UAE is home to all the best modern cars and some of the best budget cars. From Suzuki and Toyota to Chevrolet, there’s a vast range to choose from. From luxury to budget-friendly SUVs, there’s an option for everyone.
Everyone talks about the best luxury, premium, and super expensive cars for UAE residents; what about budget people? We’ve got you, Here are some of the best budget-friendly cheapest SUVs in UAE.
Chevrolet Groove
Price in UAE: 67,000 AED
The Groove is probably the brand new and cheapest SUV in UAE for sale. The invoice price for this car is 67,000 AED or 999 AED if you decide to buy in on EMI. Overall, it’s not a proper SUV, but a compact crossover, just as the size of the Toyota Corolla Cross and MG HS.
Coming to the engine side, it’s a 2.4 liter naturally aspirated engine that generates the same power as the Toyota Fortuner, but it might not be the most fuel-efficient engine; if that’s your preference, we suggest you look for other options in the list.
The outside is just what you expect from a modern 2024 car. It gets the same LED lightbars that anyone can tell that it’s a car of the 21st century. Coming to main specs, you get alloy wheels, which are 18” in size, cruise control, parking sensors, a 10.4″ Infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and remote entry. And we guess that’s all that you can expect from a budget car like this.
Suzuki Vitara
Price in UAE:70,000 AED
Vitara is probably the most reliable compact crossover you can get on this budget. Unlike other options in this list, Vitara has no fancy features, and there’s nothing stylish about it. What it does is that it gets the job done.
What do you expect from a budget crossover like Vitara? A car that gets you from point A to B with comfort with few family members, right? And it does the job. Looks-wise, it might not be the best car; in fact, it still looks like a car from the 2010s era because the car hasn’t gotten any new looks since 2014.
The engine is, however, tiny, with a 1.5-liter turbo that is not the most powerful, but it will give you enough boost to cruise on the motorway.
What we can say is that if you’re looking for a budget 7-seater SUV car in the UAE, Vitara could be a great option. The ride quality and build aren’t the best, but it has a solid plastic build, and the ride quality is also smooth, comparable to a high-budget Nissan like Qashqai.
Cherry Tiggo 4 Pro
Price in UAE: 60,000 AED
Tiggo 4 Pro is probably the most budget-friendly compact crossover that you can get. It’s the first Chinese car on our list. Cherry, although you might not know about this brand, they really made some good cars in the world, and it’s the most selling car brand in the compact crossover market.
Just like any Chinese brand, Cherry has also put a lot of goodies in this one. You get nice leather seats, soft-touch leather on the dashboard, 360 cameras, parking assist systems, and infotainment that comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
It’s a 1.5-liter turbo engine for which other Japanese and American brands will charge you a hefty money, no less than 80,000 AED.
Overall, if you need a true value-for-money deal and want to spend as little as possible, Tiggo 4 Pro is the way to go!
Nissan Kicks
Price in UAE: 70,000 AED
Sitting pretty in the subcompact SUV category, it comes with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. It’s not a powerhouse, but it does the job. Perfect for zipping around Dubai or cruising through Sharjah without emptying your wallet on petrol.
On the inside, the Kicks keep things straightforward but not boring. The seats are comfy, the dashboard feels modern enough, and there’s a 7-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can vibe to your playlist while navigating through UAE’s smooth highways. It even has some tech surprises like a reverse camera and parking sensors to save you from “oops” moments in crowded parking lots.
But the real charm of the Kicks? It’s a funky design. With a floating roof, sharp headlights, and bold lines, it looks way more expensive than it actually is. It’s like wearing a designer jacket you got on a budget sale; it looks fancy, but your wallet knows the truth.
The engine is, however, very tiny, 1.3 liter, which only generates power equal to a Volkswagen Golf. It’s not even sufficient for motorway cruising, but it gets the job done.
Overall, the Nissan Kicks might not roar, but it definitely makes a solid kick into the affordable SUV scene and is probably the best SUV in UAE under 80,00 AED.
MG HS
Price in UAE: 73,000 AED
MG HS is also a Chinese car; although MG markets itself as a British brand, like they put the British flag in the background of their website, that’s just a marketing gimmick. MG is a 100% pure Chinese brand, and it has no links with the UK or Britain.
HS is also a 1.5-liter turbo engine, I don’t know why all Chinese choose to go with turbo and tiny displacement engines; Cherry, MG, and Haval, all choose the same configuration engines.
The car itself is a really great package. The interior feels like you’re sitting in a high-budget German car, like a Mercedes G Class. There’s soft-touch leather all over the interior, and the build is really great, of course not like a German brand, but still appreciable. There’s no lossy plastic, and nothing wobbles when going over the bump. Overall, it’s cheap and the best SUV in UAE that we can suggest to you!
Kia Seltos
Price in UAE: 68,000 AED
Kia Seltos is a compact crossover that sits between a hatchback and a proper SUV. It’s powered by a 1.6-liter engine, giving you decent fuel economy. The cabin has a modern EV-style layout with a clean dashboard design, an 8″ or 10″ infotainment touchscreen (depending on the trim), and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The engine is 1.5-liter petrol; we wish it was a turbo because that tiny engine in this big body doesn’t sound good and seems underpowered.
The Seltos also comes with standard goodies like cruise control, parking sensors, and multiple airbags for safety. If you want a balanced crossover with decent tech and a comfortable cabin, the Seltos is the best SUV in the UAE 2024 option in the budget-friendly bracket.
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