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The 5 at 5 Looking for a 181 model on a budget? Try these.

YOU DON’T NEED to remortgage your house to get a new or ex-demo car. In fact, a budget of €20,000 is enough to get you plenty of options for driving away a 181 model.

So, whether you are looking for a family friendly SUV, a practical hatchback, spacious liftback or trendy compact crossover we’ve rounded up a mix of cars that can be yours from just under €20,000.

2018 Dacia Duster, €19,995

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The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense SUV with some proper off-road capabilities thanks to its traction control. But better yet, it is an SUV for the price of a supermini. However,  just because it is cheap  doesn’t mean that it hasn’t got all mod cons. This example comes with air con, Bluetooth, a CD player and MP3 connection as well as electric mirrors, alloy wheels and remote central locking.

2018 Fiat Tipo, €19,995

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The Fiat Tipo turns 30 this year, but here’s your chance to own a brand new model. This is the hatchback version and it comes with alloy wheels, body-coloured bumper and mirrors and a rear spoiler. Inside the sport theme continues with sports seats, a leather gear lever and skirt, a multifunction steering wheel and a driver’s armrest.

2018 Skoda Rapid, €19,950

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The Skoda Rapid is a sensible buy for those looking for a spacious family saloon-like car. The Rapid is a bit more practical than a saloon though thanks to its liftback style boot. This Active trim model comes with body-coloured bumpers and mirrors, electric heated mirrors, electric front windows and an on-board computer.

2018 Kia Stonic, €19,595

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The Kia Stonic looks like a compact crossover but actually drives much like a car. Compact crossovers are all the rage right now and this is a new addition to the growing segment. So there are not that many on the road, yet.

This model comes with Kia’s famous seven-year warranty and three years’ roadside assistance. It has alloy wheels, privacy glass, a leather gear knob and steering wheel and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

2018 Volkswagen Polo, €19,500

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This is the new Polo supermini. It is larger and has more room than ever before. This particular example comes with alloy wheels, front fog lights and metallic paint. The cabin features electric windows, air con and Bluetooth and it also comes with cruise control and hill hold assist.

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