The Nissan Micra is a bit of a Marmite car- you either love or hate the styling, but there's no denying that the refined looks for 2020 make the Micra more funky then ever. The Micra is a comfortable and solid drive, and the car can handle most jobs well. It's perfect at being a cheap runabout that will get you from A-B in comfort and style.
The Toyota Yaris has been around for a few years, and for good reason. It's gained reputation for being a reliable and dependable car, and it's happy to run to the shops or cruise on the motorway. It would seem that Toyota is making true on this reputation by including a 5 year warranty on new models. The Yaris has a surprisingly spacious cabin too, and the new styling a breath of fresh air for the model.
The Hyundai i10 is a fantastic car for new drivers and has become a favourite of driving schools too. The i10 is surprisingly roomy, despite it's small dimensions. Parking is a breeze with this car – despite its small size, its interior is surprisingly roomy. If your a new driver looking to invest in the i10 you'll want to go for the 1.0 litre model to keep the insurance in the group 2. This is fantastic, practical car, and the 2020 got a nice visual refinement that brings the styling up to date.
The Volkswagen Polo is a fantastic all round car for new drivers. It packs a 1.0 litre engine that pushes out 65 bhp. It's no slouch, with plenty of grunt for getting around through town. The Polo is the ideal first car with an insurance group of 1! Volkswagen put in a lot of work to build a top quality, good looking car that's cheap to run. You won't regret getting one of these.
No list of 'Great cars for new drivers' would be complete without mentioning the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta is a great introduction to 'Drivers cars', who appreciate the feedback and fun factor this car can provide. The Fiesta was one of the first hatchbacks,and it has been slowly evolved over the years, and this 2020 model is a fantastic step up. This car comes loaded with useful tech that young drivers love but it's till cheap to run and practical.