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Top five Cars for Teens

Selecting a car for adolescents is a tough job. A teen behind the wheels is agile and aggressive and is often responsible for most of the road accidents. It is the age that drives them towards such incidences. So, we can’t blindly blame nor can keep them away from driving. But these events can be controlled if parents take a little precaution and care before handling them a car key. It is always good to teach them the safety driving tips along with driving lessons.

Additionally, parents should make a research for the safest car available in the market before selecting a wheel for their kids. Aesthetic and style should also be taken care of as teens like to drive stylish cars. Thus, a car with a blend of safety, comfort, style, and performance is a perfect choice. Listed below are top five cars available in India preferred by youngsters.

bullet Hyundai i10

Hyundai i10, a truly perfect car for teens, is one of the popular cars in its segment. It has created a sensation in the Indian market with its charm and performance bagging many awards as well as customers and critics’ appreciation. The car is innovatively designed, inspiringly luxurious, intelligently driven, and intuitively safe.

The exterior displays a sporty look crafted with sleek and dynamic design. The new first in class i-shift ensures easy gearing. Luxurious wise, the rotary type Air Conditioner along with soothing music from the appreciable audio system keeps the car interior cool allowing the young blood to indulge in supreme luxury.

Hyundai has meticulously equipped the car with safety features like dual airbags, seat belt with pretensioner lock, effective breaking with ABS (anti-lock braking system) and front disc brakes, multi-reflector fog lamp, warning and security system which comprises warning lamps like low fuel warning lamp, seat belt warning lamp, door and tail gate ajar warning lamp, MDPS warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, and air bag warning lamp.

This popular hatchback is available in 9 variants and in two versions - iRDE and Kappa. These nine variants are categorised into 5 subcategories named as D-lite, Era, Magna, Sportz GLS, and Asta. The iRDE version is powered by 1.1-litre engine that produces 66 bhp, whereas the Kappa offers 1.2-litre engine that generates 79 bhp.

Available in stunning colours like Alpine Blue, Blushing Red, Champagne Gold, Crystal White, Deep Ocean Blue, Electric Red, Oyster Grey, Sleek White, Stone Black, and Virtual Yellow, it easily place itself in the list of teens' cars.

bullet Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Swift attracts most of the youngsters with its stylish, design, and rocking performance. Swift is a unique model that carries cutting edge technology coupled with convenient and comfortable features. The car design is a blend of Japanese technology and European styling. This innovative and stylish car has won many hearts, specially the teens. Powered by 1.3-litre engine that generates 87 bhp, it accelerates from 0-100 kmph in just 10 seconds with a maximum speed of 160 kmph.

The sporty appeal of the car imparts a distinctive character in the crowd. The compact size allows it to barge into the crowded parking area. The interiors do not stand behind either. The luxurious cabin is enhanced with the stylish instrument cluster having round dials along with the chrome surround. Simple and easy to use features support the reason for its popularity among teens.

Importantly, the car's safety features includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), keyless entry and seatbelt pre-tensioners.

Swift is available in LXi, VXi, ZXi (petrol), LDi and VDi (diesel) variants with the affordable price tag ranging from Rs 4.4 Lakh to Rs 6.5 Lakh which complements its favouritism among youngsters.

Swift offers attractive colours like metallic azure grey, metallic midnight black, metallic ozone blue, metallic silky silver, metallic sunlight copper, pearl metallic arctic white, and solid bright red that perfectly suits the cool crowds.

bullet Skoda Fabia

A little expensive in its class but is the most appealing hatchback. It shines on the Indian road with its royal features. Built on the Volkswagen platform, Fabia is the first small car from Skoda offered to India. The Fabia flaunts with its sleek and stylish design. This spacious car offers an altogether new experience with a slight resemblance of the Swift in its design.

The car is a unique blend of aesthetics and functionality. The striking chrome front grille with vertical fins is sure to catch attentions. The shiny black decorative foil on the A and B pillars enhances the appeal of the hatchback forcing one to fall in love with it. It has wide alloy wheels that apart from providing a class and elegance to the car confirms the car's stability and grip on road.

The dual tone impressive interior with multi-textured fabric gives a luxurious feel. The silvered gear lever knobs, gear lever frames, interior door handles, and hand brake safety knobs further enhances the stylish look. The Climatic air conditioning system adds to the comfort factor inside the car.

The car is well equipped with safety features that includes dual front airbags for driver and front passenger seat, ABS, seat belts with pretensioner locks,MSR engine brake torque, and deformation zones.

The Fabia has four variants - Active, Classic, Ambiente, and Elegance in both petrol and diesel engines. Fabia flaunts on the Indian roads with its striking colours like Brilliant Silver, Candy White, Cappuccino Beige, Corrida Red, Magic Black, Satin Grey. This cool cute looking car attracts most of the young people.

bullet Honda Civic

The name itself creates a racing feel. It is one of the hot brand as well as the most rocking model among the youngsters. With its trendy, sleek design it impresses everyone. Carved with creative design and innovative technology, every detailing is perfect.

The car is fully loaded with all active and passive safety features including ABS(Anti-Lock Braking System) with BA (Brake Assist), dual SRS airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology) body with a crush-proof survival zone.

Civic comes in three variants of petrol - 1.8E MT, 1.8V MT, 1.8V AT, powered by 1.8-litre engine generating 130 bhp. The Civic hybrid version is also available powered by 1.3-litre hybrid engine producing 94 bhp, which is the India's sole hybrid car..

Civic comes with the colour options of alabaster silver, bluish silver, carbon bronze pearl, crystal black, habanero red, misty violet, night hawk black, premium pearl white, and taffeta white.

bullet Honda CR-V

For the young crowd,Honda CR-V is the coolest and the most dashing vehicle. Its aggressive bold design lure every young heart. With its style and performance, it is rapidly catching fame in the Indian car market.

Many young people prefer to opt for this SUV because of its sporty and aerodynamic body, clean lines, and contemporary look. The interior is adorned with a dynamic dashboard and plush leather upholstery. Dual Climate Control, adjustable tilt-telescopic steering, Multi-info display and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) reduction for an ultra-silent cabin make sure to give a unmatchable driving experience.

The passive safety features comprise of front dual SRS airbags and G-CON. Active safety features include ABS, EBD, and projector headlights.

It comes in three variants- 2WD, 4WD MT and 4WD AT. The 2-wheel drive is powered by a 2.0- litre engine whereas the four-wheel drive variants comes with a 2.4-litre engine. They come with a wide colour options like green tea metallic, new red pear, alabaster silver metallic, crystal black pearl, polished metal metallic, and premium white pearl.

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