# 12 Of The Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy In 2026

> It's no news that getting a new car these days costs an arm and a leg. That has been the state of affairs in the automotive industry since the dawn of the 2020s and the days of the pandemic, and there doesn't seem to be…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2113994/cheapest-new-car-models-on-sale-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69abc9e52a2ce910a2d764f1)
- **Published:** 2026-03-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nissan #average #cars #cheapest #according #affairs #automotive #blue
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