10 Best Cars For Young Drivers

By: Deana Clark

Break Studios Contributing Writer

The 10 best cars for young drivers contain a wide variety of automobile characteristics. The best cars will depend on who is doing the deciding. Parents want a car that is safe for their kids. Young drivers want a car that is sporty, cool and fast. But while parents and young drivers have different opinions when it comes to cars, this list of cars is something they both can agree on.

  1. Honda Civic- This is one of the best cars for young drivers. It pleases both parents and kids with economy, style, safety, reliability and performance. Base price on the Civic is around $14,500. It won Motor Trend magazine’s “Car of the Year” award.
  2. Scion- Created by Toyota, the Scion is low priced and fuel-efficient. It also has safety features that parents like such as side air bags. The base price is $14,650 for the XD model. The Scion was made to target young drivers.
  3. Honda Fit- The Honda Fit is one of the best cars for young drivers. It is a compact four-door hatchback. The Fit is reliable, comfortable and fuel efficient. In fact, the Honda gets 34 miles per gallon on the highway.
  4. Toyota Corolla- The Toyota Corolla seems to be a favorite car among teenagers. It is extremely reliable, spacious and has terrific performance. Base models start at $13,700. It is recommended to get the stability control option with this car.
  5. Nissan Sentra- The Nissan Sentra's base price starts at $12,700. The car is reliable and fuel efficient. Another great feature is that with this car the insurance rates are low.
  6. Mitsubishi Lancer- The Lancer is a very popular car with teenagers. The Evolution model is popular because it is turbo charged. The car is stylish; there is even a magazine targeted to youngin's who drive this car. The base car costs about $14,300. There are tons of customizations available.
  7. Ford Focus- The Ford Focus is exciting and stylish. The base cost is about $13,300. It has a very comfortable and stylish interior. There are twelve models of this car available.
  8. Mazda 3- This car is a gorgeous, compact car with a nice interior, spacious and excellent performance. Models include hatchback and sedan. The base price is $13,700. The newer models of the Mazda 3 are even more stylish.
  9. Acura TL- The Acura TL is one of the best cars for young drivers because of its high ratings. It is a luxury car and perfect for teenagers. It is comfortable, great on performance, handles well and is very sporty. It has been ranked the most reliable car on the road today.
  10. BMW 3 Series- The BMW 3 Series is one of the most popular luxury cars. It performs very well, drives like a charm and is fuel efficient. The models available are coupe, sedan and convertible.
Posted on: Nov. 17, 2010