When young people start to have their own car it is important to have good unity. And to give you an idea of what might be good options, US News & World Report presented its pick of the best new and used cars for teens in 2023.
The publication recognizes cars that score well on factors including reliability, crash avoidance, available features and recommendability.
According to US News: “Hyundai garnered the most awards in the Best New Cars for Teens categories, with four. In the eight new car categories, three of the winners are hybrids, which should appeal to climate- and budget-conscious teens. In the five used car categories, four of the winners are hybrid vehicles. With two awards won, Hyundai also won more Best Used Car for Teens awards than any other brand.”
“Each vehicle that won the Best Cars for Teens award offers strong crash test ratings and helpful active safety features, so there’s a better chance of being protected if a collision does occur,” said Jim Sharifi, managing editor of US News. Best Cars. “At the same time, these awards highlight cars and SUVs that have teen driver controls, which can help new drivers hone their driving skills and reduce the chance of being involved in an accident.”
The best new cars for teens of 2023
Category: Best Teen Car $20K to $25K
Car: Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Category: Best Teen SUV $20K to $25K
Car: Hyundai Kona
Category: Best Teen Car $25K to $30K
Car: KIA K5
Category: Best SUV for Teens $25K to $30K
Car: Hyundai Tucson
Category: Best Car for Teens $30K to $35K
Car: Honda Civic
Category: Best Teen SUV $30K to $35K
Car: Hyundai Santa Fe
Category: Best Teen Car $35K to $40K
Car: Toyota Camry Hybrid
Category: Best SUV for Teens $35K to $40K
Car: Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Best used cars for teens of 2023
Category: Big car
Car: Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 2019
Category: midsize car
Car: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2020
Category: Midsize SUV
Car: Hyundai Santa Fe, 2019
Category: Small car
Car: Chevrolet Volt, 2018
Category: Small SUV
Car: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, 2019
All of the 2023 Best New Cars for Teens are available with Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Front Emergency Braking, as well as Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist.
Winning cars also have available teen driver controls or smartphone apps that send alerts when the car exceeds a set speed or is driven outside a set time period or geographic area. These features allow parents to set limits for teen drivers and have an ongoing conversation with their teens about responsible driving habits.
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