The Top Ten Cars For Students

While almost everyone wants a car, certain limitationscontrols that are easily understood. Ride comfort and
restrict car buyers from buying their dream car. Thestability is satisfactory.
price, of course, of a BMW for example puts it beyondIn terms of safety, it has front-seat mounted side
the reach of most car buyers especially students. Thatairbags and a roof-mounted side curtain airbags.
is because of the fact that most students look forThese safety features can protect the car's occupant
cars which are not only affordable but also gives themfrom severe injuries in cases of crashes. The least
the highest value for their money.expensive trim level of the Accent though is not
In response to this, a list of the top ten cars forequipped with an anti-lock brake system. But for the
students is offered by cars.about.com, one of therest of the Accent lineup, the ABS is a standard
leading online sources of auto information. The list isfeature. Price is sensible for young car buyers. High
composed of cars which are known for their reliability,value for money is ensured by the long warranty that
driver friendliness and, of course, price range which isHyundai is known for.
within the reach of a student's budget.The Kia Optima is the fifth car on the list. It is bigger
Number one on the list is the Ford Focus ZX3 - thethan the Accent but is pretty much on the same price
small car from the Dearborn-based contingent. Therange. Compared to the family cars produced by
current Focus is now in its seventh generation anddomestic car manufactures like Chevrolet, Ford and
while it cannot match the technologically advancedChrysler, the Optima is a good choice in terms of its
features offered by other subcompact cars, theprice. It offers good space in the cockpit and at the
Focus is a great car to own. It has good fuel economysame time is equipped with safety features that one
for its relatively small size. Another positive thing aboutcan find in a car priced relatively higher than the
the subcompact car is that it is easy to drive.Optima. Owing to the fact that it is already acquired by
Currently, the price of the base model of the Focus isHyundai, the Kia Optima comes with a long term
slated at $13,995. The car is equipped with a 2.0-literwarranty that is hard to beat.
four cylinder engine that is capable of churning outSixth on the list is the award-winning Honda Fit. The Fit
adequate power for the small car. Its suspensionof today resembles the Civic of ten years ago. Since
setting is solid and gives its occupants a smooth ridethe Civic has been upscaled by the Japanese car
on most road conditions.manufacturer, the Fit stepped in to take its place on
Number two on the list is the Scion-Braun xBHonda's lineup for the United States auto market. Much
Rampvan. This vehicle is the right choice for disabledlike the iconic Civic hatchback, the Fit offers a good
students. The vehicle, as the name suggests, is ahandling capability and the fuel efficiency to match.
Rampvan -meaning it is wheelchair-accessible. OneOne thing that the Fit has over the Civic hatchback is
advantage that the xB has over its competition is thethat it offers more space at the back. Priced lower
relatively lower price. Not only is the xB Rampvanthan its European and American contemporaries, the
more affordable but it also consumes less fuel than itsFit is also a good choice for students looking to own
contemporaries. With the price of gasolinetheir first car.
skyrocketing these past few years, the xB is a safeNumber seven on the list is the Pontiac G5. This coupe
choice for disabled students.is one of the best looking cars on the list owing to the
Another practical attribute that the xB Rampvan has isfact hat it comes from the same carmaker which
that its ramp drops down from the back of the vehiclecame up with the legendary GTO. While the G5 may
instead of being on the side. This means that theshare its bloodline with America's first muscle car, it is
vehicle can be parked on a crowded parking withoutpriced sensibly. Fuel efficiency is exemplary and
posing to be a problem for the wheelchair-bounduser-friendliness is outstanding. In terms of safety
occupant in boarding or leaving the vehicle.features, side airbags are listed as options and it is
The third vehicle on the list is the Honda Civic. Thehighly recommend that one should avail of that option.
advantages of the compact sedan for studentsThe Suzuki SX4 is the eighth car on the list. While it is
include its fuel efficiency. Aside from that, the Civica Japanese car, it is priced similar to its Korean
epitomizes Honda's reputation as a builder of reliablecounterparts. Priced below $16,000, the SX4 is
cars. Performance and driveability is also satisfactory.regarded as the cheapest all-wheel drive vehicle
For the adventurous young drivers, the Civic is one ofavailable in the market. For its relatively low price, the
the best cars to learn tuning. Aftermarket parts canSX4 comes with a host of standard features which
easily be added to the Civic such as Gibson exhaustincludes four-wheel anti-lock brakes and side airbags.
pipes.For entertainment, the SX4 comes equipped with a
The Civic is also loaded with safety features whichCD/MP3 player.
include the standard anti-lock braking system whichNumber nine on the list is the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3
reduces the risk of brake lockup in cases of heavycomes in either a sedan or a mini-wagon body style.
braking. During an unfortunate event of a crash, theBeing Japan-made, car buyers can be assured of its
Civic protects its occupants through the front-seat sidereliability. The engine lineup offers a 2.0-liter gasoline
airbags, side curtain airbags and, of course, theengine which has a fuel efficiency one can expect
standard front airbags. In terms of construction, thefrom a Japanese car. For those who want more
Civic is designed to endure the impact if it collides withpower for the Mazda 3, a 2.3-liter engine is offered.
a bigger vehicle. In terms of affordability, the LX trimRounding up the list is the immortal Toyota Corolla. This
level of the Civic is reasonable for students.compact car has been available in the market even
Number four car on the list is the Hyundai Accent - thebefore students today were born. Considered as the
subcompact car from the Korean carmaker. Expertsbest selling car of all time, the Corolla's charm and
call it a "great first car" for young people. Like the restreliability are still present today. Fuel efficiency is good
of the cars on the list, the Accent is easy to drive withwhich is what one would expect from a Toyota.