2019 Hyundai Accent On the tech front, the GT's Blue Link system will let you use Amazon's Alexa to start your car and set the interior temperature.Mazdas tend to be more fun to drive than their competitors, and the 3 is no exception. The 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery eats up some cargo space in the back, but the hybrid retains the Crosstrek's go-anywhere chops—unlike many hybrids that add an electric rear motor to a front-wheel-drive car, the Crosstrek's two motors deliver power through a real mechanical AWD system. A vintage Civic wasn't particularly roomy by today's standards, but the current model, the tenth generation of the Civic, sets a benchmark for both passengers and their gear, and this one provides the comfort level of some vehicles in the next price class up. A multilink rear suspension and a low center of gravity abet nimble handling.The Corolla offers some features that can make it a junior Lexus, like adaptive LED headlights that swivel up and down, dynamic full-range radar cruise control that can handle stop-and-go traffic, and an 800-watt JBL sound system.The Kia Soul defies classification, but suffice it to say that it's basically a small box built on a compact car chassis, not unlike the long departed Scion xB and Nissan Cube. Explore the top Compact Sedan to buy the best car of your choice. Its fun personality and smart interior packaging make it roomier than vehicles with a far larger footprint. And yes, the lights will pulse to the beat of the music coming from the optional 640-watt Harmon Kardon sound system. Fold that rear seat down and there's an SUV-like 55.1 cubic feet. The 2019 Kia Rio comes in third on our list.
Hyundai Elantra GT With new cars becoming more and more expensive with every passing model year, buyers on a budget of $15,000 are more often than not forced to look to the used market. 2.

Ownership costs and positive reviews from critics were also taken into consideration.To be named a Best Used Car for Teens, U.S. News required that a vehicle be from the 2014 through 2016 model years. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. If you think you need a big car to haul a lot of stuff, then we need to introduce you to a little concept called the hatchback.If you think you need a big car to haul a lot of stuff, then we need to introduce you to a little concept called the hatchback.Honda has serious expertise when it comes to small cars, as the Civic has been a pioneering force in compact cars since the early 1970s. 7. Honda Civic Hatchback The optional MySky roof has two removable panels, front and rear, sort of like the modern version of T-tops. With a 130-hp four-cylinder, the Honda ain't exactly swift, but the slick-shifting six-speed manual and tight suspension make the car feel quicker and livelier than it really is. VW Golf Sportwagen Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. Even in its least expensive form, the Mazda3 is always a blast to drive—especially with the six-speed manual transmission.But the hatchback (five-door) version is also adept at hauling people and luggage.

Is it reliable? The 500L is short, but uses space so efficiently that when you fold down the rear seat there's almost 70 cubic feet of cargo space—more than what you get in some midsize crossovers. It's proof that super-versatile cars can be both cool and affordable. 8 out of the top 20 best-sold vehicles in the U.S. are still sedans, both large and small. Yo!). 1. Page Deaton said cars from earlier years don't have enough advanced driver assistance technology to be considered the best for inexperienced drivers.U.S. "The way that we think about it is, if the teen is excited about the car, it’s probably the wrong car," said Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News, which just released its annual list, aptly titled the Best New and Used Cars for Teens.U.S. 4. Popular Mechanics participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Almost all of the cars offer lane departure warning, which lets the driver know that the car is straying out of its lane, and most of the cars also have driving controls that send notifications to parents when the vehicle is going over a safe speed.Some of the cars use apps to let parents know when the vehicle has left a set geographic area or if a teen is going for a drive after a certain time of night. We can likely expect sedan sales figures to deteriorate even further, but that doesn’t mean we’ll skip mentioning the best sedans 2019 is bringing our way.