Suzuki Swift Hybrid named cheapest car to own and operate
RACQ has crowned the Suzuki Swift Hybrid the cheapest car to own and operate in 2024, with a driveaway price of just under $30,000.
Queensland’s peak motoring body crunched the numbers on the running costs* of 87 cars available on the Australian market, across 12 different categories.
RACQ’s Motoring Editor Ged Bulmer said for Queenslanders in the market for a new car, the Club’s analysis could help them save thousands in ongoing running costs.
“In the Light Passenger category, the Suzuki Swift Hybrid came in as Queensland’s most affordable car to own and operate, costing $910.49 a month to run,” Mr Bulmer said.
“It’s a sign of the times that buyers need almost $30,000 to purchase the most cost-effective Light Passenger car because just four years ago, there were multiple entrants priced at or below $20,000.”
*Total costs were calculated using registration, insurance, fuel, servicing, and tyres based on 15,000 kilometres/year for five years. Loan repayments over 5 years if purchase was fully financed through RACQ Bank.
