Affordable urban cars. EV and ICE.

Price-sensitive models for developing markets and fleet operators. Includes family EV SUVs (LFP battery) and proven gasoline export mainstays that have sold in 50+ countries. Best fits: ride-hail, rental, taxi, and budget-conscious retail buyers.

Models in category3
MOQ1 unit
PricingPer RFQ
01 — About this category

What 'affordable' actually means here

Chinese automakers compete on three levers — range, price, and feature density. At the entry level, we see gasoline sedans and LFP-battery EV SUVs that would cost 2–3× from established European or Japanese brands. The trade-offs are mostly in ride refinement and long-term resale, not in durability or safety. The volume ICE models listed here have sold 1,000,000+ units globally across 50+ markets.

02 — Available models

Current export range

Ref MR-E5
Family Electric SUV (A-Segment) — new-energy vehicle for export from China, reference MR-E5
Compact family SUV · Ref MR-E5

Family Electric SUV (A-Segment)

High-volume family EV SUV (A-segment). Short-blade LFP cell technology with 1,000,000-km cycle life rating. Developed in LHD and RHD simultaneously — engineered for export from day one. Best-selling A-class Chinese EV export, shipping to 35+ countries.

Range
530 km CLTC (60 kWh) · 610 km CLTC (68 kWh)
Battery
60.2 kWh LFP / 68.4 kWh LFP (2025 refresh)
Drivetrain
FWD 160 kW (218 hp)
0–100 km/h
6.9 s
Body
Compact family SUV
Charging
DC 30%→80% in ~18 min
Seats
5
Drive Side
LHD + factory RHD (global export spec)
Ref CI-CR
Compact Gasoline SUV (Export Volume Model) — new-energy vehicle for export from China, reference CI-CR
Compact SUV · Ref CI-CR

Compact Gasoline SUV (Export Volume Model)

Gasoline compact SUV. Over 1,000,000 units sold globally across 50+ markets. 1.5T turbo (110–132 kW) or 1.5L NA (93 kW) engine. Proven reliability, widely available parts, established aftermarket.

Range
~700 km tank range
Battery
1.5T turbo 110–132 kW / 1.5L NA 93 kW
Drivetrain
FWD · 6MT / 7DCT / CVT
0–100 km/h
7.6 s (1.5T)
Body
Compact SUV
Charging
n/a (ICE) · 6.35 L/100km WLTC
Seats
5
Drive Side
LHD + RHD (sold in UK, AU, SEA)
Ref SE-EM
Economy Compact Sedan (High-Volume Export) — new-energy vehicle for export from China, reference SE-EM
Compact sedan · Ref SE-EM

Economy Compact Sedan (High-Volume Export)

Entry-level compact sedan. One of the highest-volume Chinese-brand sedan exports to Russia, CIS, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Hi-P hybrid variant available with 1,300 km combined range.

Range
~500 km tank (ICE) · 1,300 km combined (Hi-P)
Battery
1.5L NA petrol / Hi-P hybrid (236 kW combined)
Drivetrain
FWD
0–100 km/h
11.5 s (ICE)
Body
Compact sedan
Charging
n/a (ICE) · AC for Hi-P PHEV · 3.8 L/100km (Hi-P)
Seats
5
Drive Side
LHD + RHD

Questions about this category

Which specific brand does affordable cars refer to on this page?

During qualified RFQ we confirm the specific brand and model that matches your market, drive-side preference, and quantity. Our public catalog uses internal reference codes so we can quote the best available matching vehicle at the time of your inquiry.

What's the typical lead time for this category?

30–45 days from contract signing to loading at Shanghai port for in-stock vehicles, 60–90 days for factory-allocation orders. Sea transit adds 7–45 days depending on destination.

Is right-hand drive available?

RHD availability varies by specific model and factory production schedule. For this category, we confirm factory RHD status during RFQ. Factory RHD only — we do not supply aftermarket conversions.

What warranty terms apply?

For markets with official distributor presence, manufacturer warranty applies per the distributor's terms. For markets without official presence, we supply a limited mechanical warranty through our dealer network. Warranty terms are confirmed per quotation.

How accurate are the specifications shown?

Specifications are from manufacturer public sources — CLTC figures are as published by the manufacturer under China's test cycle. WLTP estimates are indicative (roughly CLTC × 0.8). Final binding specification is per quotation once the specific model and trim are confirmed during RFQ.

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