The safest vehicles for teen drivers and how much they cost
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports have released their annual list of the safest vehicles for teen drivers. This year, the list includes 96 new and used cars that prioritize safety features such as crash protection and emergency braking. The rankings highlight vehicles priced under $20,000 and $10,000, making it easier for families to find affordable options for their teen drivers.
- ▪The list features 29 used vehicles priced below $20,000 with high safety ratings.
- ▪A second group includes 45 used cars priced under $10,000 that provide good crash protection.
- ▪New models from 2026 that have passed recent crash tests are also included in the rankings.
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MoneyWatch The safest vehicles for teen drivers and how much they cost .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham May 27, 2026 / 12:01 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Ready to hand over the car keys to a teenager for the first time? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports are out with a list of cars to help get them safely from point A to point B.The annual ranking, released Wednesday, lists 96 of the safest new and used vehicles for teens based on crash…
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