- US News and World Report released on Tuesday its list of the best new cars and SUVs for teens.
- The vehicles range in price from under $20,000 to $40,000.
- They were chosen based on their safety technology, predicted reliability, crash performance, and reviews from automotive critics.
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When your teenager gets his or her first car, safety is a top priority. And as automakers introduce technology that helps avoid or lessen the impact of accidents, there are more ways than ever to keep a driver safe.
US News and World Report released on Tuesday its list of the best new cars and SUVs for teens that cost between $20,000 to $40,000, focusing on criteria like safety technology, predicted reliability, crash performance, and reviews from automotive critics. The publication also included its picks for the best used cars and SUVs.
These are 14 great cars and SUVs for teens, according to US News and World Report.
Best car under $20,000: 2019 Hyundai Accent
US News and World Report’s safety rating: 9.2
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.1
Best car between $20,000-$25,000: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
US News and World Report's safety rating: 8.9
US News and World Report's overall rating: 7.7
Best SUV between $20,000-$25,000: 2019 Honda HR-V
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.0
US News and World Report's overall rating: 7.4
Best car between $25,000-$30,000: 2019 Kia Forte
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.5
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.4
Best SUV between $25,000-$30,000: 2020 Kia Soul
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.5
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.4
Best car between $30,000-$35,000: 2019 Toyota Camry
US News and World Report's safety rating: 10.0
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.6
Best SUV between $30,000-$35,000: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
US News and World Report's safety rating: TBD
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.1
Best car between $35,000-$40,000: 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid
US News and World Report's safety rating: 10
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.7
Best SUV between $35,000-$40,000: 2019 Toyota RAV4
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.4
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.3
Best used large car: 2016 Buick LaCrosse
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.8
US News and World Report's overall rating: 9.0
Best used midsize car: 2016 Toyota Camry/Camry Hybrid
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.3
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.9
Best used midsize SUV: 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.8
US News and World Report's overall rating: 8.9
Best used small car: 2016 Toyota Prius
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.3
US News and World Report's overall rating: 9.0
Best used small SUV: 2016 Hyundai Tucson
US News and World Report's safety rating: 9.8
US News and World Report's overall rating: 9.0