Top Five Cars for New Drivers

Buying your first car is a huge moment, but it’s also a tough decision, and with so many great cars on the market it is hard to know where to start. There are however, certain factors you may wish to consider, to help you make the right choice.

When you are working out your budget, you should look at not only the cash price, but also the cost of running and insuring a car. Insurance for new drivers tends to be expensive, especially if you are young, so to make up for this, you may prefer a vehicle which is cheap to run and maintain.

Regardless of whether you’ve passed your driving exam first time or fifth time, the longer you are on the roads, the better driver you will become. For this reason, you may not want to choose a brand new £80,000 Porsche straight away. While you get to grips with driving, it is best to pick a car which is relatively inexpensive and easy to drive.

The cars listed below are reasonably priced, efficient, easy to manoeuvre and safe. Although this may not sound extremely exciting, don’t be misled! These choices are top of their class and great fun to drive – perfect for new drivers.

Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 is comfortable and cost-effective, and its design is sophisticated internally and externally. It is best suited to the daily commute and getting around town, but it is certainly not incapable of more demanding trips. 

Ford Fiesta

This best-selling hatchback is a true, all-round performer. It is agile through busy city streets and comfortable for longer journeys. An absolute pleasure to drive, the Ford Fiesta will not disappoint as a first car. 

Hyundai i10

Another car which excels in a variety of areas is the Hyundai i10. One of the South Korean manufacturer’s most successful models, the i10 is roomy and offers excellent stability. If you are looking to build your confidence on motorways, this car is perfect for easing you in, able to cope with higher speeds well.

Volkswagen Polo

The Polo is a classic hatchback, popular for its solid craftsmanship, reliability and fuel efficiency and it also seems to have an impressive ability to hold on to its value. A wide variety of engines are available, although the 1.0-litres are best for first-time buyers.

MINI 

For more style-conscious new drivers, a MINI hatchback is a fantastic choice of car. The upmarket, retro design makes these vehicles highly desirable, and although they are a little more expensive than the other models on this list, they handle well and are quite inexpensive to run. If you can afford it, a MINI will make a great first car.