What are the safest cars for teens? 

If you have a new teen driver on your hands, you’re probably experiencing a little bit of trepidation about letting them take on the open road solo. We get it! That’s why we have two goals at Toyota of Orlando. To help you teach your teenager safe driving habits, and to help you choose the safest cars for teens to put in the driveway. Today we’re talking all about the new Toyotas that qualify as safe cars for teens – let’s get started!

Which 2024 Toyotas are the safest cars for teens? 

When it boils down to it, ALL of our new Orlando Toyotas are safe. You’ll have top-of-the-line safety technology at your fingertips no matter which one you choose. However, some cars are better than others for teen drivers. (We don’t recommend putting ANY teen into a Supra, for example – too much temptation.) Here    are our choices for the safest cars for teens at Toyota of Orlando.

Corolla:

The Orlando Toyota Corolla is probably one of our TOP choices for safest cars for teens. It comes with features like Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, ten airbags and an Advanced Airbag System, the Star Safety System, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. That safety suite includes features like Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist, and more. Plus, the Corolla comes in gas and hybrid models, has amazing fuel efficiency, and has an affordable starting MSRP of just $22,050. 

Camry:

The Camry is slightly larger than the Corolla, which is something you might be concerned about when it comes to the safest cars for teenagers. This best-seller is renowned for its reliability. It offers safety features like Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, on-demand All-Wheel Drive, and a standard Blind Spot Monitor. It even has a Head Up Display to project important into onto the windshield so your teen can keep their eyes on the road. The Orlando Toyota Camry also comes in gas and hybrid models and has a starting MSRP of $28,400. 

RAV4:

Think your teen should be in an SUV? The Orlando Toyota RAV4 is a perfect fit. It’s large enough to be considered an SUV, but compact enough to get great fuel efficiency (and it comes in a hybrid option, too). This sleek new Toyota is also one of the safest cars for teens because of features like All-Wheel Drive, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and a Blind-Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. You’ll also love the option of Safety Connect services to keep your teen connected on the road. The new RAV4 has a starting MSRP of $28,675 and comes in thirteen different models. 

Corolla Cross:

Last but not least, the Orlando Toyota Corolla Cross. This compact crossover SUV gets incredible fuel efficiency even in the gas model. Plus, it has tons of safety features designed to make it one of the safest cars for teens. You’ll find available all-wheel drive, available parking assist with automatic braking, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Plus, it has a starting MSRP of just $23,860 and comes in a hybrid option, too. 

What characteristics do safe cars for teens all share? 

If you’re not sold on any of the Orlando Toyotas above, just know that we have tons of options for you. And once you know which characteristics the safest cars for teens all share, it’s easy to shop. Here’s what we recommend looking for in your teen’s next ride: 

Lane departure alert: You’ll find this feature in many of our Orlando Toyotas. It’s a feature that’s designed to let your teen know if they’re driving outside of their lane. Your teen will get a visual and audio alert to let them know they’re swerving outside the lines and they need to focus on the road. 

Rear cross-traffic alert: This handy feature is great for teens who are nervous about reversing. It alerts you with visual and audio cues when something is going to cross behind their car as they’re in reverse, alerting them to stop immediately to avoid an accident or collision. 

Blind spot monitoring: This Orlando Toyota safety feature works hand-in-hand with the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. It will alert your teen to objects in their blind spot when they’re trying to change lanes, so they know to wait until the path is clear to make a move. 

Backup camera: A backup camera can be extremely handy for a teen driver, and is definitely a feature you’ll find in safe cars for teens. It gives them a clear view of what’s behind them before they start to reverse. However, pro tip – teach your teen not to rely SOLELY on the backup camera. It’s also wise to turn around and physically check your surroundings before reversing. 

What other safety features make safe cars for teens?

Those are some of the cool features you’ll find on many of the cars at Toyota of Orlando. Here are a few more basic features you’ll want if you’re hunting for the safest cars for teens: 

• Airbags 
• Anti-lock brakes 
• Stability control 
• Traction control 

Orlando Toyota features we recommend for your teen driver

And don’t forget, there are tons of cool Toyota features that may not fall under the safety umbrella but are still helpful when you’re a bit nervous about your new teen driver. You can choose a new Toyota that has driver profiles. If you set up a Guest Driver Monitor in the Toyota app and assign it to your teen, you can keep track of things like: 

• The speed limit – you can even set a max speed limit that they won’t be able to go over. 
• Curfew – you can set start and end times for particular days of the week. You’ll be notified if they’re driving past their curfew. 
• Vehicle-on notifications – get a notification every time the car is turned on. 
• Maximum miles driven – you can set a limit as to how many miles your teen can drive per day. 
• Maximum time elapsed limit – you can set a limit as to how long the Toyota can be driven. 
• Distance limit from set location – you can set a maximum distance that the car can be driven from a specific location. 

Test drive the safest cars for teens at Toyota of Orlando 

Ready to shop for your teen’s new ride? Stop by Toyota of Orlando today – we’re just off I-4 near the Mall of Millenia at 3575 Vineland Road. You can also call ahead to schedule at (407) 298-4500!