The DGT ECO label has become a necessity for a growing part of the Spanish population. In the cheap car market it is possible to find different models whose mechanics make them worthy of the aforementioned environmental label. In this selection you will find three cheap cars with an ECO label to drive around the city with total freedom.
In the convulsive times that run the market of the cheap cars has become more important than ever. There are many challenges facing the automotive industry and, unfortunately, they end up being transferred to the final consumer. The escalation in prices that both new cars and second-hand cars are suffering does not make things easy at all. And as if that were not enough, to all this we must add the process of transition to sustainable mobility in which we find ourselves.
The authorities continue with their task of implementing more restrictive regulations for circulation. That is why having the ECO environmental label from the DGT
(General Directorate of Traffic) is a necessity for a growing part of the Spanish population. In this article we have set out to gather some cars that meet these issues. They are cheap and have the ECO label to circulate freely around the city. Let’s go into detail and review this selection of three cheap cars with ECO label.
Dacia Sandero
If you talk about cheap cars the Dacia Sandero must be present. It is one of the benchmarks in the market and one of the sales leaders in the competitive B segment. Dacia It has undergone a small but important update to adopt the new visual identity of the company. It has released a logo, typography and its offer has been updated with new versions.
In the Sandero range it is possible to find versions with an ECO label. The cheapest of all corresponds to the Essential trim level. Among its equipment, the regulator and speed limiter, the automatic lighting of the lights, the central locking and the Media Control radio stand out.
If we take a look under the hood of the Sandero with the ECO label, we will find a 1.0 liter ECO-G engine with bifuel technology to be able to work both with gasoline and with LPG (Petroleum liquid gas). It develops a power of 100 hp and 170 Nm of maximum torque. It is associated with a six-speed manual gearbox and a front-wheel drive system. Its price without discounts? From €15,450. A figure that can be reduced below €14,000 if we take advantage of the brand’s promotions.
Fiat Panda
We make a radical change of segment and technology. It is time to focus on the category of urban cars and talk about the fireproof Fiat Panda. This veteran car has been able to adapt to the new times thanks to the 12 volt mild hybrid technology (MHEV). A solution that allows you to show off the distinctive sign.
If we go into the Panda configurator we will see that the cheapest version with the ECO label has the level of City Life finish as protagonist. Among its equipment, the DAB radio with a 5-inch screen and USB connection, the air conditioning and the front electric windows stand out.
Under the hood of the Panda with the ECO label there is a 1.0 FireFly three-cylinder petrol engine that develops a power of 70 CV and 92 Nm of maximum torque. It is connected to a six-speed manual gearbox and a front-wheel drive system. How much does it cost? The sale price without discounts is €15,550. However, there are promotions that allow you to reduce it to around €13,300.
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Kia Rio
Last but not least, we must return to the B segment and talk about a model that often goes very unnoticed. Is he Kia Rio. Although its sales figures do not allow it to approach utility vehicles such as the Peugeot 208 or the aforementioned Dacia Sandero, it has all the necessary ingredients to be considered one of the best cheap cars.
The Rio obtains the ECO label thanks to its commitment to electrification and, more specifically, to the 48-volt mild hybrid technology. The cheapest electrified version is associated with the Concept trim level. It is equipped, among other things, with electric windows, air conditioning, 15-inch alloy wheels, electric and heated exterior mirrors, audio system with USB connection and automatic lighting.
As for the mechanical section, the cheapest Rio with the ECO label is powered by a 1.0-liter T-GDi gasoline engine with 100 hp and 172 Nm of maximum torque associated with a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The price? Without aid, it starts at €18,850, although it is possible to leave the final price at approximately €16,500 if we take advantage of current offers and/or promotions.