Uber Black and Comfort categories require higher quality and more spacious vehicles, as they offer more profitable rides for drivers by providing passengers with enhanced comfort.
This review presents seven options for used cars in the price range of up to 80 thousand reals that can be used in Uber Comfort. Three of these models meet the requirements for the Black category. The selection took into account future platform changes planned for 2027, as well as low maintenance costs.
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The Chevrolet Spin is a versatile choice for those who need a workhorse. This national minivan comes in various configurations with five or seven seats, has a trunk capacity of 756 liters, and features a reliable 1.8 Família 1 engine.
For working in Uber Comfort, the 2022 Premier version is recommended, which is within the 80 thousand real limit. It is equipped with easily cleanable synthetic upholstery seats, an automatic transmission, a rearview camera, parking sensors, and a multimedia center.
The Volkswagen Virtus is only permitted in the Uber Black category starting from the 2025 model, which is outside the scope of this article. In the segment of used cars under 80 thousand reals, the 2023 model with a 170 TSI engine is recommended, available in both manual and automatic transmissions. This 170 TSI engine is among the most economical 1.0 turbocharged engines on the market and possesses good durability. The Virtus is a compact sedan with decent interior space; passengers will not regret the space, even if the driver is tall, and the trunk holds up to 521 liters, suitable for airport trips.
The Renault Captur is an affordable option for entering Uber Black using used cars priced up to 80 thousand reals. This compact SUV has a spacious cabin and a large trunk, allowing it to qualify for the Black Bag category. Versions with the atmospheric 1.6 engine are recommended, which, although not outstanding in terms of dynamics, is very reliable. A Duster could also be considered, but this model will cease to operate in Black starting in 2027.
The second-generation Honda City is another compact sedan with an interior comparable to a mid-range car. Since it is highly valued in the secondary market, units available for 80 thousand reals date back to 2018. This Honda City version is equipped with a 1.5 atmospheric engine, and the transmission can be a five-speed manual or CVT. It is a reliable and economical car, but its maintenance costs may exceed those of other models on the list, such as the Chevrolet Spin.
These cars are at the limit of requirements for operating in the Uber Comfort category in São Paulo (SP), where only vehicles from 2018 or newer are accepted. However, they may operate longer in places like Belo Horizonte (MG), where the minimum vehicle age is also 2018. Rules for your city must be verified.
Among mid-size sedans acceptable for Uber Black, the best option in the price range up to 80 thousand reals is the 2020 Nissan Sentra in the intermediate SV trim. It is less popular among Japanese competitors Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, but it boasts the same high Japanese reliability. The Sentra stands out in this segment because it was the most spacious at the time and had a good set of equipment. This generation still used a flex fuel engine, unlike modern models that run only on gasoline.
The 2021 Toyota Yaris Sedan, which can be found for 80 thousand reals, is suitable for Uber Comfort. The compact car is equipped with a 1.5 engine from Etios, but its transmission is CVT, not a four-speed epicyclic one. Compared to the Honda City competitor, the Toyota Yaris has a simpler interior. However, this is compensated by the newer year of manufacture and the possibility of operating in the Uber Bag category.
The first-generation Hyundai Creta can still function in Uber Black, provided the vehicles were manufactured no earlier than 2019. The entry-level 2020 Attitude 1.6 model is what was found on the secondary market in the price range up to 80 thousand reals. The dynamics will not be the best, like other cars on the list. However, the Creta compensates for this with reliable mechanics free from chronic problems. Caution should be exercised when traveling to airports, as despite meeting the Black Bag requirements, the 431-liter trunk may be insufficient for oversized luggage.