5 most sought-after used, affordable car models currently available.
The 2011 Kia Forte, 2007–2009 Ford Everest, and 2009–2012 Kia Morning are among the most sought-after and popular used cars in Vietnam today.
Below are some of the most popular and sought-after used car models in Vietnam today, offering suggestions for those looking to buy an affordable used car.
Kia Forte 2011
This is the affordable car that many Vietnamese consumers prefer and seek out. The 2011 Kia Forte model showcases a new style for the Forte line, along with a simple, elegant, and sophisticated design. The Forte has many superior features found in more expensive cars, yet it remains one of the most cost-effective small sedans available.
The Forte retains its unmistakable refined, sharp, and modern lines. Essentially, this model boasts a much more modern and "European" look compared to its predecessor, the Spectra, which was previously assembled in Vietnam.
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| The 2011 Kia Forte is one of the most sought-after affordable used cars currently available. |
The front of the Forte looks quite similar to the Honda Civic in the US market, while the rear is reminiscent of the high-end Lexus IS250. Overall, the Forte looks sporty and well-proportioned, especially when viewed from a front or rear angle.
Ford Everest 2007-2009
The Everest is a well-regarded vehicle in terms of its exterior design, durable engine, and fuel efficiency. It performs relatively well and doesn't feel sluggish thanks to its turbocharger system, even in the automatic transmission version.
However, many people find the suspension system stiff, which can be quite uncomfortable for those accustomed to driving sedans. Nevertheless, with its high ground clearance, the Everest performs well and excels on rough terrain or winding mountain roads.
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| This is a noteworthy budget-friendly used car in the 7-seater market. |
This is a noteworthy vehicle in the used 7-seater market; its value is quite high (features + quality + satisfaction + safety), and its exterior design is unlikely to go out of style.
If you are a meticulous person but not very knowledgeable about cars, and want to buy a quality used Everest, you can check out some Ford centers that offer used car buying and selling services. Consumers can have complete peace of mind there.
Kia Morning models from 2009 to 2012
The Kia Morning is one of the best-selling affordable used cars on the market today. Users can appreciate the car's user-friendliness thanks to its compact size and simple design lines. The overall dimensions of the Morning are approximately 3,495 mm long x 1,595 mm wide x 1,480 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,370 mm.
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| The Kia Morning is one of the best-selling affordable used cars on the market today. |
In particular, this model boasts outstanding advantages such as a wide variety of versions, many options to suit different budgets, easy resale value for upgrades, a youthful design with many amenities (unrivaled in its segment at this price point), minimal breakdowns, and readily available and reasonably priced spare parts and components. Fuel consumption is approximately 7-7.5L/100km on highways and around 9L/100km in the city.
Mazda3 models from 2009 to 2012
In the Vietnamese market, the affordable used Mazda 3 is considered a competitor to mid-size sedans such as the Toyota Altis, Honda Civic, and Ford Focus. However, the design lines of the Mazda 3 are not as "gentle" as the Corolla Altis or as mature as the Honda Civic, but rather sportier, more individualistic, and dynamic.
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| A drawback of the Mazda3 is that it's a bit noisy when driving on highways. |
The car offers responsive and precise handling, with easy steering, and the 1.6L engine feels more powerful than other models. However, a weakness of the Mazda3 is that it's a bit noisy on highways.
2011 Hyundai i10
This is one of the most popular and affordable used cars currently available. The 2011 Hyundai i10 has an eye-catching design with a hexagonal grille, and the 2011 version also features a redesigned bumper and headlight cluster.
Hyundai offers consumers two engine options: a 1.1L engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, producing 67 horsepower and 99 Nm of torque.
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| The i10's interior features rather "basic" equipment. |
The i10's interior is rather "basic." It features manually adjustable fabric seats, manually folding mirrors, and only one airbag for the driver. The center console is minimalist with an MP3-compatible CD player and manual air conditioning...
On the market, the price of a 2011 Hyundai i10 is around 280-300 million VND.
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