Best New Car Under 25k 2024. A significant refresh for 2024 gives the kia seltos more technology, updated styling, more power, and a new transmission. The 2025 kia soul takes the top spot in this list.
These days, anything under $20,000 is considered the absolute bottom end of the new car market. The best small car under $25,000 is the honda civic (coupe) based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety.