New Cars Under 20000
The list of 2010 new cars under 20000 dollars includes a solid selection of fuel efficient models which blend economy and interior cargo space. Although the features and packages available are diverse the common thread continues to be value for the money.
We are seeing many of the most popular models offering advanced safety features and fuel economy while the price points overall tend to reflect the economic climate as well as the state of the auto industry as a whole. This means that it looks like the industry will continue to attempt to thrive in a true buyers market throughout 2010 in an effort to keep afloat in a questionable economy.
For example the 2010 Nissan Sentra for which starts off with a manufacture suggested retail price of $15,420 for the 2.0 model. This is the lowest priced Sentra package and it delivers an EPA fuel consumption estimate of 26 miles per gallon city and 34 miles per gallon highway. The car is designed around the 140 horse power MR20DE – 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine and the impressive Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
Nissan has become well known over the years for their advanced safety features and the 2010 Sentra comes equipped with the advanced air bag system technology with dual stage supplemental front safety air bags which includes the seat belt sensors as well as the occupant classification sensor technology.
In addition to the advanced air bag technology the new cars offer supplemental air bags including roof mounted and curtain side impact systems featuring both front and rear occupant head protection. The system is well integrated into the interior so the overall cargo space is maximized.
The car is designed with safety in mind as there resides an energy absorbing steering column, hood buckling creases to help protect occupants in head on collisions and pipe style steel side door guard beams which offer protection against side collisions as well.
The safety features do not stop here as the advanced safety design incorporates zone body technology with front and rear crumple zones, a three point ALR/ELR seat belt system, front seat belts which offer pretension and load limiters and the TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring System used as a preventative safety measure.
The 2010 Toyota Camry has an MSRP starting at $19,395 and receives an EPA of 22 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. Over the years the Camry has maintained a reputation for providing both quality and reliability. There is an impressive array of various standard feature packages and options as well which are designed to fit a wide range of budgets.
In general Toyota is offering several impressive new cars under 20000 dollars and for the truly budget minded consumer the 2010 Yaris offers up a MSRP starting at $12,355 and the EPA rating of 29 MPG city and 36 MPG highway keeps it well within the realm of affordable fuel efficient cars.
Timing will play an important role throughout 2010 as the economy fluctuates. One thing that will be noticeable is how the car dealers inventory and the buying incentives they are offering will reflect the up or down economic curve.
The new cars under 20000 dollars will help keep a level playing field in the marketplace in 2010 as the overall economic climate precipitates a model year full of continual incentives and special financing offers in what remains a buyers market.