It is that time of the year when we see the college kids on the road with their cars stuffed to the gills with a semester's worth of dorm room supplies. But with rising tuition and the costs of dorm living, about 80% of college students commute to their universities now and so the majority don't need laundry basket haulers. Identifying the best cars for college students who are making a commute for their higher educations is a task that requires a frugal approach to finding a few fun-to-drive, yet practical and safe set of wheels that can be a daily driver and accomodate their lifestyles and part-time jobs.
With a few imminently college-bound kids under the roofs of several Autobytel staffers, we not only take picking these cars seriously: we take it personally. Here are our picks for the 10 best cars for college students.
Best New Sedans for College Students: Toyota Prius
It might hurt a little at first, but the financial investment of the Toyota Prius will be well worth what you (and your college student) wind up saving on fuel costs (estimates peg it at 51mpg city and 48mpg highway).
Best Used Crossover SUV for College Students: Scion xD
Scion is a brand known for its youthful following, and a brand new Scion xD starts at just $15,345. It also boasts EPA ratings of 27mpg city/33mpg highway, which is perfect for cruising the quad...that’s a thing, right?
Source: Autobytel
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