Deal hunter: Tiny Kia Picanto is big on affordability

Kia Australia is running a deal on its 2023 Kia Picanto micro-hatch that’s hard to beat in these times where new-car affordability and availability are hot topics for buyers.

Specifically, the 2023 Kia Picanto S with automatic transmission is available for $19,890 drive-away, which is just $2000 over the manufacturer’s recommended retail list price.

That will send you out onto the road in a new car – and a well-regarded one at that – for less than $20,000, which is a price point that’s becoming increasingly hard to achieve.

If you’re after something a bit roomier and the budget can stretch further, the 2023 MG ZST Essence – the top-shelf model in the Chinese brand’s small SUV range (not including the EV versions) – is currently on offer at $34,990 drive-away, which is $1000 above the recommended retail price.

As per Picanto S, that means the on-road costs for the MG ZST Essence, which typically cover dealer delivery, registration, stamp duty and compulsory third-party insurance, are all included in the final drive-away price.

On the commercial vehicle front, keeping your maintenance costs as low as possible is always important, and Peugeot is currently offering the first five scheduled services for free with the purchase of any of its MY22 vans.

The French brand has all bases loaded on the commercial van front too, with the Peugeot Partner, Expert and Boxer available in a variety of configurations to suit all trades and other professions.

For all three vans, the deal represents a considerable saving compared to even the pre-paid service pack pricing across the same period.

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