2012 Car Review » 10 smart choices for a teen's first carVolkswagen Golf7 of 11Starting car price: $17,995Fuel economy: 23 city and 33 highway mpgEngine specs: 2.5-liter, five-cylinderThis hatchback is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Features include electronic stability control and antilock brakes as well as a crash-optimized front end, which helps absorb the impact of a frontal collision. The car also has six air bags with side-curtain protection features.While the safety specs should be pleasing for parents for a teen's first car, the VW Golf's audio features should be pleasing to teens. Its sound system comes standard with eight speakers, a CD player, AM and FM radio and an MP3 input.« Back to 2012 Car Review. Related Articles:5 dealer options to skipSelling your car onlineTop 10 movie cars5 bad-boy work trucksRelated Links:Dream car: fast fuel saverCut car insurance ratesTips for a one-car family8 auto-maintenance myths advertisement
2012 Car Review » 10 smart choices for a teen's first car
Starting car price: $17,995
Fuel economy: 23 city and 33 highway mpg
Engine specs: 2.5-liter, five-cylinder
This hatchback is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Features include electronic stability control and antilock brakes as well as a crash-optimized front end, which helps absorb the impact of a frontal collision. The car also has six air bags with side-curtain protection features.
While the safety specs should be pleasing for parents for a teen's first car, the VW Golf's audio features should be pleasing to teens. Its sound system comes standard with eight speakers, a CD player, AM and FM radio and an MP3 input.
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