We’ve reached the halfway point in the school year, and both students and teachers alike are counting down the days til the end of classes. With many senior students doing college preparations, getting their acceptance letters, we know that many families are doing their best to plan ahead for the upcoming travel and moving expenses of college. We thought it would be a great time to highlight helpful hints and pointers for student-friendly cars. This will narrow down your search for an affordable car for your college-bound kiddos, and give you room to budget it in before the summer arrives.
Today’s modern student needs a lot of room in their vehicle to pack up their friends, hobbies, and technology for road trips, weekend getaways, sporting events, and more. So we’re going to share our picks for the best models that can accommodate their needs. Let Atlantic Auto Group help you and your student navigate your way through the sea of choices. Our trusted technicians and salespeople can guide you to the right choice for your budget and travel needs! You can feel confident and comfortable that you’ll be able to find a safe vehicle in your budget range, and send your teen to college in the best option.
Atlantic Auto Group’s Suggested Student Friendly Vehicles
The Hyundai Tucson is a roomy SUV with plenty of standard modern safety features, reliability, and longevity. Newer models included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which makes connecting your phone to the infotainment system for hands-free calls and texts a breeze. It has rear-cross-traffic warning capabilities, blind-spot warnings, lane-keep assistance, pedestrian alerts, and automatic emergency braking; you can rest easy that your young driver will be safe and sound away from home. There’s also plenty of cargo space and ample towing-capacity for bikes, trailers, and more. It’s the perfect option for long-distance college travelers and those who love the great outdoors.
The Hyundai Kona is the perfect subcompact SUV for those seeking a middle ground between SUV and Sedan. It has options for a gasoline powered model with excellent fuel-economy, and also an EV, for the eco-conscious student!. You’ll find plenty of room for all of your luggage, gear, and your friends, but it’s also small enough to easily fit into cramped parking lots and smaller spaces. It has a proven track record for reliability and longevity. The SE model includes lane-keep assist and forward collision avoidance assist, but if you opt for the SEL model you’ll get additional features including blind-spot collision warnings, lane-change assistance, rear cross-traffic collision warnings. All models come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as standard offerings.
The Hyundai Elantra sedan is a wonderful choice for college students who don’t need the extra towing capacity or storage space. Newer models include hi-def touch screen infotainment systems with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, 2 USB ports. Standard safety features include the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite which includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane centering, blind-spot monitoring, and much more. It’s also got excellent fuel economy, making it a great choice for college friendly budgeting.
Additional Recommended Hyundai Models: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Let us help you find the right car to fit your budget! If purchasing or leasing a new car isn’t right for your finances, our trusted employees can help you find the pre-owned model that’s right for you and your student without breaking the bank!
