There is a lot to look forward to in 2024. For some households, there is the anticipation of a new driver next summer. Whether you’re ready or not, the almost inevitable car-sharing debate is on the horizon. If you are thinking about purchasing a second or third vehicle for your household, there are a lot of factors to consider. Although safety concerns are paramount, money is also a part of the equation. You’ll want to give your teen access to a car but also want the car insurance rate to be affordable. So, what are the best cars for teen drivers? The IIHS and CR agencies partner each year to identify the best new and used cars for teens to help shoppers choose dependable and safe vehicles. Let’s take a look below.
Safest used cars for teen drivers: Best choices
Small cars
- Ford C-Max Hybrid (2014-16)
- Toyota Prius (2014; built after November 2013)
- Subaru Impreza sedan or wagon (2018, 2022)
Mid-size cars
- Mazda 6 (2014-18)
- Subaru Outback (2015-18, 2022)
- Volkswagen Passat (2017)
Large cars
- Toyota Avalon (2015 or newer)
- Hyundai Genesis (2016)
Small SUVs
- Honda CR-V (2015 or newer)
- Honda HR-V (2017 or newer, built after March 2017)
- Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) (2018)
- Mazda CX-5 (2014 or newer, built after October 2013)
- Mazda CX-3 (2016, 2019)
- Subaru Forester (2018 or newer)
- Toyota RAV4 (2015 or newer, built after November 2014)
- Volvo XC60 (2013, 2017)
Mid-size SUVs
- Acura RDX (2016 or newer)
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018)
- Nissan Murano (2015 or newer)
- Toyota Highlander (2014 or newer)
Minivans
- Toyota Sienna (2015-18)
Pickup trucks
- Toyota Tacoma extended cab or crew cab (2016 or newer)
Safest used cars for teen drivers: Good choices
Small cars
- Chevrolet Volt (2013)
- Honda Civic sedan (2013-2015, 2020 or newer)
- Kia Soul (2013, 2017, 2019, 2021 or newer)
- Toyota Corolla sedan (2013 or newer)
- Toyota Prius (2013 or newer)
Mid-size cars
- Audi A4 (2015-2016)
- BMW 3 Series sedan (2016)
- Ford Fusion (2014, 2016)
- Honda Accord coupe or sedan (2013 or newer)
- Toyota Camry (2013 or newer)
- Toyota Prius V (2013)
Large cars
- Hyundai Genesis (2013)
- Audi A6 (2013-15)
- Toyota Avalon (2013-14)
Small SUVs
- Hyundai Tucson (2014)
- Nissan Rogue (2015, 2017, 2021 or newer)
- Honda CR-V (2013-14)
- Toyota RAV4 (2013-14)
Mid-size SUVs
- Acura RDX (2013-15)
- Toyota Highlander (2013)
Safest new cars for young drivers
Small cars
- Mazda 3 sedan or hatchback
Mid-size cars
- Subaru Legacy
- Subaru Outback
Small SUVs
- Honda CR-V
- Honda HR-V
- Lexus UX
- Mazda CX-5
- Mazda CX-50
- Subaru Forester
- Toyota RAV4
Mid-size SUVs
- Hyundai Palisade
- Lexus NX
- Mazda CX-9
- Subaru Ascent
- Toyota Highlander
Minivans
- Honda Odyssey
Cheapest cars for young drivers to insure
If you are looking to find the best (and least expensive) vehicles for your teen when it comes to insurance premiums, here are mychoice.ca’s top 5 reliable and affordable choices when it comes to your teen’s insurance:
Data pulled from mychoice.ca
Safety first when it comes to cars for teens
According to IIHS, overall traffic deaths have been rising in the last few years after decades of declines. Teen road deaths have spiked higher, and have increased 11% to 3,058 deaths. Sending your teen driver out on the road can be scary. Remember, there is no better way to protect your teens while on the road than making sure they have the proper driver’s training.
We hope that our list of the best cars for teen drivers in 2024 assists you in making the most informed choice for your family’s newest driver. If you have any questions about how a teen driver in your family may affect your auto insurance policy, reach out to a member of our isure team today.
