This is the time of year when many parents are thinking about buying a used vehicle for their teen drivers. The vehicle may be a graduation gift or a needed set of wheels for a summer job or trip to college. These days, SUVs are a common choice because of their sales popularity. But which one to get?
When budgets are tight, it’s hard to beat a small sedan for value. Better yet, the modern models in the class are stylish, roomy and technologically advanced. The Honda Civic is one of the most popular models on sale, and it faces new competition from the Kia K4, which replaces the previous Forte in that automaker’s lineup. How well does the K4 stack up? Edmunds compared the new K4 with the benchmark Civicto find out.
A three-row crossover SUV can be a great choice for car shoppers who need extra room to shuttle plenty of people and cargo. The latest models are impressively capable and come loaded with up-to-date technology features. But they’re also expensive and potentially out of reach for many shoppers. You’re looking at spending approximately $50,000 to get a well-equipped new three-row SUV.
The average price gap between new and used vehicles is more than $20,000, according to recent Edmunds’ sales data. But many used-vehicle shoppers make costly mistakes that can be avoided with a little research and preparation. Here are five common mistakes identified by Edmunds’ experts and what you can do to avoid them.
DARPAN tested the base RWD trim utilizing a single 250-kilowatt electric motor installed at the rear, producing 355 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The crossover pulls hard—Porsche says 0 to 100 km/h takes approximately 5.7 seconds when Launch Control is enabled—and features the German performance brand’s signature tight handling. A whimsical spaceship-like “Electric Sport Sound” (+ $560) can be toggled on during acceleration.
Volvo enters the B-segment (read: miniature) space with the introduction of the 2025 EX30. Sharing the same platform as the Chinese-market Zeekr X luxury SUV that’s also under the Geely parent brand, this new subcompact premium crossover looks slick and is a pocket rocket in the dual motor trim.
