For a novice driver, one of the dominant factors when choosing a car is money. And it's not just the price of the machine itself, but also the cost of operating costs and insurance. It makes sense to choose an inexpensive, possibly used car that is easy to maintain and safe at the same time. The worst car for a novice driver is a sports car that encourages recklessness on the road.
Introducing you best first cars for novice drivers according to the automotive publication Carbuyer.co.uk.
5. Kia Rio hatchback
A comfortable and beautiful five-door car. The diesel version of the hatchback, although more demanding on fuel quality, is one of the most economical cars in the car market. The gasoline version has a fuel consumption of 8-9 liters in the city. A five-year (or 150,000 km) manufacturer's warranty gives the car owner peace of mind. Another advantage of the car is its reasonable cost (from 564-900 rubles in the basic configuration). And if you add high ground clearance and an automatic transmission to the merits, it becomes clear why the Kia Rio hatchback takes place in the list of the best first cars for a novice driver. The 2012 model scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.
4. Renault Twingo hatchback
"Old but useful," as the Terminator might say upon seeing this car. The chic "appearance", small dimensions, with which it will not be difficult to find a parking place, and maneuverability make the Renault Twingo hatchback a good choice as the first car for an inexperienced driver. From 1993 to 1994, a model with a 1.2 liter 55 hp engine was produced, and in 2000 the manufacturer replaced the engine with a 16-valve one, adding to the car horsepower (there were 75 of them) with the same volume. The Renault Twingo received 4 stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. The price of a used car is 80,000 rubles and more.
3. Ford Fiesta hatchback
More expensive "iron horse" compared to other models in the ranking of the best first cars for novice drivers. The cost of a new car starts at 637,000 rubles. But for this money you will get an attractive exterior, comfortable interior and high reliability. In the Euro NCAP crash tests, the car received five stars. The Ford Fiesta hatchback is offered with a gasoline (fuel consumption of 7-10 liters) or diesel engine and in three- and five-door versions. The three-door car looks neat and sporty, but getting into the back of the car is difficult. The five-door model is much more convenient in this respect.
2.Hyundai i10 hatchback
This model offers everything that we love in Hyundai cars: low cost (250,000 rubles for a used car), reliability, rich equipment. According to the owners' reviews, the car “sniffs” gasoline (fuel consumption is 6-7 liters), it is not much more expensive to drive than on public transport. Its compact size, smooth gear shifting, confident behavior on the road makes Hyundai's budget car almost an ideal choice for an inexperienced driver. Almost - because not 5, but only 4 stars in crash tests.
1. Skoda Citigo hatchback
In first place in the top 10 best cars for novice drivers is the Skoda Citigo hatchback. Despite its tiny dimensions (width - 1.65 meters, length - 3.56 meters), the car of the Czech brand is as safe as possible. In the Euro NCAP rating, he scored five stars.The hatchback's engine is brought forward to the maximum, and thanks to this, as well as the 240-centimeter wheelbase and 136 cm wide interior, passengers sitting in the rear seat will not suffer from cramped conditions. On the highway, the engine accelerates slowly, but a driver with little experience hardly needs to squeeze maximum speed out of the car. Skoda Citigo "eats" a little, only 5 liters of fuel. You can buy it in the Czech Republic for 180 thousand crowns (not officially sold in Russia).