10 best cars for a beginner

 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Hyundai Solaris 4.43
The best ratio of price and quality. A popular choice among female drivers
2 Nissan Qashqai 4.42
most popular crossover
3 Skoda Rapid 4.41
The best set of electronic assistants
4 KIA Picanto 4.38
Most agile car
5 Chevrolet Spark 4.37
Great choice for a novice driver
6 Toyota Corolla 4.34
The most reliable
7 Volkswagen Polo 4.30
Buyer's best choice
8 Lada Vesta 4.21
Available set of active security systems
9 Renault Logan 4.17
Best price
10 Lada Granta 4.00
best selling car

For a novice driver, a car should have simple controls, good visibility, ground clearance, compact dimensions and reliable security systems. The combination of these factors will allow a beginner to quickly get used to the road, develop the right skills for accident-free driving. Women are advised to use cars with an automatic transmission, since when driving with a manual transmission, they often transfer all attention from the road to the shifting process.

The review selected the best cars that helped many novice drivers quickly become confident users of private vehicles. The evaluation component is formed on the opinions of the owners of those models that became their first vehicle and allowed them to quickly get used to the intricacies of traffic.

Top 10. Lada Granta

Rating (2022): 4.00
Accounted for 194 feedback from resources: Drome, Reviewer
best selling car

The most popular car in Russia, leading in the number of sales in the primary and used markets. The choice of the buyer, including novice drivers, is largely determined by the affordable price, the minimum set of necessary security systems and operational practicality.

  • Price: 610,000 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • Tax: 2352 rubles / year
  • Power: 98 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: BAS/EBD/ABS

Granta is a modern car equipped with automatic transmission and a minimum set of active systems that make driving easier. Simple controls and good road visibility are perfect for a novice driver. The car is easy to maintain and unpretentious, which is especially important when a novice woman is driving. A few years after the purchase, it is enough to carry out maintenance in a timely manner at a service station so that the car does not fail on the road. Sufficiently powerful engine and obedience in management will allow you to make safe overtaking on the track. At the same time, when choosing a package for trips in a large metropolis, it is better to give preference to an automatic transmission than a robotic box - in traffic jams, it has not proven itself from the best side.

Pros and cons
  • Affordable price
  • Low operating cost
  • Acceptable build quality
  • RCP in traffic jams is impractical
  • Weak sound insulation

Top 9. Renault Logan

Rating (2022): 4.17
Accounted for 10402 feedback from resources: Drome, Reviewer
Best price

Renault Logan has the most attractive price on the market. In a budget configuration, it will cost its owner 12% cheaper than Lada Granta.

  • Price: 536,000 rubles.
  • Country: France
  • Tax: 2550 rubles/year
  • Power: 102 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: BAS/EBD/ABS

This is one of the most affordable and practical cars on the market.Logan is distinguished by excellent visibility, spacious interior and clear control. Beginners will benefit from brake force distribution and emergency braking assistance. The car gives the novice driver an excellent overview not only in front and on the sides. The rear window is quite impressive in size, which allows you to control the situation behind the car - parking on Renault Logan is very convenient. Will please new motorists and unpretentiousness of operation. Low fuel consumption (7 l / 100 km in the city) and a roomy trunk speak of practicality, but the sound insulation and interior plastic leave much to be desired.

Pros and cons
  • Profitable price
  • Good visibility
  • economical engine
  • Salon from budget plastic
  • Weak sound insulation

Top 8. Lada Vesta

Rating (2022): 4.21
Accounted for 1350 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
Available set of active security systems

The car offers a good set of active safety systems, full-time parking sensors and AirBag for those sitting in front. This is the best package in this price range.

  • Price: 793,000 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • Tax: 3965 rubles / year
  • Power: 113 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ASR/ESP/HSA/BAS/EBD/ABS

Domestic car Lada Vesta has 6 active security systems and two frontal AirBag - for the driver and front passenger. In addition, the presence of a full-time parking sensors will help beginners (especially women) to more confidently pass backwards in parking lots. Easy handling and a turning radius of 5.2 m will facilitate maneuvering, which is important not only for novice drivers - the car is in great demand in the market. The car offers a comfortable interior, there is a climate system, a roomy trunk.And the clearance for city trips is ideal (178 mm). In addition, the manufacturer provides a three-year warranty, which means that during this period Vesta will not cause much trouble to its owner, and beginners will have enough time to gain experience.

Pros and cons
  • Good dynamics
  • Stylish exterior
  • Reliable suspension and engine
  • Interior plastic leaves much to be desired
  • Automatic transmission requires careful handling

Top 7. Volkswagen Polo

Rating (2022): 4.30
Accounted for 9766 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
Buyer's best choice

The time-tested body structure, power plant and suspension have secured the reputation of a reliable and unpretentious vehicle for this car. Active safety systems are also of high build quality and flawless performance, which is especially important for novice drivers.

  • Price: 1262000 rub.
  • Country: Germany
  • Tax: 3850 rubles/year
  • Power: 110 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ASR/ESP/BAS/EBD/ABS

A novice driver will be comfortable in a Volkswagen Polo - in addition to excellent visibility and understandable dimensions (although the car is not among the compact ones), the owner has clear and simple controls. The presence of complete sets with automatic transmission will be appreciated by women and beginners behind the wheel - it is much easier with it in city traffic. The car is a prominent representative of the "German" quality - unforeseen breakdowns with timely maintenance will not bother the owner even after the end of the manufacturer's warranty. The suspension, designed for Russian roads, may be somewhat harsh, but this is best reflected in the accuracy of control and maneuvering of the car in urban traffic.

Pros and cons
  • Economical
  • Unpretentious in operation
  • "Indestructible" suspension
  • The oven is not warm enough
  • High cost of spare parts

Top 6. Toyota Corolla

Rating (2022): 4.34
Accounted for 618 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
The most reliable

The car is of high quality assembly and components, which allows novice drivers to avoid unforeseen breakdowns while driving.

  • Price: 1696000 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • Tax: 4270 rubles / year
  • Power: 122 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ASR/ESP/BAS/EBD/HSA/ABS

One of the most popular models in the world, Toyota Corolla is quite capable of becoming the first car for a novice driver. Not only women will like the comfort of the cabin, the set of auxiliary assistant systems and the absence of any operational hassles. For the next 6-7 years, the new car will not need anything other than scheduled maintenance and refueling. You get used to simple and clear control, reliable automatic transmission after the first trip. The ground clearance can be a little confusing - it is small, and decreases when the car is loaded. The price also leaves much to be desired - many beginners may find it unreasonably high.

Pros and cons
  • Reliable automatic transmission
  • economical engine
  • High build quality and materials
  • Comfortable lounge
  • Efficient braking system
  • small ground clearance
  • High price

Top 5. Chevrolet Spark

Rating (2022): 4.37
Accounted for 1379 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
Great choice for a novice driver

The car features a short hood and large side windows. Together with the automatic transmission, this allows the inexperienced driver to fully concentrate on the traffic situation and driving.

  • Price: 751,000 rubles.
  • Country: Korea
  • Tax: 439 rubles/year
  • Power: 85 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: BAS/EBD/ABS

One of the most popular cars for women who have become novice drivers. Chevrolet Spark has "understandable" dimensions, which are quick to get used to and easy to control. Simple control (automatic transmission), small turning radius, excellent frontal and side visibility are optimally suited for a beginner on the road. The car will allow you to learn not only to keep the right distance, but due to the short wheelbase it is easy to maneuver and safely back down in parking lots. Such shortcomings as the poor quality of sound insulation and a rather weak suspension are not able to block an important advantage - a compact car will please with a low cost of maintenance, which attracts not only beginners.

Pros and cons
  • Compact dimensions
  • good review
  • Low operating cost
  • Weak sound insulation
  • Suspension is not for bad roads

Top 4. KIA Picanto

Rating (2022): 4.38
Accounted for 1820 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
Most agile car

The turning radius of the small car KIA Picanto is 4.7 m. This is 0.3 m less than that of its closest competitor in the ranking, the Chevrolet Spark.

  • Price: 904000 rub.
  • Country: Korea
  • Tax: 1008 rubles/year
  • Power: 84 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ESP/HSA/ABS

Simple handling, maneuverability and excellent visibility in the small car KIA Picanto will allow beginners to quickly get used to the road. The car is very popular with women, has an original exterior and a fairly comfortable interior.A short hood will allow a novice driver to quickly get used to the dimensions, “feel” the car and be more confident in parking lots. The car is quite maneuverable, has a better turning radius, and thanks to its modest size (only 3.95 m long) it feels confident in urban conditions. With all the advantages of a car for beginners, it has one quite expected drawback - a small trunk. Also, some owners are not satisfied with the level of sound insulation.

Pros and cons
  • Economical
  • high rise
  • Ergonomic salon
  • Excellent maneuverability
  • Small trunk
  • Weak sound insulation

Top 3. Skoda Rapid

Rating (2022): 4.41
Accounted for 1287 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
The best set of electronic assistants

The car provides the ability to install 8 active safety systems, which include LDWS - the best offer in the rating. Lane control will be especially useful for novice drivers.

  • Price: 1215000 rub.
  • Country: Czech Republic
  • Tax: 3125 rubles/year
  • Power: 125 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ASR/ LDWS/ HDC/ESP/BAS/EBD/HSA/ABS

A car that is worth paying attention to especially a novice driver. The practicality of this model does not need confirmation - thousands of cars working in taxi services across the country confirm this. Intuitive and simple control, an excellent set of electronic assistants (even in the most budgetary configuration there is an electronic stability control system) are simply irreplaceable for a beginner on the road.Regular parking sensors will allow women to make confident maneuvers in the parking lot, and excellent visibility will make it possible to control the situation on the road. The car is unpretentious in operation, but automatic transmission models require a more careful attitude.

Pros and cons
  • Lane control
  • Modern salon
  • Excellent visibility
  • There may be unexpected breakdowns of the automatic transmission
  • Weak sound insulation

Top 2. Nissan Qashqai

Rating (2022): 4.42
Accounted for 9775 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
most popular crossover

Excellent visibility, unpretentiousness in operation and a spacious interior make the Nissan Qashqai one of the most popular crossovers, both among beginners and experienced drivers.

  • Price: 1838000 rub.
  • Country: Japan
  • Tax: 5040 rubles/year
  • Power: 144 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ASR/ESP/BAS/EBD/HSA/ABS

A novice driver who prefers a crossover should choose the Nissan Qashqai as their first car. Despite its class, the car is quite maneuverable, parking on it is a pleasure. Women and beginners will love the excellent visibility of the road - a high landing has serious advantages compared to conventional cars. At the same time, Qashqai is more suitable for those who are accustomed to smooth and calm driving - the crossover lacks explosive dynamics. In operation, the machine is economical and not demanding, with timely maintenance and scheduled replacements, the possibility of breakdowns on the road is practically reduced to zero. Many owners are not satisfied with the level of sound insulation in the cabin.

Pros and cons
  • Quality build
  • Controllability
  • Dimensions allow for convenient parking
  • Insufficient sound insulation
  • Weak dynamics

Top 1. Hyundai Solaris

Rating (2022): 4.43
Accounted for 18555 reviews from resources: Drome, Reviewer
The best ratio of price and quality

The car has a wide range of active and passive safety systems, has comfort and a presentable appearance. Together with a fair price, Hyundai Solaris demonstrates a better balance of performance, attracting both novice and more experienced road users.

A popular choice among female drivers

Many Russians prefer Solaris not only for its stylish exterior and well-thought-out comfortable interior. Women liked the unpretentiousness of the car in everyday use, good ground clearance and simple operation.

  • Price: 1055000 rub.
  • Country: Korea
  • Tax: 4305 rubles / year
  • Power: 123 HP With.
  • Auxiliary systems: ASR/ESP/HSA/VSM/BAS/EBD/ABS

The excellent driving performance of the sedan is favorably emphasized by the suspension adapted for our roads with a clearance of 160 mm. High maneuverability, steering obedience and stable behavior on the track for a novice driver will be of great help. The car can offer a pretty good package of assistants that reduce the burden on the driver in difficult conditions. Beginners will like the automatic transmission - it works confidently, without delays and does not affect the dynamics of the car at all. Quite a solid salon without frills is distinguished by harmony and convenience. Well, women are simply delighted with the large multimedia screen with a rear-view camera, which will allow you to back up without fear.

Pros and cons
  • Spacious interior
  • high ground clearance
  • Large set of assistant systems
  • Weak sound insulation
  • Loss of control at speed
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