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83I thought we all want something with cheaper price, especially when we buy anything. I still find many people in traditional market still bargain the things. This is become my idea to write this hub. Other reason I write this hub is because having a car is also my dream. I hope this information give us knowledge about other side of the cheapest things. At this time we can find this in the car. What is your favorite car? If we talk about favorite car, we may choose the best car and the comfortable car. I think the price of the car is expensive. For me personally, I can't buy kind of this car. But if we want something cheaper or affordable price, economical, simple design, cute and easy to drive. Maybe these cars are suitable for us. If we don't have enough money, we may can't buy a new car. But I present the collections of the cheapest new car in the world. When we talk about the cheapest car, we still remember about Tata Nano, the cheapest car from India. But I also include this car through this hub to remind us again.
When we talk something cheaper, it can't be separated from China. China is the biggest country for the citizen and for the industry also. It also happen in my country, if we talk about something cheaper we all agree that it certainly come from China or made in China. Such as: electronic equipment, cellular phone, and vehicle. Why this can be happen? It is happen because the cheap of cost production, labor, and they clever to imitate brand.In 2010, China produce the cheapest car and the other car planned to produce in 2012. Please take a look!
The World's Cheapest Volkswagen Car
I think we all familiar with Volkswagen. The famous automobile manufacturer based on Wolfsburg, Germany. If we talk about Volkswagen, this brand was originally founded in 1937. But this time volkswagen representative office in china, namely Volkswagen China Group is fully subsidiary by the Germany Volkswagen Group for the China's people. With the big hope they can produce 200,000 vehicles per year, with the factory in Guangzhou. Although China could produce their own car, but Japan brands still dominated the market. Beside other automobile manufacturers like General Motor which is successfully launched Chevrolet Spark and Sail as the small car.
We could see the picture below. This is not a toy car, but the real car with the cheapest price. We'll see this Volkswagen car in Shanghai soon, when you traveling in this city. Don't be surprised with the price. The price of this car is $600, wow.... I thought this is the cheapest car in the world. It takes 3 years to make concept of this car in Wolfsbur, Germany as the main office of Volkswagen.
Specification:
- Single seated car
- Gas tank capacity: 1,7 gallons or 6.43 litres
- Speed: 62 - 74.6 Miles/hour (99-120 km/h)
- Travel distance with full tank: 404 miles
- The ergonomic shape which help to reduce the wind resistance and lowest consumption of gas. So this car support Green world or environmentally friendly.
Geely-IG, The Cheapest Compact Hybrid Car
Hybrid car is one famous theme in Auto Show. Many automobile manufacturers created kind of this car. They have many reasons to build hybrid car. The main reason is for environment. Global warming issue and pollution in this world as one of the trigger they created hybrid car. But we all know that the price of hybrid car was too expensive. I thought not all people can buy this car. Beside there are many future inside hybrid car. But all the fact about the price hybrid car will go with Geely IG.
Actually I heard many times about Geely. It looks strange in my ear. Although there is main dealer of Gelly in Indonesia which sold Geely car. But after search some information. Geely is the car from Volvo. Zhejiang Geely Holding Co. as a Chinese automaker will buy Volvo up to 100%. Geely has a plan to produce the world's cheapest car wit hatchback model. And the concept is showed during the Beijing Motor Show in 2009. In my opinion this is really the cheapest passenger car ever made, namely EC7.
I heard that mass production will be marketed in 2012. This car is powered with Lithium Ion posphate batteries and 1 litre engine. The price of Geely-IG as the compact hybrid car is 100,000 RMB Yuan or around $1.465. Wow........I am surprise again. The price of Geely IG sound like the price of motorcycle in my country. The appearance of this car is eye-catching with several solar pannel on its roof. Geely IG helps us to save energy and carbon dioxide emissions.
Geely IG specification:
- Body : two door hatchback (2+2 seater), suitable for someone who just married and has a child, but not suitable for 4 adult passenger.
- Engine : 988 cc MPFI Petrol engine (3 cylinders inline)
- Transmission : 5 speed CVT Gearbox
- Top Speed : 150 Km/h
- Weight : 990 kg
- Charger time : 80% in 18 min.
I hope this car will produced around the world. So, many people will buy this car with affordable price.
Tata Nano, The Cheapest Car From India
Actually I found several some hubbers who wrote about this car. Why I wrote again? I want to remind again about other cheapest car which ever made. Tata Nano was launched on March 2009. Tata Nano is a typical of Indian family car. This car has comfortable seat four person. We can choose many color of Tata Nano. With length of 3.1 meters, width of 1.5 meters, and height of 1.6 meters. With the price around $2500, it is affordable price for the environmentally friendly car.
I heard that a new technology have been applied to this car. The latest model of Tata Nano will use engine technology from the compressed air that will reduce carbon dioxide gas. The hybrid version will more expensive than standard version, it was launched in Europe.
Tata Nano Specification:
- Body Type : SheetMetal
- Fuel capacity : 30 litres
- Engine : All-aluminium, Rear Mounted, Rear Wheel Drive
- Version : Standard and Luxury
- GearBox : 4-speed manual; Cable operated
- Speed : Top speed will be up to 90 Km/hour
Hybrid Version
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A geat hub. You're always resourceful with new information. Thank you.
This is a great hub with some nice pictures. Voted up.
when can I buy that car? nice hub and pictures.
Very cool, I love this car looks like a perfect auto for me. Great hub, you always write about such intesting stuff. Your fan
Great hub!! I will post on Facebook.
Thank you for a very informative Hub! Beautiful photos, and great information. I am glad the auto industry in other parts of the world, are building economic and more environmentally sound cars. Yea!!
Another beauty Prasetio! You can't carry your bicycle in those though. I don't think a bike rack would work too well! Thanks again Brother Man!
It is cute! Does it work?
They're starting to push the Nano here. I wouldn't have the nerve to drive it on the beltway but it might be good for local driving.
Smaller cars are the way to go. It is insane that people will drive alone in a car that will seat six! This is not economically sensible at all.
I just hope we can soon find a viable alternative to petroleum-based fuels, though.
Love and peace
Tony
The car is adorable and I would love the gas mileage. The only problem is I would be afraid of being run over by one of those 18 wheeler trucks. You did a great job on giving us all the details and pictures.
Thanks, drbj for share your thought about the cheapest car topic. I agree with you, with the price of gasoline higher from day by day. It pushed the manufacturer to create an alternative to reduce the gasoline consumption. Better to create the car with alternative energy. Nice comment,my friend. Have a good day!
Thanks, Agusfanani for dropping by. I am glad you liked this information. I'll do the best for you all. Nice to see you again.
Thanks, Shawn Scarborough for coming and rate this hub up. I really appreciate your comment to this hub. See you again.
As SUV's are going the way of Do Do Bird,I'm sure there's a lot of reverse engineering going on by the U.S. to gleen ideas from these types of autos,Thanks Prasetio!;)
Welcome back to my hub, kandrawe. Good question from you. We can buy this car if we need small car or we want to buy a car which suitable with our budget (affordable price). I think we can easy parked this car. I hope you liked it.
Prasetio
Wow, that thing is crazy looking :)
Good evening, Darlene. I am glad you love this hub. Thanks for your compliment to my hub. Darlene, you are my loyal reader. I also love to present this hub special for you.
Thanks, Madam msorensson for coming to this hub. I am glad you want to share this information through facebook. I really appreciate that. God bless you!
I will certainly buy myself a little Geely-IG. Thanks for this info, prasetio!
Hi prasetio I hope you get your car some day soon - you deserve it.
You continue to write the most interesting articles. I enjoyed reading your hub and the photos are excellent.
Thank you and please keep writing more on unique topics.
Just when you thought cars couldn't get any stranger. Funny, we're actually seeing some of those concept cars of old on the streets of today more and more. If nothing else, it certainly means the future of cars could suddenly get very interesting.
Thanks, LillyGrillzit for coming to this hub. I found the same idea in the interview of the owner manufacturer automobile in Indonesia. He said that automobile manufacturer gave big contribution in the economic and industry. Maybe we need small car to reduce the traffic jam. See you.....
Good morning, my brother Micky. Thanks for giving me smile. I agree with you, because There is not much room in small cars. Moreover for a bike rack. But I hope you enjoy this hub, my friend. Happy cycling...:)
Good morning, POP. It is really work, my friend. You should try this someday. I hope we can buy one of this car if it sold worldwide. Thank you very much. Prasetio :)
Welcome back to my hub, Pete. Like pamela said, we may afraid to drive a small car among a big vehicle, like truck ,big bus which run fast. Yes, I agree with you Pete. It is good for local driving, like a city tour. But for long journey. We must think twice. I hope you always healthy, my friend. God bless you!
Prasetio
Thanks, tonymac04 for giving us sense of generous comment. I really appreciate that. We all realize that the road more crowded from day by day and it more complicated. We need an alternative to reduce a traffic jam. A family car still needed for family traveling. Of course, we can't use small car when we brought five until six person. But I hope by using alternative energy and using a "green fuel" can save the world. Thanks my friend for nice comment. I learn much from you. Best, Prasetio:)
Thanks, Pamela for dropping by. I know it looks frightening driving a small car among 18 wheeler trucks. We looks small, right. I can imagine about that. I remember when I saw my television or movie about big vehicle in USA. But it not happen in my country. I hope this could be an alternative for city driving, like Pete said above. And good for emergency situation, where we can't use common. Because we are in hurry. Thanks, my friend.
Prasetio
Welcome to this hub, Mentalist acer. I know in the future people love something simple an practical. We can find in the small car, not only small car but better using alternative energy like hybrid car. Thanks for coming and giving nice comment.
Thanks, MirandaJohansen for share your thought here. I hope you love it.
Hi, MartieCoetser. I hope you can buy the Geely IG soon. It was really cute car with affordable price. Thank you very much.
Thanks, my friend (amillar) for your prayer. I hope my wish will come true. I can take my mother looking around the city with my car....amen.
Good morning, vocalcoach. Thanks for your compliment to this hub. I am glad you always enjoy to read all my hub. I'll try to give the best information for us. Unique topic is my interest in writing. I hope we can learn together and it could open wide our knowledge. Have a good day!
Prasetio
Thanks, Springboard for share your thought about this topic. Sometimes we have to renew something, like for cars. I think there are many type of car in the future which have various feature, including the small car. Expected to use alternative energy on a new car, to reduce an emission which generated by the fuel. See you again.
Prasetio
Cheap cars benefit everyone! It makes the cost of higher end cars drop and also used cars get cheaper! Great hub!
The world cheapest car is such a cool bit of facts. I love the orange one with the colored bubbles painted on it. These cars are so neat and I hope we all start driving such cars soon.
I sold my 8 passenger SUV for a hybrid cross over automobile and am amazed at how much I love it. It's much more fun to drive. I love small cars and really it's really what we should drive considering all that's going on in the world concerning oil.
Great hub prasetio as always your a rate up and voted everything good. LOVE IT! Thank You!
Thanks, nifty@50 for share your thought about this topic. You have good reason and it may happen in the future. But I hope the best for us. Especially for the people who don't a lot of money. See you again. Take care!
Good morning, Katie. I am glad you love this hub. I have the same idea with you. I also love the geely IG car. It looks cute, simple and modern. I thought all womans who always mobile agree to choose this car.
Wow, you just bought a hybrid cross over automobile. Congratulation for you. I thought this was the best. I wish I have a car like this. But small car with affordable price is enough for me. Thanks Katie for rate this Up. I really appreciate that and give many thanks to you. I hope you enjoy with your car. Have a good day!
Prasetio
It looks great - absolutely ideal for city centres. Really kookey!!
Gosh, I never thought I would get to the end of your fans. You deserve it. This is a great hub and well put together. Thank you for introducing all these wonderful cars. You hubs are always so extra ordinary. Well done.
Thanks, culturespain for coming to this hub. I am glad you liked this hub.
Good morning, Hello. Thanks for your compliment to this hub. And I give many thanks for become my fans and my loyal reader. I'll d the best. Good to see you again. Take care!
Prasetio
thanks for the hub its really great
It sure would be nice to get that kinda mileage!!
Cool hub!!
Interesting to know about the single seated car from volkwagen. But how safe to drive such small cars is really a risky question. Hope you read the nano car test ride at Germany in Msn.Thank u for sharing.
Geez!!! The price is great! And they really do not look bad at all, but they are so little!!! Other drivers will really have to watch for these small cars on the road. Although I like the price, not sure about buying one. I would really have to think about it even at that price. But it's awesome to know!! Voted-up/rated.
prasetio! Really cool this hub! As long as I can put the kiddies in it, I'm game! ha ha Amazing how cheap some of these are. Would be scared to drive in some places out in California though. I may be run over by a HUGE truck! Never knew about some of these.....thank you so much for putting this excellent hub together! I always enjoy everything you bring here including your passion! I hope you have a fantastic weekend!!!!!
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Welcome to my hub, Medkh9. I am glad you liked this hub. I really appreciate your coming. Thank you very much.
Hi, carolina muscle. Thanks for coming. You always brought happiness to my hub. I hope you enjoy all information here. See you again.
Thanks, savorai for dropping by. I am glad you want to share your thought here. That's good question. Better to drive a small car around the city, like a single seat car from Volkswagen. Good to see you again. I'll check the information about nano car test drive at Germany in MSN. Thank you very much. Peace:)
Good morning, Support Med, Please welcome to this hub. Thanks for share your thought about this topic. I know not all people who want to buy kind of this car, like you. But I think the best market for this car is a low end. I mean for the people who can't buy new car. I think we know the price of new car in the market right now. Better be careful to drive a small car. I thought this does not apply only for small cars. but the other car also had to be careful. Thank you very much for always rate my hub :-)
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GPAGE, Nice to see you again. Thanks for giving this hub nice comment. I am glad you love this hub. I know the road in USA. There are many big vehicle over there. I can't imagine a small car among HUGE truck. But I hope this hub become inspiration for us. I really enjoy my weekend, my friend. I hope you always health and fit all day long.
Prasetio
I am terribly sorry Prasetio i wanted to sed you fan mail but was sent empty . i am new here just two weeks lol . i got fan mail from you so i wanted to send you back i was looking on my profile but didnt see anything so i got into yours i scrolled down and i found post your fan mail i clicked on it thinking an empty box will show up where i can write you my mail but there it went , am sorry again
It looks like very nice car and I should have one of these :) Thanks buddy for the nice hub.
Interesting selection of cars. With all the big trucks here in Texas, I don't think I would feel comfortable sharing the road in one of these vehicles. Good article !
What cute cars! The smallest cars I see around Cleveland are some of the most expensive too, so it's good to see that they have less expensive ones.
Most of those cars are cute and cheap.. Great hub about these cars.. Thumbs up..
Medkh9, Don't worry about that. I am glad you want to come to this hub and give some comment. I really appreciate your effort to be find my fans mail. But I am glad to be your friend here. Have a good day!
Welcome back to my hub, worldgrandeur. I am glad you liked this information. Thanks for coming and give nice comment also. I wish you can buy this one.
Good morning, Coolmon2009. I read several comment which say like that. I know it looks horrible when we drive a small car among huge vehicle, like a big truck. But thanks my friend for share your thought here. See you again.
Thanks, HappyHer for dropping by. When we see other car worth expensive, maybe these cars become an alternative for the people who don't have a lot money to buy a new car. I hope it sold worldwide. See you...
Prasetio
Thanks, liljen23. I appreciate your coming. Thanks for share your thought about all these cars. Cheers..
Wow! Where I can pre order Geely? I've been considering about buying Vario lately, but if there is Geely, who need Vario?! $1.465 for that kind of car? Is it real? Wow!
Good evening, Freya/Ira. Sorry, for now. Geely IG is only produced in China. But you can buy another Geely cars in Indonesia. But the price up to $12.000. I think I have the same perception with you. I'll buy Geely Ig for me. It looks cute and modern. It worth the same with Honda Vario. But the different is you don't have to worry with rainy. Thanks for coming.
Prasetio
tata nano is an excellent vehicle.Small and yet cute.
That Tata Nano is sounds kool.
Welcome to this hub, creativeMind. I agree with you that tata nano is the cute and cool one. I hope it sold worldwide, so we can buy this car for city riding.
sFunn.com, Thanks for coming and give nice comment. I really appreciate that.
Prasetio
I love the VW car! So adorable and makes me think I will make it to the moon in that baby.
Thanks Alisha2010 for coming and share your thought here. Volkswagen car is good choice with affordable price. Good to see you here.
Nice topic
Thanks, Abc for coming to this hub. I am glad you love this hub. See you again.
Awesome Hub I love the pictures great work
Your welcome, Mr.Mustache. I am glad you love this hub. Good to see you here. Prasetio:)
Ohh, I love those cars, maybe I would start driving if I have any of those cars. Thanks.
Thanks, PaperNotes for share your opinion about this topic. I am glad love these car. I thought we have the same idea. Good to see you here.
Thanks for the great pics. I've often heard of Tata and wondered what they were driving in India.
A car I can finally afford - awesome! I want the $600 VW - it looks like a bullet!
Your Hubs are always awesome! Thank you!
DID VW discontinue the expensive bug to meet market demand for the lower priced cars?
Your welcome, Mercredi for coming to this hub. I know that Tata is one of the famous cheapest car in the world. I hope you enjoy with this information. See you again.
Good morning, GMaGoldie for share your thought about this topic. I agree with you that $600Vw is one of the affordable car in the world. I hope you can buy this car someday. I thought VW still continue to produce expensive car, because this car still have a good demand and for the peeson as the fans of VW cars. Thank you very much.
Blessing and hugs,
One cool little car, I need one of those, can't waite till they come to the US
Good evening, vietmanvet68. I am glad you want to visit this hub and share your opinion about these little cars. I hope all these cars sell worldwide soon, even in the US. Thank you very much.
I've seen a little bit about this vehicle, thanks for filling in the details!
Your welcome, Allan Douglas. I hope you enjoy all information about these vehicles. See you again. ~ Blessing
Good hub with valuable information. The unfortunate truth is that the countries where such vehicles could make the greatest green impact are the countries where these cars won't meet safety or emission standards like the U.S. and most of Europe. Once they do conform, their advantage of size and weight will be lost as will the "green" value. For developing countries though, these could be a boon to the lower income sectors increasing the mobility of the workforce. Enjoyed reading this very much.
Thanks, burning bush for coming to this hub and share your opinion about this topic. "Go green" issue become a motivation for automobile manufacturer to create green vehicle. Although it need big cost but small car prototype become good example how they serious to make such of this car. Developing countries always nice market to sell this car, because of the lower income and then people can achieve the price or they love something affordable. But better to follow some requirement like safety or US/Europe standards emission. I am glad you love this hub. I hope this useful for us and it sold worldwide soon. Thank you very much.
Prasetio
I think I'd like one of these VW single seaters. Just wouldn't like a London Bus to run into me though!
Good evening, FLYSCO. I found the greatest interest from you with VW single seater. It's good to ride around the city. But compared with London Bus it looks small indeed. Thank you very much. ~prasetio
great info, thanks.
I can't believe the prices on those cars, I wonder if in the States they are that low for a new car, somehow I think they are quite a bit more. Really like the Volvo and Volkswagen design, pretty amazing Prasetio, good hub!!!....
Ben
Thanks, Benson Yeung fir coming to this hub. I hope you enjoy with this information. Good to see you again.
Good morning, Ben Zoltak for dropping by.Thanks for share your opinion about these cars. Volvo is the best one. I hope the world more colorful with the presence of these cars. The people can buy this one with affordable price. See you again.
Great Hub, as fuel gets more expensive this looks like the way to go. great hub.
great ! I like the first one .
Thanks Ben and maher for dropping by. I hope both of you love this hub. I believe these cars lead the market of the cheapest car in the future. ~prasetio
Hi,
I like the Volkswagen...I want one!!! That is such a cozy little car. We all should own cars like this not gas guzzling monsters!
Andy
Thanks, Andybond for selecting your favorite car. Volkswagen is the cute one. There's no sound while driving this car. fuel-efficient become a reason to create such of small car like this one. I hope you enjoy this hub. Blessing,
Thanks for sharing useful stuff and awesome car :)
Thanks, giwrgos12. I hope you enjoy all information about these cars. I am glad this useful for you. I thought we love affordable things, like this one. Good to see you here. Blessing,
You have a great stuff, great information, wow.. this is the cheapest, nice car, thanks prasetio30.
Welcome to this hub, Aris Budianto. Thanks for coming to this hub. I hope you enjoy with all information here. Take care!
Nice information... Its exciting.
I think this time people will be fulfill their dream to buy a car.
Thanks for this updated information.
Thanks, Nj used cars for dropping by. Like you said before,we hope by the existence of these cars will be fulfill the people dreams to get a new car with affordable price. I am glad you love this information.
These are simply awesome!
Now, If this price would be real, then students can now have their own. $2500 is such a dream for everyone of us!!! I hope, I hope! man! I am getting so excited! I love the orange car!!!
Thanks, Buddy. I am glad you love this hub. I believe a cheapest car isn't dream anymore. ~prasetio
This hub has way too many comments X(
Thank, for commenting to this hub. Cheers.....
Excellent job here! I definitely enjoyed what you had to say. Keep going because you certainly bring a new voice to this topic. Not many people would say what you’ve said and still make it interesting. Nicely, at least I’m interested, Can not wait to see a lot more of this from you.
I am waiting for a TATA Nano. I'm happy because it's from India. But getting one is very difficult.
Thanks, Limousine Melbourne for dropping by. I am glad to see you here and you really entertained with this hub. I hope you enjoy this information.
Hi, Jeykishan. Good to met you. I also wait Tata Nano sold in my country. Have a great day!
Blessing and hugs,
this was awesome thank you!
Neat stuff. That Tata Nano is an adorable car, and that Volkswagen certainly is going on my wishlist.
Your welcome, DebiHubpages. I hope you enjoy all the information about the world cheapest car
Hi, Mr Fox, good to see you here. Thanks for share your thought about these cars. Tata Nano is the best one and Volkswagen is the simple one. Have a great day.
Prasetio
Great pictures and most interesting information. Thanks.
Thanks, Sembj for coming to this hub and give appreciation. Nice to see you here, my friend. God bless you. Take care!
Crazy futuristic cars.
Thanks, dsmythe for dropping by. I hope we got inspiration by reading this hub. I thought we don't get bored with technology. Love and peace!
Simply,A great HUB
The shape is not easy to adapt in the first car, it's too strange.
Thanks, kingvirgo23 for coming to this hub.
Thefundu, the first car is for single driver and it wssn't suitable for family. You know what I mean. But thanks for dropping by.
Hey Prasitio, there are cars developing in this field very fastly. Most of the companies are taking steps to acquire it first. Tata Nano has tried already and has not matched to being successful. Lets wait and see who grabs it.
Welcome to this hub, thefundu. I am glad you love this topic. I know automotive industry always growing from day by day. But small car is always good choice for city tour. Just wait and see. Take care!
Voted up your Hub..Nice work
Thank you very much, ReviewEnvelope for coming and give your vote. I hope you enjoy this information. Cheers....
The first car is priced as $600, I guess that would be in US Dollar. If converted into my country note, that would be lesser than $2000. With that kind of money, here we would only be able to buy a very normal small bike. Is that for true? How great if it is available in my place !?!
Thanks, KenWu for dropping by. I have the same idea with you. The car price was very affordable as cheap as with the price of new motorcycle in my country. I am glad you enjoy this information. Take care! ~prasetio
Thank you for this Amazing post
Your welcome, Fastest Car Rider. I hope you enjoy this information. Cheers...
Prasetio
I liked the Volkswagen car very much! Which car in this hub do you like prasetio30 :)
Hi, Turkic. Good to see here and thanks for share your interest with this information. My favorite car is Geely IG. It looks cute with very affordable price. Take care!
Prasetio
drbj Level 8 Commenter 21 months ago
Well it had to happen sooner or later, prasetio. As the price of gasoline goes higher and higher, manufacturers are looking to build cars that are cheaper and smaller.
Nice comparison of the various small cars available now and in the future.