6 Best Cars For Young Drivers 2019

Every friendship group has a quiet friend, a crazy friend, a responsible friend and so on. We’ve rounded up 6 cars that we think make the perfect friendship group to help you find your match… Which will you choose?

The party animal - it’s all in the name. Every journey you take in this car turns into a Fiesta in no time.

It also happens to be one of the most economical small cars available today as a result of low carbon emissions, competitive fuel consumption and low running costs. Over the years we have witnessed the Ford supermini develop into a car that we can all see ourselves driving and the increase of space has turned this compact hatch into a family friendly motor.

You’ll find that the interior now enjoys an extra 16mm of kneeroom in the back and whilst that doesn’t sound like a huge improvement, it puts the Ford Fiesta on par with the VW Polo and SEAT Ibiza – two cars that you would generally envision to be bigger in comparison. A 292-litre boot space is offered which can be transformed into a 1,093-litre storage area when rear seats have been folded down.

A range of driving assistance technology such as Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assistance come as standard with the option of purchasing additional safety packs to include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition and more.

Whatever you do, wherever you go, there is guaranteed fun in the Ford Fiesta.

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The small one that reassures you it’s not about size, but how you use it. And this time, we’re going to have to agree.

The Ford KA+, formerly known as the Ford KA, has gone through major redesigns since first launching in 1996. You may associate it with the 3-door subcompact supermini but in today’s world, the KA+ is a 5-door small car which fits in to the same segment as its older brother – the Fiesta.

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Kia Picanto

The ride or die. May not be the biggest or the fastest car, but it’s reliable and will be there for you when the rain starts to pour.

The Kia Picanto took home City Car of the Year 2019 (What Car?). The trendy hatchback perfectly blends together youth, style and fun-to-drive dynamism - it’s a great choice for anyone looking to buy a reliable motor that won’t break the bank. The Picanto comes with safety features such as Electronic Stability Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring and a Reversing Camera System which displays itself on the 7-inch floating touchscreen.

The interior is geared up for comfort and comes equipped with a modernised infotainment system that keeps you connected to the outside world with real-time traffic updates and effortless navigation. You’ll also enjoy handy features such as wireless phone charging, so you never have to worry about packing your phone charger again!

A 255-litre boot space provides you with all the room you need for your weekend adventures as well as your day-to-day activities – whether that’s all your sporting equipment or your latest shopping trip. The Picanto also has a high fuel return pumping out 61.4mpg.

Kia also happens to be the only car manufacturer in the whole of Europe that offers a 7-year warranty, which says a lot about the quality and confidence of Kia vehicles. It also means that if you go on to sell your Picanto, for example, 3 years down the line, the 4 remaining years will be transferred to your buyer and the value of your car will not depreciate as much as other competitors.

The Picanto is dependable, consistent and offers 7 years of worry-free adventure.

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Kia Rio

The underdog. Often gets overlooked at first glance but once you take it for a test drive, you know it’s the one for you.

The Kia Rio is a car not talked about as much as other hatchbacks on the market, and we just can’t understand why. In terms of its shape and style, it can be compared to the likes of an Audi A1 but luckily it won’t burn as big of a hole in your pocket!

The head-turning hatchback sports aerodynamic lines and contours to make it look as vibrant and exciting as it feels when you drive it. It’s as stylish on the inside as it is on the out and definitely a car you’ll want to show off whenever you can.

The 4^th generation Kia Rio receives turbocharged engines and a lot more space to successfully refine driving performance and increase comfort levels. This paired with a driver-focussed cockpit and what you get is a car suited to your personal needs.

Stacked with innovative tech, the Kai Rio supplies you with driving intelligence you didn’t even know you needed. Drive confidently using the Rio’s Cruise Control and Speed Limiter setting as well as knowing both Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane Departure Warning systems are in place. Not to mention the Rio is also offered with Kia’s unbeatable 7-year warranty!

The Kia Rio - it’s a truly underrated model.

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Nissan Micra

The hipster. A car you no longer hide in your garage. It’s cool now

The rise of the Micra is one we have loved to watch and dates all the way back to 1983. We think it’s safe to say the Nissan Micra wasn’t exactly the coolest car on the block, in fact, if you were an avid Inbetweeners fan you’d know that Jay was the only person who did think it was cool. But things have changed drastically over the years and the latest Micra has indisputably shaken things up…

The new generation Nissan Micra looks nothing like its boxy predecessors with an immediate redesign in exterior and interior styling. A new aggressive and contemporary structure adds tonnes of personality to the sporty hatchback making it much more desirable and alluring to drive. It’s even gone on to win several awards with the latest being ‘New Car of the Year’ and ‘Supermini Car of the Year’ at the 2019 First Car awards.

David Motton, Editor of First Car magazine, explained "The Nissan Micra is a worthy winner of both the Supermini of the Year and the New Car of the Year titles. We\'re delighted that Nissan has made big car safety features like Autonomous Emergency Braking standard on the Micra. What\'s more, fuel efficient engines and low insurance groupings make the Micra affordable to run, even on a tight budget."

We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

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Mazda2

The social butterfly. Full of spontaneous adventures. Liked by everyone.

The Mazda2 is lively and playful and carries itself with class. It looks good from every angle and feels great in every gear. You’ll enjoy light and precise steering as well as reduced noise and vibrations on account of a specially refined Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture chassis, tyres and seats. In other words, you’ll only feel and hear the vibrations you want to.

What’s more, the Mazda2 benefits from exceptional i-Activsense safety features that include Advanced Smart City Brake Support and Lane Keep Assist. It also went on to earn the full NCAP 5-star safety rating reiterating just how confident you can be when driving Mazda’s supermini model.

Despite looking fancy, the Mazda2 is relatively cheap to run - it returns around 48mpg and falls under insurance group 13. But don’t let that scare you in comparison with the other cars named in this list – the Mazda’s entry level SE-L trim is offered with a engine bigger than those listed above so it’s only expected.

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Compare Best Small Cars For Young Drivers

Use the table below to easily compare between our best small cars for young drivers!

Ford Fiesta

Ford KA+

Kia Picanto

Kia Rio

Nissan Micra

Mazda2

Engine/Spec

1.1 litres Zetec

1.2 litres Zetec

1.0 litre “2”

1.25 litres “2”

1.0 litre IG Acenta

1.5-litre SE-L

Engine/Spec

1.1 litres Zetec

1.2 litres Zetec

1.0 litre “2”

1.25 litres “2”

1.0 litre IG Acenta

1.5-litre SE-L

Horsepower

85bhp

68bhp

84bhp

71bhp

89bhp

Horsepower

85bhp

68bhp

84bhp

71bhp

89bhp

Fuel Type

Petrol

Fuel Type

Petrol

Gearbox

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

Top Speed

105mph

95mph

104mph

98mph

106mph

Top Speed

105mph

95mph

104mph

98mph

106mph

Economy (Combined)

56.5mpg

55.4mpg

61.4mpg

55.4mpg

46.3mpg

47.9mpg

Economy (Combined)

56.5mpg

55.4mpg

61.4mpg

55.4mpg

46.3mpg

47.9mpg

Boot space

292 litres

270 litres

255 litres

288 litres

300 litres

280 litres

Boot space

292 litres

270 litres

255 litres

288 litres

300 litres

280 litres

NCAP Safety Rating

Insurance Group

5

4

1

13

Insurance Group

5

4

1

13

Warranty

3 years or 60,000

3 years or 60,000 miles

7 years or 100,000 miles

5 years/60,000 miles

3 years or 60,000 miles

Warranty

3 years or 60,000

3 years or 60,000 miles

7 years or 100,000 miles

5 years/60,000 miles

3 years or 60,000 miles

6 Of The Best Cars For Young Drivers In 2019

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