Getting a vehicle for a teenager is one of the most difficult decisions. On one end safety is a big issue(car crashes kill 3500 teenagers every year in U.S.) and at the other end fun-to-drive and good performance is also required. On top of it for drivers who are just starting to get a feel of the car properly it is not good to give the keys to expensive guys.
Below is a list of cars which you are good on reliability, fuel efficiency, fun-to-drive factor, safety and handling. If going on a tight budget or just looking to avoid loans that early it would be better to go for used cars as they can give similar safety, reliability, fuel efficiency as new cars at 25-30% of the cost of a new car.
Top cars are:
1. Ford Focus: There are some real cool options like controlling the iPod and cell phones with voice and read out message through voice which allows full control of the car. It has electronic stability control and antilock brakes which are a must for teen drivers. Overall it is a cute, cheap, and great fun-to-drive car.
2. Honda Civic: This is one car you cannot get wrong with. The reliability factor of this car is very high. It gives good fuel efficiency thus keeping the fuel bill under control. Overall you can get a car which can last beyond the studies and might be even great to use as a daily driver in the early part of a graduates career thus preventing them getting into a debt trap of continuously paying the monthly payment.
3. Honda Fit: This is a cool looking car with six air bags and antilock brakes thus guaranteeing maximum safety. The body shell is made specially to survive collision from heavier, bigger vehicle.
4. Kia Forte: They come real cheap with the starting price of $14,500. Besides this they have the option of six airbags, antilock brakes and other security features. The easy controls and clear marking on instruments make it a great choice for inexperienced drivers.
5. Nissan Versa: This is the cheapest car on the list with the basic model starting at just over 10 grands. Within $12,000 you can get more or less all loaded functionality including power windows, air conditioning etc. Also it has huge cabin space with good exteriors.
6. Pontiac Vibe: Although the production has been discontinued still it is a great car to come on the list. If you can lay your hands on one you will feel the ease of driving, good looks and good space it has.
7. Honda Insight: It gives good feedback to the driver about the driving with numbers on the dash board showing how to get better fuel mileage. It is a safe, practical, and easy to park vehicle.
8. Smart Fortwo: This is a great car with a great look. You might have seen other cars however this one will stand out in the crowd. It has been given top ratings by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for safety and has great fuel efficiency also. The cost of the car is also less and can make for a good purchase.
9. Subaru Impreza 2.5i: It offers all wheel drive and ESC as the standard options thus guaranteeing high safety. It should not be confused by other models like Impreza WRX and STI which are made for experienced drivers.
10. Suzuki SX4: This is a simple and cute car with good interior space. It has all the safety features like antilock brakes, airbags. It might not be the best option but offers good stuff at reasonable price.
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