The safest vehicles for teen drivers and how much they cost
Summary
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports released a list of the safest cars for teen drivers, including both new and used models. The list ranks 96 vehicles based on safety features such as crash protection and emergency braking, with price ranges starting under $10,000 for used cars and including new 2026 models.Key Facts
- The list focuses on teen drivers due to their higher risk when driving.
- It includes 96 cars, both new and used, selected for safety features like brakes, headlights, and emergency handling.
- Used cars priced under $20,000 with top ratings include 29 models; 45 used cars priced under $10,000 offer good crash protection.
- New vehicles listed are mostly 2026 models that passed recent IIHS crash tests.
- Vehicles with too much horsepower or marketed for performance were excluded for safety reasons.
- Minicars and large SUVs or pickups were also excluded because they are less safe or harder to control for teens.
- The list provides prices and model years for various categories like small cars, midsize cars, SUVs, and larger cars.
- Examples of safe used small cars under $10,000 include Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, and Subaru Impreza.
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