossovers. That’s why Kia is killing the K5 here next summer and Hyundai isn’t bringing the refreshed Sonata here also.

@leax_Flame

9 ай бұрын

@@DeadAir21 strongly disagree with the idea that they aren’t practical. Looking around the problem seems to be that larger vehicles are lower effort and higher margins so the auto industry tells people that smaller vehicles are not practical, or dig a person’s value for driving one. The issue doesn’t seem to be a small vehicle’s actual ability, but a made up problem to force people into larger vehicles. I say this as a person who drives a subcompact vehicle and loves it.

@DeadAir21

9 ай бұрын

@@leax_Flame to each his own. I have had a subcompact car before as well and it when fine when I was younger because it was just me but as my lifestyle changed it became impractical. Americans are also bigger than most parts of the world so they choose vehicles that best fit their body because you know they aren’t going to slim down just to fit in a car. I also get hay marketing tricked people into thinking small cars aren’t safe but that now could be true with the size of pickup trucks now

@kyron2092

9 ай бұрын

​@leax_Flame I 100% agree modern subcompact cars have more room than people think. Everyone thinks they need suv's unfortunately

The compact car/hatchback market is dwindling slowly, dark times ahead for enthusiasts imo

@user-FTRU6GJ

9 ай бұрын

Enthusiasts are not driving rio’s and other econoboxes

@Shinigamix07

9 ай бұрын

@@user-FTRU6GJ I just don’t want every new automobile to end up as a crossover/SUV with a soulless EV engine

@Viewtolove

9 ай бұрын

@@user-FTRU6GJ Not necessarily true, some people have fond and loyal memories to their (first) econobox, other just really appreciate the concept of being able to have your freedom for reasonable prices, hence the econoboxes! I know persons who are both fond of high end hatchbacks and both econoboxes the latter that keep on going!

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

Dark times for poor and working class Americans who need an affordable fuel efficient reliable new car to get them to work.

I have a 2020 Kia Rio with 36k miles and it’s really great for a first car

The Sentra MSRP is about what I remember actual selling price of base Accords and Camrys just a few years back.

I´m sure that in a few years later, the cheapest Car´s will cost $ 30k 😥

@Mgoblagulkablong

9 ай бұрын

they will ban engines to enforce EVs and they will cost $40k+

@alengreen589

9 ай бұрын

@@Mgoblagulkablong 😩

@LostWithoutHer

9 ай бұрын

I remember when my cousin got her first MB 190e in metallic teal blue only to see that original factory paint peel and oxidize. When word got out about how much she'd paid, everyone felt ripped off. 30k will definitely be the old 20k.

@theteamxxx3142

9 ай бұрын

@@LostWithoutHerthere’s a plan to limit people free movement. Remember the 15 minutes cities

@chipwilliams6236

3 ай бұрын

yep! while everyone pay stay the same.

This is the macroeconomic result of an industry that relies in crossovers to maximize profits. Maximizing profits begets inflation. Inflation reduces the value of profits, and you get the picture

I still drive a Scion, I wish Toyota marketed those cars better because it seems like a new 16k xB back in 15 was a much better deal than anyone of these newer cars.

If I have to get a car out your list, then I will get the Toyota Corolla. Im still shocked how well my 4Runner hold its value even though its to be expected.

@Mgoblagulkablong

9 ай бұрын

mark-ups... also no availability for the base trim

@MathWasa26

9 ай бұрын

Same here

There were many tears shed for the Kia Rio.

@theadvocate4698

9 ай бұрын

Maybe the k3 manual will come....

I would also include the Rio's slightly bigger brothers the Forte and Soul as well, as they're priced similarly to the Elantra/Corolla.

@Jimusmc0311

8 ай бұрын

Soul gets robbed.. I know my 2020 was broken into over $3000 in repairs KIA only offers a software update that does nothing

@dbzownz12345

7 ай бұрын

@@Jimusmc0311 is Kia stealing still a thing? I wanted to get a brand new Kia Rio 2023. I Live in a great area so not worried, but when I'm out & about.. that's different story.

cant blame manufacturers if ppl keep buying $100k pick-up trucks and suvs

@chipwilliams6236

3 ай бұрын

and yet everyone claims to be poor, yeah continue buying everything expensive.

You are missing the Chevy Trax - it’s pretty big for it’s size and uses a regular automatic and not some crummy cvt! Yet starts at 20.4k! And it’s made in Korea since I know Kirk is a Asian car company fan…

@marantamil459

9 ай бұрын

It's basically a Daewoo

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

Yep, the Chevy Trax is cheaper than the Toyota Corolla by $2000 even though the Trax has a regular automatic and is much more spacious than the Corolla!

The U.S./NA market is a pretty dismal place to live (compared to other global markets) if you like subcompact & compact class vehicles, most especially if you want a vehicle that size in a premium/sporty or hybrid trim level.

This is also a genius way to make sure the average car cost stays high to convince people to pay more than they need to since it's close to the average cost. People need to realize that the most expensive cars pull up the average price.

My kia rio manual hatch is 9 years old, solid base small car! And parts are cheap to replace...waiting on the K3 manual for replacement! bring it kia!

"Big cars, Big PROFITS!!!" -Henry Ford

Toyota corolla would be my only pick from the list. New and would even pay extra for the hybrid version. It would last for a long, long time with fairly low upkeep.

This is happening on schedule driven by the politicians starting about a dozen years ago. EVs could replace small cars to bring fleet MPG up. The gov used to "encourage" the production of small inexpensive cars at a loss to raise the fleet MPG to required levels to offset thirstier vehicles everyone wanted. When the gov allowed the carmakers to do it with EVs (or EV credits from TESLA) the death of small inexpensive gas cars was as lawmakers intended.

Everyone everywhere have markup for everything, but our paycheck, it really is a bad and sucks time we live in, gotta stop those greedy rich

For a couple of years the IQ and Aygo were both on the same sales-floor. The Aygo had 4 usable seats, more luggage room and was cheaper than the IQ, but still some people still choose the IQ. I'm guessing mostly for parking reasons, but I really like how it looks. I've been checking on the IQ based Aston Martin Cygnets, but they haven't depreciated at all unfortunately.

Kia Picanto, much smaller A segment car, Toyota Aygo, dito.....bestsellers in the Netherlands, Kia even best selling brand in the Netherlands. Be glad you Americans can still afford big cars. 👍👍👍👍👍

Hi Kirk! This was a very helpful video… could you do a video finding the cheapest SUVs? Again, thank you for all your hard work. It’s amazing that you could turn out these phenomenal videos so quickly and yet they are packed full of quantitative and qualitative information for the consumer you had to of been at the top of your class in high school and college…🧠 brilliant and thanks again as always… Peace be with you and your family… Respectfully, JimmyUSAF 🇺🇸✈️

I have a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE top trim CVT. Its MPG ratings are 36 City 43 Highway and 39 Combined on the Window Sticker. However it gets far better MPGs than that and regularly gets in the 50s for MPG. They are extremely reliable cars, have tons of features, are cheap to buy and have a 10 year warranty. I have owned 3 and purchased all 3 new - 2015 Mirage ES CVT, 2017 Mirage G4 SE CVT, 2021 Mirage SE CVT. I have had no issues with any of them and they take everything you throw at them and the 3A92 - 1.2L 3 Cylinder Engine is very basic and low on power but is extremely reliable. Many people online have well over 200,000 miles on them and one owner traded their Plasma Purple 2014 Mirage CVT in to a Mitsubishi Dealer with 414,000 miles on it and bought a new 2020 Mirage GT at the time. They loved it and said how reliable it was. So they are meant to be basic reliable cars with lots of features and a low price and at that they highly succeed!

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

Nice!

Remember when this quote was a Conspiracy Theory "You will own nothing and you will be happy!"

@peterfrank1572

7 күн бұрын

Yep, I truly believe the deep state is again rigging the game. Especially seeing Biden slapping 100% tariffs on China's best selling EV

The only small car-ish I’d consider would a Toyota Corolla.

@fortheloveofnoise9298

9 ай бұрын

Too big

@michaelfoulkes9502

9 ай бұрын

Or Honda Civic

@moeanthony9308

9 ай бұрын

@@fortheloveofnoise9298lol too big?

@darknessislight3689

9 ай бұрын

@@michaelfoulkes9502 True 👍🏾

People are buying used at stupid prices because dealer markups and lack of inventory for popular models like those you list makes it more expensive to buy new…

I wish they didn't kill off the Corolla with the manual, but people just didn't buy enough of them.

I own a 2018 Kia Rio hatchback and it's been a Outstanding Daily driver I'm terms of reliability, tech, Comfort ect I feel like the car was made for me. It's sad to see it go I hope there are more out there cause I would Buy Another one in the Future in a heart beat, the car is like a hidden Gem to be Discovered for the right Buyer and their needs. As for the future of affordable vehicles let's face it they want us poor and they don't want Manny to own or drive its all apart of the Big world agenda that so many people choose to engnore on a day to day basis... but hey Football is On folks and my wife that I didn't work hard to Get at all is going to give me a BJ gotta go

Me and my father bought a brand new base model 2005 Kia Rio and we drove it around for about 10 years or 92,000 miles did all the maintenance saved all the receipts for the work done to it the dealership always honored our warranties cuz we had all the receipts never had any major issues it was a good little car with a 1.6 L dual overhead cam Mazda based engine four-cylinder thank you

Kia Rio hatch actually looks pretty cool.

Wouldn’t the Nissan Kicks fit in all this since the Venue is?

I just bought my blue 2023 Kia Rio S sedan in May. I can’t believe it is the last year! I got $750 off sticker for a brand new car with wireless apple car play

@davidguarin358

6 ай бұрын

Me too I got a hatchback 🚗 in deep grey I really like that car and good on gas

Looking to buy a car right now and man it looks like imma be getting another Corolla the way these prices looking

I owned a Mirage hatchback for 4yrs. Bought it new fully loaded for $12k. I was just looking for cheap wheels to get around in. It did the job and it actually grew on me. Comparing today's average sales prices, the Rio is the much better buy for $1,000 more. It's better in every conceivable way except for fuel economy, which is only slightly worse. The trade-off is much better power.

Corolla

If dealerships actually provided accurate and useful information about the vehicles they’re selling, instead of using half-baked sales tactics to pressure people into deals maybe I’d be inclined to stop by. Reality is the research I do on my own is more reliable than anything I’ve ever heard from dealerships, thus I’ll continue buying private and using my education in engine repair and performance to save me the headache of bargaining for pennies off a car that has done nothing to deserve being marked up by a couple thousand

Is it still available in Canada?

I do not blame the manufactures at all. It is the consumers that do not push up the sales numbers. Sentra, Elantra and Corolla are all fine cars.

Manufacturers would make cheaper cars in the US if they knew they were going to sell a lot of them. If enough people don't buy them, they'll stop making them as they don't make enough money if only a small percentage of people buy them. The marketing worked in America to convince everyone to either buy a Truck, an SUV, or a sports car unless they are one of the established brands that everyone has heard of.

@peterfrank1572

7 күн бұрын

Stop believing people are not buying them, the system is rigged! The same game is being played in the housing market!

I have a 2015 Nissan versa note (hatchback) 21k fully loaded… paid in cash, now I have 71k and while it needs a tune up, everything else is pretty good

I have a 2021 Rio. It’s a perfect compact car. Perfect.

corolla se with a manual still av.? with toyota they used to be cheaper on sale than used and yr end close out incentives

Dealers didn't stock the Rio's much, and when they did have them it was with additional dealer markups

Id personally take a Kia Soul "S" for about $21k locally 😮. More cargo room and interior space

Rio by nameplate is absolutely dead. But it’s still uncertain whether the K3 will come to the US

@Sacto1654

9 ай бұрын

I think it will. For one reason: it's being assembled in Mexico, so transportation costs to ship it from assembly plant to the USA will be reasonable.

That opening headline clearly says the Rio sedan is being canceled. Does this mean the Rio hatchback will continue on sale in the US market? (despite Americans' morbid fear of hatchbacks) Minus the Rio, for less than $20,000 I'd go for the base trim Versa, with the 5-speed manual transmission. Great fun to drive, and has the #1 anti-theft device fitted as standard.

Sentra just had a major recall. Driving around without that fix when ever they get tie rods is a death trap. Walk fast

@TinoMiller

9 ай бұрын

My cousin Sentra SR had that recall and she didn't and still don't have to change her tie rod .. It's been now 2 years since she had that recall and still she hasn't changed her tie rod .. So that speaks volume .. She does have the tie rod part though 😊

@moeanthony9308

9 ай бұрын

@@TinoMiller Better safe than sorry tho bro

MIRAGE. RIO. VERSA. YARIS. ACCENT. FIT. SPARK. ........................R.I.P.

I wonder is Kia looking at bringing over the Stonic crossover with the Smartstream G1.6 engine to the US market. Or more likely, replaced by the K3, which is now available in Mexico.

@DeadAir21

9 ай бұрын

Kia already has 3 Subcompact crossovers in the US they won’t add another. The K3 is meant to replace the Forte and will be Kia’s only sedan in the US after next summer after they stop production of the K5 and stinger.

@Sacto1654

9 ай бұрын

@@DeadAir21 So the K3 will use the _Nu_ G4NH engine rated at 149 bhp?

Ford Maverick base model?

@KirkKreifels

9 ай бұрын

mark up prone.

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

Either you'll wait 2 years for Ford to build you a Maverick or you'll pay 10k markup to a dealership to buy one now. You pick, Keith.

I still can't get over Ford not selling focus in North America.....Focus is such a great hatchback

I like the Rio.. 😢 Well, If Kia decides to bring a small crossover/suv replacement it might be the Stonic.

@chezzyperson3339

9 ай бұрын

or Sonet because Stonic is too old

Affordable cars are a thing of the past We’re slowly becoming Singapore where there a corolla costs $100k usd

@KirkKreifels

9 ай бұрын

Singapore isn't a good comparison.

@naveenthemachine

9 ай бұрын

@@KirkKreifels well considering affordable cars are a thing of the past

@mrgurulittle7000

9 ай бұрын

That’s a trend only in the US. Japan and Europe still have little cheap cars.

9:45 The 98 Sentra with manual I bought a few months ago with around 155-156k miles on it cost $2500...ide rather pay that than $6300 for that Scion with an automatic for that much, as sadly they never gave that model the manual in the USA.

Excellent

Her name is Rio and she blows a head gasket.

@mrgurulittle7000

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Well, fantastic vehicle, I guess we'll import cheap Chinese vehicles looking forward, increasing our reliance on imports even further, deprecating our domestic auto industry further. It is more than possible, with good management, good design, good manufacturing, good supply management to make a low cost vehicle profitably. Domestic industry chooses not to, hence consumers are shoehorned into unaffordable vehicles and become 'poorer' esp. when EVs are part of the equation. Great content, thank you!

My Kia Rio was the worst car I ever owned. Good riddance.

I have a2016 for what it is has good pick up and ride is not bad

Cheap cars are not sale because you can buy a third forth hand car for the same price. That's common sense.

@reddevil6585

9 ай бұрын

Not every one wants a used car

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

i prefer a new car.

If it had an image of reliability, economical, handling, not slow, affordable overall, I would get one. 😅

This is why you need to punish these car companies. Don’t buy their expensive overpriced vehicles. They’ll quickly return the cheaper cars

@peterfrank1572

7 күн бұрын

That's why they're removing the cheap cars from the market!

Not as sad as when the Mirage went away, but still bad news because it was a cheap car.

@maga4813

9 ай бұрын

You can't afford it. You stick to driving your yaris.

@mrgurulittle7000

9 ай бұрын

@@maga4813 Rio is cheaper than the Yaris! What a dumb dumb you are.

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

careful now maga, guru is under my protection, got it?

@mrgurulittle7000

8 ай бұрын

@@braetonwilson4296 🤝🫡

@maga4813

8 ай бұрын

@@braetonwilson4296 Oh yeah, butt pirates forever right?

Where's the Kia Forte?

regardless of Nissan hate the SENTRA seems to be the best value, actually available at low prices IRL the Kia boys issues killed Kia & Hyundai for me, even if it is fixed now, you cant see the difference from outside so they will still break in and cause insurance issues Toyota & Honda base trims are nearly impossible to get at MSRP, I'd rather pay the same or less OTD for a better equipped Mazda or Subaru

honda fit

Actual MPG numbers for each model listed below. The Toyota Corolla is way over priced and to even get heated seats you have to spend a much higher amount on upper trim. 2023 Nissan Versa CVT 32 City 40 Highway 35 Combined and the 5 Speed Manual is way worse at 27 City 35 Highway 30 Combined 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage CVT 36 City 43 Highway 39 Combined 2023 Kia Rio IVT 32 City 41 Highway 36 Combined 2023 Hyundai Elantra Base IVT 33 City 42 Highway 37 Combined Hyundai Venue 29 City 33 Highway 31 Combined The Mitsubishi Mirage is the most fuel efficient non hybrid vehicle in the USA and does it based on a small engine and low horsepower and keeps it basic and simple no high tech engine, no hybrid, nope just an old school design. To some thats a negative to others a positive its all in personal preference. Its a car that easy to work on and is very reliable with a lot of features for the price. I love my top trim 2021 Mirage SE and it has all I want like push button start, remote start, heated seats, big back up camera, sharp plaid seats, led head lights, led tail lights, led fog lights, apple car play, power windows, locks, mirrors, steering wheel audio controls, bluetooth, cruise control and so much more. Even the base trim ES now for 2024 comes with a ton of features. Some people want a new car that is cheap and has tons of features and saves gas and this is it. Is it the most refined or quiet, no. But is it reliable, yes! I will say the MPG number on the Hyundai Elantra are very impressive. Not sure what its real world ratings are or if it beats them like Mirage does. Car and Driver stated the Elantra Hybrid way underperformed its MPG ratings so hopefully the gas only powered Elantra does better because I think its a sharp vehcile inside out and has a nice 10 year warranty. Also the 2023 Nissan Versa is an amazing deal especially the top trim Nissan Versa SR it comes fully loaded and has so much and is a sharp car with extremely high online reviews from critics. You can get a fully loaded top trim Versa SR for around $21,000.00 to $22,000.00 range depending on color option cost and accessories you pick. You cant go wrong. Each car on this list will appeal to someone and none are bad its just each person has their own wants and needs and each car will fit that for someone.

Kia = killed in action. Never did like that brand much. Lol.

@maga4813

9 ай бұрын

Maybe you can't afford it, that's why your money wasn't right. Or you're just jealous of KIA.

@americandude3825

9 ай бұрын

@@maga4813 bro….I own two houses, and two 2022 rav4. One XSE and one GAS XLE AWD. Also own a sequoia 5.7L and did own a $47000 2022 sienna. I literally make over $125k a year. Not including any of my wife’s $87K as a nurse…..

@fortheloveofnoise9298

9 ай бұрын

​@@maga4813Make America Gay Again

@moeanthony9308

9 ай бұрын

@@maga4813lol Kia , the car that needs an optional fire extinguisher and a club.

@mrgurulittle7000

9 ай бұрын

Bro, I’m with you. The shit they make, the overrated praise they get, and the easily triggered fanboys all make me not even consider Kia.

1:17 Not to mention the cheapest new cars are often sparse/underpowered/small enough to be outdone by lightly used cars for the same price. The warranty isn't apparently as valuable in people's minds, and I guess folks don't really want as bare bones of an experience as they seem to vocalize. And size is the biggest value indicator for Americans.

Unfortunately, you missed the best cheap car. That is the 2024 Chevy Trax. Conventional auto trans 1.2 l turbo.

Eventually the Chinese cars will hit and the prices will drop. Also, onece the battery problems for electric cars are ironed out then they will be far cheaper (and safer)

No question we need affordable cars. But the loss of Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi is more like a public service. Lives will be saved!

Most people are better off buying used or getting a sienna to maximize value

WTF what do i do? I cant afford to own these new cars?! Why is a VW 50-60k?!!!!

WTF isxwrong with these companies

Welp guess I'll keep being grateful for an eBike and not needing to pay more than $1/day for public transport 😏

People that can only qualify for Rio money want a $50k SUV. So they end up at a “buy here pay here” car lot. Ten years later they wonder why they haven’t accumulated wealth.

That versa or corolla

The issue is Rio feels exceptionally cheap and has major engine issues. Good luck getting any warranty work done on Kia through the dealers. But yeah it's sad to see these cars go.

@Sacto1654

9 ай бұрын

If you're talking the Rio with the finicky _Gamma_ GDI engine, understandable.

@davidguarin358

6 ай бұрын

Where is the engine issues I went online and google it And no problems engine wise

KIA Forte LXS

The Versa or Sentra

all about greed, no care for the poor who can't affords expensive vehicles.

nissan versa remains

2024 chevy trax starts around $20k USD, so some automakers do see the opening, in terms of cheapest new car, there's no competition, its always the corolla, spend that extra grand, highest hp, highest reliability by a mile, also you're looking at the corolla hybrids wrong, its not just about making up gas money from the extra 4 grand, it also retains much higher resale value when it comes to selling, so if the person can afford it, they should go for it, hybrids, PHEV, EV are the way to go, and if china attacks taiwan, fuel prices will double again.

@KirkKreifels

9 ай бұрын

You know I'd be going Corolla Hybrid mate ;)

I would much rather ride my skateboard down the interstate and get pulled over by the police (true story) than pay dealers markups. can not fathom all my peers leaving beyond their means; one missed payment away from their lives falling apart. the american dream is like the queen; dead.

What a shame. But hopefully with the death of the Rio and Stinger, Kia can divert more attention and resources to the Forte and K5.

@Sacto1654

9 ай бұрын

Or bring over the K3 to the USA market, since it will be assembled in Mexico.

@91_C4_FL

9 ай бұрын

@@Sacto1654Kia will probably move forward with only the K3 and K5 for their ICE sedans. I'd love for them to do a K5 GT with AWD to put that power down. I think they will now with the Stinger gone.

That was a piece of junk. People want bigger vehicles.

@maga4813

9 ай бұрын

just say you can't afford them

Teenager cars are dead. sad.

They really need to make cheap cars that are better built, larger, safer, and not so ugly. So many of the cheap cars we had are very dangerous and had deisgns that would never have mass market appeal. People looking for a new car have the money to spend on something better. People on a budget are in a mindset where a new car is completely off the table. Plus insurance on small cars are not cheap either.

Kirk, Others may lament but I see OPPORTUNITY. It is time for Toyota to bring back their Yaris and show the others how a small, affordable and RELIABLE car is built!!!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

Toyota like all the other greedy carmakers, only cares about profits. Toyota would much rather make a 60-100k SUV/truck than a cheap small car because the big expensive car has much fatter profit margins

The car companies are going over to electric cars. The best marked for small cars is Europe. And, Europe are selling 20% electric cars. VW Norway are selling it's last fossile car this year! So, small cars will go back to the US, but as electric. Just wait to see what's happening when Tesla model 2 is on the marked....

I was planning to buy this car, but am concerned about having problems getting parts in the future.

Just another way to screw the working man in America. Around the world, small cars are the standard.

@braetonwilson4296

8 ай бұрын

yep exactly!