When many of us were young, it was common to have our first cars be whatever Grandma didn’t need anymore or whichever the most beat up model in the driveway was. Those days are quickly coming to an end as parents are eager to give their teenagers access to the latest safety technology, which means buying a new vehicle.
However, new cars are expensive. The best cars for new drivers offer a value proposition for the buyer as well as a long list of standard and available safety technology. The ones on the list are the favorites of AutomotiveMap’s writers.
2020 Kia Rio
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Jesus Garcia: A starting price well under 20k, the Kia Rio is a little car with big character. Parents should know that this car was recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with high praises for its front crash avoidance technology.
2020 Kia Rio
Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
Jesus Garcia: A starting price well under 20k, the Kia Rio is a little car with big character. Parents should know that this car was recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with high praises for its front crash avoidance technology.
2020 Kia Rio
Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
Jesus Garcia: A starting price well under 20k, the Kia Rio is a little car with big character. Parents should know that this car was recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with high praises for its front crash avoidance technology.
2020 Kia Rio
Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
Jesus Garcia: A starting price well under 20k, the Kia Rio is a little car with big character. Parents should know that this car was recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with high praises for its front crash avoidance technology.
2020 Kia Rio
Photo courtesy of Kia Motors
Jesus Garcia: A starting price well under 20k, the Kia Rio is a little car with big character. Parents should know that this car was recently named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, with high praises for its front crash avoidance technology.
2020 Hyundai Kona
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Sue Mead: The 2020 Hyundai Kona has a high-tech image both outside and in. Its user-friendly features and available premium audio make it equally as attractive as its tidy dimensions for easy maneuvering. The Kona can hold up to five. It comes in four front-wheel drive trim levels in addition to all-wheel drive with a locking differential. Remote keyless entry with alarm, a rearview camera, and parking guidelines are also highlights.
Nicole Wakelin: This subcompact SUV has versatility for cargo for those moves back and forth to college. It’s also affordable and has earned top marks for safety.
2020 Hyundai Kona
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Sue Mead: The 2020 Hyundai Kona has a high-tech image both outside and in. Its user-friendly features and available premium audio make it equally as attractive as its tidy dimensions for easy maneuvering. The Kona can hold up to five. It comes in four front-wheel drive trim levels in addition to all-wheel drive with a locking differential. Remote keyless entry with alarm, a rearview camera, and parking guidelines are also highlights.
Nicole Wakelin: This subcompact SUV has versatility for cargo for those moves back and forth to college. It’s also affordable and has earned top marks for safety.
2020 Hyundai Kona
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Sue Mead: The 2020 Hyundai Kona has a high-tech image both outside and in. Its user-friendly features and available premium audio make it equally as attractive as its tidy dimensions for easy maneuvering. The Kona can hold up to five. It comes in four front-wheel drive trim levels in addition to all-wheel drive with a locking differential. Remote keyless entry with alarm, a rearview camera, and parking guidelines are also highlights.
Nicole Wakelin: This subcompact SUV has versatility for cargo for those moves back and forth to college. It’s also affordable and has earned top marks for safety.
2020 Hyundai Kona
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Sue Mead: The 2020 Hyundai Kona has a high-tech image both outside and in. Its user-friendly features and available premium audio make it equally as attractive as its tidy dimensions for easy maneuvering. The Kona can hold up to five. It comes in four front-wheel drive trim levels in addition to all-wheel drive with a locking differential. Remote keyless entry with alarm, a rearview camera, and parking guidelines are also highlights.
Nicole Wakelin: This subcompact SUV has versatility for cargo for those moves back and forth to college. It’s also affordable and has earned top marks for safety.
2020 Hyundai Kona
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Sue Mead: The 2020 Hyundai Kona has a high-tech image both outside and in. Its user-friendly features and available premium audio make it equally as attractive as its tidy dimensions for easy maneuvering. The Kona can hold up to five. It comes in four front-wheel drive trim levels in addition to all-wheel drive with a locking differential. Remote keyless entry with alarm, a rearview camera, and parking guidelines are also highlights.
Nicole Wakelin: This subcompact SUV has versatility for cargo for those moves back and forth to college. It’s also affordable and has earned top marks for safety.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Harvey Briggs: It’s not the fastest or most fun hatch on the road, but it does come with a manual transmission (which I believe everyone should know how to drive) and Toyota’s Safety Sense. Compact so its easy to maneuver and park. And it’s a Toyota so you know your new driver won’t be left stranded somewhere.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Harvey Briggs: It’s not the fastest or most fun hatch on the road, but it does come with a manual transmission (which I believe everyone should know how to drive) and Toyota’s Safety Sense. Compact so its easy to maneuver and park. And it’s a Toyota so you know your new driver won’t be left stranded somewhere.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Harvey Briggs: It’s not the fastest or most fun hatch on the road, but it does come with a manual transmission (which I believe everyone should know how to drive) and Toyota’s Safety Sense. Compact so its easy to maneuver and park. And it’s a Toyota so you know your new driver won’t be left stranded somewhere.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Harvey Briggs: It’s not the fastest or most fun hatch on the road, but it does come with a manual transmission (which I believe everyone should know how to drive) and Toyota’s Safety Sense. Compact so its easy to maneuver and park. And it’s a Toyota so you know your new driver won’t be left stranded somewhere.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Harvey Briggs: It’s not the fastest or most fun hatch on the road, but it does come with a manual transmission (which I believe everyone should know how to drive) and Toyota’s Safety Sense. Compact so its easy to maneuver and park. And it’s a Toyota so you know your new driver won’t be left stranded somewhere.
2020 Nissan Versa
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Perry Stern, AutoNXT: The new 2020 Nissan Versa delivers fuel-efficient powertrain, roomy interior, the latest in safety technology and a low starting price – a great option for the new driver.
2020 Nissan Versa
Photo courtesy of Nissan North America
Perry Stern, AutoNXT: The new 2020 Nissan Versa delivers fuel-efficient powertrain, roomy interior, the latest in safety technology and a low starting price – a great option for the new driver.
2020 Nissan Versa
Photo courtesy of Nissan North America
Perry Stern, AutoNXT: The new 2020 Nissan Versa delivers fuel-efficient powertrain, roomy interior, the latest in safety technology and a low starting price – a great option for the new driver.
2020 Nissan Versa
Photo courtesy of Nissan North America
Perry Stern, AutoNXT: The new 2020 Nissan Versa delivers fuel-efficient powertrain, roomy interior, the latest in safety technology and a low starting price – a great option for the new driver.
2020 Nissan Versa
Photo courtesy of Nissan North America
Perry Stern, AutoNXT: The new 2020 Nissan Versa delivers fuel-efficient powertrain, roomy interior, the latest in safety technology and a low starting price – a great option for the new driver.
2020 Hyundai Venue
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull – The Hyundai Venue is a bit smaller than the Kona but has similar features at a lower price. It’s a pleasure to drive, easy to park, and has enough space for four adults for short trips. Hyundai wins points for making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on even the base model, as well as an 8-inch infotainment touch screen.
2020 Hyundai Venue
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull – The Hyundai Venue is a bit smaller than the Kona but has similar features at a lower price. It’s a pleasure to drive, easy to park, and has enough space for four adults for short trips. Hyundai wins points for making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on even the base model, as well as an 8-inch infotainment touch screen.
2020 Hyundai Venue
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull – The Hyundai Venue is a bit smaller than the Kona but has similar features at a lower price. It’s a pleasure to drive, easy to park, and has enough space for four adults for short trips. Hyundai wins points for making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on even the base model, as well as an 8-inch infotainment touch screen.
2020 Hyundai Venue
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull – The Hyundai Venue is a bit smaller than the Kona but has similar features at a lower price. It’s a pleasure to drive, easy to park, and has enough space for four adults for short trips. Hyundai wins points for making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on even the base model, as well as an 8-inch infotainment touch screen.
2020 Hyundai Venue
Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull – The Hyundai Venue is a bit smaller than the Kona but has similar features at a lower price. It’s a pleasure to drive, easy to park, and has enough space for four adults for short trips. Hyundai wins points for making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on even the base model, as well as an 8-inch infotainment touch screen.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Chad Kirchner: The 2020 Toyota Corolla is available in either a sedan or hatchback, making it versatile, but also because Toyota includes their excellent safety suite standard on every trim.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Chad Kirchner: The 2020 Toyota Corolla is available in either a sedan or hatchback, making it versatile, but also because Toyota includes their excellent safety suite standard on every trim.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Chad Kirchner: The 2020 Toyota Corolla is available in either a sedan or hatchback, making it versatile, but also because Toyota includes their excellent safety suite standard on every trim.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Chad Kirchner: The 2020 Toyota Corolla is available in either a sedan or hatchback, making it versatile, but also because Toyota includes their excellent safety suite standard on every trim.
2020 Toyota Corolla
Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Chad Kirchner: The 2020 Toyota Corolla is available in either a sedan or hatchback, making it versatile, but also because Toyota includes their excellent safety suite standard on every trim.
