The decision to put your teens on wheels is definitely a tough decision, but one day you have to decide! Then, comes the next question, which car is the best for teenage drivers. Parents take many things into consideration while choosing a car for their son or daughter including safety, economy, reliability, dependability and insurance cost, while teenagers place considerable importance on a car’s style, appearance, performance, size, as well as its accessories. Parents and teenagers do have different priorities when it comes to cars, but it is not that difficult for both the parties to come to a mutually agreeable decision. Here are a few top recommended cars for teens:

Ford Focus

Ford Focus is cheap, cute, sporty, fun to drive, and most importantly reliable that  most parents and teenagers like. It offers a firm yet comfortable ride and a number of engine options. Its interior material quality appears cheap but functional. It also boasts a number of modern amenities, such as SYNC system. Prices for Focus start at about $13,300 for base models.

Honda Civic

One can’t go wrong with a Civic! It is one of the most popular cars among teens and parents. It has most of the qualities desired by both teens and parents, such as style, safety, reliability, performance, low insurance cost, driving comfort and good passenger space. There are several accessories, custom appearance products, and performance options on Honda Civic. Base price for a new Civic is about $14,500.

Honda Fit

This small 4-door hatchback is a great example of combination of reliability, interior space, modern amenities, comfort, and safety equipment. Besides, it is practical,
fuel-efficient, easy to drive, and cool to look at. One of the most significant aspects of Fit is that it gets a whopping 34 miles per gallon of gas on the highway. It is also relatively cheap to insure and maintain.

Nissan Versa

The subcompact Versa has a lots of space and great value-for-money. It can haul most of the teenager’s stuff and it is also a good choice if kids are paying for the car themselves. Versa starts under $14,000.

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