The Honda Civic may seem like a basic, boring car, but this year’s edition is the best car for new drivers.

Honda remains an industry leader in safety, affordability, and reliability. These are three of the most important characteristics of a teenager’s first vehicle. The top critics in the industry have praised the Honda Civic as the top choice for new drivers.

Some of the Civics’ most important safety features include multi-angle rearview cameras, advanced airbag systems, vehicle stability assist with traction control, and an advanced body structure. Also, it has a blind spot information system, cross-traffic monitor, low-speed braking control, parking sensors, and forward collision warnings.

In addition to all of the intuitive safety features, it has a luxurious and comfortable cabin. The car has roomy back seats, a touch-to-start engine, a moonroof, leather-trimmed seats, and heated seats. Furthermore, Honda continues to add new features to improve the comfortability every year. “I love the comfort of the seats, and the leather stitching is phenomenal,” said Landon Schroder, a new Honda Civic driver.

The Civic has great gas mileage too. Given that new drivers are typically teenagers, spending money on gas is one of the biggest challenges people face when they first start driving. The average driver spends approximately $150-$200 a month on gas. However, this problem can be minimized with people driving a Honda Civic.

The 2023 Honda Civic is estimated to acquire 33 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 42 mpg on the highway, and with a 12.3-gallon tank, this means it would cost approximately $58 to fill up a full tank of gas.

On the other hand, most SUVs or pickup trucks get 16 miles per gallon. Therefore, SUV or truck drivers are paying double the amount in gas compared to Honda Civic drivers.

Not only is the Civic the most fuel-efficient car for its class, it is also one of the most affordable cars outright.

A new 2023 Honda Civic starts at $23,750. Compared to most car brands, Honda gives new drivers a bang for your buck. The average price of a new car in 2023 is $48,000. In other words, new drivers can get a nice car for half the cost of both price and on gas.

As Saint Paul’s sophomore Luca Rodas had plenty of nice things to say about Honda Civics. “Civics are very affordable and have the best technology in a car for its price range.”

Moreover, the savings don’t stop at price and gas. An owner of a Civic will likely not have to spend very much money on expensive repairs. The annual cost per year someone spends on repairs for a Honda Civic is $368. This is an impressive stat considering the average American spends $400 or more a year on repairs.

“Wow, I wish I had this car,” was my first thought when entering my friend’s 2023 Honda Civic.

It may seem basic or boring, but sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.