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Calculated Shard: 110 (from laksa113)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa110.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/canadas-cheapest-vehicles-2025\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/canadas-cheapest-vehicles-2025\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/canadas-cheapest-vehicles-2025","crawl_time":1776153838,"first_indexed_time":1738253386,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ca,driving!\/features\/shopping-advice\/canadas-cheapest-vehicles-2025 s443","src_root_hash":"6069851691822508910","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Canada's cheapest vehicles in each segment for 2025 | Driving","meta_descriptions":["If you're shopping on a budget, these are the rock-bottom prices for cars, SUVs, trucks, and minivans"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to Content\nCar Finder\nMost Popular Cars\nTesla Model Y\nHonda Civic\nToyota RAV4\nTesla Model 3\nHonda CR-V\nToyota Corolla Cross\nFord F-150\nNissan Kicks\nFord Bronco\nSubaru Crosstrek\nCar Rankings 2026\nBest SUVs\nBest Luxury SUVs\nMost Efficient Plug-in Hybrid SUVs\nBest Hybrid SUVs\nCheapest Electric Cars\nCar Rankings 2025\nBest SUVs\nCheapest Electric Cars\nBest Hybrid SUVs\nMost Efficient Plug-in Hybrid SUVs\nBest Luxury SUVs\nCar Rankings 2024\nBest SUVs\nCheapest Electric Cars\nBest Hybrid SUVs\nMost Efficient Plug-in Hybrid SUVs\nBest Luxury SUVs\nBrands\nAcura\nAlfa Romeo\nAston Martin\nAudi\nBentley\nBMW\nBuick\nCadillac\nChevrolet\nChrysler\nDodge\nFerrari\nFiat\nFisker\nFord\nGenesis\nGMC\nHonda\nHyundai\nInfiniti\nJaguar\nJeep\nKia\nLamborghini\nLand Rover\nLexus\nLincoln\nLotus\nLucid\nMaserati\nMazda\nMcLaren\nMercedes-Benz\nMini\nNissan\nMitsubishi\nNissan\nPolestar\nPorsche\nRam\nRivian\nRoll-Royce\nSubaru\nTesla\nToyota\nVinfast\nVolkswagen\nVolvo\nReviews\nPreviews\nFirst Drives\nRoad Tests\nComparison Tests\nRoad Trips\nReader Reviews\nOwner Reviews\nUsed Vehicle Guides\nNews\nNew Vehicles\nTechnology\nAwards and Surveys\nInfo For Drivers\nIndustry News\nEntertainment\nCrash, Bang, Wow\nLocal News\nAuto Shows\nDriving en Français\nAdvice\nMaintenance\nSafety\nInsurance\nGear Guide\nWinter Driving\nShopping Advice\nNew Car Deals\nBest in Class\nMore Features\nExperts\nMotor Mouth\nLorraine Explains\nBest-Selling Cars\nTroubleshooter\nCorner Wrench\nHow It Works\nPlugged In\nDriving into the Future\nOn the Road\nCollector Classics\nCar Culture\nSpeed & Performance\nVintage & Collectible\nOff-roading\nTechnology & Innovation\nSustainability\nPeople\nTravel\nTop 10s and Lists\nVehicle Types\nPickup Trucks\nLuxury Vehicles\nSupercars\nElectric Vehicles\nHybrids\nFamily Vehicles\nAffordable Vehicles\nPerformance Vehicles\nClassic Cars & Trucks\nUsed Vehicles\nMotorcycles\nVideo\nPodcasts\nNewsletters\nProfile\nSettings\nSaved Articles\nNewsletters\nCustomer Service\nFAQ\nCar Finder\nReviews\nNews\nAdvice\nExperts\nCar Culture\nVehicle Types\nVideo\nPodcasts\nNewsletters\nHome\nAdvice\nBest in Class\nShopping Advice\nCar Culture\nTop 10s and Lists\nVehicle types\nAffordable Vehicles\nElectric Vehicles\nFamily Vehicles\nHybrids\nPickup trucks\nCanada's cheapest vehicles in each segment for 2025\nIf you're shopping on a budget, these are the rock-bottom prices for cars, SUVs, trucks, and minivans\nLast updated Jan 22, 2026\nYou can save this article by registering for free\nhere\n. Or\nsign-in\nif you have an account.\n2025 Hyundai Venue\nPhoto by Hyundai\nEverything’s getting more expensive, and that includes automobiles. Hard to believe, but the average cost of a new vehicle in Canada is around $67,000, and that’s a\nserious\nchunk of change. So we’ll try to provide a bit of relief by listing the least-expensive vehicles for 2025 in each segment.\nWe use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and for the rock-bottom trim level, which doesn’t include dealer fees, taxes, or freight\/delivery – we break that last one out separately. We also don’t include any applicable incentives or rebates. If you notice a different price on the automaker’s website, that’s likely because all those items are factored in. You may have to scroll deep down to find the MSRP.\nOur safety ratings are from the U.S.\nNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration\n(NHTSA) and the\nInsurance Institute for Highway Safety\n(IIHS). The IIHS has revised two of its tests, which you’ll see in our ratings. The updated side test better simulates being struck by a large SUV, while the updated front moderate overlap now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger, as well as to those in front.\n2025 Nissan Versa\nPhoto by Nissan\nLast year’s least-expensive was the\nMitsubishi Mirage\nat two bucks under $17,000, but it’s been discontinued. The\nNissan Versa\nwas second last year and wins this time – and the\nMirage\n’s retreat\nmeans\nno\nvehicle starts below $20,000 for 2025.\nThe Versa comes in three trims. All use a 1.6L four-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) which Nissan calls Xtronic, and with front-wheel drive (FWD). A manual transmission available in the U.S. isn’t offered here. The entry S trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cloth seats, power locks and windows, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen, emergency front and rear braking, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlamps, and mandatory rearview camera. You have to move up to at least the SV to get blind-spot monitoring, as well as heated front seats and an eight-inch touchscreen capable of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.\nInfo For Drivers\nNew Vehicles\nShopping Advice\nCollector Classics\nLorraine Explains\nCanadian MSRP:\n$20,798 + $1,850 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n7.5 city \/ 5.9 highway \/ 6.8 combined\nComprehensive warranty:\n3 years \/ 60,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nSafety:\nThe 2025 Versa gets 5\/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the top “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ original front and side tests, but hasn’t undergone the updated versions.\nAlternatives:\nNext is the\nHyundai Elantra\n, at $22,599 in its entry Essential trim (although you’ll have to add $250 if you want any colour other than white). It carries a 2.0L four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, and that trim includes heated seats and eight-inch screen with smartphone connectivity. Other options are the\nToyota Corolla\n, starting at $23,970; and the\nKia K4\nat $23,995, a sibling to the Elantra but with more features in its base trim.\n2025 Hyundai Venue\nPhoto by Hyundai\nWe’re using “crossover” to describe something between a car and a sport utility, although “subcompact SUV” would work too. The\nHyundai Venue\nalso\ntook this spot for 2024\n; its price has risen by $400 since then.\nIt uses a 1.6L four-cylinder making 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, with a CVT and FWD. The base Essential trim includes 15-inch wheels, cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay\/Android, two USB charging ports, dual-level cargo floor, heated seats, emergency front braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Blind-spot monitoring, pushbutton start, and a heated steering wheel start with the next-step-up Preferred at $23,299.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$21,299 + $2,000 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n7.9 city \/ 6.9 highway \/ 7.5 combined\nComprehensive warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nSafety:\nThe 2025 Venue gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the highest “Good” in tests at IIHS, but hasn’t been crashed in the updated front or side tests.\nAlternatives:\nNext in line is the\nNissan Kicks Play\nat $22,598. Nissan introduced an all-new\nKicks\nfor 2025 but continues to build the last-generation one under the\nPlay\nname and starting at $4,601 less than the new Kicks. Taking third place is the\nKia Soul\n, starting at $23,195.\n2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross\nPhoto by Mitsubishi\nWe used\ncrossover\nto include\nsubcompact SUV,\nso we’re considering this segment as compact-and-up SUVs. They’re very popular in Canada and several hover around the $30,000 mark, and this year the\nMitsubishi Eclipse Cross\ntakes it.\nIt’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, making 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic CVT. All-wheel drive is standard and\nMitsubishi called it Super All-Wheel Control\n, or S-AWC; it not only shifts power from the front to rear wheels as needed, but also side to side as required to help maintain stability. It comes in five trim levels. Our price is for the ES, which includes heated seats, emergency front braking, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay\/Android, automatic climate control, and mandatory rearview camera.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$29,398 + $2,050 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n9.6 city \/ 8.9 highway \/ 9.3 combined\nComprehensive warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n10 years \/ 160,000 km\nSafety:\nNHTSA gives the\nEclipse Cross\n5 out of 5 stars, but the IIHS is far less generous. While it rated the top “Good” on the original moderate front overlap test, it was “Poor” on the updated version; and “Poor” in the updated side test.\nAlternatives:\nThe\nSubaru Crosstrek\nrates second this year, starting at $29,495. It receives a few updates and offers a choice of 152-horsepower or 182-hp engines, and of course Subaru’s standard AWD. The\nVolkswagen Taos\n, with turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder making 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, starts at $29,795 and completes the trifecta of the only sub-$30,000 models in the segment.\n2025 Ford Maverick\nPhoto by Ford\nUntil someone else introduces a compact truck, the\nFord Maverick\nand\nHyundai Santa Cruz\nwill likely stay locked in their one-two positions. Both are four-door and based on SUVs, the Maverick on the underpinnings of the\nEscape\nand\nBronco Sport\n, and it feels more truck-like than the Hyundai.\nThe Maverick comes with a 2.0L turbocharged “EcoBoost” engine making 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; or a hybrid system with 2.5L engine and net 191 horsepower, and for 2025 that’s the default engine, with the gas choice optional on the lower three trims and standard on the Tremor and Lobo. The gas engine is AWD only, but new for 2025, the hybrid comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Features on the base XL include 17-inch steel wheels, 13.2-inch touchscreen (also new for 2025) with CarPlay\/Android, cruise control, emergency front braking, LED headlamps, cloth seats, and under-seat storage.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$34,500 + $2,195 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n5.6 city \/ 6.5 highway \/ 6.0 combined (Hybrid FWD)\nComprehensive warranty:\n3 years \/ 60,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nHybrid components:\n8 years \/ 160,000 km\nSafety:\nThe 2025 Maverick gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t fully crash-tested it, but in those done, it received the highest “Good” in the updated side test, but only “Marginal” in the updated front crash test.\nAlternatives:\nThe\nHyundai Santa Cruz\nuses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and with standard AWD. It’s basically a\nTucson\nwith a bed instead of a cargo compartment, and feels more luxurious and with far more standard features than the base Maverick. It comes in three trim levels starting at $41,999.\n2025 Chevrolet Colorado\nPhoto by General Motors\nThe\nChevrolet Colorado\ncarries this crown over from 2024, and it’s for the entry WT (Work Truck) trim in 4×2. All its rivals, including its sibling\nGMC Canyon\n, come in 4×4 only.\nThe Colorado comes as a crew cab with 5-foot-2 bed, powered by a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A lower-powered version of that engine has been dropped for 2025. Other new features this year – on trims above the WT, mind you – include an improved wireless charger, and blind-spot monitoring with steering assist that includes the length of a trailer. Features on the WT include emergency front braking, 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless CarPlay\/Android, lane-keep assist, cloth seats, and a trailer hitch view in its backup camera.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$38,999 + $2,200 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n12.4 city \/ 10.3 highway \/ 11.5 combined\nComprehensive warranty:\n3 years \/ 60,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nSafety:\nThe 2025 Colorado gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. It hasn’t yet been rated by IIHS.\nAlternatives:\nThe\nFord Ranger\ntakes second place at $42,070. That’s in entry XL trim, carrying a 2.3L turbocharged engine making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; trims above that can be optioned with a 2.7L turbo engine making 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Next up is the\nToyota Tacoma\nat $46,950, which gets you a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.\nIt’s also available as a gas-electric hybrid.\n2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500\nPhoto by General Motors\nThe starting price for light-duty pickups has a wide span, and that’s because you’re often comparing apples to oranges. Our cheapest\nChevrolet Silverado\nis for 4×2 two-door regular cab. You can also get that in the\nGMC Sierra\nand\nFord F-150\n, but\nRam\nand\nToyota\nonly offer extended or crew cabs, and for 2025, Ram’s trucks are 4×4-only. Ram also continued building its last-generation truck as the lower-cost\nRam Classic\n, but\n2024 was its last year.\nOur least-expensive Chevy comes only in WT (Work Truck) trim with eight-foot bed and strictly with the entry-level 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Other engine choices in the Silverado lineup are 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, along with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel. For 2025, the WT now gets standard cruise control; other features include a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay\/Android, emergency front braking and lane-keep assist, three-passenger front split-bench seat, and vinyl upholstery and flooring. In this configuration, towing is a maximum of 9,500 lbs.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$46,999 + $2,400 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n13.4 city \/ 11.2 highway \/ 12.5 combined\nComprehensive warranty:\n3 years \/ 60,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nSafety:\nThe Silverado in regular cab gets 5\/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t crash-tested the regular cab, but the crew cab received mixed results. It got “Good” in the original moderate overlap but “Poor” in the updated test; “Good” in the original side test but “Acceptable” in the updated test; and “Marginal” in the small front overlap crash.\nAlternatives:\nThe\nGMC Sierra\n, the Silverado’s mechanical sibling, is $47,999 in regular cab 4×2 in base Pro trim, also with the 2.7L engine. Taking third place is the\nFord F-150\n, in regular cab 4×2 and with its twin-turbocharged 2.7L engine, but it’s a V6 to the GM twins’ four-banger. Still, it’s not far off their numbers, at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, but with maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs.\n2025 Kia Carnival\nPhoto by Kia\nThe\nKia Carnival\ncontinues its reign in this annual column as our cheapest minivan; but for 2025 you can also get it as a\nnewly-minted hybrid\n, starting at $46,545. That version joins two other gas-electric models in the segment: The\nChrysler Pacifica\nis available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), while the\nToyota Sienna\ncomes only as a self-charging hybrid.\nOur non-hybrid Kia winner gets a styling refresh and some new features for 2025. It carries a 3.5L V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That price gets you the LX but it’s pretty basic; moving up to the LX+ with its heated front seats and steering wheel, power-sliding doors and liftgate, and power driver’s seat is $43,995, and still less than our alternatives below.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$40,495 + $2,100 destination charge\nFuel economy, L\/100 km:\n12.9 city \/ 8.8 highway \/ 11.1 combined\nComprehensive warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nSafety:\nNHTSA hasn’t fully crash-tested the Carnival, but it gets 4\/5 stars for frontal crash. At the IIHS, it got the top “Good” in legacy tests, but next-step-down “Acceptable” on the updated side test; and “Marginal” on the updated front moderate overlap.\nAlternatives:\nThe\nChrysler Grand Caravan\nis next at $47,700. It’s actually a base-trim version of the\nPacifica\nas a lower-cost option; it’s called the\nChrysler\nVoyager in the U.S. It uses a 3.6L V6 making 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and includes the Chrysler-specific fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, known as Stow ‘n Go. Third place goes to the\nToyota Sienna\nat $48,100, with numerous upgrades for 2025. Its hybrid system makes net 245 horsepower and includes a rear electric motor that provides all-wheel drive. The only other minivan available is the\nHonda Odyssey\n, and it starts at $49,920.\n2025 Nissan Leaf\nPhoto by Nissan\nOur winner last year was the\nFiat 500e\n, which clocked in at $39,995. There’s still a possibility it could win this year too, but at press time the 2025 prices hadn’t been announced and only a fancy\nGiorgio Armani Edition has been mentioned\n(which we’re confidently betting\nwon’t\nbe Canada’s cheapest EV), and so the crown goes to the\nNissan Leaf\n, one of two EVs\nNissan\nmakes alongside the\nAriya.\nThe Leaf comes with two battery sizes, and that price gets you the SV with 40-kWh model and an electric motor that drives the front wheels with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The next-step SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery and 214-horsepower motor, and is $47,498. Despite being an entry model, the SV is very well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirror, and full suite of driver-assist technologies, including emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.\nCanadian MSRP:\n$41,748 + $2,095 destination charge\nRange:\n240 kilometres (SV trim)\nComprehensive warranty:\n3 years \/ 60,000 km\nPowertrain warranty:\n5 years \/ 100,000 km\nBattery warranty:\n8 years \/ 160,000 km\nSafety:\nNHTSA gives the 2025 Leaf a 5\/5-star rating. The IIHS hasn’t fully tested it, but gave it the top “Good” in the original front and side crash tests, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated side crash.\nAlternatives:\nNext up is\nKia’s Niro EV\n, making 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, with 407 kilometres of range and a starting price tag at $45,595. It shares that motor and its 68.4-kWh battery with its\nHyundai Kona EV\ncousin, which gets slightly more range at 420 km and takes our third-place spot at $46,499. In all of our segments here, you may not opt for the absolute base model, but we’ve given you some food for thought when it’s time to shop.\nSign up for our newsletter\nBlind-Spot Monitor\nand follow our social channels on\nX\n,\nTiktok\nand\nLinkedIn\nto stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.\nJil McIntosh\nJil McIntosh specializes in new-car reviews, auto technology and antique cars, including the two 1940s vehicles in her garage. She is currently a freelance Writer at Driving.ca since 2016\nSummary\n· Professional writer for more than 35 years, appearing in some of the top publications in Canada and the U.S.\n· Specialties include new-vehicle reviews, old cars and automotive history, automotive news, and “How It Works” columns that explain vehicle features and technology\n· Member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) since 2003; voting member for AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards; juror on the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards\nEducation\nJil McIntosh graduated from East York Collegiate in Toronto, and then continued her education at the School of Hard Knocks. Her early jobs including driving a taxi in Toronto; and warranty administration in a new-vehicle dealership, where she also held information classes for customers, explaining the inner mechanical workings of vehicles and their features.\nExperience\nJil McIntosh is a freelance writer who has been writing for Driving.ca since 2016, but she’s been a professional writer starting when most cars still had carburetors. At the age of eleven, she had a story published in the defunct Toronto Telegram newspaper, for which she was paid $25; given the short length of the story and the dollar’s buying power at the time, that might have been the relatively best-paid piece she’s ever written.\nAn old-car enthusiast who owns a 1947 Cadillac and 1949 Studebaker truck, she began her writing career crafting stories for antique-car and hot-rod car club magazines. When the Ontario-based newspaper Old Autos started up in 1987, dedicated to the antique-car hobby, she became a columnist starting with its second issue; the newspaper is still around and she still writes for it. Not long after the Toronto Star launched its Wheels section in 1986 – the first Canadian newspaper to include an auto section – she became one of its regular writers. She started out writing feature stories, and then added “new-vehicle reviewer” to her resume in 1999. She stayed with Wheels, in print and later digital as well, until the publication made a cost-cutting decision to shed its freelance writers. She joined Driving.ca the very next day.\nIn addition to Driving.ca, she writes for industry-focused publications, including Automotive News Canada and Autosphere. Over the years, her automotive work also appeared in such publications as Cars & Parts, Street Rodder, Canadian Hot Rods, AutoTrader, Sharp, Taxi News, Maclean’s, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes Wheels, Canadian Driver, Sympatico Autos, and Reader’s Digest. Her non-automotive work, covering such topics as travel, food and drink, rural living, fountain pen collecting, and celebrity interviews, has appeared in publications including Harrowsmith, Where New Orleans, Pen World, The Book for Men, Rural Delivery, and Gambit.\nMajor awards won by the author\n2016 AJAC Journalist of the Year; Car Care Canada \/ CAA Safety Journalism award winner in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013, runner-up in 2021; Pirelli Photography Award 2015; Environmental Journalism Award 2019; Technical Writing Award 2020; Vehicle Testing Review award 2020, runner-up in 2022; Feature Story award winner 2020; inducted into the Street Rodding Hall of Fame in 1994.\nContact info\nEmail: jil@ca.inter.net\nLinkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jilmcintosh\/\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/JilMcIntosh\nThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about\ncookies here\n. 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The IIHS has revised two of its tests, which you’ll see in our ratings. The updated side test better simulates being struck by a large SUV, while the updated front moderate overlap now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger, as well as to those in front.\n\nArticle content\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Nissan Versa](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nissan-Versa-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=LRj6aOZhULv6SrGUv-RIlA)\n\n2025 Nissan Versa Photo by Nissan\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest Car in Canada: Nissan Versa, \\$20,798\n\nArticle content\n\nLast year’s least-expensive was the [Mitsubishi Mirage](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/news\/2025-mitsubishi-canada-mirage-killed-off-cheapest-car-axed-outlander-phev) at two bucks under \\$17,000, but it’s been discontinued. The [Nissan Versa](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/versa\/sv-cvt\/) was second last year and wins this time – and the [Mirage](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/long-term-test-update-2022-mitsubishi-mirage-vs-the-used-car-market)’s retreat [means *no* vehicle starts below \\$20,000 for 2025.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/sub-20000-new-cars-cheap-affordable-canada)\n\nArticle content\n\nArticle content\n\nThe Versa comes in three trims. All use a 1.6L four-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) which Nissan calls Xtronic, and with front-wheel drive (FWD). A manual transmission available in the U.S. isn’t offered here. The entry S trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cloth seats, power locks and windows, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen, emergency front and rear braking, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlamps, and mandatory rearview camera. 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[Canada’s cheapest luxury SUVs for 2026](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/cheapest-luxury-suvs-canada-2026)\n   \n   [![2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Ultra](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Vlvo-EX30-Twin-Motor-Ultra-20-e1767882458313.jpg?quality=5&strip=all&w=100&sig=qx-Cf0UJNzwXu9ZCZ5IPWg)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/cheapest-luxury-suvs-canada-2026)\n   \n   [Shopping Advice](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/features\/shopping-advice\/)\n4. [Wild horses couldn't keep these past owners from '67 'Stang reveal](https:\/\/driving.ca\/column\/collector-classics\/wild-horses-couldnt-keep-these-past-owners-from-67-stang-reveal)\n   \n   [![1967 Ford Mustang GT.](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Owners.jpg?quality=5&strip=all&w=100&sig=4-HLohQ-anHpl6lL3hGRZQ)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/column\/collector-classics\/wild-horses-couldnt-keep-these-past-owners-from-67-stang-reveal)\n   \n   [Collector Classics](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/column\/collector-classics\/)\n5. [Lorraine Explains: Minivans always punch above their weight](https:\/\/driving.ca\/column\/lorraine\/lorraine-explains-minivans-always-punch-above-their-weight)\n   \n   [![2025 Chrysler Pacifica](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-Chrysler-Pacifica-e1775852490700.jpg?quality=5&strip=all&w=100&sig=09beLpghge2eek_OeTCUDA)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/column\/lorraine\/lorraine-explains-minivans-always-punch-above-their-weight)\n   \n   [Lorraine Explains](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/column\/lorraine\/)\n\nAdvertisement 2\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$20,798 + \\$1,850 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 7.5 city \/ 5.9 highway \/ 6.8 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Versa gets 5\/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the top “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ original front and side tests, but hasn’t undergone the updated versions.\n\nArticle content\n\nRead More\n\n1. [![Nissan Versa](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-2023-Nissan-Nissan-Versa-40.jpg?h=96&strip=all&quality=5&sig=tN0JcMgN5obXvpb1ThQhuQ) Canada’s 6 cheapest cars for 2025](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/canadas-6-cheapest-cars-2025)\n2. [![None](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-car.jpg?h=96&strip=all&quality=5&sig=MuEiRBCwNPt1XPIYFMMeOA) Here's what to look for when buying a used car](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/buying-a-used-car-what-to-look-for)\n3. Advertisement 1\n   \n   Story continues below\n   \n   This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** Next is the [Hyundai Elantra](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/elantra\/preferred\/), at \\$22,599 in its entry Essential trim (although you’ll have to add \\$250 if you want any colour other than white). It carries a 2.0L four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, and that trim includes heated seats and eight-inch screen with smartphone connectivity. Other options are the [Toyota Corolla](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/corolla\/), starting at \\$23,970; and the [Kia K4](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/k4\/) at \\$23,995, a sibling to the Elantra but with more features in its base trim.\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Hyundai Venue](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-Hyundai-Venu.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=N9pBM2bjigOuiAbK-vLzKQ)\n\n2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest Crossover in Canada: Hyundai Venue, \\$21,299\n\nArticle content\n\nWe’re using “crossover” to describe something between a car and a sport utility, although “subcompact SUV” would work too. The [Hyundai Venue](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/venue\/essential-two-tone\/) also [took this spot for 2024](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/2024-cheapest-vehicles-segment-canada); its price has risen by \\$400 since then.\n\nArticle content\n\nAdvertisement 2\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\nIt uses a 1.6L four-cylinder making 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, with a CVT and FWD. The base Essential trim includes 15-inch wheels, cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay\/Android, two USB charging ports, dual-level cargo floor, heated seats, emergency front braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Blind-spot monitoring, pushbutton start, and a heated steering wheel start with the next-step-up Preferred at \\$23,299.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$21,299 + \\$2,000 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 7.9 city \/ 6.9 highway \/ 7.5 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Venue gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the highest “Good” in tests at IIHS, but hasn’t been crashed in the updated front or side tests.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** Next in line is the [Nissan Kicks Play](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/kicks-play\/sv\/) at \\$22,598. Nissan introduced an all-new [Kicks](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/kicks\/s-fwd\/) for 2025 but continues to build the last-generation one under the *Play* name and starting at \\$4,601 less than the new Kicks. Taking third place is the [Kia Soul](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/soul\/ex-ivt\/), starting at \\$23,195.\n\nAdvertisement 2\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet.\n\nAdvertisement 3\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eclipse-Cross-2025.jpeg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=pmxbLCXJYJ228ABisbYakg)\n\n2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photo by Mitsubishi\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest SUV in Canada: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, \\$29,398\n\nArticle content\n\nWe used *crossover* to include *subcompact SUV,* so we’re considering this segment as compact-and-up SUVs. They’re very popular in Canada and several hover around the \\$30,000 mark, and this year the [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https:\/\/driving.ca\/mitsubishi\/eclipse-cross\/se-s-awc\/) takes it.\n\nArticle content\n\nIt’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, making 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic CVT. All-wheel drive is standard and [Mitsubishi called it Super All-Wheel Control](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/mitsubishis-awd-systems-everything-you-need-to-know), or S-AWC; it not only shifts power from the front to rear wheels as needed, but also side to side as required to help maintain stability. It comes in five trim levels. Our price is for the ES, which includes heated seats, emergency front braking, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay\/Android, automatic climate control, and mandatory rearview camera.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$29,398 + \\$2,050 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 9.6 city \/ 8.9 highway \/ 9.3 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 10 years \/ 160,000 km\n- **Safety:** NHTSA gives the [Eclipse Cross](https:\/\/driving.ca\/reviews\/road-trip\/total-eclipse-2024-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross) 5 out of 5 stars, but the IIHS is far less generous. While it rated the top “Good” on the original moderate front overlap test, it was “Poor” on the updated version; and “Poor” in the updated side test.\n\nArticle content\n\nAdvertisement 3\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Subaru Crosstrek](https:\/\/driving.ca\/subaru\/crosstrek\/touring-cvt\/) rates second this year, starting at \\$29,495. It receives a few updates and offers a choice of 152-horsepower or 182-hp engines, and of course Subaru’s standard AWD. The [Volkswagen Taos](https:\/\/driving.ca\/volkswagen\/taos\/15-tsi-trendline-4motion\/), with turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder making 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, starts at \\$29,795 and completes the trifecta of the only sub-\\$30,000 models in the segment.\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Ford Maverick](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ford-Maverick-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=qdqk4FoC31wMXFmixJVuvw)\n\n2025 Ford Maverick Photo by Ford\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest Compact Pickup in Canada: [Ford Maverick](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/maverick\/), \\$34,500\n\nArticle content\n\nUntil someone else introduces a compact truck, the [Ford Maverick](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/maverick\/xl-awd\/) and [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/santa-cruz\/xrt\/) will likely stay locked in their one-two positions. Both are four-door and based on SUVs, the Maverick on the underpinnings of the [Escape](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/escape\/st-line-fwd\/) and [Bronco Sport](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/bronco-sport\/big-bend-4wd\/), and it feels more truck-like than the Hyundai.\n\nArticle content\n\nThe Maverick comes with a 2.0L turbocharged “EcoBoost” engine making 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; or a hybrid system with 2.5L engine and net 191 horsepower, and for 2025 that’s the default engine, with the gas choice optional on the lower three trims and standard on the Tremor and Lobo. The gas engine is AWD only, but new for 2025, the hybrid comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Features on the base XL include 17-inch steel wheels, 13.2-inch touchscreen (also new for 2025) with CarPlay\/Android, cruise control, emergency front braking, LED headlamps, cloth seats, and under-seat storage.\n\nAdvertisement 3\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet.\n\nAdvertisement 4\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$34,500 + \\$2,195 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 5.6 city \/ 6.5 highway \/ 6.0 combined (Hybrid FWD)\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Hybrid components:** 8 years \/ 160,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Maverick gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t fully crash-tested it, but in those done, it received the highest “Good” in the updated side test, but only “Marginal” in the updated front crash test.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/santa-cruz\/xrt\/) uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and with standard AWD. It’s basically a [Tucson](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/tucson\/preferred-awd-with-trend-package\/) with a bed instead of a cargo compartment, and feels more luxurious and with far more standard features than the base Maverick. It comes in three trim levels starting at \\$41,999.\n\nArticle content\n\nAdvertisement 4\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Chevrolet Colorado](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chevrolet-Colorado-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=XSoPrcXW0s710XwQwyV2jA)\n\n2025 Chevrolet Colorado Photo by General Motors\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest Midsize Pickup in Canada: Chevrolet Colorado, \\$38,999\n\nArticle content\n\nThe [Chevrolet Colorado](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chevrolet\/colorado\/wt-crew-cab-short-box\/) carries this crown over from 2024, and it’s for the entry WT (Work Truck) trim in 4×2. All its rivals, including its sibling [GMC Canyon](https:\/\/driving.ca\/gmc\/canyon\/elevation-4wd-crew-cab-short-box\/), come in 4×4 only.\n\nArticle content\n\nThe Colorado comes as a crew cab with 5-foot-2 bed, powered by a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A lower-powered version of that engine has been dropped for 2025. Other new features this year – on trims above the WT, mind you – include an improved wireless charger, and blind-spot monitoring with steering assist that includes the length of a trailer. Features on the WT include emergency front braking, 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless CarPlay\/Android, lane-keep assist, cloth seats, and a trailer hitch view in its backup camera.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$38,999 + \\$2,200 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 12.4 city \/ 10.3 highway \/ 11.5 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Colorado gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. It hasn’t yet been rated by IIHS.\n\nAdvertisement 4\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet.\n\nAdvertisement 5\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Ford Ranger](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/ranger\/xlt-4x4-supercrew\/) takes second place at \\$42,070. That’s in entry XL trim, carrying a 2.3L turbocharged engine making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; trims above that can be optioned with a 2.7L turbo engine making 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Next up is the [Toyota Tacoma](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/tacoma\/4x4-double-cab-trd-off-road-6mt\/) at \\$46,950, which gets you a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. [It’s also available as a gas-electric hybrid.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/reviews\/2024-toyota-tacoma-hybrid-pickup-review)\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chevrolet-Silverado-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=1IMKMW-AQqTqTFJuAFYIhA)\n\n2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo by General Motors\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest Full-Size Pickup in Canada: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, \\$46,999\n\nArticle content\n\nThe starting price for light-duty pickups has a wide span, and that’s because you’re often comparing apples to oranges. Our cheapest [Chevrolet Silverado](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chevrolet\/silverado-1500\/work-truck-regular-cab-long-box\/) is for 4×2 two-door regular cab. You can also get that in the [GMC Sierra](https:\/\/driving.ca\/gmc\/sierra-1500\/pro-regular-cab-long-box\/) and [Ford F-150](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/f-150\/xl-regular-cab-122-in\/), but [Ram](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ram\/) and [Toyota](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/) only offer extended or crew cabs, and for 2025, Ram’s trucks are 4×4-only. Ram also continued building its last-generation truck as the lower-cost [Ram Classic](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ram\/ram-1500-classic\/tradesman-crew-cab-4x4-57-box\/), but [2024 was its last year.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/news\/ram-ends-sales-ram-classic-1500-pickup-canada)\n\nArticle content\n\nAdvertisement 5\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\nOur least-expensive Chevy comes only in WT (Work Truck) trim with eight-foot bed and strictly with the entry-level 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Other engine choices in the Silverado lineup are 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, along with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel. For 2025, the WT now gets standard cruise control; other features include a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay\/Android, emergency front braking and lane-keep assist, three-passenger front split-bench seat, and vinyl upholstery and flooring. In this configuration, towing is a maximum of 9,500 lbs.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$46,999 + \\$2,400 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 13.4 city \/ 11.2 highway \/ 12.5 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The Silverado in regular cab gets 5\/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t crash-tested the regular cab, but the crew cab received mixed results. It got “Good” in the original moderate overlap but “Poor” in the updated test; “Good” in the original side test but “Acceptable” in the updated test; and “Marginal” in the small front overlap crash.\n\nAdvertisement 5\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet.\n\nAdvertisement 6\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** The [GMC Sierra](https:\/\/driving.ca\/gmc\/sierra-1500\/pro-regular-cab-long-box\/), the Silverado’s mechanical sibling, is \\$47,999 in regular cab 4×2 in base Pro trim, also with the 2.7L engine. Taking third place is the [Ford F-150](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/f-150\/xl-regular-cab-122-in\/), in regular cab 4×2 and with its twin-turbocharged 2.7L engine, but it’s a V6 to the GM twins’ four-banger. Still, it’s not far off their numbers, at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, but with maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs.\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Kia Carnival](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kia-Carnival-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=UfBBAFGkKWphq3z-pzPpZw)\n\n2025 Kia Carnival Photo by Kia\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest Minivan in Canada: Kia Carnival, \\$40,495\n\nArticle content\n\nThe [Kia Carnival](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/carnival\/lx\/) continues its reign in this annual column as our cheapest minivan; but for 2025 you can also get it as a [newly-minted hybrid](https:\/\/driving.ca\/reviews\/2025-kia-carnival-hybrid), starting at \\$46,545. That version joins two other gas-electric models in the segment: The [Chrysler Pacifica](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/pacifica\/select\/) is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), while the [Toyota Sienna](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/sienna\/le-awd-8-passenger\/) comes only as a self-charging hybrid.\n\nArticle content\n\nOur non-hybrid Kia winner gets a styling refresh and some new features for 2025. It carries a 3.5L V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That price gets you the LX but it’s pretty basic; moving up to the LX+ with its heated front seats and steering wheel, power-sliding doors and liftgate, and power driver’s seat is \\$43,995, and still less than our alternatives below.\n\nArticle content\n\nAdvertisement 6\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$40,495 + \\$2,100 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 12.9 city \/ 8.8 highway \/ 11.1 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** NHTSA hasn’t fully crash-tested the Carnival, but it gets 4\/5 stars for frontal crash. At the IIHS, it got the top “Good” in legacy tests, but next-step-down “Acceptable” on the updated side test; and “Marginal” on the updated front moderate overlap.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Chrysler Grand Caravan](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/grand-caravan\/sxt\/) is next at \\$47,700. It’s actually a base-trim version of the [Pacifica](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/pacifica\/select\/) as a lower-cost option; it’s called the [Chrysler](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/pacifica\/select\/) Voyager in the U.S. It uses a 3.6L V6 making 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and includes the Chrysler-specific fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, known as Stow ‘n Go. Third place goes to the [Toyota Sienna](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/sienna\/le-awd-8-passenger\/) at \\$48,100, with numerous upgrades for 2025. Its hybrid system makes net 245 horsepower and includes a rear electric motor that provides all-wheel drive. The only other minivan available is the [Honda Odyssey](https:\/\/driving.ca\/honda\/odyssey\/sport-l\/), and it starts at \\$49,920.\n\nAdvertisement 6\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet.\n\nAdvertisement 7\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n![2025 Nissan Leaf](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nissan-Leaf-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=UeId0PatULWDYoFlmWYhSw)\n\n2025 Nissan Leaf Photo by Nissan\n\nArticle content\n\n## Cheapest EV in Canada: Nissan Leaf, \\$41,748\n\nArticle content\n\nOur winner last year was the [Fiat 500e](https:\/\/driving.ca\/fiat\/500e\/la-prima\/), which clocked in at \\$39,995. There’s still a possibility it could win this year too, but at press time the 2025 prices hadn’t been announced and only a fancy [Giorgio Armani Edition has been mentioned](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/auto-shows\/2025-fiat-500e-giorgio-armani-collectors-edition) (which we’re confidently betting *won’t* be Canada’s cheapest EV), and so the crown goes to the [Nissan Leaf](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/leaf\/sv-plus\/), one of two EVs [Nissan](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/) makes alongside the [Ariya.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/ariya\/evolve-e-4orce\/)\n\nArticle content\n\nThe Leaf comes with two battery sizes, and that price gets you the SV with 40-kWh model and an electric motor that drives the front wheels with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The next-step SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery and 214-horsepower motor, and is \\$47,498. Despite being an entry model, the SV is very well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirror, and full suite of driver-assist technologies, including emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.\n\nArticle content\n\nAdvertisement 7\n\nStory continues below\n\nThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.\n\nArticle content\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$41,748 + \\$2,095 destination charge\n- **Range:** 240 kilometres (SV trim)\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Battery warranty:** 8 years \/ 160,000 km\n- **Safety:** NHTSA gives the 2025 Leaf a 5\/5-star rating. The IIHS hasn’t fully tested it, but gave it the top “Good” in the original front and side crash tests, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated side crash.\n\nArticle content\n\n**Alternatives:** Next up is [Kia’s Niro EV](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/niro\/ex-hev\/), making 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, with 407 kilometres of range and a starting price tag at \\$45,595. It shares that motor and its 68.4-kWh battery with its [Hyundai Kona EV](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/kona-electric\/preferred\/) cousin, which gets slightly more range at 420 km and takes our third-place spot at \\$46,499. 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She is currently a freelance Writer at Driving.ca since 2016\n\n### Summary\n· Professional writer for more than 35 years, appearing in some of the top publications in Canada and the U.S.\n\n· Specialties include new-vehicle reviews, old cars and automotive history, automotive news, and “How It Works” columns that explain vehicle features and technology\n\n· Member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) since 2003; voting member for AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards; juror on the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards\n\n### Education\nJil McIntosh graduated from East York Collegiate in Toronto, and then continued her education at the School of Hard Knocks. Her early jobs including driving a taxi in Toronto; and warranty administration in a new-vehicle dealership, where she also held information classes for customers, explaining the inner mechanical workings of vehicles and their features.\n\n### Experience\nJil McIntosh is a freelance writer who has been writing for Driving.ca since 2016, but she’s been a professional writer starting when most cars still had carburetors. At the age of eleven, she had a story published in the defunct Toronto Telegram newspaper, for which she was paid \\$25; given the short length of the story and the dollar’s buying power at the time, that might have been the relatively best-paid piece she’s ever written.\n\nAn old-car enthusiast who owns a 1947 Cadillac and 1949 Studebaker truck, she began her writing career crafting stories for antique-car and hot-rod car club magazines. When the Ontario-based newspaper Old Autos started up in 1987, dedicated to the antique-car hobby, she became a columnist starting with its second issue; the newspaper is still around and she still writes for it. Not long after the Toronto Star launched its Wheels section in 1986 – the first Canadian newspaper to include an auto section – she became one of its regular writers. She started out writing feature stories, and then added “new-vehicle reviewer” to her resume in 1999. She stayed with Wheels, in print and later digital as well, until the publication made a cost-cutting decision to shed its freelance writers. She joined Driving.ca the very next day.\n\nIn addition to Driving.ca, she writes for industry-focused publications, including Automotive News Canada and Autosphere. 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[Pickup trucks](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/vehicle-types\/pickup-trucks\/)\n\n## Canada's cheapest vehicles in each segment for 2025\nIf you're shopping on a budget, these are the rock-bottom prices for cars, SUVs, trucks, and minivans\n\nLast updated Jan 22, 2026\n\nYou can save this article by registering for free [here](https:\/\/driving.ca\/register\/). Or [sign-in](https:\/\/driving.ca\/sign-in\/) if you have an account.\n\n![2025 Hyundai Venue](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Hyundai-Venue-2025-e1738249889790.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=375&h=211&sig=J9Ariu3k0y1nWJ3veKVyTQ)\n\n2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai\n\nEverything’s getting more expensive, and that includes automobiles. Hard to believe, but the average cost of a new vehicle in Canada is around \\$67,000, and that’s a *serious* chunk of change. So we’ll try to provide a bit of relief by listing the least-expensive vehicles for 2025 in each segment.\n\nWe use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and for the rock-bottom trim level, which doesn’t include dealer fees, taxes, or freight\/delivery – we break that last one out separately. We also don’t include any applicable incentives or rebates. If you notice a different price on the automaker’s website, that’s likely because all those items are factored in. You may have to scroll deep down to find the MSRP.\n\nOur safety ratings are from the U.S. [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration](https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/ratings) (NHTSA) and the [Insurance Institute for Highway Safety](https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/ratings) (IIHS). The IIHS has revised two of its tests, which you’ll see in our ratings. The updated side test better simulates being struck by a large SUV, while the updated front moderate overlap now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger, as well as to those in front.\n\n![2025 Nissan Versa](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nissan-Versa-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=NEMVyKMY2xm_AW5iWN_xTg)\n\n2025 Nissan Versa Photo by Nissan\n\nLast year’s least-expensive was the [Mitsubishi Mirage](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/news\/2025-mitsubishi-canada-mirage-killed-off-cheapest-car-axed-outlander-phev) at two bucks under \\$17,000, but it’s been discontinued. The [Nissan Versa](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/versa\/sv-cvt\/) was second last year and wins this time – and the [Mirage](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/long-term-test-update-2022-mitsubishi-mirage-vs-the-used-car-market)’s retreat [means *no* vehicle starts below \\$20,000 for 2025.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/sub-20000-new-cars-cheap-affordable-canada)\n\nThe Versa comes in three trims. All use a 1.6L four-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) which Nissan calls Xtronic, and with front-wheel drive (FWD). A manual transmission available in the U.S. isn’t offered here. The entry S trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cloth seats, power locks and windows, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen, emergency front and rear braking, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlamps, and mandatory rearview camera. You have to move up to at least the SV to get blind-spot monitoring, as well as heated front seats and an eight-inch touchscreen capable of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.\n\n1. [![Matt Bartlett, in his 1973 MGB, and Hilary Riem, in her father Justin's 1966 Ford Mustang, tail Nicholas Maronese's 1971 Plymouth Scamp on the 2024 Maple Mille car rally](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/17-Maple-Mille-2021-Elliot-Alder-27.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=jTLjL5N3qnjkJnrtY0QuaQ)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/driver-info\/california-lenos-law-emissions-regulations-classic-cars-minnesota-collector-restricted-night)\n   \n   [Info For Drivers](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/auto-news\/driver-info\/)\n2. [![2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2026-Nissan-Rogue-Plug-in-Hybrid-11-13.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=swwRpxXWEculgbt6PHe3Uw)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/news\/nissan-2028-xterra-rogue-hybrid-epower-plan-future-models-ai)\n   \n   [New Vehicles](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/auto-news\/news\/)\n3. [![2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Ultra](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Vlvo-EX30-Twin-Motor-Ultra-20-e1767882458313.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=4i2eBTbq7efE2DUMkSjeMw)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/cheapest-luxury-suvs-canada-2026)\n   \n   [Shopping Advice](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/features\/shopping-advice\/)\n4. [![1967 Ford Mustang GT.](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Owners.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=zQsOzZnSO9MyKSoBOrtcxQ)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/column\/collector-classics\/wild-horses-couldnt-keep-these-past-owners-from-67-stang-reveal)\n   \n   [Collector Classics](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/column\/collector-classics\/)\n5. [![2025 Chrysler Pacifica](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2025-Chrysler-Pacifica-e1775852490700.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=WIU0qd4zJW9Fd9iXol5boA)](https:\/\/driving.ca\/column\/lorraine\/lorraine-explains-minivans-always-punch-above-their-weight)\n   \n   [Lorraine Explains](https:\/\/driving.ca\/category\/column\/lorraine\/)\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$20,798 + \\$1,850 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 7.5 city \/ 5.9 highway \/ 6.8 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Versa gets 5\/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the top “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ original front and side tests, but hasn’t undergone the updated versions.\n\n**Alternatives:** Next is the [Hyundai Elantra](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/elantra\/preferred\/), at \\$22,599 in its entry Essential trim (although you’ll have to add \\$250 if you want any colour other than white). It carries a 2.0L four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, and that trim includes heated seats and eight-inch screen with smartphone connectivity. Other options are the [Toyota Corolla](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/corolla\/), starting at \\$23,970; and the [Kia K4](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/k4\/) at \\$23,995, a sibling to the Elantra but with more features in its base trim.\n\n![2025 Hyundai Venue](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-Hyundai-Venu.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=EKhpRW8hcOwM_Eo01Gmx8w)\n\n2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai\n\nWe’re using “crossover” to describe something between a car and a sport utility, although “subcompact SUV” would work too. The [Hyundai Venue](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/venue\/essential-two-tone\/) also [took this spot for 2024](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/2024-cheapest-vehicles-segment-canada); its price has risen by \\$400 since then.\n\nIt uses a 1.6L four-cylinder making 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, with a CVT and FWD. The base Essential trim includes 15-inch wheels, cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay\/Android, two USB charging ports, dual-level cargo floor, heated seats, emergency front braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Blind-spot monitoring, pushbutton start, and a heated steering wheel start with the next-step-up Preferred at \\$23,299.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$21,299 + \\$2,000 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 7.9 city \/ 6.9 highway \/ 7.5 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Venue gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the highest “Good” in tests at IIHS, but hasn’t been crashed in the updated front or side tests.\n\n**Alternatives:** Next in line is the [Nissan Kicks Play](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/kicks-play\/sv\/) at \\$22,598. Nissan introduced an all-new [Kicks](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/kicks\/s-fwd\/) for 2025 but continues to build the last-generation one under the *Play* name and starting at \\$4,601 less than the new Kicks. Taking third place is the [Kia Soul](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/soul\/ex-ivt\/), starting at \\$23,195.\n\n![2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eclipse-Cross-2025.jpeg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=-VAN8p-e2mLyYSR8mklgWg)\n\n2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photo by Mitsubishi\n\nWe used *crossover* to include *subcompact SUV,* so we’re considering this segment as compact-and-up SUVs. They’re very popular in Canada and several hover around the \\$30,000 mark, and this year the [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https:\/\/driving.ca\/mitsubishi\/eclipse-cross\/se-s-awc\/) takes it.\n\nIt’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, making 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic CVT. All-wheel drive is standard and [Mitsubishi called it Super All-Wheel Control](https:\/\/driving.ca\/features\/shopping-advice\/mitsubishis-awd-systems-everything-you-need-to-know), or S-AWC; it not only shifts power from the front to rear wheels as needed, but also side to side as required to help maintain stability. It comes in five trim levels. Our price is for the ES, which includes heated seats, emergency front braking, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay\/Android, automatic climate control, and mandatory rearview camera.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$29,398 + \\$2,050 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 9.6 city \/ 8.9 highway \/ 9.3 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 10 years \/ 160,000 km\n- **Safety:** NHTSA gives the [Eclipse Cross](https:\/\/driving.ca\/reviews\/road-trip\/total-eclipse-2024-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross) 5 out of 5 stars, but the IIHS is far less generous. While it rated the top “Good” on the original moderate front overlap test, it was “Poor” on the updated version; and “Poor” in the updated side test.\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Subaru Crosstrek](https:\/\/driving.ca\/subaru\/crosstrek\/touring-cvt\/) rates second this year, starting at \\$29,495. It receives a few updates and offers a choice of 152-horsepower or 182-hp engines, and of course Subaru’s standard AWD. The [Volkswagen Taos](https:\/\/driving.ca\/volkswagen\/taos\/15-tsi-trendline-4motion\/), with turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder making 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, starts at \\$29,795 and completes the trifecta of the only sub-\\$30,000 models in the segment.\n\n![2025 Ford Maverick](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ford-Maverick-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=hFBT-nYEjVSYgcYZKDBNHA)\n\n2025 Ford Maverick Photo by Ford\n\nUntil someone else introduces a compact truck, the [Ford Maverick](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/maverick\/xl-awd\/) and [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/santa-cruz\/xrt\/) will likely stay locked in their one-two positions. Both are four-door and based on SUVs, the Maverick on the underpinnings of the [Escape](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/escape\/st-line-fwd\/) and [Bronco Sport](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/bronco-sport\/big-bend-4wd\/), and it feels more truck-like than the Hyundai.\n\nThe Maverick comes with a 2.0L turbocharged “EcoBoost” engine making 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; or a hybrid system with 2.5L engine and net 191 horsepower, and for 2025 that’s the default engine, with the gas choice optional on the lower three trims and standard on the Tremor and Lobo. The gas engine is AWD only, but new for 2025, the hybrid comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Features on the base XL include 17-inch steel wheels, 13.2-inch touchscreen (also new for 2025) with CarPlay\/Android, cruise control, emergency front braking, LED headlamps, cloth seats, and under-seat storage.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$34,500 + \\$2,195 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 5.6 city \/ 6.5 highway \/ 6.0 combined (Hybrid FWD)\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Hybrid components:** 8 years \/ 160,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Maverick gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t fully crash-tested it, but in those done, it received the highest “Good” in the updated side test, but only “Marginal” in the updated front crash test.\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/santa-cruz\/xrt\/) uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and with standard AWD. It’s basically a [Tucson](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/tucson\/preferred-awd-with-trend-package\/) with a bed instead of a cargo compartment, and feels more luxurious and with far more standard features than the base Maverick. It comes in three trim levels starting at \\$41,999.\n\n![2025 Chevrolet Colorado](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chevrolet-Colorado-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=MDYTFLX7zKL6stLMwVJLxQ)\n\n2025 Chevrolet Colorado Photo by General Motors\n\nThe [Chevrolet Colorado](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chevrolet\/colorado\/wt-crew-cab-short-box\/) carries this crown over from 2024, and it’s for the entry WT (Work Truck) trim in 4×2. All its rivals, including its sibling [GMC Canyon](https:\/\/driving.ca\/gmc\/canyon\/elevation-4wd-crew-cab-short-box\/), come in 4×4 only.\n\nThe Colorado comes as a crew cab with 5-foot-2 bed, powered by a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A lower-powered version of that engine has been dropped for 2025. Other new features this year – on trims above the WT, mind you – include an improved wireless charger, and blind-spot monitoring with steering assist that includes the length of a trailer. Features on the WT include emergency front braking, 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless CarPlay\/Android, lane-keep assist, cloth seats, and a trailer hitch view in its backup camera.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$38,999 + \\$2,200 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 12.4 city \/ 10.3 highway \/ 11.5 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The 2025 Colorado gets 4\/5 stars from NHTSA. It hasn’t yet been rated by IIHS.\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Ford Ranger](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/ranger\/xlt-4x4-supercrew\/) takes second place at \\$42,070. That’s in entry XL trim, carrying a 2.3L turbocharged engine making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; trims above that can be optioned with a 2.7L turbo engine making 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Next up is the [Toyota Tacoma](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/tacoma\/4x4-double-cab-trd-off-road-6mt\/) at \\$46,950, which gets you a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. [It’s also available as a gas-electric hybrid.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/reviews\/2024-toyota-tacoma-hybrid-pickup-review)\n\n![2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chevrolet-Silverado-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=fYy1V3QSJKLaiLT8Eb6jdQ)\n\n2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo by General Motors\n\nThe starting price for light-duty pickups has a wide span, and that’s because you’re often comparing apples to oranges. Our cheapest [Chevrolet Silverado](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chevrolet\/silverado-1500\/work-truck-regular-cab-long-box\/) is for 4×2 two-door regular cab. You can also get that in the [GMC Sierra](https:\/\/driving.ca\/gmc\/sierra-1500\/pro-regular-cab-long-box\/) and [Ford F-150](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/f-150\/xl-regular-cab-122-in\/), but [Ram](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ram\/) and [Toyota](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/) only offer extended or crew cabs, and for 2025, Ram’s trucks are 4×4-only. Ram also continued building its last-generation truck as the lower-cost [Ram Classic](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ram\/ram-1500-classic\/tradesman-crew-cab-4x4-57-box\/), but [2024 was its last year.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/news\/ram-ends-sales-ram-classic-1500-pickup-canada)\n\nOur least-expensive Chevy comes only in WT (Work Truck) trim with eight-foot bed and strictly with the entry-level 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Other engine choices in the Silverado lineup are 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, along with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel. For 2025, the WT now gets standard cruise control; other features include a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay\/Android, emergency front braking and lane-keep assist, three-passenger front split-bench seat, and vinyl upholstery and flooring. In this configuration, towing is a maximum of 9,500 lbs.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$46,999 + \\$2,400 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 13.4 city \/ 11.2 highway \/ 12.5 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** The Silverado in regular cab gets 5\/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t crash-tested the regular cab, but the crew cab received mixed results. It got “Good” in the original moderate overlap but “Poor” in the updated test; “Good” in the original side test but “Acceptable” in the updated test; and “Marginal” in the small front overlap crash.\n\n**Alternatives:** The [GMC Sierra](https:\/\/driving.ca\/gmc\/sierra-1500\/pro-regular-cab-long-box\/), the Silverado’s mechanical sibling, is \\$47,999 in regular cab 4×2 in base Pro trim, also with the 2.7L engine. Taking third place is the [Ford F-150](https:\/\/driving.ca\/ford\/f-150\/xl-regular-cab-122-in\/), in regular cab 4×2 and with its twin-turbocharged 2.7L engine, but it’s a V6 to the GM twins’ four-banger. Still, it’s not far off their numbers, at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, but with maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs.\n\n![2025 Kia Carnival](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Kia-Carnival-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=z8wBo9Xv41Xg2j-OEimieg)\n\n2025 Kia Carnival Photo by Kia\n\nThe [Kia Carnival](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/carnival\/lx\/) continues its reign in this annual column as our cheapest minivan; but for 2025 you can also get it as a [newly-minted hybrid](https:\/\/driving.ca\/reviews\/2025-kia-carnival-hybrid), starting at \\$46,545. That version joins two other gas-electric models in the segment: The [Chrysler Pacifica](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/pacifica\/select\/) is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), while the [Toyota Sienna](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/sienna\/le-awd-8-passenger\/) comes only as a self-charging hybrid.\n\nOur non-hybrid Kia winner gets a styling refresh and some new features for 2025. It carries a 3.5L V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That price gets you the LX but it’s pretty basic; moving up to the LX+ with its heated front seats and steering wheel, power-sliding doors and liftgate, and power driver’s seat is \\$43,995, and still less than our alternatives below.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$40,495 + \\$2,100 destination charge\n- **Fuel economy, L\/100 km:** 12.9 city \/ 8.8 highway \/ 11.1 combined\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Safety:** NHTSA hasn’t fully crash-tested the Carnival, but it gets 4\/5 stars for frontal crash. At the IIHS, it got the top “Good” in legacy tests, but next-step-down “Acceptable” on the updated side test; and “Marginal” on the updated front moderate overlap.\n\n**Alternatives:** The [Chrysler Grand Caravan](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/grand-caravan\/sxt\/) is next at \\$47,700. It’s actually a base-trim version of the [Pacifica](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/pacifica\/select\/) as a lower-cost option; it’s called the [Chrysler](https:\/\/driving.ca\/chrysler\/pacifica\/select\/) Voyager in the U.S. It uses a 3.6L V6 making 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and includes the Chrysler-specific fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, known as Stow ‘n Go. Third place goes to the [Toyota Sienna](https:\/\/driving.ca\/toyota\/sienna\/le-awd-8-passenger\/) at \\$48,100, with numerous upgrades for 2025. Its hybrid system makes net 245 horsepower and includes a rear electric motor that provides all-wheel drive. The only other minivan available is the [Honda Odyssey](https:\/\/driving.ca\/honda\/odyssey\/sport-l\/), and it starts at \\$49,920.\n\n![2025 Nissan Leaf](https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/driving\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nissan-Leaf-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=lPVEIr7764GLTY4IEu0ZPg)\n\n2025 Nissan Leaf Photo by Nissan\n\nOur winner last year was the [Fiat 500e](https:\/\/driving.ca\/fiat\/500e\/la-prima\/), which clocked in at \\$39,995. There’s still a possibility it could win this year too, but at press time the 2025 prices hadn’t been announced and only a fancy [Giorgio Armani Edition has been mentioned](https:\/\/driving.ca\/auto-news\/auto-shows\/2025-fiat-500e-giorgio-armani-collectors-edition) (which we’re confidently betting *won’t* be Canada’s cheapest EV), and so the crown goes to the [Nissan Leaf](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/leaf\/sv-plus\/), one of two EVs [Nissan](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/) makes alongside the [Ariya.](https:\/\/driving.ca\/nissan\/ariya\/evolve-e-4orce\/)\n\nThe Leaf comes with two battery sizes, and that price gets you the SV with 40-kWh model and an electric motor that drives the front wheels with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The next-step SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery and 214-horsepower motor, and is \\$47,498. Despite being an entry model, the SV is very well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirror, and full suite of driver-assist technologies, including emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.\n\n- **Canadian MSRP:** \\$41,748 + \\$2,095 destination charge\n- **Range:** 240 kilometres (SV trim)\n- **Comprehensive warranty:** 3 years \/ 60,000 km\n- **Powertrain warranty:** 5 years \/ 100,000 km\n- **Battery warranty:** 8 years \/ 160,000 km\n- **Safety:** NHTSA gives the 2025 Leaf a 5\/5-star rating. The IIHS hasn’t fully tested it, but gave it the top “Good” in the original front and side crash tests, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated side crash.\n\n**Alternatives:** Next up is [Kia’s Niro EV](https:\/\/driving.ca\/kia\/niro\/ex-hev\/), making 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, with 407 kilometres of range and a starting price tag at \\$45,595. It shares that motor and its 68.4-kWh battery with its [Hyundai Kona EV](https:\/\/driving.ca\/hyundai\/kona-electric\/preferred\/) cousin, which gets slightly more range at 420 km and takes our third-place spot at \\$46,499. In all of our segments here, you may not opt for the absolute base model, but we’ve given you some food for thought when it’s time to shop.\n\n*Sign up for our newsletter [Blind-Spot Monitor](https:\/\/driving.ca\/newsletters?utm_source=editorial&utm_medium=on_network&utm_campaign=Editorial_Content)  and follow our social channels on [X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/drivingdotca?utm_source=editorial&utm_medium=on_network&utm_campaign=Editorial_Content), [Tiktok](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@drivingdotca) and [LinkedIn](https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/company\/drivingdotca&utm_medium=on_network&utm_campaign=Editorial_Content) to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.*\n\n![Jil McIntosh picture](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/00e9bdee72b93678f49fe28bed3d38e5?s=96&d=mm&r=g)\n\n## Jil McIntosh\n\nJil McIntosh specializes in new-car reviews, auto technology and antique cars, including the two 1940s vehicles in her garage. She is currently a freelance Writer at Driving.ca since 2016\n\n### Summary\n· Professional writer for more than 35 years, appearing in some of the top publications in Canada and the U.S.\n\n· Specialties include new-vehicle reviews, old cars and automotive history, automotive news, and “How It Works” columns that explain vehicle features and technology\n\n· Member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) since 2003; voting member for AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards; juror on the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards\n\n### Education\nJil McIntosh graduated from East York Collegiate in Toronto, and then continued her education at the School of Hard Knocks. Her early jobs including driving a taxi in Toronto; and warranty administration in a new-vehicle dealership, where she also held information classes for customers, explaining the inner mechanical workings of vehicles and their features.\n\n### Experience\nJil McIntosh is a freelance writer who has been writing for Driving.ca since 2016, but she’s been a professional writer starting when most cars still had carburetors. At the age of eleven, she had a story published in the defunct Toronto Telegram newspaper, for which she was paid \\$25; given the short length of the story and the dollar’s buying power at the time, that might have been the relatively best-paid piece she’s ever written.\n\nAn old-car enthusiast who owns a 1947 Cadillac and 1949 Studebaker truck, she began her writing career crafting stories for antique-car and hot-rod car club magazines. When the Ontario-based newspaper Old Autos started up in 1987, dedicated to the antique-car hobby, she became a columnist starting with its second issue; the newspaper is still around and she still writes for it. Not long after the Toronto Star launched its Wheels section in 1986 – the first Canadian newspaper to include an auto section – she became one of its regular writers. She started out writing feature stories, and then added “new-vehicle reviewer” to her resume in 1999. She stayed with Wheels, in print and later digital as well, until the publication made a cost-cutting decision to shed its freelance writers. She joined Driving.ca the very next day.\n\nIn addition to Driving.ca, she writes for industry-focused publications, including Automotive News Canada and Autosphere. Over the years, her automotive work also appeared in such publications as Cars & Parts, Street Rodder, Canadian Hot Rods, AutoTrader, Sharp, Taxi News, Maclean’s, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes Wheels, Canadian Driver, Sympatico Autos, and Reader’s Digest. Her non-automotive work, covering such topics as travel, food and drink, rural living, fountain pen collecting, and celebrity interviews, has appeared in publications including Harrowsmith, Where New Orleans, Pen World, The Book for Men, Rural Delivery, and Gambit.\n\n### Major awards won by the author\n2016 AJAC Journalist of the Year; Car Care Canada \/ CAA Safety Journalism award winner in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013, runner-up in 2021; Pirelli Photography Award 2015; Environmental Journalism Award 2019; Technical Writing Award 2020; Vehicle Testing Review award 2020, runner-up in 2022; Feature Story award winner 2020; inducted into the Street Rodding Hall of Fame in 1994.\n\n### Contact info\nEmail: jil@ca.inter.net\n\nLinkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jilmcintosh\/\n\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/JilMcIntosh\n\nThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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Or sign-in if you have an account. 2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai Everything’s getting more expensive, and that includes automobiles. Hard to believe, but the average cost of a new vehicle in Canada is around $67,000, and that’s a serious chunk of change. So we’ll try to provide a bit of relief by listing the least-expensive vehicles for 2025 in each segment. We use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and for the rock-bottom trim level, which doesn’t include dealer fees, taxes, or freight/delivery – we break that last one out separately. We also don’t include any applicable incentives or rebates. If you notice a different price on the automaker’s website, that’s likely because all those items are factored in. You may have to scroll deep down to find the MSRP. Our safety ratings are from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS has revised two of its tests, which you’ll see in our ratings. The updated side test better simulates being struck by a large SUV, while the updated front moderate overlap now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger, as well as to those in front. 2025 Nissan Versa Photo by Nissan Last year’s least-expensive was the Mitsubishi Mirage at two bucks under $17,000, but it’s been discontinued. The Nissan Versa was second last year and wins this time – and the Mirage ’s retreat means no vehicle starts below $20,000 for 2025. The Versa comes in three trims. All use a 1.6L four-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) which Nissan calls Xtronic, and with front-wheel drive (FWD). A manual transmission available in the U.S. isn’t offered here. The entry S trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cloth seats, power locks and windows, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen, emergency front and rear braking, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlamps, and mandatory rearview camera. You have to move up to at least the SV to get blind-spot monitoring, as well as heated front seats and an eight-inch touchscreen capable of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Info For Drivers New Vehicles Shopping Advice Collector Classics Lorraine Explains Canadian MSRP: $20,798 + $1,850 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 7.5 city / 5.9 highway / 6.8 combined Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Safety: The 2025 Versa gets 5/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the top “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ original front and side tests, but hasn’t undergone the updated versions. Alternatives: Next is the Hyundai Elantra , at $22,599 in its entry Essential trim (although you’ll have to add $250 if you want any colour other than white). It carries a 2.0L four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, and that trim includes heated seats and eight-inch screen with smartphone connectivity. Other options are the Toyota Corolla , starting at $23,970; and the Kia K4 at $23,995, a sibling to the Elantra but with more features in its base trim. 2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai We’re using “crossover” to describe something between a car and a sport utility, although “subcompact SUV” would work too. The Hyundai Venue also took this spot for 2024 ; its price has risen by $400 since then. It uses a 1.6L four-cylinder making 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, with a CVT and FWD. The base Essential trim includes 15-inch wheels, cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay/Android, two USB charging ports, dual-level cargo floor, heated seats, emergency front braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Blind-spot monitoring, pushbutton start, and a heated steering wheel start with the next-step-up Preferred at $23,299. Canadian MSRP: $21,299 + $2,000 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 7.9 city / 6.9 highway / 7.5 combined Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Safety: The 2025 Venue gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the highest “Good” in tests at IIHS, but hasn’t been crashed in the updated front or side tests. Alternatives: Next in line is the Nissan Kicks Play at $22,598. Nissan introduced an all-new Kicks for 2025 but continues to build the last-generation one under the Play name and starting at $4,601 less than the new Kicks. Taking third place is the Kia Soul , starting at $23,195. 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photo by Mitsubishi We used crossover to include subcompact SUV, so we’re considering this segment as compact-and-up SUVs. They’re very popular in Canada and several hover around the $30,000 mark, and this year the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes it. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, making 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic CVT. All-wheel drive is standard and Mitsubishi called it Super All-Wheel Control , or S-AWC; it not only shifts power from the front to rear wheels as needed, but also side to side as required to help maintain stability. It comes in five trim levels. Our price is for the ES, which includes heated seats, emergency front braking, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay/Android, automatic climate control, and mandatory rearview camera. Canadian MSRP: $29,398 + $2,050 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 9.6 city / 8.9 highway / 9.3 combined Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Powertrain warranty: 10 years / 160,000 km Safety: NHTSA gives the Eclipse Cross 5 out of 5 stars, but the IIHS is far less generous. While it rated the top “Good” on the original moderate front overlap test, it was “Poor” on the updated version; and “Poor” in the updated side test. Alternatives: The Subaru Crosstrek rates second this year, starting at $29,495. It receives a few updates and offers a choice of 152-horsepower or 182-hp engines, and of course Subaru’s standard AWD. The Volkswagen Taos , with turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder making 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, starts at $29,795 and completes the trifecta of the only sub-$30,000 models in the segment. 2025 Ford Maverick Photo by Ford Until someone else introduces a compact truck, the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz will likely stay locked in their one-two positions. Both are four-door and based on SUVs, the Maverick on the underpinnings of the Escape and Bronco Sport , and it feels more truck-like than the Hyundai. The Maverick comes with a 2.0L turbocharged “EcoBoost” engine making 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; or a hybrid system with 2.5L engine and net 191 horsepower, and for 2025 that’s the default engine, with the gas choice optional on the lower three trims and standard on the Tremor and Lobo. The gas engine is AWD only, but new for 2025, the hybrid comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Features on the base XL include 17-inch steel wheels, 13.2-inch touchscreen (also new for 2025) with CarPlay/Android, cruise control, emergency front braking, LED headlamps, cloth seats, and under-seat storage. Canadian MSRP: $34,500 + $2,195 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 5.6 city / 6.5 highway / 6.0 combined (Hybrid FWD) Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Hybrid components: 8 years / 160,000 km Safety: The 2025 Maverick gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t fully crash-tested it, but in those done, it received the highest “Good” in the updated side test, but only “Marginal” in the updated front crash test. Alternatives: The Hyundai Santa Cruz uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and with standard AWD. It’s basically a Tucson with a bed instead of a cargo compartment, and feels more luxurious and with far more standard features than the base Maverick. It comes in three trim levels starting at $41,999. 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Photo by General Motors The Chevrolet Colorado carries this crown over from 2024, and it’s for the entry WT (Work Truck) trim in 4×2. All its rivals, including its sibling GMC Canyon , come in 4×4 only. The Colorado comes as a crew cab with 5-foot-2 bed, powered by a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A lower-powered version of that engine has been dropped for 2025. Other new features this year – on trims above the WT, mind you – include an improved wireless charger, and blind-spot monitoring with steering assist that includes the length of a trailer. Features on the WT include emergency front braking, 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless CarPlay/Android, lane-keep assist, cloth seats, and a trailer hitch view in its backup camera. Canadian MSRP: $38,999 + $2,200 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 12.4 city / 10.3 highway / 11.5 combined Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Safety: The 2025 Colorado gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. It hasn’t yet been rated by IIHS. Alternatives: The Ford Ranger takes second place at $42,070. That’s in entry XL trim, carrying a 2.3L turbocharged engine making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; trims above that can be optioned with a 2.7L turbo engine making 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Next up is the Toyota Tacoma at $46,950, which gets you a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. It’s also available as a gas-electric hybrid. 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo by General Motors The starting price for light-duty pickups has a wide span, and that’s because you’re often comparing apples to oranges. Our cheapest Chevrolet Silverado is for 4×2 two-door regular cab. You can also get that in the GMC Sierra and Ford F-150 , but Ram and Toyota only offer extended or crew cabs, and for 2025, Ram’s trucks are 4×4-only. Ram also continued building its last-generation truck as the lower-cost Ram Classic , but 2024 was its last year. Our least-expensive Chevy comes only in WT (Work Truck) trim with eight-foot bed and strictly with the entry-level 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Other engine choices in the Silverado lineup are 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, along with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel. For 2025, the WT now gets standard cruise control; other features include a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android, emergency front braking and lane-keep assist, three-passenger front split-bench seat, and vinyl upholstery and flooring. In this configuration, towing is a maximum of 9,500 lbs. Canadian MSRP: $46,999 + $2,400 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 13.4 city / 11.2 highway / 12.5 combined Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Safety: The Silverado in regular cab gets 5/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t crash-tested the regular cab, but the crew cab received mixed results. It got “Good” in the original moderate overlap but “Poor” in the updated test; “Good” in the original side test but “Acceptable” in the updated test; and “Marginal” in the small front overlap crash. Alternatives: The GMC Sierra , the Silverado’s mechanical sibling, is $47,999 in regular cab 4×2 in base Pro trim, also with the 2.7L engine. Taking third place is the Ford F-150 , in regular cab 4×2 and with its twin-turbocharged 2.7L engine, but it’s a V6 to the GM twins’ four-banger. Still, it’s not far off their numbers, at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, but with maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs. 2025 Kia Carnival Photo by Kia The Kia Carnival continues its reign in this annual column as our cheapest minivan; but for 2025 you can also get it as a newly-minted hybrid , starting at $46,545. That version joins two other gas-electric models in the segment: The Chrysler Pacifica is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), while the Toyota Sienna comes only as a self-charging hybrid. Our non-hybrid Kia winner gets a styling refresh and some new features for 2025. It carries a 3.5L V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That price gets you the LX but it’s pretty basic; moving up to the LX+ with its heated front seats and steering wheel, power-sliding doors and liftgate, and power driver’s seat is $43,995, and still less than our alternatives below. Canadian MSRP: $40,495 + $2,100 destination charge Fuel economy, L/100 km: 12.9 city / 8.8 highway / 11.1 combined Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Safety: NHTSA hasn’t fully crash-tested the Carnival, but it gets 4/5 stars for frontal crash. At the IIHS, it got the top “Good” in legacy tests, but next-step-down “Acceptable” on the updated side test; and “Marginal” on the updated front moderate overlap. Alternatives: The Chrysler Grand Caravan is next at $47,700. It’s actually a base-trim version of the Pacifica as a lower-cost option; it’s called the Chrysler Voyager in the U.S. It uses a 3.6L V6 making 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and includes the Chrysler-specific fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, known as Stow ‘n Go. Third place goes to the Toyota Sienna at $48,100, with numerous upgrades for 2025. Its hybrid system makes net 245 horsepower and includes a rear electric motor that provides all-wheel drive. The only other minivan available is the Honda Odyssey , and it starts at $49,920. 2025 Nissan Leaf Photo by Nissan Our winner last year was the Fiat 500e , which clocked in at $39,995. There’s still a possibility it could win this year too, but at press time the 2025 prices hadn’t been announced and only a fancy Giorgio Armani Edition has been mentioned (which we’re confidently betting won’t be Canada’s cheapest EV), and so the crown goes to the Nissan Leaf , one of two EVs Nissan makes alongside the Ariya. The Leaf comes with two battery sizes, and that price gets you the SV with 40-kWh model and an electric motor that drives the front wheels with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The next-step SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery and 214-horsepower motor, and is $47,498. Despite being an entry model, the SV is very well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirror, and full suite of driver-assist technologies, including emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Canadian MSRP: $41,748 + $2,095 destination charge Range: 240 kilometres (SV trim) Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km Safety: NHTSA gives the 2025 Leaf a 5/5-star rating. The IIHS hasn’t fully tested it, but gave it the top “Good” in the original front and side crash tests, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated side crash. Alternatives: Next up is Kia’s Niro EV , making 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, with 407 kilometres of range and a starting price tag at $45,595. It shares that motor and its 68.4-kWh battery with its Hyundai Kona EV cousin, which gets slightly more range at 420 km and takes our third-place spot at $46,499. In all of our segments here, you may not opt for the absolute base model, but we’ve given you some food for thought when it’s time to shop. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on X , Tiktok and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice. Jil McIntosh Jil McIntosh specializes in new-car reviews, auto technology and antique cars, including the two 1940s vehicles in her garage. She is currently a freelance Writer at Driving.ca since 2016 Summary · Professional writer for more than 35 years, appearing in some of the top publications in Canada and the U.S. · Specialties include new-vehicle reviews, old cars and automotive history, automotive news, and “How It Works” columns that explain vehicle features and technology · Member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) since 2003; voting member for AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards; juror on the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards Education Jil McIntosh graduated from East York Collegiate in Toronto, and then continued her education at the School of Hard Knocks. Her early jobs including driving a taxi in Toronto; and warranty administration in a new-vehicle dealership, where she also held information classes for customers, explaining the inner mechanical workings of vehicles and their features. Experience Jil McIntosh is a freelance writer who has been writing for Driving.ca since 2016, but she’s been a professional writer starting when most cars still had carburetors. At the age of eleven, she had a story published in the defunct Toronto Telegram newspaper, for which she was paid $25; given the short length of the story and the dollar’s buying power at the time, that might have been the relatively best-paid piece she’s ever written. An old-car enthusiast who owns a 1947 Cadillac and 1949 Studebaker truck, she began her writing career crafting stories for antique-car and hot-rod car club magazines. When the Ontario-based newspaper Old Autos started up in 1987, dedicated to the antique-car hobby, she became a columnist starting with its second issue; the newspaper is still around and she still writes for it. Not long after the Toronto Star launched its Wheels section in 1986 – the first Canadian newspaper to include an auto section – she became one of its regular writers. She started out writing feature stories, and then added “new-vehicle reviewer” to her resume in 1999. She stayed with Wheels, in print and later digital as well, until the publication made a cost-cutting decision to shed its freelance writers. She joined Driving.ca the very next day. In addition to Driving.ca, she writes for industry-focused publications, including Automotive News Canada and Autosphere. Over the years, her automotive work also appeared in such publications as Cars & Parts, Street Rodder, Canadian Hot Rods, AutoTrader, Sharp, Taxi News, Maclean’s, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes Wheels, Canadian Driver, Sympatico Autos, and Reader’s Digest. Her non-automotive work, covering such topics as travel, food and drink, rural living, fountain pen collecting, and celebrity interviews, has appeared in publications including Harrowsmith, Where New Orleans, Pen World, The Book for Men, Rural Delivery, and Gambit. Major awards won by the author 2016 AJAC Journalist of the Year; Car Care Canada / CAA Safety Journalism award winner in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013, runner-up in 2021; Pirelli Photography Award 2015; Environmental Journalism Award 2019; Technical Writing Award 2020; Vehicle Testing Review award 2020, runner-up in 2022; Feature Story award winner 2020; inducted into the Street Rodding Hall of Fame in 1994. Contact info Email: jil@ca.inter.net Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilmcintosh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JilMcIntosh This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here . By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Edit your picks to remove vehicles if you want to add different ones. You can only add up to 5 vehicles to your picks.
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Or [sign-in](https://driving.ca/sign-in/) if you have an account. ![2025 Hyundai Venue](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hyundai-Venue-2025-e1738249889790.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=375&h=211&sig=J9Ariu3k0y1nWJ3veKVyTQ) 2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai Article content Everything’s getting more expensive, and that includes automobiles. Hard to believe, but the average cost of a new vehicle in Canada is around \$67,000, and that’s a serious chunk of change. So we’ll try to provide a bit of relief by listing the least-expensive vehicles for 2025 in each segment. Article content We use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and for the rock-bottom trim level, which doesn’t include dealer fees, taxes, or freight/delivery – we break that last one out separately. We also don’t include any applicable incentives or rebates. If you notice a different price on the automaker’s website, that’s likely because all those items are factored in. 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Play Video [Canada'S Cheapest Vehicles In Each Segment For 2025 \\| Driving.Ca](https://driving.ca/video/54adb89c-df23-11ef-a83b-3676c869db79/canadas-cheapest-vehicles-in-each-segment-for-2025-drivingca) [Canada'S Cheapest Vehicles In Each Segment For 2025 \\| Driving.Ca](https://driving.ca/video/54adb89c-df23-11ef-a83b-3676c869db79/canadas-cheapest-vehicles-in-each-segment-for-2025-drivingca) Article content Advertisement 1 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Our safety ratings are from the U.S. [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration](https://www.nhtsa.gov/ratings) (NHTSA) and the [Insurance Institute for Highway Safety](https://www.iihs.org/ratings) (IIHS). The IIHS has revised two of its tests, which you’ll see in our ratings. The updated side test better simulates being struck by a large SUV, while the updated front moderate overlap now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger, as well as to those in front. Article content Article content ![2025 Nissan Versa](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nissan-Versa-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=LRj6aOZhULv6SrGUv-RIlA) 2025 Nissan Versa Photo by Nissan Article content ## Cheapest Car in Canada: Nissan Versa, \$20,798 Article content Last year’s least-expensive was the [Mitsubishi Mirage](https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/2025-mitsubishi-canada-mirage-killed-off-cheapest-car-axed-outlander-phev) at two bucks under \$17,000, but it’s been discontinued. The [Nissan Versa](https://driving.ca/nissan/versa/sv-cvt/) was second last year and wins this time – and the [Mirage](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/long-term-test-update-2022-mitsubishi-mirage-vs-the-used-car-market)’s retreat [means no vehicle starts below \$20,000 for 2025.](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/sub-20000-new-cars-cheap-affordable-canada) Article content Article content The Versa comes in three trims. All use a 1.6L four-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) which Nissan calls Xtronic, and with front-wheel drive (FWD). A manual transmission available in the U.S. isn’t offered here. The entry S trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cloth seats, power locks and windows, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen, emergency front and rear braking, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlamps, and mandatory rearview camera. 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[Lorraine Explains: Minivans always punch above their weight](https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/lorraine-explains-minivans-always-punch-above-their-weight) [![2025 Chrysler Pacifica](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Chrysler-Pacifica-e1775852490700.jpg?quality=5&strip=all&w=100&sig=09beLpghge2eek_OeTCUDA)](https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/lorraine-explains-minivans-always-punch-above-their-weight) [Lorraine Explains](https://driving.ca/category/column/lorraine/) Advertisement 2 Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$20,798 + \$1,850 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 7.5 city / 5.9 highway / 6.8 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Versa gets 5/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the top “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ original front and side tests, but hasn’t undergone the updated versions. Article content Read More 1. [![Nissan Versa](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1-2023-Nissan-Nissan-Versa-40.jpg?h=96&strip=all&quality=5&sig=tN0JcMgN5obXvpb1ThQhuQ) Canada’s 6 cheapest cars for 2025](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/canadas-6-cheapest-cars-2025) 2. [![None](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-car.jpg?h=96&strip=all&quality=5&sig=MuEiRBCwNPt1XPIYFMMeOA) Here's what to look for when buying a used car](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/buying-a-used-car-what-to-look-for) 3. Advertisement 1 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Alternatives: Next is the [Hyundai Elantra](https://driving.ca/hyundai/elantra/preferred/), at \$22,599 in its entry Essential trim (although you’ll have to add \$250 if you want any colour other than white). It carries a 2.0L four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, and that trim includes heated seats and eight-inch screen with smartphone connectivity. Other options are the [Toyota Corolla](https://driving.ca/toyota/corolla/), starting at \$23,970; and the [Kia K4](https://driving.ca/kia/k4/) at \$23,995, a sibling to the Elantra but with more features in its base trim. Article content ![2025 Hyundai Venue](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Hyundai-Venu.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=N9pBM2bjigOuiAbK-vLzKQ) 2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai Article content ## Cheapest Crossover in Canada: Hyundai Venue, \$21,299 Article content We’re using “crossover” to describe something between a car and a sport utility, although “subcompact SUV” would work too. The [Hyundai Venue](https://driving.ca/hyundai/venue/essential-two-tone/) also [took this spot for 2024](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/2024-cheapest-vehicles-segment-canada); its price has risen by \$400 since then. Article content Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content It uses a 1.6L four-cylinder making 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, with a CVT and FWD. The base Essential trim includes 15-inch wheels, cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay/Android, two USB charging ports, dual-level cargo floor, heated seats, emergency front braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Blind-spot monitoring, pushbutton start, and a heated steering wheel start with the next-step-up Preferred at \$23,299. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$21,299 + \$2,000 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 7.9 city / 6.9 highway / 7.5 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Venue gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the highest “Good” in tests at IIHS, but hasn’t been crashed in the updated front or side tests. Article content Alternatives: Next in line is the [Nissan Kicks Play](https://driving.ca/nissan/kicks-play/sv/) at \$22,598. Nissan introduced an all-new [Kicks](https://driving.ca/nissan/kicks/s-fwd/) for 2025 but continues to build the last-generation one under the Play name and starting at \$4,601 less than the new Kicks. Taking third place is the [Kia Soul](https://driving.ca/kia/soul/ex-ivt/), starting at \$23,195. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content ![2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Eclipse-Cross-2025.jpeg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=pmxbLCXJYJ228ABisbYakg) 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photo by Mitsubishi Article content ## Cheapest SUV in Canada: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, \$29,398 Article content We used crossover to include subcompact SUV, so we’re considering this segment as compact-and-up SUVs. They’re very popular in Canada and several hover around the \$30,000 mark, and this year the [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https://driving.ca/mitsubishi/eclipse-cross/se-s-awc/) takes it. Article content It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, making 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic CVT. All-wheel drive is standard and [Mitsubishi called it Super All-Wheel Control](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/mitsubishis-awd-systems-everything-you-need-to-know), or S-AWC; it not only shifts power from the front to rear wheels as needed, but also side to side as required to help maintain stability. It comes in five trim levels. Our price is for the ES, which includes heated seats, emergency front braking, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay/Android, automatic climate control, and mandatory rearview camera. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$29,398 + \$2,050 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 9.6 city / 8.9 highway / 9.3 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 10 years / 160,000 km - Safety: NHTSA gives the [Eclipse Cross](https://driving.ca/reviews/road-trip/total-eclipse-2024-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross) 5 out of 5 stars, but the IIHS is far less generous. While it rated the top “Good” on the original moderate front overlap test, it was “Poor” on the updated version; and “Poor” in the updated side test. Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Alternatives: The [Subaru Crosstrek](https://driving.ca/subaru/crosstrek/touring-cvt/) rates second this year, starting at \$29,495. It receives a few updates and offers a choice of 152-horsepower or 182-hp engines, and of course Subaru’s standard AWD. The [Volkswagen Taos](https://driving.ca/volkswagen/taos/15-tsi-trendline-4motion/), with turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder making 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, starts at \$29,795 and completes the trifecta of the only sub-\$30,000 models in the segment. Article content ![2025 Ford Maverick](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ford-Maverick-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=qdqk4FoC31wMXFmixJVuvw) 2025 Ford Maverick Photo by Ford Article content ## Cheapest Compact Pickup in Canada: [Ford Maverick](https://driving.ca/ford/maverick/), \$34,500 Article content Until someone else introduces a compact truck, the [Ford Maverick](https://driving.ca/ford/maverick/xl-awd/) and [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://driving.ca/hyundai/santa-cruz/xrt/) will likely stay locked in their one-two positions. Both are four-door and based on SUVs, the Maverick on the underpinnings of the [Escape](https://driving.ca/ford/escape/st-line-fwd/) and [Bronco Sport](https://driving.ca/ford/bronco-sport/big-bend-4wd/), and it feels more truck-like than the Hyundai. Article content The Maverick comes with a 2.0L turbocharged “EcoBoost” engine making 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; or a hybrid system with 2.5L engine and net 191 horsepower, and for 2025 that’s the default engine, with the gas choice optional on the lower three trims and standard on the Tremor and Lobo. The gas engine is AWD only, but new for 2025, the hybrid comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Features on the base XL include 17-inch steel wheels, 13.2-inch touchscreen (also new for 2025) with CarPlay/Android, cruise control, emergency front braking, LED headlamps, cloth seats, and under-seat storage. Advertisement 3 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$34,500 + \$2,195 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 5.6 city / 6.5 highway / 6.0 combined (Hybrid FWD) - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Hybrid components: 8 years / 160,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Maverick gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t fully crash-tested it, but in those done, it received the highest “Good” in the updated side test, but only “Marginal” in the updated front crash test. Article content Alternatives: The [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://driving.ca/hyundai/santa-cruz/xrt/) uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and with standard AWD. It’s basically a [Tucson](https://driving.ca/hyundai/tucson/preferred-awd-with-trend-package/) with a bed instead of a cargo compartment, and feels more luxurious and with far more standard features than the base Maverick. It comes in three trim levels starting at \$41,999. Article content Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content ![2025 Chevrolet Colorado](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chevrolet-Colorado-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=XSoPrcXW0s710XwQwyV2jA) 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Photo by General Motors Article content ## Cheapest Midsize Pickup in Canada: Chevrolet Colorado, \$38,999 Article content The [Chevrolet Colorado](https://driving.ca/chevrolet/colorado/wt-crew-cab-short-box/) carries this crown over from 2024, and it’s for the entry WT (Work Truck) trim in 4×2. All its rivals, including its sibling [GMC Canyon](https://driving.ca/gmc/canyon/elevation-4wd-crew-cab-short-box/), come in 4×4 only. Article content The Colorado comes as a crew cab with 5-foot-2 bed, powered by a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A lower-powered version of that engine has been dropped for 2025. Other new features this year – on trims above the WT, mind you – include an improved wireless charger, and blind-spot monitoring with steering assist that includes the length of a trailer. Features on the WT include emergency front braking, 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless CarPlay/Android, lane-keep assist, cloth seats, and a trailer hitch view in its backup camera. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$38,999 + \$2,200 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 12.4 city / 10.3 highway / 11.5 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Colorado gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. It hasn’t yet been rated by IIHS. Advertisement 4 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Alternatives: The [Ford Ranger](https://driving.ca/ford/ranger/xlt-4x4-supercrew/) takes second place at \$42,070. That’s in entry XL trim, carrying a 2.3L turbocharged engine making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; trims above that can be optioned with a 2.7L turbo engine making 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Next up is the [Toyota Tacoma](https://driving.ca/toyota/tacoma/4x4-double-cab-trd-off-road-6mt/) at \$46,950, which gets you a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. [It’s also available as a gas-electric hybrid.](https://driving.ca/reviews/2024-toyota-tacoma-hybrid-pickup-review) Article content ![2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chevrolet-Silverado-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=1IMKMW-AQqTqTFJuAFYIhA) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo by General Motors Article content ## Cheapest Full-Size Pickup in Canada: Chevrolet Silverado 1500, \$46,999 Article content The starting price for light-duty pickups has a wide span, and that’s because you’re often comparing apples to oranges. Our cheapest [Chevrolet Silverado](https://driving.ca/chevrolet/silverado-1500/work-truck-regular-cab-long-box/) is for 4×2 two-door regular cab. You can also get that in the [GMC Sierra](https://driving.ca/gmc/sierra-1500/pro-regular-cab-long-box/) and [Ford F-150](https://driving.ca/ford/f-150/xl-regular-cab-122-in/), but [Ram](https://driving.ca/ram/) and [Toyota](https://driving.ca/toyota/) only offer extended or crew cabs, and for 2025, Ram’s trucks are 4×4-only. Ram also continued building its last-generation truck as the lower-cost [Ram Classic](https://driving.ca/ram/ram-1500-classic/tradesman-crew-cab-4x4-57-box/), but [2024 was its last year.](https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/ram-ends-sales-ram-classic-1500-pickup-canada) Article content Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Our least-expensive Chevy comes only in WT (Work Truck) trim with eight-foot bed and strictly with the entry-level 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Other engine choices in the Silverado lineup are 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, along with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel. For 2025, the WT now gets standard cruise control; other features include a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android, emergency front braking and lane-keep assist, three-passenger front split-bench seat, and vinyl upholstery and flooring. In this configuration, towing is a maximum of 9,500 lbs. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$46,999 + \$2,400 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 13.4 city / 11.2 highway / 12.5 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The Silverado in regular cab gets 5/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t crash-tested the regular cab, but the crew cab received mixed results. It got “Good” in the original moderate overlap but “Poor” in the updated test; “Good” in the original side test but “Acceptable” in the updated test; and “Marginal” in the small front overlap crash. Advertisement 5 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Alternatives: The [GMC Sierra](https://driving.ca/gmc/sierra-1500/pro-regular-cab-long-box/), the Silverado’s mechanical sibling, is \$47,999 in regular cab 4×2 in base Pro trim, also with the 2.7L engine. Taking third place is the [Ford F-150](https://driving.ca/ford/f-150/xl-regular-cab-122-in/), in regular cab 4×2 and with its twin-turbocharged 2.7L engine, but it’s a V6 to the GM twins’ four-banger. Still, it’s not far off their numbers, at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, but with maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs. Article content ![2025 Kia Carnival](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kia-Carnival-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=UfBBAFGkKWphq3z-pzPpZw) 2025 Kia Carnival Photo by Kia Article content ## Cheapest Minivan in Canada: Kia Carnival, \$40,495 Article content The [Kia Carnival](https://driving.ca/kia/carnival/lx/) continues its reign in this annual column as our cheapest minivan; but for 2025 you can also get it as a [newly-minted hybrid](https://driving.ca/reviews/2025-kia-carnival-hybrid), starting at \$46,545. That version joins two other gas-electric models in the segment: The [Chrysler Pacifica](https://driving.ca/chrysler/pacifica/select/) is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), while the [Toyota Sienna](https://driving.ca/toyota/sienna/le-awd-8-passenger/) comes only as a self-charging hybrid. Article content Our non-hybrid Kia winner gets a styling refresh and some new features for 2025. It carries a 3.5L V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That price gets you the LX but it’s pretty basic; moving up to the LX+ with its heated front seats and steering wheel, power-sliding doors and liftgate, and power driver’s seat is \$43,995, and still less than our alternatives below. Article content Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$40,495 + \$2,100 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 12.9 city / 8.8 highway / 11.1 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: NHTSA hasn’t fully crash-tested the Carnival, but it gets 4/5 stars for frontal crash. At the IIHS, it got the top “Good” in legacy tests, but next-step-down “Acceptable” on the updated side test; and “Marginal” on the updated front moderate overlap. Article content Alternatives: The [Chrysler Grand Caravan](https://driving.ca/chrysler/grand-caravan/sxt/) is next at \$47,700. It’s actually a base-trim version of the [Pacifica](https://driving.ca/chrysler/pacifica/select/) as a lower-cost option; it’s called the [Chrysler](https://driving.ca/chrysler/pacifica/select/) Voyager in the U.S. It uses a 3.6L V6 making 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and includes the Chrysler-specific fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, known as Stow ‘n Go. Third place goes to the [Toyota Sienna](https://driving.ca/toyota/sienna/le-awd-8-passenger/) at \$48,100, with numerous upgrades for 2025. Its hybrid system makes net 245 horsepower and includes a rear electric motor that provides all-wheel drive. The only other minivan available is the [Honda Odyssey](https://driving.ca/honda/odyssey/sport-l/), and it starts at \$49,920. Advertisement 6 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content ![2025 Nissan Leaf](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nissan-Leaf-2025.jpg?w=100&crop=1&strip=all&quality=5&sig=UeId0PatULWDYoFlmWYhSw) 2025 Nissan Leaf Photo by Nissan Article content ## Cheapest EV in Canada: Nissan Leaf, \$41,748 Article content Our winner last year was the [Fiat 500e](https://driving.ca/fiat/500e/la-prima/), which clocked in at \$39,995. There’s still a possibility it could win this year too, but at press time the 2025 prices hadn’t been announced and only a fancy [Giorgio Armani Edition has been mentioned](https://driving.ca/auto-news/auto-shows/2025-fiat-500e-giorgio-armani-collectors-edition) (which we’re confidently betting won’t be Canada’s cheapest EV), and so the crown goes to the [Nissan Leaf](https://driving.ca/nissan/leaf/sv-plus/), one of two EVs [Nissan](https://driving.ca/nissan/) makes alongside the [Ariya.](https://driving.ca/nissan/ariya/evolve-e-4orce/) Article content The Leaf comes with two battery sizes, and that price gets you the SV with 40-kWh model and an electric motor that drives the front wheels with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The next-step SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery and 214-horsepower motor, and is \$47,498. Despite being an entry model, the SV is very well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirror, and full suite of driver-assist technologies, including emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Article content Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content - Canadian MSRP: \$41,748 + \$2,095 destination charge - Range: 240 kilometres (SV trim) - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km - Safety: NHTSA gives the 2025 Leaf a 5/5-star rating. The IIHS hasn’t fully tested it, but gave it the top “Good” in the original front and side crash tests, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated side crash. Article content Alternatives: Next up is [Kia’s Niro EV](https://driving.ca/kia/niro/ex-hev/), making 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, with 407 kilometres of range and a starting price tag at \$45,595. It shares that motor and its 68.4-kWh battery with its [Hyundai Kona EV](https://driving.ca/hyundai/kona-electric/preferred/) cousin, which gets slightly more range at 420 km and takes our third-place spot at \$46,499. In all of our segments here, you may not opt for the absolute base model, but we’ve given you some food for thought when it’s time to shop. 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Article content More in Shopping Advice - [Canada’s cheapest luxury SUVs for 2026]() - [How much of your income should you spend on buying a car?]() - [8 U.S.-built vehicles you can’t buy in Canada due to tariffs]() - [Canada's most fuel-efficient luxury SUVs for 2026]() - [Driving Editors' Picks: 10 best cars for new families for 2026]() [See more]() ![Jil McIntosh picture](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/00e9bdee72b93678f49fe28bed3d38e5?s=96&d=mm&r=g) ## Jil McIntosh Jil McIntosh specializes in new-car reviews, auto technology and antique cars, including the two 1940s vehicles in her garage. She is currently a freelance Writer at Driving.ca since 2016 ### Summary · Professional writer for more than 35 years, appearing in some of the top publications in Canada and the U.S. · Specialties include new-vehicle reviews, old cars and automotive history, automotive news, and “How It Works” columns that explain vehicle features and technology · Member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) since 2003; voting member for AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards; juror on the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards ### Education Jil McIntosh graduated from East York Collegiate in Toronto, and then continued her education at the School of Hard Knocks. Her early jobs including driving a taxi in Toronto; and warranty administration in a new-vehicle dealership, where she also held information classes for customers, explaining the inner mechanical workings of vehicles and their features. ### Experience Jil McIntosh is a freelance writer who has been writing for Driving.ca since 2016, but she’s been a professional writer starting when most cars still had carburetors. At the age of eleven, she had a story published in the defunct Toronto Telegram newspaper, for which she was paid \$25; given the short length of the story and the dollar’s buying power at the time, that might have been the relatively best-paid piece she’s ever written. An old-car enthusiast who owns a 1947 Cadillac and 1949 Studebaker truck, she began her writing career crafting stories for antique-car and hot-rod car club magazines. When the Ontario-based newspaper Old Autos started up in 1987, dedicated to the antique-car hobby, she became a columnist starting with its second issue; the newspaper is still around and she still writes for it. Not long after the Toronto Star launched its Wheels section in 1986 – the first Canadian newspaper to include an auto section – she became one of its regular writers. She started out writing feature stories, and then added “new-vehicle reviewer” to her resume in 1999. She stayed with Wheels, in print and later digital as well, until the publication made a cost-cutting decision to shed its freelance writers. She joined Driving.ca the very next day. In addition to Driving.ca, she writes for industry-focused publications, including Automotive News Canada and Autosphere. 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[Pickup trucks](https://driving.ca/category/vehicle-types/pickup-trucks/) ## Canada's cheapest vehicles in each segment for 2025 If you're shopping on a budget, these are the rock-bottom prices for cars, SUVs, trucks, and minivans Last updated Jan 22, 2026 You can save this article by registering for free [here](https://driving.ca/register/). Or [sign-in](https://driving.ca/sign-in/) if you have an account. ![2025 Hyundai Venue](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hyundai-Venue-2025-e1738249889790.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=375&h=211&sig=J9Ariu3k0y1nWJ3veKVyTQ) 2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai Everything’s getting more expensive, and that includes automobiles. Hard to believe, but the average cost of a new vehicle in Canada is around \$67,000, and that’s a serious chunk of change. So we’ll try to provide a bit of relief by listing the least-expensive vehicles for 2025 in each segment. We use the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and for the rock-bottom trim level, which doesn’t include dealer fees, taxes, or freight/delivery – we break that last one out separately. We also don’t include any applicable incentives or rebates. If you notice a different price on the automaker’s website, that’s likely because all those items are factored in. You may have to scroll deep down to find the MSRP. Our safety ratings are from the U.S. [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration](https://www.nhtsa.gov/ratings) (NHTSA) and the [Insurance Institute for Highway Safety](https://www.iihs.org/ratings) (IIHS). The IIHS has revised two of its tests, which you’ll see in our ratings. The updated side test better simulates being struck by a large SUV, while the updated front moderate overlap now assesses potential injury to a rear-seat passenger, as well as to those in front. ![2025 Nissan Versa](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nissan-Versa-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=NEMVyKMY2xm_AW5iWN_xTg) 2025 Nissan Versa Photo by Nissan Last year’s least-expensive was the [Mitsubishi Mirage](https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/2025-mitsubishi-canada-mirage-killed-off-cheapest-car-axed-outlander-phev) at two bucks under \$17,000, but it’s been discontinued. The [Nissan Versa](https://driving.ca/nissan/versa/sv-cvt/) was second last year and wins this time – and the [Mirage](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/long-term-test-update-2022-mitsubishi-mirage-vs-the-used-car-market)’s retreat [means no vehicle starts below \$20,000 for 2025.](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/sub-20000-new-cars-cheap-affordable-canada) The Versa comes in three trims. All use a 1.6L four-cylinder that makes 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) which Nissan calls Xtronic, and with front-wheel drive (FWD). A manual transmission available in the U.S. isn’t offered here. The entry S trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors, cloth seats, power locks and windows, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen, emergency front and rear braking, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlamps, and mandatory rearview camera. You have to move up to at least the SV to get blind-spot monitoring, as well as heated front seats and an eight-inch touchscreen capable of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 1. [![Matt Bartlett, in his 1973 MGB, and Hilary Riem, in her father Justin's 1966 Ford Mustang, tail Nicholas Maronese's 1971 Plymouth Scamp on the 2024 Maple Mille car rally](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/17-Maple-Mille-2021-Elliot-Alder-27.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=jTLjL5N3qnjkJnrtY0QuaQ)](https://driving.ca/auto-news/driver-info/california-lenos-law-emissions-regulations-classic-cars-minnesota-collector-restricted-night) [Info For Drivers](https://driving.ca/category/auto-news/driver-info/) 2. [![2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Nissan-Rogue-Plug-in-Hybrid-11-13.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=swwRpxXWEculgbt6PHe3Uw)](https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/nissan-2028-xterra-rogue-hybrid-epower-plan-future-models-ai) [New Vehicles](https://driving.ca/category/auto-news/news/) 3. [![2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Ultra](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-Vlvo-EX30-Twin-Motor-Ultra-20-e1767882458313.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=4i2eBTbq7efE2DUMkSjeMw)](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/cheapest-luxury-suvs-canada-2026) [Shopping Advice](https://driving.ca/category/features/shopping-advice/) 4. [![1967 Ford Mustang GT.](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Owners.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=zQsOzZnSO9MyKSoBOrtcxQ)](https://driving.ca/column/collector-classics/wild-horses-couldnt-keep-these-past-owners-from-67-stang-reveal) [Collector Classics](https://driving.ca/category/column/collector-classics/) 5. [![2025 Chrysler Pacifica](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Chrysler-Pacifica-e1775852490700.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=232&sig=WIU0qd4zJW9Fd9iXol5boA)](https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/lorraine-explains-minivans-always-punch-above-their-weight) [Lorraine Explains](https://driving.ca/category/column/lorraine/) - Canadian MSRP: \$20,798 + \$1,850 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 7.5 city / 5.9 highway / 6.8 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Versa gets 5/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the top “Good” ratings in the IIHS’ original front and side tests, but hasn’t undergone the updated versions. Alternatives: Next is the [Hyundai Elantra](https://driving.ca/hyundai/elantra/preferred/), at \$22,599 in its entry Essential trim (although you’ll have to add \$250 if you want any colour other than white). It carries a 2.0L four-cylinder making 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, and that trim includes heated seats and eight-inch screen with smartphone connectivity. Other options are the [Toyota Corolla](https://driving.ca/toyota/corolla/), starting at \$23,970; and the [Kia K4](https://driving.ca/kia/k4/) at \$23,995, a sibling to the Elantra but with more features in its base trim. ![2025 Hyundai Venue](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Hyundai-Venu.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=EKhpRW8hcOwM_Eo01Gmx8w) 2025 Hyundai Venue Photo by Hyundai We’re using “crossover” to describe something between a car and a sport utility, although “subcompact SUV” would work too. The [Hyundai Venue](https://driving.ca/hyundai/venue/essential-two-tone/) also [took this spot for 2024](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/2024-cheapest-vehicles-segment-canada); its price has risen by \$400 since then. It uses a 1.6L four-cylinder making 121 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque, with a CVT and FWD. The base Essential trim includes 15-inch wheels, cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay/Android, two USB charging ports, dual-level cargo floor, heated seats, emergency front braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlamps. Blind-spot monitoring, pushbutton start, and a heated steering wheel start with the next-step-up Preferred at \$23,299. - Canadian MSRP: \$21,299 + \$2,000 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 7.9 city / 6.9 highway / 7.5 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Venue gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. It received the highest “Good” in tests at IIHS, but hasn’t been crashed in the updated front or side tests. Alternatives: Next in line is the [Nissan Kicks Play](https://driving.ca/nissan/kicks-play/sv/) at \$22,598. Nissan introduced an all-new [Kicks](https://driving.ca/nissan/kicks/s-fwd/) for 2025 but continues to build the last-generation one under the Play name and starting at \$4,601 less than the new Kicks. Taking third place is the [Kia Soul](https://driving.ca/kia/soul/ex-ivt/), starting at \$23,195. ![2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Eclipse-Cross-2025.jpeg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=-VAN8p-e2mLyYSR8mklgWg) 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photo by Mitsubishi We used crossover to include subcompact SUV, so we’re considering this segment as compact-and-up SUVs. They’re very popular in Canada and several hover around the \$30,000 mark, and this year the [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https://driving.ca/mitsubishi/eclipse-cross/se-s-awc/) takes it. It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine, making 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic CVT. All-wheel drive is standard and [Mitsubishi called it Super All-Wheel Control](https://driving.ca/features/shopping-advice/mitsubishis-awd-systems-everything-you-need-to-know), or S-AWC; it not only shifts power from the front to rear wheels as needed, but also side to side as required to help maintain stability. It comes in five trim levels. Our price is for the ES, which includes heated seats, emergency front braking, eight-inch touchscreen with CarPlay/Android, automatic climate control, and mandatory rearview camera. - Canadian MSRP: \$29,398 + \$2,050 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 9.6 city / 8.9 highway / 9.3 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 10 years / 160,000 km - Safety: NHTSA gives the [Eclipse Cross](https://driving.ca/reviews/road-trip/total-eclipse-2024-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross) 5 out of 5 stars, but the IIHS is far less generous. While it rated the top “Good” on the original moderate front overlap test, it was “Poor” on the updated version; and “Poor” in the updated side test. Alternatives: The [Subaru Crosstrek](https://driving.ca/subaru/crosstrek/touring-cvt/) rates second this year, starting at \$29,495. It receives a few updates and offers a choice of 152-horsepower or 182-hp engines, and of course Subaru’s standard AWD. The [Volkswagen Taos](https://driving.ca/volkswagen/taos/15-tsi-trendline-4motion/), with turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder making 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, starts at \$29,795 and completes the trifecta of the only sub-\$30,000 models in the segment. ![2025 Ford Maverick](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ford-Maverick-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=hFBT-nYEjVSYgcYZKDBNHA) 2025 Ford Maverick Photo by Ford Until someone else introduces a compact truck, the [Ford Maverick](https://driving.ca/ford/maverick/xl-awd/) and [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://driving.ca/hyundai/santa-cruz/xrt/) will likely stay locked in their one-two positions. Both are four-door and based on SUVs, the Maverick on the underpinnings of the [Escape](https://driving.ca/ford/escape/st-line-fwd/) and [Bronco Sport](https://driving.ca/ford/bronco-sport/big-bend-4wd/), and it feels more truck-like than the Hyundai. The Maverick comes with a 2.0L turbocharged “EcoBoost” engine making 238 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; or a hybrid system with 2.5L engine and net 191 horsepower, and for 2025 that’s the default engine, with the gas choice optional on the lower three trims and standard on the Tremor and Lobo. The gas engine is AWD only, but new for 2025, the hybrid comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Features on the base XL include 17-inch steel wheels, 13.2-inch touchscreen (also new for 2025) with CarPlay/Android, cruise control, emergency front braking, LED headlamps, cloth seats, and under-seat storage. - Canadian MSRP: \$34,500 + \$2,195 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 5.6 city / 6.5 highway / 6.0 combined (Hybrid FWD) - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Hybrid components: 8 years / 160,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Maverick gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t fully crash-tested it, but in those done, it received the highest “Good” in the updated side test, but only “Marginal” in the updated front crash test. Alternatives: The [Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://driving.ca/hyundai/santa-cruz/xrt/) uses a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine making 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and with standard AWD. It’s basically a [Tucson](https://driving.ca/hyundai/tucson/preferred-awd-with-trend-package/) with a bed instead of a cargo compartment, and feels more luxurious and with far more standard features than the base Maverick. It comes in three trim levels starting at \$41,999. ![2025 Chevrolet Colorado](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chevrolet-Colorado-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=MDYTFLX7zKL6stLMwVJLxQ) 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Photo by General Motors The [Chevrolet Colorado](https://driving.ca/chevrolet/colorado/wt-crew-cab-short-box/) carries this crown over from 2024, and it’s for the entry WT (Work Truck) trim in 4×2. All its rivals, including its sibling [GMC Canyon](https://driving.ca/gmc/canyon/elevation-4wd-crew-cab-short-box/), come in 4×4 only. The Colorado comes as a crew cab with 5-foot-2 bed, powered by a turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine that makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A lower-powered version of that engine has been dropped for 2025. Other new features this year – on trims above the WT, mind you – include an improved wireless charger, and blind-spot monitoring with steering assist that includes the length of a trailer. Features on the WT include emergency front braking, 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-In and wireless CarPlay/Android, lane-keep assist, cloth seats, and a trailer hitch view in its backup camera. - Canadian MSRP: \$38,999 + \$2,200 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 12.4 city / 10.3 highway / 11.5 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The 2025 Colorado gets 4/5 stars from NHTSA. It hasn’t yet been rated by IIHS. Alternatives: The [Ford Ranger](https://driving.ca/ford/ranger/xlt-4x4-supercrew/) takes second place at \$42,070. That’s in entry XL trim, carrying a 2.3L turbocharged engine making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; trims above that can be optioned with a 2.7L turbo engine making 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. Next up is the [Toyota Tacoma](https://driving.ca/toyota/tacoma/4x4-double-cab-trd-off-road-6mt/) at \$46,950, which gets you a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder making 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. [It’s also available as a gas-electric hybrid.](https://driving.ca/reviews/2024-toyota-tacoma-hybrid-pickup-review) ![2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Chevrolet-Silverado-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=fYy1V3QSJKLaiLT8Eb6jdQ) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo by General Motors The starting price for light-duty pickups has a wide span, and that’s because you’re often comparing apples to oranges. Our cheapest [Chevrolet Silverado](https://driving.ca/chevrolet/silverado-1500/work-truck-regular-cab-long-box/) is for 4×2 two-door regular cab. You can also get that in the [GMC Sierra](https://driving.ca/gmc/sierra-1500/pro-regular-cab-long-box/) and [Ford F-150](https://driving.ca/ford/f-150/xl-regular-cab-122-in/), but [Ram](https://driving.ca/ram/) and [Toyota](https://driving.ca/toyota/) only offer extended or crew cabs, and for 2025, Ram’s trucks are 4×4-only. Ram also continued building its last-generation truck as the lower-cost [Ram Classic](https://driving.ca/ram/ram-1500-classic/tradesman-crew-cab-4x4-57-box/), but [2024 was its last year.](https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/ram-ends-sales-ram-classic-1500-pickup-canada) Our least-expensive Chevy comes only in WT (Work Truck) trim with eight-foot bed and strictly with the entry-level 2.7L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Other engine choices in the Silverado lineup are 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, along with a 3.0L inline-six turbodiesel. For 2025, the WT now gets standard cruise control; other features include a seven-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android, emergency front braking and lane-keep assist, three-passenger front split-bench seat, and vinyl upholstery and flooring. In this configuration, towing is a maximum of 9,500 lbs. - Canadian MSRP: \$46,999 + \$2,400 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 13.4 city / 11.2 highway / 12.5 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: The Silverado in regular cab gets 5/5 stars from NHTSA. The IIHS hasn’t crash-tested the regular cab, but the crew cab received mixed results. It got “Good” in the original moderate overlap but “Poor” in the updated test; “Good” in the original side test but “Acceptable” in the updated test; and “Marginal” in the small front overlap crash. Alternatives: The [GMC Sierra](https://driving.ca/gmc/sierra-1500/pro-regular-cab-long-box/), the Silverado’s mechanical sibling, is \$47,999 in regular cab 4×2 in base Pro trim, also with the 2.7L engine. Taking third place is the [Ford F-150](https://driving.ca/ford/f-150/xl-regular-cab-122-in/), in regular cab 4×2 and with its twin-turbocharged 2.7L engine, but it’s a V6 to the GM twins’ four-banger. Still, it’s not far off their numbers, at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, but with maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs. ![2025 Kia Carnival](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kia-Carnival-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=z8wBo9Xv41Xg2j-OEimieg) 2025 Kia Carnival Photo by Kia The [Kia Carnival](https://driving.ca/kia/carnival/lx/) continues its reign in this annual column as our cheapest minivan; but for 2025 you can also get it as a [newly-minted hybrid](https://driving.ca/reviews/2025-kia-carnival-hybrid), starting at \$46,545. That version joins two other gas-electric models in the segment: The [Chrysler Pacifica](https://driving.ca/chrysler/pacifica/select/) is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), while the [Toyota Sienna](https://driving.ca/toyota/sienna/le-awd-8-passenger/) comes only as a self-charging hybrid. Our non-hybrid Kia winner gets a styling refresh and some new features for 2025. It carries a 3.5L V6 making 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That price gets you the LX but it’s pretty basic; moving up to the LX+ with its heated front seats and steering wheel, power-sliding doors and liftgate, and power driver’s seat is \$43,995, and still less than our alternatives below. - Canadian MSRP: \$40,495 + \$2,100 destination charge - Fuel economy, L/100 km: 12.9 city / 8.8 highway / 11.1 combined - Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Safety: NHTSA hasn’t fully crash-tested the Carnival, but it gets 4/5 stars for frontal crash. At the IIHS, it got the top “Good” in legacy tests, but next-step-down “Acceptable” on the updated side test; and “Marginal” on the updated front moderate overlap. Alternatives: The [Chrysler Grand Caravan](https://driving.ca/chrysler/grand-caravan/sxt/) is next at \$47,700. It’s actually a base-trim version of the [Pacifica](https://driving.ca/chrysler/pacifica/select/) as a lower-cost option; it’s called the [Chrysler](https://driving.ca/chrysler/pacifica/select/) Voyager in the U.S. It uses a 3.6L V6 making 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and includes the Chrysler-specific fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, known as Stow ‘n Go. Third place goes to the [Toyota Sienna](https://driving.ca/toyota/sienna/le-awd-8-passenger/) at \$48,100, with numerous upgrades for 2025. Its hybrid system makes net 245 horsepower and includes a rear electric motor that provides all-wheel drive. The only other minivan available is the [Honda Odyssey](https://driving.ca/honda/odyssey/sport-l/), and it starts at \$49,920. ![2025 Nissan Leaf](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/driving/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Nissan-Leaf-2025.jpg?w=288&crop=1&strip=all&quality=90&sig=lPVEIr7764GLTY4IEu0ZPg) 2025 Nissan Leaf Photo by Nissan Our winner last year was the [Fiat 500e](https://driving.ca/fiat/500e/la-prima/), which clocked in at \$39,995. There’s still a possibility it could win this year too, but at press time the 2025 prices hadn’t been announced and only a fancy [Giorgio Armani Edition has been mentioned](https://driving.ca/auto-news/auto-shows/2025-fiat-500e-giorgio-armani-collectors-edition) (which we’re confidently betting won’t be Canada’s cheapest EV), and so the crown goes to the [Nissan Leaf](https://driving.ca/nissan/leaf/sv-plus/), one of two EVs [Nissan](https://driving.ca/nissan/) makes alongside the [Ariya.](https://driving.ca/nissan/ariya/evolve-e-4orce/) The Leaf comes with two battery sizes, and that price gets you the SV with 40-kWh model and an electric motor that drives the front wheels with 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The next-step SV Plus has a 60-kWh battery and 214-horsepower motor, and is \$47,498. Despite being an entry model, the SV is very well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, auto-dimming mirror, and full suite of driver-assist technologies, including emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. - Canadian MSRP: \$41,748 + \$2,095 destination charge - Range: 240 kilometres (SV trim) - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km - Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km - Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km - Safety: NHTSA gives the 2025 Leaf a 5/5-star rating. The IIHS hasn’t fully tested it, but gave it the top “Good” in the original front and side crash tests, and next-step-down “Acceptable” in the updated side crash. Alternatives: Next up is [Kia’s Niro EV](https://driving.ca/kia/niro/ex-hev/), making 201 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque, with 407 kilometres of range and a starting price tag at \$45,595. It shares that motor and its 68.4-kWh battery with its [Hyundai Kona EV](https://driving.ca/hyundai/kona-electric/preferred/) cousin, which gets slightly more range at 420 km and takes our third-place spot at \$46,499. In all of our segments here, you may not opt for the absolute base model, but we’ve given you some food for thought when it’s time to shop. 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She is currently a freelance Writer at Driving.ca since 2016 ### Summary · Professional writer for more than 35 years, appearing in some of the top publications in Canada and the U.S. · Specialties include new-vehicle reviews, old cars and automotive history, automotive news, and “How It Works” columns that explain vehicle features and technology · Member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) since 2003; voting member for AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards; juror on the Women’s World Car of the Year Awards ### Education Jil McIntosh graduated from East York Collegiate in Toronto, and then continued her education at the School of Hard Knocks. Her early jobs including driving a taxi in Toronto; and warranty administration in a new-vehicle dealership, where she also held information classes for customers, explaining the inner mechanical workings of vehicles and their features. ### Experience Jil McIntosh is a freelance writer who has been writing for Driving.ca since 2016, but she’s been a professional writer starting when most cars still had carburetors. At the age of eleven, she had a story published in the defunct Toronto Telegram newspaper, for which she was paid \$25; given the short length of the story and the dollar’s buying power at the time, that might have been the relatively best-paid piece she’s ever written. An old-car enthusiast who owns a 1947 Cadillac and 1949 Studebaker truck, she began her writing career crafting stories for antique-car and hot-rod car club magazines. When the Ontario-based newspaper Old Autos started up in 1987, dedicated to the antique-car hobby, she became a columnist starting with its second issue; the newspaper is still around and she still writes for it. Not long after the Toronto Star launched its Wheels section in 1986 – the first Canadian newspaper to include an auto section – she became one of its regular writers. She started out writing feature stories, and then added “new-vehicle reviewer” to her resume in 1999. She stayed with Wheels, in print and later digital as well, until the publication made a cost-cutting decision to shed its freelance writers. She joined Driving.ca the very next day. In addition to Driving.ca, she writes for industry-focused publications, including Automotive News Canada and Autosphere. Over the years, her automotive work also appeared in such publications as Cars & Parts, Street Rodder, Canadian Hot Rods, AutoTrader, Sharp, Taxi News, Maclean’s, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes Wheels, Canadian Driver, Sympatico Autos, and Reader’s Digest. Her non-automotive work, covering such topics as travel, food and drink, rural living, fountain pen collecting, and celebrity interviews, has appeared in publications including Harrowsmith, Where New Orleans, Pen World, The Book for Men, Rural Delivery, and Gambit. ### Major awards won by the author 2016 AJAC Journalist of the Year; Car Care Canada / CAA Safety Journalism award winner in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013, runner-up in 2021; Pirelli Photography Award 2015; Environmental Journalism Award 2019; Technical Writing Award 2020; Vehicle Testing Review award 2020, runner-up in 2022; Feature Story award winner 2020; inducted into the Street Rodding Hall of Fame in 1994. ### Contact info Email: jil@ca.inter.net Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilmcintosh/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JilMcIntosh This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about [cookies here](https://driving.ca/cookie-policy/). 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