Classic Auto Group’s Guide to Best Cars for College Students

Mar 16, 2022

Spring is only a week or so away, and that means the school year is starting to wind down! We thought it would be a great time to highlight helpful hints and pointers for student-friendly cars. With many senior students doing college preparations, getting their acceptance letters, we know that many families are doing their best to plan ahead for the upcoming travel and moving expenses of college. Let our helpful blog post guide you to finding the best car that fits your student’s needs and your family’s budget! It’s all right here on today’s blog.

Today’s modern student needs a lot of room in their vehicle to pack up their friends, hobbies, and technology for road trips, weekend getaways, sporting events, and more. So we’re going to share our picks for the best models that can accommodate their needs.

Let Classic Auto Group help you and your student navigate your way through the sea of choices. Our trusted technicians and salespeople can guide you to the right choice for your budget and travel needs! You can feel confident and comfortable that you’ll be able to find a safe vehicle in your budget range, and send your teen to college in the best option.

Classic Auto Group’s Recommended Cars for College Students

The Toyota RAV4 is great for students but especially so for the student commuters or athletes. This SUV is perfect with plenty of cargo space for equipment, and ample seating room for passengers like friends or family. It’s great in all seasons, making it the perfect option for traveling back and forth to campus daily, or for those who live off-campus to make the long trek home from wherever they may be. The multi-terrain settings and multi-link rear suspension make it a must have for the student with a serious case of wanderlust. They can take the road trip of their dreams and search for their next adventure, and parents can breathe easy knowing their college-bound kiddo is safe and secure on the road.

The Toyota Camry is a trusted name in safety and reliability for decades, and there’s a reason the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given it a 5-star overall rating. It’s got excellent fuel economy, a comfortable and stylish interior cabin, state of the art infotainment systems, and a slew of modern safety features in newer models including pre-collision pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, blind spot monitors, and much more. It’s easy to park just about anywhere, which makes it a great option for off-campus housing and street parking as well as crowded campus parking lots. And there’s plenty of trunk space for hauling baskets of clothing to do laundry back at mom-and-dad’s on the weekends.

The Toyota Prius is ever growing in popularity amongst younger drivers, thanks to its fuel efficient hybrid models, all-electric options, and stylish sedan or hatchback options. The Prius Hybrid gets an average of 50 miles per gallon, making it a great option for college students’ limited budgets and especially with rising fuel prices. Current models come with 10 standard airbags and the Star Safety System (6 advanced safety features: VSC, ABS, TRAC, EBD, and SST.) The fold-down seats make it easy to transport just about anything whether your student is going away with friends for the weekend or traveling back home for holiday break. Newer models also have wireless smartphone charging, making the hassle of searching for charge cables a thing of the past. It’s modern styling and features make it perfect for the eco conscious student who is also looking to drive in style.

Let us help you find the right car to fit your budget! If purchasing or leasing a new car isn’t right for your finances, our trusted employees can help you find the pre-owned model that’s right for you and your student without breaking the bank!