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Meet The Four Cheapest Automatic SUVs Currently Available In Brazil In 2025, With Prices, Engine Performance, Consumption And Standard Equipment. Check Out The Best Options.
In Brazil in 2025, four models stand out for being Cheap Automatic SUVs, aimed at those seeking comfort, automatic transmission, and good value for money. They are four sport utility vehicles (SUVs) with automatic transmission and more affordable price ranges.
Brands such as Fiat, Nissan, Jeep, and Citroën. Through the analysis of prices, specifications of engine performance, and consumption.
This category of “cheap automatic SUVs” has gained prominence due to the convenience of automatic transmission in urban traffic and the good conditions for PcD (people with disabilities) customers in some cases.
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A French brand placed a car on four huge red balloons to prove that its suspension made the vehicle “float,” and the surreal scene became one of the most iconic and unusual images in automotive history.
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Jeep Avenger begins production in Brazil, debuting as the brand’s new entry-level SUV and inaugurating an unprecedented phase by becoming the first national Jeep manufactured outside of Goiana, as part of a R$ 3 billion plan.
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Costing R$ 12,490, the new Shineray Urban Lite 150 “cheap one” arrives in Brazil with a CVT transmission, digital dashboard, and LED lights, making it more affordable than the Biz and targeting those who want to abandon the bus.
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Ducati brings to Brazil the Superleggera V4 Centenario: 228 hp that become 247 with a track kit, carbon fiber and carbon-ceramic brakes, estimated price between R$ 1.5 and 2 million, deliveries only in 2027.
Next, see some details of each model on this list, their main features, to help those considering the purchase of a cheap automatic SUV.
See 4 Automatic SUVs To Buy In 2025
1. Fiat Pulse Drive 1.3 CVT – ~R$ 112,990
This is the most affordable model among the cheap automatic SUVs in the country. Equipped with a 1.3 aspirated flex engine with 107 hp and 13.7 kgfm of torque, coupled with a CVT automatic transmission simulating seven gears.
In terms of consumption, the numbers indicate about 8.9 km/l in the city and 10.5 km/l on the highway with ethanol, and 13 km/l (city) and 14.7 km/l (highway) with gasoline.
Standard equipment includes a multimedia center, four airbags, LED headlights and taillights, automatic digital air conditioning, electric steering, and ABS brakes with EBD.
For those looking for an affordable urban automatic SUV, this is one of the best choices – the entry cost is well aligned with the concept.
2. Nissan Kicks Play Active Plus CVT – ~R$ 117,990
Next in the list of cheap automatic SUVs is the Kicks from Nissan. It features a 1.6 aspirated flex engine with 113 hp and 15.2 kgfm of torque, associated with an XTronic CVT automatic transmission.
Its average consumption is: with ethanol, 7.8 km/l in the city and 9.4 km/l on the highway; with gasoline, 11.3 km/l (city) and 13.7 km/l (highway).
The trunk has a capacity of 432 liters, the wheelbase is 2.62 m, and among the standard items are front seats with “Zero Gravity” technology, air conditioning, split rear seat, rearview camera, among others.
For those looking for a bit more space and a recognized brand, the Kicks fits well among cheap automatic SUVs.
3. Jeep Renegade Sport T270 – ~R$ 118,290
Also classified among the cheap automatic SUVs, the Renegade Sport T270 features a 1.3 turbo flex engine with 176 hp and 27.5 kgfm of torque – already a more powerful configuration than the previous two. Conventional automatic transmission with six gears.
Announced consumption: with ethanol, 7.8 km/l in the city and 8.9 km/l on the highway; with gasoline, 11.1 km/l (city) and 12.4 km/l (highway).
Among the equipment is electric steering, cruise control, Isofix for securing child seats. However, to have a multimedia center, rearview camera, and fatigue sensor, an additional package is required.
This option combines automatic transmission and the typical robustness of an SUV with a price that is still below R$ 120,000, keeping it within the category of cheap automatic SUVs.
4. Citroën Basalt Feel CVT – ~R$ 118,990
The French brand enters the list with the Basalt Feel CVT, which comes with a 1.0 turbo flex engine with 130 hp and 20.4 kgfm of torque, CVT automatic transmission with seven simulated gears and Sport mode.
In terms of consumption: ethanol – 8.4 km/l (city) and 9.6 km/l (highway); gasoline – 12.1 km/l (city) and 13.7 km/l (highway).
The trunk offers 490 liters, with a wheelbase of 2.64 m; standard equipment includes four airbags, fabric seats, rearview camera, 16” alloy wheels, multimedia center.
For those who value a “coupe” style and seek a cheap automatic SUV with a turbo engine and good internal space, the Basalt Feel CVT stands out.
Why Buy One Of These Cheap Automatic SUVs?
The automatic transmission offers more comfort in urban traffic, eliminating the need for constant action on the clutch or gear lever. In this sense, the term “automatic” encompasses CVT (which simulates gears) or conventional automatic transmissions.
Today, buyers seek “cheap automatic SUVs” because they want the elevated driving position of an SUV, more internal space, and still do not want to spend as much as on top-of-the-line models.
Additionally, some models in these lists already fit into rules for PcD (tax exemption) or have versions that allow it, which increases interest.
Finally, with prices still below approximately R$ 120 thousand, these models balance cost and benefit, being relatively more accessible considering the automatic SUV segment.
What To Consider Before Choosing Your Cheap Automatic SUV
Check if the transmission is CVT or conventional automatic. Each has maintenance specifics; CVT usually offers smoothness but may have specific costs.
Evaluate the real fuel consumption — the advertised values help, but intense urban use can significantly affect it.
Consider the trunk volume and wheelbase, if internal space is important (for example, for family or use with children).
Check if the standard equipment meets: airbags, ABS brakes, electric steering, multimedia center, etc. Many items are standard in the mentioned cheap automatic SUVs.
Consider maintenance, insurance, and parts costs — even being “cheap” for the segment, they are new or almost new models, which requires attention.
Finally, compare updated versions and prices, as the Brazilian automotive market undergoes fluctuations, promotional campaigns, and differentiated stocks.
If you are looking for a Cheap Automatic SUV, the list of the four models above offers excellent starting points: quality of established brands, diverse engine options, automatic transmission for more practicality, and prices that still fit into “less premium” ranges.
As always, it’s worth looking at the history, doing a test drive, and checking specific conditions in your region (for example, Fortaleza/CE) before closing the deal.
With information from Auto Mais TV
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