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2024 Hyundai Elantra - 7.7/10
The Hyundai Elantra has been an excellent deal for a decade, but now it includes the looks and performance to match. The stylish and redesigned sedan is offered with a traditional gas engine or as hybrid, starting at just over $20,000, right in the sweet spot for First-Time Car Buyers. It gets high marks for drivability and its warranty is one of the best on the market. It's also safe, coming standard with lane keeping assist, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic technology.
2024 Chevrolet Trax - 7.6/10
The Chevrolet Trax was redesigned for the 2024 model year with a new look that takes cues from the larger Blazer SUV, among others. It comes with 1.2-liter engine that returns excellent gas mileage (32 miles per gallon on the highway) but still manages to have engaging handling and decent acceleration. The compact Trax has space for five with smart storage solutions in the doors and rear area. An 8-inch center dashboard touchscreen comes standard while an 11-inch version is optional.
2024 Honda Civic - 7.6/10
The 2024 Honda Civic is a great choice for First-Time Buyers who want a reliable, efficient and fun-to-drive sedan. The Civic has a sleek and sporty design, with space inside for people and a large trunk for cargo. It's offered in sedan and hatchback body styles with a range of power options. The least expensive model has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers a solid 158 horsepower and returns 38 miles per gallon on the highway. The Civic starts at $21,700 and comes with a 60,000-mile warranty.
2024 Ford Maverick - 7.5/10
The 2024 Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck that offers versatility, efficiency and affordability for First-Time Car Buyers. Ford offers it in two powertrain options: a hybrid that delivers up to 42 mpg in the city and a turbocharged gas engine that can tow up to 4,000 pounds. Maverick also has a spacious cabin with smart storage solutions and a flexible bed with multiple tie-downs and outlets. It comes standard with a 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a suite of safety features.
2024 Kia Seltos - 7.4/10
The compact Kia Seltos SUV comes in front- or all-wheel drive, offering First-Time Buyers in snowy states capability that isn't usually found at the lower end of the cost spectrum. The two-row Seltos is efficient and comfortable. A 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster with an 8-inch center display is standard. A bigger cluster and touchscreen are optional and pair nicely with upgraded interior options like a sunroof and ventilated seats, all without breaking the bank.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek - 7.3/10
The Subaru Crosstrek is for First-Time New Car Buyers who want to have some fun with their vehicle. The Crosstrek is a compact crossover that combines the practicality of a hatchback with the capability of an SUV. It has a spacious interior, large cargo area and standard all-wheel drive system that inspires confidence. It starts at less than $25,000 and comes with adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind spot detection and wireless smartphone integration technology.
2024 Subaru Impreza - 7.2/10
The 2024 Subaru Impreza small hatchback offers First-Time New Car Buyers a balance of performance, efficiency and safety. The Impreza has standard all-wheel drive that enhances stability in any weather. The Impreza features a spacious cabin, a user-friendly infotainment system and a host of safety and driver assistance technologies for less than $20,000. The Impreza doesn't comes as a hybrid, but still returns 34 miles per gallon with its 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which is surprisingly zippy.
2025 Toyota Camry - 7.2/10
The 2025 Toyota Camry blends comfort, performance, efficiency and safety making it a logical choice for First-Time New Car Buyers who have a little more money to spend. Its spacious interior bats above its average, delivering more bang for the buck. A 9-inch infotainment touchscreen and wireless smartphone integration are both offered. The Camry also comes with a suite of safety and driver assistance technology, including adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer - 7.2/10
The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer has five trim levels for the First-Time New Car Buyer, ranging from the sporty RS to the adventurous ACTIV, with various features and options to suit different lifestyles. The Trailblazer also has two gasoline engine choices with the most efficient delivering up to 33 miles per gallon on the highway. It can seat up to five passengers and comes with a standard 7-inch infotainment touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2024 Buick Envista - 7.1/10
The compact Buick Envista SUV takes styling cues from the company's Wildcat concept, impressing First-Time New Car Buyers with chrome accents, LED lights and a sleek silhouette. It comes with an efficient engine and an automatic transmission, along with folding second-row seats. That allows for cargo more than 7 feet long, laid diagonally. A panoramic digital touchscreen is the focal point of the cabin. Lane keeping, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking are all standard.