Top 10 Most Affordable Cars Available for Sale in Vietnam

The Mitsubishi Mirage is a B-segment hatchback first introduced in 1978. Now in its sixth generation, it has been sold under various names, including Colt, Lancer, and Space Star. The latest Mirage, a mid-life update, competes directly with other B-segment hatchbacks like the Mazda 2, Toyota Yaris, and Ford Fiesta. Despite its price, it also competes with A-segment hatchbacks such as the Kia Morning, Hyundai Grand i10, and Chevrolet Spark.

In terms of exterior design, the Mitsubishi Mirage receives positive feedback for its youthful and modern look. It is available in a wide range of colors, including silver, metallic, gray, green, pearl white, black, orange, and red. Although categorized as a B-segment car, the Mirage's compact dimensions make it feel more suited to the A-segment. The car measures 3,795 mm in length, 1,665 mm in width, and 1,510 mm in height, with a ground clearance of 160 mm, making it agile enough for city driving and tight spaces. The front end is designed attractively, and the compact body features aerodynamic lines and short proportions, enhancing both its appearance and handling. Inside, the Mirage offers a practical and spacious cabin for its size, with user-friendly layout and organization.

Mitsubishi has kept the Mirage affordable by using cost-effective materials in certain interior parts. All versions of the Mirage are powered by a 1.2L engine, mated to either a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission. The engine produces a maximum output of 78 horsepower and a peak torque of 100 Nm, providing a good balance of power for a small car.

When it comes to affordable cars, the Kia Morning is undoubtedly a top contender. Starting at just 414 million VND, the Kia Morning offers some of the best value for money in the Vietnamese car market. A popular choice for city driving, the Kia Morning is a compact 4-seater that combines affordability with reliability. It's the most beloved model in Kia's lineup due to its compact size, fuel efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to other vehicles in its category.

In terms of design, the Kia Morning boasts a neat exterior with dimensions of 3,595 mm in length, 1,595 mm in width, and 1,485 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm. Thanks to its well-balanced size, it provides a surprisingly spacious and comfortable cabin, while its trunk space is adequate for a small family to enjoy weekend getaways or holiday trips. Despite its modest price, the Kia Morning is equipped with modern features, such as halogen headlights, fog lights, and tail lights. Higher trims offer more advanced options. Inside, you'll find a 3-spoke steering wheel, a 4-speaker CD player, manual air conditioning, and fabric upholstery. The higher versions include additional comfort features, including a bright optitron dashboard, a DVD touchscreen with GPS navigation, and stylish amber interior lighting for easy nighttime operation. The rear seats fold 60:40, providing extra cargo space when needed. The new Kia Morning boasts the most powerful engine in Kia’s A-segment lineup, with a 1.0L turbocharged T-GDI engine, producing 99 horsepower and 176 Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. With this new engine, the Kia Morning can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 10.1 seconds, reaching a top speed of 180 km/h.

The new turbocharged engine is also equipped with direct fuel injection, meeting Euro 6D emissions standards. The latest Kia Morning is available in three engine versions, with the most powerful being the 1.0L T-GDI turbo, delivering 99 horsepower and 172 Nm of torque. This version comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, with a maximum speed of 180 km/h.

The Honda Brio is a compact city car from the Japanese automaker Honda, sold in markets like Indonesia, the Philippines, India, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Since its launch in 2011, it has gone through two generations and remains the smallest car in Honda’s lineup. Ranked sixth in the list of affordable cars in Vietnam, the Honda Brio is available starting at just 418 million VND, making it a popular choice in the Vietnamese market.

In terms of size, the Honda Brio measures 3,815 mm in length, 1,680 mm in width, and 1,485 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,405 mm. The design of the Honda Brio is considered one of the sportiest and most eye-catching in its class, with an exterior color palette offering up to two choices. The front end features a unique headlamp design that sweeps upwards, complemented by a bold black grille. From the side, the Brio has a compact yet dynamic appearance typical of A-segment hatchbacks. The rear end is simple, without too many elaborate details. The body design incorporates stylish body creases, enhancing its sporty look. Exterior features include halogen headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED tail lights. Inside, the Brio offers a comfortable cabin equipped with a 3-spoke steering wheel with controls, analog instrument cluster, leather seats, USB/Iphone/Ipod/AUX/Bluetooth connectivity, a CD/DVD/Radio entertainment system, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen. The Brio is powered by a 1.2L i-VTEC SOHC engine, generating 90 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque. Safety features include anti-lock braking, electronic brake-force distribution, and dual airbags.

When compared to its competitors, the Honda Brio stands out for its spacious interior, offering more room than many B-segment cars. The dashboard design is highly regarded for its sporty lines and attention to detail, showcasing Honda’s focus on quality and craftsmanship.

Vinfast Fadil is an affordable hatchback in the same segment as the Hyundai i10 and Kia Morning. As a Made-in-Vietnam model, its continuous promotional offers have earned the Vinfast Fadil significant popularity among local buyers. The Vinfast Fadil is a compact urban hatchback that has gained widespread praise for its practicality, safety features, and overall performance. Currently, the Vinfast Fadil comes in three versions: Standard, Enhanced, and Premium.

The exterior design of the Vinfast Fadil is modern and robust. All three versions share similar size and weight, with a ground clearance of 150 mm, making it agile and easy to navigate through city traffic, including narrow, crowded streets. The front features a striking chrome trim around the company’s iconic V-logo, adding a touch of luxury to the vehicle’s bold look. The large, elongated headlights wrap around the front, creating a rounded and cohesive appearance. The body includes distinct creases along the sides, giving the impression of a forward-moving vehicle. The rear is simple yet sturdy, with C-shaped tail lights and a prominent rear bumper for a more substantial presence. Exterior equipment includes halogen headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, high-mounted brake lights, power-adjustable side mirrors, and single-tone aluminum alloy wheels. Inside, the Vinfast Fadil offers a well-designed cabin that rivals other cars in the same segment. While the interior space is compact, it’s best suited for short-distance trips. For longer journeys, it may feel a bit cramped. The Fadil features manually adjustable front seats, with the rear seats folding 60/40 to accommodate extra cargo. It’s also equipped with overhead lighting, sun visors, and floor mats to enhance comfort.

Convenience features in the Vinfast Fadil include leather upholstery, manually adjustable seats, a two-way adjustable steering wheel, AM/FM/MP3 radio, a 7-inch screen (available on higher trims), a 6-speaker audio system, one USB port, and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity.

Suzuki is well-known for its affordable cars, but the quality of these vehicles consistently receives positive feedback from users. The Suzuki Ertiga stands out as the first hybrid in the affordable MPV segment in Vietnam. This new upgrade has made the Ertiga the most fuel-efficient 7-seater in its class, while maintaining the lowest price in the segment.

The latest version of the Suzuki Ertiga has ditched its older, more mature design in favor of a sleeker, more youthful aesthetic. Measuring 4,395 mm in length, 1,735 mm in width, and 1,690 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,740 mm, the Ertiga has a more refined, compact design. The front features a chrome-accented grille and twin projector headlights, while the sporty rear is highlighted by L-shaped tail lights and a rear spoiler, giving it a dynamic look. The exterior is equipped with halogen projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, and body-colored side mirrors. Inside, the Ertiga is praised for its spaciousness, with ample room for all passengers. Its 2,740 mm wheelbase ensures a comfortable cabin. One standout feature is the adjustable sliding and reclining front seats, as well as headrests on all seats. The driver’s seat in the Sport version also has height adjustment. A notable upgrade is the addition of armrests in the front seats, improving long-distance driving comfort.

Under the hood, the Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a 1.5L gasoline engine with 4 cylinders and 16 valves, delivering 103 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Safety features include dual airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic brake-force distribution, seat belt warnings, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and child safety locks.

After two years on the market, the Mitsubishi Xpander has started a new trend and brought significant changes to the popular MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) segment in Southeast Asia. Its success, exceeding expectations, has not only made the Xpander the best-selling model for Mitsubishi in many Southeast Asian countries, but it has also challenged the Toyota Innova’s long-standing dominance in the MPV market.

In Vietnam alone, over 10,000 Xpanders have been delivered to customers in just one year, and according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA), the Mitsubishi Xpander has consistently ranked in the top 10 best-selling cars for the past five months. The Xpander comes equipped with features like halogen headlights, electrically folding side mirrors with turn signal indicators, LED tail lights, LED daytime running lights, and a shark fin antenna. Inside, the cabin is exceptionally spacious with dimensions of 4,475 mm in length, 1,750 mm in width, and 1,730 mm in height, along with a wheelbase of 2,775 mm, ensuring comfort for all passengers. A standout feature is the LED positioning lights at the front, which provide a sharp and stylish appearance, especially noticeable at night. The engine powering the Xpander is a 1.5L gasoline unit producing 104 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque, paired with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual transmission. Even the third-row seats offer ample space, with a person standing at 1.7 meters tall still having plenty of room between their knees and the second-row seats. The second-row seats are equally spacious, with large windows that provide excellent visibility. The Xpander's safety features include keyless entry with a coded key, a rearview camera, ABS, cruise control, electronic brake-force distribution, hill-start assist, traction control, and emergency brake assist.

Mitsubishi Xpander incorporates the “OMOTENASHI” philosophy, which centers on the customer, ensuring comfort in even the smallest details. Inside, you'll find clever storage solutions, with 16 cup holders for water bottles scattered throughout the cabin, ensuring convenience for all seven passengers on long trips.

The Suzuki XL7 is the final affordable car in this list, priced at just 600 million VND. This MPV is extremely popular in the Vietnamese automotive market, offering the perfect blend of practicality and utility. With its combination of features and budget-friendly price, the Suzuki XL7 is widely regarded as an excellent value for money.

Measuring 4,450 x 1,775 x 1,710 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,740 mm, the Suzuki XL7's design is simple yet modern. The front grille features a bold and angular mesh pattern, while the horizontally arranged crystal-clear headlights give the car a sleek, contemporary look, especially when driving at night. The body of the car is wide and long, with design elements inspired by the Suzuki Ertiga, including the distinctive L-shaped rear tail lights. Although the XL7 is considered a more premium variant of the Ertiga, it introduces many new features and an upgraded sporty design. With a rugged SUV-inspired look and sharp, angular lines, the XL7 stands out with its LED headlights and continuous LED daytime running lights that connect with the chrome bar on the front grille, creating an impressive glowing arch. Inside, the Suzuki XL7 offers a spacious cabin, with options for fabric or leather seats, all built on the 2,740 mm wheelbase.

Under the hood, the Suzuki XL7 is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, producing 105 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque, paired with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Key safety features of the XL7 include dual airbags, ABS brakes, hill-start assist, electronic stability control, a rearview camera, and anti-theft protection.

The Toyota Wigo is a compact hatchback from Japan's Toyota, originally named Daihatsu Ayla, designed by Daihatsu and manufactured in Indonesia by Astra Daihatsu Motor. The Wigo is sold as a budget-friendly hatchback in developing markets. Since its debut in 2012, the Ayla has been sold under various names, including the Toyota Agya in Indonesia and the Toyota Wigo in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei, and Vietnam under an OEM agreement. The Wigo is also produced in Malaysia as the Perodua Axia.

Compared to its competitors, the Toyota Wigo is larger than the Kia Morning but smaller than the Hyundai i10. With a ground clearance of 160 mm, it stands out in its class, offering excellent handling on rough roads or flooded streets. The Wigo's design aims to appeal to a youthful, dynamic audience, with sharp lines and modern features. The 2023 model impresses with bold styling, including a slim black-painted grille connecting the two headlights. The front bumper has a distinctive angular design, with a honeycomb-patterned lower grille and aggressive fog light surrounds, giving the car a sporty look. Although the side profile is relatively simple, the exterior mirrors feature electric adjustment, folding, and turn signal indicators. The rear end of the Wigo is nicely designed, providing a compact, efficient appearance.

Like its larger siblings, such as the Toyota Vios and Toyota Camry, the Toyota Wigo offers a spacious and comfortable interior, making it one of the most roomiest cars in its class. However, due to its affordability, the Wigo's interior design and equipment are fairly basic, lacking the finer details found in higher-end models.

The Hyundai Grand i10 is an affordable car, priced just slightly higher than the Kia Morning, starting at 360 million VND. This small car offers a much more modern experience with better equipment compared to the Morning. Assembled locally in Vietnam, the Hyundai Grand i10 quickly gained popularity with Vietnamese consumers upon its release.

The front of the Grand i10 features a youthful design with a honeycomb-patterned grille made of dark, tough plastic. The car still uses halogen headlights, but it also has fog lamps and LED daytime running lights positioned in the air intake. The sedan version of the Grand i10 appears more refined, with a chrome horizontal grille and similar headlights, minus the LED daytime lights. The sedan’s body is longer by 233 mm, providing extra boot space. Both versions are equipped with chrome door handles and integrated turn signal lights in the side mirrors. The hatchback’s compact design feels lighter, while the sedan offers more trunk room, though it comes with a price premium of 20 million VND over the hatchback. Inside, the Grand i10 and its sedan counterpart share similar features. The automatic versions come with a mix of leather and fabric seats, while manual versions feature fabric seats only. However, the lack of a central armrest can make long trips less comfortable. Both models have a second row with adjustable headrests, though the sedan version adds a center armrest with cupholders. Foot and headroom are adequate for people up to 1.7 meters tall, but three passengers in the back can feel cramped.

One standout feature of the higher-end versions of the Grand i10 and Grand i10 sedan is the inclusion of a Vietnam-specific navigation system, exclusive to models above the Base version. This system, along with a 7-inch touchscreen, provides helpful features such as locating Hyundai service centers, dining, and entertainment options across the country, offering unique value for Vietnamese customers.

The Mitsubishi Attrage stands out as one of the most affordable sedans in the B-segment, with prices ranging from 380 to 490 million VND. In several international markets, the Attrage is regarded as the sedan variant of the hatchback Mirage, which was previously introduced in Vietnam by Vinastar. As a result, the Attrage shares its interior design, features, engine specifications, and performance with its hatchback sibling, the Mirage.

Designed with practicality in mind, the Mitsubishi Attrage prioritizes convenience and functionality over extravagant style. While its exterior design may not be particularly bold or flashy, it is ideal for those who appreciate durability and simplicity—qualities often associated with Japanese cars. The Attrage features an overall dimension of 4,305 x 1,670 x 1,515 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,550 mm. The front end of the car draws inspiration from the popular Mitsubishi Xpander, with a unique and striking X-shaped chrome grille. The modern, sharp headlights are complemented by two air intakes, making the car's front appearance more dynamic. The slightly protruding front bumper adds to the sporty look. The side profile is muscular, with prominent character lines extending from the front wheel arches to the rear. Standard exterior features include multi-reflector halogen headlights, power-adjustable folding side mirrors, a chrome-accented grille, speed-sensitive wipers, and high-mounted brake lights. Like its exterior, the interior of the Attrage is designed with functionality in mind, providing a practical and comfortable space for passengers.

The cabin of the Attrage impresses with its spaciousness, featuring a high roofline that creates an airy and comfortable atmosphere. In practice, passengers up to 1.75 meters tall can comfortably sit in both the front and rear seats, with ample headroom. This makes the Attrage a standout choice in its class, offering exceptional space for a compact car.