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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Expected to land with a price tag of $30,000, the SUV could be the start of a new wave of affordable electric models, and we’re getting our first official look at the vehicle thanks to InsideEVs ’ digging on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)& site.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Volvo EX30 promises to be one of the most affordable new EVs on the market, but it’s not quite ready for primetime. Volvo recently announced that it was delaying European deliveries of the SUV to fix software issues. Software version 1.2 does not yet meet all the requirements necessary to be released.”

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AUGUST 23, 2023

Mitsubishi recently announced that it would discontinue the Mirage, removing one of America’s few remaining affordable new cars. Kia will continue building sedans, but cars have fallen off in favor as SUVs and trucks have taken over the world. Though disappointing, the move isn’t a surprise.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 23, 2024

Rivian sells two compelling EVs that have garnered a good deal of happy customers, but they’re far from affordable. At around $70,000 to start, the brand’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV are out of reach for most buyers, even after the $3,750 federal tax credits for some models. Image: Rivian] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

The Ford Bronco Sport might not be the rugged, go-anywhere SUV that its larger cousin is, but it’s a formidable off-roader in its own right. It’s also surprisingly affordable for what it brings to the table, and a new report from CarsDirect suggests it’s about to get even less expensive.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The Tesla Model Y, the best-selling EV in the world, is now more affordable than ever as the automaker looks to clear existing inventory with deep discounts. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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MARCH 8, 2024

VW started building the SUV in Tennessee and sources batteries from SK On, giving the vehicle full access to the $7,500 credit. The new model is also expected to qualify. Even the more expensive configurations are more affordable than many competitive EVs, but it’s important to note that VW hasn’t released 2024 pricing yet.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Lucid will pull back the curtain on the Gravity, an ultra-plush electric SUV that promises staggering performance and a deluxe interior. The new Gravity will be unveiled at this year’s LA Auto Show in mid-November and will enter production late next year. & [Image: Lucid] Become a& TTAC insider.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from exploring new ways to boost buyer interest. Though it’s eligible for federal tax credits, Tesla is temporarily decreasing pricing on the SUV, dropping it to $42,990 for the base model and $47,990 for the Long Range model.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Fiat's parent company, Stellantis, has been relatively slow in bringing new EVs to the U.S. Jeep has an electrified Wagoneer coming later this year, and the Recon SUV is expected soon. It’s unclear, perhaps unlikely if we’ll see the 600e, but the market needs smaller, more affordable EVs to sustain itself.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 4, 2024

Fortunately, the news keeps rolling from Toyota, who’ve released a telling photo of the upcoming 4Runner – along with a suggested release date. Billed as showing up ‘right around the corner’, the next 4Runner will take its place in a newly and delightfully square SUV lineup at Toyota dealers.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 23, 2023

deliveries of the Ocean SUV, making it one of the few to make it through the gauntlet with a real product. The automaker delivered 22 Launch Edition SUVs, its largest group of vehicles to land so far, and Fisker said it plans to continue the pace through the summer.& Despite a long wait for its inaugural EV, Fisker has begun U.S.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

and Canada after several years of declining sales, ending the run of its most affordable model. The Fiat 500X-based SUV will continue in the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Mexico, and South America, where the brand said the Renegade is “core to our business.” Maybe not the most impactful or exciting era, but the end, nonetheless.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 27, 2023

Kia’s SUVs are surprisingly premium and well equipped for the price, and the automaker has had great success with its Telluride three-row. & Though it’s expected to come here soon, the new Sorento is hitting its home country first. The air vents are reshaped, and interior door panels are updated with new ambient lighting features.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Many marquees seem to have a surplus of larger vehicles (mainly SUVs and full-size pickups) that have been loaded up with features and carry sizable sums on the window sticker. But there does not appear to be a similar surplus of affordable models. All-electric models also appear to be overcapacity on many lots.

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MAY 17, 2024

In related news, Ford CEO Jim Farley recently hinted that there’s a Mustang sedan under consideration — noting that the nameplate would hopefully play host to a V8 powertrain for as long as possible. The Camaro news is more speculative, resulting from an interview Mark Reuss had with MotorTrend about the future of the model.

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JUNE 30, 2023

“Electrification, we’re all eager for it,” Perry Itzcovitch, dealer principal of Mercedes-Benz Downtown in Calgary, told Automotive News Canada. Many just can’t afford electric vehicles.” Led by the EQB SUV [136 units retailed], the company retailed a total of 332 Mercedes-EQ units.” But people are value-conscious.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

The Big Bend edition will now represent the cheapest way for one to procure the SUV. Those models both see relatively small pricing increases formatted as two-door SUVs at $750 and $240 more, respectively. Affordable models have been culled from lineups and those that remain aren't often prioritized for production.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But targeting domestic automaker’s valuable truck and SUV plants represents a major escalation in tactics. & Barra’s statements after news broke about the strike expansion echo her earlier position. Vehicle affordability is at an all-time low while the industry seems to have been thriving due to MSRPs being at an all-time high.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

Many manufacturers are busy running in the opposite direction from small, affordable cars, but there remain a few which are willing to play in this low(er) margin arena. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter.

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JUNE 2, 2023

V8 engine has been the F-150’s volume seller, but that hasn’t stopped some gearheads deep within the skunkworks of Ford Performance from coming up with a relatively affordable supercharger kit for the mill – one which cranks the wick to 700 horsepower. It’s been ages since the venerable 5.0L Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Our forward plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America," Barra was quoted by Automotive News as saying during GM’s fourth-quarter earnings call. General Motors already delivered the Chevrolet Bolt, with the model becoming one of the first affordable EVs offering real utility to customers.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Make no mistake, though – there are still plenty of permutations, enough to confuffle newcomers to the truck game who are trading out of an SUV in search of an Even More Rugged image. PowerBoost hybrid engine simply for the stunningly affordable ($750) 7.2kW generator in its bed. Go build your own.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 31, 2023

The United States actually has a regulatory environment that promotes larger vehicles, particularly pickup trucks and SUVs, as they’re not subject to the same stringent emissions regulations as smaller passenger vehicles. According to Automotive News , experts are increasingly worried about the results of these kinds of studies.

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JUNE 3, 2024

But they’re also trying to circumvent emissions regulations and noticed that building increasingly large SUVs and pickups (at the expense of everything else) allowed them to simultaneously do both. Unfortunately, this has left many with product lineups overloaded with models loads of households can no longer afford.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 23, 2024

With new vehicle prices having surpassed parody, any automaker building affordable vehicles may soon find themselves getting a lot of attention from customers who just want something that will work for under $40,000 and that’s basically all Mitsubishi sells. Truly affordable sporting vehicles seem to be evaporating.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

It will be the vehicle we look back on down the road and say ‘that is when EVs became truly affordable, user-friendly and desirable for all consumers’. Men gravitated toward pickups, larger SUVs, and the occasional muscle cars. Women also seemed to appreciate its novel design and how the cabin was oriented.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

While you may expect this investment to hit your finances hard, in reality EVs are far more affordable than the anti-electrification crowd would have you believe. After all, according to the latest stats from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), more than 90% of all new cars are now bought on finance.

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APRIL 22, 2009

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). It would take five to 10 years before they become truly affordable for everyday folk," Mr. Zhao said.

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JUNE 7, 2023

Despite all-electric vehicles being heralded as environmentally sound solutions that would kick down the door to affordable mobility, there haven’t been a lot of good examples hitting the market recently. Most models are aimed at the affluent, resulting in 9,000-pound behemoths with six-figure price tags.

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My Energi

MARCH 11, 2021

Can I afford an electric vehicle? Not yet an owner of such a vehicle, I decided to interview none other than ‘self-confessed Tesla fan girl’ Jordan Brompton; a hardworking mum, successful businesswoman, founder of myenergi and owner of a Tesla Model X SUV. Tesla Model X Plaid SUV. Is Tesla the answer?

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APRIL 9, 2024

The base model was to wear the EV2 suffix and effectively be a more affordable version of the EV2X by ditching the peppy tri-motor setup and running with the 400-volt electric architecture and a smaller battery pack. More specifically, there were 825 units of the Hummer EV Pickup sold, along with another 1,203 examples of the Hummer EV SUV.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

But with global wealth being transferred upward in recent years, Lamborghini was afforded an opportunity to draw in additional customers with its entry level products. Though, despite these being Lamborghini’s most affordable models, both the Huracán and Urus retail well above $200,000. Image: Lamborghini] Become a& TTAC insider.

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MARCH 25, 2024

The Cayman and Boxster be joining the gasoline-powered Macan SUV in the afterlife, which encountered its own regional demise for similar reasons. News came by way of Motor1 after the German press had already spent a few days discussing the matter. Normal people will still be subjected to the EU’s cyber security protocols.

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Teslarati

APRIL 19, 2021

The EV Sales Blog shows around 11,280 units sold in China in March 2020. The two vehicles have catered to the typical Chinese car buyer because of their affordability, and the several variants that both models offer match any driving style. The Tesla Model Y is leading China’s electric SUV segment by a wide margin.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Though Rivian is hardly alone in selling cash-hemorrhaging electric pickups and SUVs. Leading up to the 1930s, there was a slew of manufacturers trying to push automotive technology to the absolute limit, resulting in a waterfall of hyper-expensive luxury vehicles regular people couldn’t hope to afford. Ford is on track to lose $4.5

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