Autotrader reveals Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024

Autotrader has announced its list of Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024 in the United States, slotting the Chevrolet Equinox in the top spot followed by the Honda Civic.

“As the class of 2024 puts college in their rearview mirror, many will seek a new vehicle as they drive toward their next chapter,” said Brian Moody, Executive Editor for Autotrader, in a statement.

Equinox and Civic aside, the other “winning” vehicles are the Hyundai Santa Cruz, Kia Niro, Mazda3, Nissan Versa, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Camry Hybrid, and the Toyota Prius. All are 2024 model-year vehicles.

“The most recent data from Cox Automotive reveals the average price for a new car in the United States hovers above $47,000, but we want recent grads to know they don’t necessarily need to spend that much to get a great new car,” said Moody. “And, if the grad is particularly savvy, they should research buying a used version of one of the cars on the list.”

The “winning” vehicles have met the three primary criteria for the list: a starting price of under US$30,000 — including destination charge; a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA); and the car must have at least one cool feature.

The latter is described by Autotrader as a feature that is either functional, part of the design, or unexpected.

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