Hyundai recognized with the most awards across new and used categories.
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2025 Best Cars for Teens. The awards recognize new and used cars that come highly recommended by critics and score well in factors including predicted reliability, crash ratings and safety feature availability.
Hyundai takes home the most awards this year across both the new car and used car categories, with six wins overall. The Hyundai Tucson is a Best SUV for Teens for the fourth year in a row, while the Toyota Camry wins a Best Car for Teens award for the third year running and seventh time overall. The Civic Hybrid is a first-time Best Car for Teens winner.
“Getting a driver’s license is an exciting milestone for most teens, but it can also be stressful for parents watching them take to the road,” said Zach Doell, editor of vehicle testing at U.S. News. “Knowing their teen is in a vehicle known for its dependability and safety, with the latest driver-assistance and monitoring systems, can offer peace of mind. The 2025 Best Cars for Teens awards recognize new and used cars at affordable prices to help parents choose the right vehicle for their teenager and encourage safe driving.”
All 2025 Best New Cars for Teens include safety features such as forward collision and lane-departure warnings, forward automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist. Select winners are also equipped with teen driver controls or available smartphone apps that send alerts when the car exceeds a set speed or is driven after designated curfews or outside of specified geographic areas. These features enable parents and guardians to set limits for teen drivers while simultaneously guiding them toward responsible driving habits.
The 2025 Best New Cars for Teens
The 2025 Best Used Cars for Teens
To be named a Best New Car for Teens, a vehicle must have the best combination of predicted reliability ratings, crash test scores, available advanced driver-assistance features and top critics’ recommendations in its price category. Read more about our new-car ranking methodology here.
