Consumers Reports Released List Of 10 Best Cars For Teen Drivers
Just like the title says, the venerable magazine Consumers Reports has released its list of cars suitable for teen drivers, and absolutely none of them will make the budding enthusiast glow with delight.
Of course, Consumers Reports is primarly concerned with safety when it comes to cars for first time drivers, so their choices are swayed by features like Electronic Stability Control, curtain airbags and the like. The choices are split between pedestrian fare like the Toyota Camry and Saturn Aura, and older luxury cars like the Acura RL or the BMW 3 and 5 Series. As the magazine astutely points out, older luxury cars will be a little nicer and come with a wide array of safety gear, but repairs will certainly be costly.
Hit the jump to see the full list of Consumers Reports’ Top 10 Cars For Teen Drivers
[Source: Consumers Reports]
| MODEL | PRICE |
| 2000-2003 Acura RL | $6,000-$9,900 |
| 2000-2003 BMW 323i/325i | $6,600-$9,450 |
| 2000-2003 BMW 528i/525i | $6,100-$8,400 |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | $8,450-$10,000 |
| 2007 Kia Rondo (5-pass. version) | $10,000 |
| 2002 Lexus ES 300 | $9,600 |
| 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear | $9,150 |
| 2008 Saturn Aura XE | $12,825 |
Cars below came with Electronic Stability Control as an option
| MODEL | PRICE |
| 2002-2004 Toyota Camry | $8,250-$10,900 |
| 2006.5-2007 Kia Optima EX | $7,500-$9,850 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | $12,000 |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | $8,450-$10,000 |
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Back when I was a teenager, I would have killed someone to own a BMW.
Correcton to above information: Electronic stability control (ESC) is standard on the Acura RL since 2000 and is standard, not optional, on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata.