1. Toyota Yaris
MSRP: $16,780
One of the cutest cars for teenage girls is the Toyota Yaris. Besides being an extremely fun car to drive, the Yaris features a quirky design and is extremely affordable when buying the base model, and it does extremely well when it comes to gas mileage with a 30 MPG (city) and 36 MPG (highway) overall rating. When buying the car new, consumers can choose between a three or five-door hatchback, and one may also choose between a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. The stock engine in the car is a 1.5 liter V-4 that is rated at 106 horsepower, but it does have a top speed of 108 MPH. Parents will be happy that the zero to 60 MPH time is only 10.2 seconds, so the teen will not be tempted to try to drive too aggressively.
2. Smart ForTwo
MSRP: $13,270
The Smart ForTwo is one of the cutest cars parents can buy for their teenage girl. The auto is fully upgraded from the Euro version of the vehicle with all of the required U.S. safety features, and it is one of the most unique designs on the market today. Drivers can park the vehicle in just about any open spot around college or the city, and it has a rear-mounted three cylinder engine rated at 89 horsepower. If purchasing the vehicle new, there is a choice between a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. The auto is fairly sluggish with the small engine with a zero to 60 MPH time of 10.8 seconds; however, it one is brave enough it does have a top speed of 96 MPH. The overall gas mileage of the car is above average with a 33 MPG (city) and 39 MPG (highway) overall rating.
3. Kia Soul
MSRP: $16,515
The Kia Soul features a design that is very similar to a Mini Cooper, and it is one of the cutest cars on the market today for teenage girls to drive. The starting price for the vehicle is extremely affordable if cost is an issue for the teenager’s first car, and it is an attention-getter. The Soul gets an above-average rating for build quality, and the stock engine in the vehicle is a 1.6 liter V-4 engine rated at 130 horsepower. Consumers can choose between the six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission when buying the car new; however, the acceleration for both options is slow (8.1 seconds from zero to 60 MPH). The fuel economy rating of the car is 23 MPG (city) and 31 MPG (highway), and it has a top overall speed of 117 MPH.
4. Chevy Sonic
MSRP: $15,070
The Chevy Sonic is an extremely stylish and cute car that is very suitable for teenage girls. The auto also features a good amount of cargo space, passenger room, 10 airbags, and keyless entry which is very desirable by the teen crowd. The car is sold with the choice of either a manual or automatic transmission, and there is a ‘hill-hold’ control system for the stick shifts to help keep your daughter’s car safe if parking in a hilly area or city. The Sonic is one of the most affordable cars on the market, and it has a great reputation for safety and other special features as compared to other cars of the same class. The stock engine in the car is a 1.8 liter V-4 that is rated at 138 horsepower, and the overall fuel economy of the vehicle is above average with a 26 MPG (city) and 35 MPG (highway) overall rating.
5. Ford Fiesta
MSRP: $15,755
The Ford Fiesta is one of the cutest cars for teenage girls on the market today. The car features an aerodynamic design and is extremely affordable. There is not much room on the interior of the vehicle, but the car has sufficient room for most teen’s needs while still having four doors to make passenger access easy. The stock engine in the vehicle is a 1.6 liter V-4 that is rated at 120 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade the engine to a turbocharged three cylinder rated at 123 horsepower. Both options come standard with a five-speed manual transmission with the option to upgrade to a six-speed automatic. The overall gas mileage rating for the vehicle is 31 MPG (city) and 43 MPG (highway) with a top speed of 120 MPH.
6. Hyundai Accent
MSRP: $16,500
Two of the key components for any automobile that a student is going to drive are the cost and gas mileage. The Accent performs well in both of these categories with a price point south of $20,000 for a new auto and a combined (city and highway) gas mileage of 31 MPG. Fun to drive, the model also features a sleek style, 10 year or 100,000 mile drive train warranty, and a five year or 60,000 mile basic warranty. If a parent is buying or co-signing for the vehicle, the warranties provide added peace of mind during the initial years of one’s child driving the vehicle, while the gas mileage helps reduce the amount of times the student will need to come back to Mom or Dad for gas money throughout the school year.
7. Honda Civic
MSRP: $18,880
The Honda Civic is one of the cutest cars for teen girls on the market, and has been a stalwart of the sedan niche since the 1990s. It is an extremely reliable automobile, and Honda has made the car cabin one of the most attractive in the car’s class. The manufacturer has also put a significant amount of effort into improving the safety features of the car during its production life, and the base model of the vehicle is powered by a 1.8 liter V-4 that is rated at 143 horsepower. For teens who want to drive a hybrid, the company also makes a 1.5 liter V-4 combined with an electric motor that is rated at 133 horsepower. The Civic’s gas mileage is rated at 28 MPG (city) and 39 MPG (highway), and it has a top overall speed of 124 MPH.
8. Kia Forte
MSRP: $16,815
The Kia Forte is not only one of the cutest cars sold on the market today, but it is also one of the most affordable for parents who are looking for that perfect automobile for their children to drive. Besides sporting a very parent friendly warranty with 10 year power-train coverage, the auto is also considered to be very stylish making it popular with the younger crowd. The stock engine in the vehicle is a 1.8 liter V-4 rated at 148 horsepower. Kia sells the Forte with a six-speed manual transmission; however, parents can upgrade to a six-speed automatic if the teen is not able to drive stick. Consumers also have an option to upgrade the engine to a 2.0 liter V-4 rated at 173 horsepower. The overall fuel economy of the car comes in as average with a 21 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway) overall rating with a top speed of 138 MPH.
9. Toyota Corolla
MSRP: $17,785
The Toyota Corolla is one of the most established mid-sized sedans on the market. Over the years, the car has made a name for itself as being extremely durable, and as one of the cutest cars available for teen girls to drive after undergoing a redesign by the manufacturer. More attractive for parents is the low entry-level price point and excellent fuel economy of the vehicle, and the model is also well-known for maintaining its value over time. The stock engine in the car is rated at 132 horsepower, and its overall fuel efficiency is rated at 29 MPG (city) and 37 MPG (highway). The top speed of the Corolla is 111 MPH.
10. Hyundai Elantra
MSRP: $18,075
The Hyundai Elantra is an extremely cute automobile, and it is very popular with teen girl drivers. With a starting price south of $20,000 USD, the auto features one of the lowest ownership costs of all small sedans on the market today. The auto is sold in both hatchback and sedan models, and are powered by a 1.8 liter V-4 rated at 145 horsepower. Consumers also have the option to upgrade to a 2.0 liter V-4 rated at 173 horsepower if the teen driving the vehicle is going to require more power. Hyundai sells the Elantra with a choice between an automatic or manual six-speed transmission, and the overall fuel economy of the car is rated at 24 MPG (city) and 34 MPG (highway). The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 8.0 seconds, and its top overall speed is 123 MPH.
11. Chevrolet Aveo
MSRP: $12,500
One of the cutest cars for teenage girls to drive is the Chevrolet Aveo. Although it has been a few years since Chevy produced the Aveo new, parents will find it fairly easy to find used autos on the market for a decent price with low mileage. The cars were produced with front-wheel drive with a five-speed manual transmission, and can fit up to five passengers. The auto is powered by an inline-four cylinder rated at 107 lb-ft of torque and 103 horsepower. A teen driver will not be tempted to drive too fast in the vehicle with a zero to 60 MPH time of 10.2 seconds, and its top overall speed is 110 MPH. The car also gets above average gas mileage with a 27 MPG (city) an 36 MPG (highway) overall rating.
12. Kia Rio
MSRP: $14,990
The Kia Rio is one of the cutest cars on the market for teenage girls today. Besides a curbside appeal that is attractive to young women, the vehicle is also fun to drive. Parents will also enjoy an inexpensive entry-level cost for the automobile along with an above average fuel economy rating when compared to other vehicles that one’s teen may want to drive. The Rio is powered by a 1.6 liter engine rated at 123 lb-ft of torque and 138 horsepower. All Rios are sold with a six-speed manual transmission and the engine is rated at 27 MPG (city) and 38 MPG (highway). The car also features four doors making it convenient for teens to fit their friends in the car, and it has been a favorite for young drivers since first entering the market.
13. Nissan Versa
MSRP: $12,815
The Nissan Versa is one of the cheapest and cutest automobiles on the market suitable for teenage girls to drive. Surprisingly, the auto includes the Nissan Traction Control System and Vehicle Dynamic Control to help young drivers with driving the auto for the cost, and it is powered by a 1.6 liter V-4 rated at 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. All Versas are built with a five-speed manual transmission making it fun to drive for young drivers who have learned to drive a stick shift. The overall fuel economy rating of the car is slightly above average as compared to other cars in the same class with an overall rating of 27 MPG (city) and 36 MPG (highway).
source:carophile.com