Mini Cooper (2011)
For those people who love solo commutes or prefer driving alone or with a single person, the Mini Cooper is the best choice on the list. The powerful engine offering a zippy-acceleration and agile handling makes making a weekend trip and back more manageable. Another feature that adds fun to driving this pretty ride on roads is the gas mileage, estimating up to 37 mpg on highways and 29 mpg in the city.
The car also did well with an excellent total cost of ownership and reliability scores among others in its leagues. However, though the car has comfortable front seats, the rear seat might feel cramped with not much cargo space.
Hyundai Tucson (2016)
Ranking top in the 2016 Affordable Compact SUV’s category by the U.S. News, the Hyundai Tucson is more than just its redefined and stunning outlook.
The car’s impressive performance is due to the hearty turbocharged engine that makes each ride smooth, refined, and seamless. Apart from exteriors, the car is also known for its roomy, quiet, good-looking, and bold interiors, despite the lack of cabin materials.
The Hyundai Tucson is an all-rounder for the new drivers with proper safety gears, a good reliability score, affordable prices, and overall exciting features such as – 5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, steering wheel control for the audio system, and a USB port.
Kia Soul (2017)
Another compact SUV on the road sure suggests changing new drivers’ perspectives when choosing a traditional model. Although SUVs can be a little trickier for fresh drivers to drive out straight on a highway, this Kia Soul model is a perfect balance of subcompact nature with a reliable and safe build.
The more than standard safety features include – blind-spot monitoring, rear-view cameras, departure warnings, and lane assists. The additional safety feature that will make parents exceptionally happy is that of alerts, meaning a system that sends alerts whenever the car is over-speeding or outside past curfew time.
With a good gas mileage and plenty of cargo space, besides the features mentioned above make the model a bit pricey but an overall good investment.
Lexus RX 350 (2010)
Those young drivers who do not wish to compromise the Lexus RX 350 are the way to go.
This classy model of 2010 comes with high-quality interiors, a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, wooden trim, and a nine stereo speaker system. Not just look wise, but the car also aces the performance with its outstanding fuel economy (18 mpg for the city and 24 mpg for the highways) and hybrid models.
Multiple other options include – sports packages with a sport-tuned suspension, navigation, leather upholstery, and dual-screen rear-seat entertainment systems. The car also ranks high on safety scores and easy car-handling with smooth rides.
Other Mentions
If you think the above models are not for you, below are different car models you must try exploring.
- 2009 Hyundai Genesis
- 2013 Chevrolet Volt
- 2012 Toyota RAV4
- 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2013 Ram 1500
- 2014 Mazda3
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Conclusion
The market is flooded with different car models, offering additional functionality and features as per individual tastes and requirements. Additionally, it is imperative to know that the condition and maintenance of a car by its previous owner greatly influence a lot of its original features and performance. One might even need to get a full car service before using it, which fluctuates the model price. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the car’s needs and condition or get an expert to do so before buying.
