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- 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
Hyundai
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
Volkswagen
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
Honda
US News and World Report’s safety rating: 9.0
US News and World Report’s overall rating: 7.4
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Source: Business Insider – mmatousek@businessinsider.com (Mark Matousek)