When the teenager in your house is asking you to finally pull out of the driveway in their first car, you may have already done a bit of homework regarding insurance rates and gotten anxious! There are a lot of costs that are involved when any teenager reaches that point, so you may be thinking about a used car to ease the financial strain. The Chevy Equinox has received another accolade from the seasoned experts at Kelley Blue Book, as it was named “best used cars for teenagers.”
As teens across America prepare to head back to school this August, it is important to remember that the dangerous crash rate for drivers aged 16 to 19 is nearly three times that for those 20 and older. KBB compared the Equinox against hundreds of different models to finalize their list of the most ideal vehicles for student drivers, while remaining focused on things like safety, fuel economy, and value.
The 2019 Equinox LT was well-situated in the under $20,000 category, ranking highly among competition such as the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Mazda CX-5, and the 2020 Toyota Corolla.
This year, KBB determined that sports cars, larger trucks, and SUVs may push teenagers to up the ante and drive beyond their skill. Since these vehicles are larger yet have worse fuel economy, they should not be considered for teen drivers. Many of these vehicles will come with the burden of much higher insurance premiums and more potential for expensive repairs and accidents.
As far as the current-model Equinox here at Jim Butler, it is distinctly styled with a sporty exterior and interior design that is an immediate hit with the younger crowd. Plush leather upholstery and dual-zone climate controls keep you comfortable during every trip, and the 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support is specifically designed for keeping you comfortable. The Equinox is ready for anything, and its 29.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.9 cubic feet with the seats folded down can fit any gear sophomores, juniors, or seniors need!