Five Hyundai Models Named Best Cars & SUVs for Teens by U.S. News & World Report
The 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Tucson, Elantra Hybrid and Kona have earned U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” awards. The 2019 Santa Fe was also named the 2022 Best Used Midsize SUV for Teens. In the crowded sedan and SUV marketplace, Hyundai stands out for its advanced safety features, Bluelink connected car system and driver assistance features, which help keep teens safe on the road.
Hyundai Winning Vehicles and Categories
Best Car for Teens $25K to $30K – 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Best SUV for Teens $25K to $30K – 2022 Hyundai Tucson
Best Car for Teens $20K to $25K – 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Best SUV for Teens $20K to $25K – 2022 Hyundai Kona
Best Used Midsize SUV for Teens – 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
To be named one of the Best New Cars for Teens, a vehicle must have the best combination of predicted reliability ratings, crash test scores, available advanced driver assistance features and top critics’ recommendations in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings in its price category. To be named a Best Used Car for Teens, a vehicle must be from the 2017 through 2019 model years and have the best combination of dependability and safety ratings, ownership costs, positive reviews from critics when the vehicles were new, and available tech that can help prevent crashes or lessen their severity.
All 2022 Best New Cars & SUVs for Teens are available with forward collision warning and forward automatic emergency braking, as well as lane departure warning and lane keep assist. All winners also have teen driver controls or available smartphone apps that send parents alerts when the car goes over a set speed or is driven outside a set geographic area or time period. These features allow parents to set limits for teen drivers and have an ongoing conversation with their teens about responsible driving habits.
