These Vehicles Are the Top Choices for Teenage Drivers

What Is the Best Car for Teen Drivers in 2022?

When it comes to your teenage kids, nothing could be scarier than them learning how to drive. Whether we like it or not, our kids are going to be driving alone and/or with friends without us by their side to give them tips and instructions.

There’s no sense worrying about things you can’t control, but one thing you can control is what kind of vehicle your teenager drives. Like any parent, you’ll want to know what the best car available is for your teen driver. It’s not an easy question to answer, and we will admit that we are biased. That’s why we leave it up to others to make these decisions.

U.S. News & World Report did exactly that with its Best New Cars for Teens awards. For 2022, Hyundai came away with some big wins, with four vehicles being listed in their respective categories.

Categories were determined by both vehicle type and price. The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was named the Best Car for Teens in the $25k – $30k range (starting MSRP $27,350). The award for Best Car for Teens in the $20k – $25k price range went to the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (starting MSRP $20,200). The 2022 Hyundai Tucson was named the Best SUV for Teens in the $25k – $30k range (starting MSRP $24,950), while the 2022 Hyundai Kona was named the Best SUV for Teens in the $20k – $25k price range (starting MSRP $21,300).

Hyundai Safety Features That Are Great for Teen Drivers

One of the big reasons why Hyundai models are so great for teen drivers (and for your peace of mind) is their advanced safety technologies. Each of the vehicles listed above is available with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. For some added safety, lane departure warning and lane keep assist are also available features.

Taking things a step further, you’ll also find each of the Hyundai models above has teen driver controls that put you in at least a little more control of those things that you can’t actually control by giving you alerts when the vehicle goes faster than a set speed limit or goes beyond a designated geographical area.

All baby birds leave the nest someday, but for your own sanity, there’s nothing wrong with taking it one step at a time. Hyundai vehicles make it easy to do just that. To learn more, contact us at Rairdon’s Hyundai of Bellingham.