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Best Cars Under £50K
As the
motoring industry is ever-growing it’s sometimes hard to keep up on what cars are paving the way. These cars are typically the ones you should be considering.
If you are in the fortunate position of having a budget of £50,000 for your next car, there is no denying the excellent range of options you have at your disposal.
Now it’s just a matter of narrowing down the options for the best cars out there that cost under £50,000, which we will explore in this handy guide.
Please note, all car prices outlined throughout this article relate to brand-new models, not used vehicles.
Best Cars Under £50,000
1. Tesla Model 3
Tesla have taken the automotive world by storm over the past decade or so, with the Model 3 being at the forefront of the
electric vehicle revolution.
The
Tesla Model 3 is a four-door luxury saloon released by Tesla back in 2017.
Since its release, the Model 3 has become one of Tesla’s favoured models. It is also the cheapest model from the EV manufacturer’s line-up, giving motorists a less expensive option to the likes of the
Model Y and
Model X. The entry-level Model 3 Standard rear-wheel drive starts from just £37,990 in the UK.
Industry experts have also heralded the EV since its inception, such as Auto Express who named the Tesla Model 3 ‘Car of the Year’ in 2020. And since then the model has benefited from several updates and upgrades.
Despite a recent raft of electric competition, the Model 3's impressive range and performance makes it our top EV pick for cars under £50K.
2. BMW 3 Series
Being one of the most iconic car brands ever,
BMW have had their fair share of iconic
car models.
Their most successful and arguably most important car model released is the
BMW 3 Series.
Revealed to the world for the first time in 1976, the 3 Series has become a staple in BMW’s car production for nearly 50 years, becoming the brand’s best-selling car of all time.
And it’s one of the world’s best-selling cars of all time too, with over 20 million models produced since its inception.
For good reason, too. With an expansive lineup of engine and specs which range from frugal to fast and everything in between, there's a 3 Series for everyone.
The 3 Series has gathered many awards and accolades since its release, such as Fleet News heralding the model ‘Best Company Car of the Year’ and What Car? naming the 3 Series 'Best Estate Car to Drive' in recent years.
There are several variants of the BMW 3 Series, meaning prices for the model will vary. These variants include the standard Sport edition, M, and M Sport, with the M models being considerably more expensive.
A new BMW 3 Series starts from around £40,000, while high-performance variants like the M3 Competition can cost as much as £100,000.
Given its stamp on the automotive industry since the 1970s, the 3 Series is the definition of a reliable option when looking for that next car.
3. Kia EV6
Now for the second electric vehicle on this list of cars for under £50k, this being the
Kia EV6.
Kia have taken great pride in EV development, with the EV6 being arguably Kia’s best electric car to date.
The Kia EV6 is an all-electric compact
SUV released in 2021. One of the first Kia produced EVs, the EV6 is one of the top electric SUVs on the market.
Rivalling electric car model such as the
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and
Cupra Born, the EV6 has been previously named ‘Car of the Year’ in 2022 at the Car of the Year awards – a very prestigious award for a relatively young car.
Performance outputs of the EV6 consist of a maximum power of 229hp and a torque of 350NM, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds (RWD variant).
Prices for the EV6 vary, but you will be able to grab the standard edition (Air) for £45,575.
As far as electric vehicles go, the EV6 stands tall as one of the sleekest in design and efficient in performance, making it a sought-after car for any EV buyer.
4. Jaguar F-PACE
Jaguar are one of the most prominent luxury car brands in the world, manufacturing vehicles since 1935. And while they have now technically stopped producing cars, you can still purchase existing new stock from dealerships.
One of their more modern models is the
F-PACE that was unveiled to the world in 2015 – a luxury SUV that has steered Jaguar to huge success.
Jaguar’s flagship SUV is available at various price points anywhere from £47,750 to over £90,000, with the R-Dynamic S configuration being the cheapest.
By 2017, the Jaguar F-PACE gathered prestigious accolades, such as the ‘World Car of the Year’ at the World Car Awards. Jaguar labelled the F-PACE the brand’s “fastest selling global model”, further emphasising how much success the F-PACE had seen in such a short space of time.
When it comes to luxury vehicle production, very few car brands do it quite like Jaguar, with their F-PACE being at the forefront of their achievements in recent times.
5. Audi A6
Alongside BMW,
Audi have defined German manufacturing ingenuity, offering a range of luxury vehicles since 1910.
One of Audi’s flagship models is the A6, a luxury saloon that has been manufactured by Audi since 1996.
Currently in its 6th generation, the
Audi A6 boasts impressive power outputs and refinement.
The A6 has been the bearer of plenty awards since its release – these awards include ‘Best Executive Car’, ‘Best Premium Car Award’, and many more, making the saloon one of Audi’s most successful models.
Prices for new A6's span from £50,000 for the base model all the way to an eye-watering £130,000 for the fire-breathing RS6.
Being at the forefront of any car brand’s model line-up is an achievement in itself, but it takes a pretty special model to be one of Audi’s greatest. For that reason, the A6 is right up there for best cars under the price of £50,000.
