Student drivers have specific needs when looking for the right vehicle. They usually need space for cargo and passengers, whether they’re packing for the dorm, heading to soccer practice, or picking up friends for a night out. Safety features are also ideal as they tend to be newer drivers with concerned parents. Most student drivers also want some connectivity for their music and apps. Here are five used models that meet these needs and more.
Honda Fit
The Honda Fit provides versatility, efficiency, and style. This five-door sedan is great for college students with long drives home for holidays. Road trips are made easy with plenty of space and less stops for fuel. If you find a model with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, you’ll be well-covered on the road. Features like forward collision warnings, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control act as a second set of eyes on the road.
Toyota Prius
Go with the 2018 Toyota Prius if you want an updated vehicle with an affordable price and great, student-friendly features. Any used Prius from 2016 until 2018 will have most of the same features as there were no major updates made to the design over those years. The Prius is a four-door hatchback sedan with seating for five people. The Prius also comes in a plug-in hybrid trim, so you can take efficiency to a new level. Students will love the reliability and technology features of a used Prius.
Jeep Wrangler
For students who love weekend adventures and want some serious capability in their used car, a used Jeep Wrangler is ideal. These vehicles offer lots of space for friends and cargo and they’re awesome companions on rough roads. You can enjoy Spring Break by taking on the outdoors or take multiple friends home for Thanksgiving with the family. Jeep Wranglers are in their fourth generation, so any used vehicle from 2017 and on will share most features with new models.
Subaru Impreza
The Subaru Impreza is a great vehicle for active students who need a reliable vehicle to get to work, practice, and everywhere else. Since 1992, the Impreza has come in five-door models that offer an impressively large cargo area. With standard all-wheel drive, this vehicle is great for students driving in poor weather conditions. In the 2018 models, you’ll find loads of great features like a fully-connected infotainment system and jaw-dropping fuel economy.
Ford Focus
Ford has decided to discontinue the Focus model for 2019, but used models will remain available. The Focus comes in a sedan and a hatchback, so you can decide which best fits your lifestyle. ST models offer some extra kick for students who want some rev to the engine. No matter which Focus model you choose, you’ll enjoy a seriously reliable car with top-notch safety, convenience, efficiency, and power.
Head to Rath Auto Resources to browse our great selection of used vehicles. Try out a few models with a test drive and see which is the best fit.
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