The best new cars for first-time drivers

Choosing a first car can be a tough decision for new drivers. Not only is there insurance to think about, there’s also the all-important daily running costs, too – all on top of the purchase price.

While some new drivers ‘get what they’re given’, others are luckier and have the choice of the new car market. There are plenty of decisions to make – it’s important not to compromise on style after all a first car is perhaps the most memorable car for most drivers. Connectivity is also particularly important, with features such as Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay typically being high on the priority list for those in the market for a first car today.

Parents will likely be more concerned about safety, and of course, anything that can keep insurance costs down will likely go down a storm.

With all that in mind, here are the top 10 new cars which we recommend as first cars, and what they are available from each month on finance.

Volkswagen Up!

Vauxhall Viva

Suzuki Celerio

Hyundai i10

Fiat 500

Dacia Sandero

Priced from £6,995 new, you can get one from just £89 per month with a £1,350 deposit over three years. The question is, would you rather have a brand-new car or a brand-new iPhone for the same monthly payments? Think about it…

Kia Picanto

Prices start from £9,500, or just £109 a month on a three-year deal with a £2,100 customer deposit. If you have an old banger lying around, you could also get £2,000 off a new Picanto by trading it in as part of a scrappage deal.

Toyota Aygo

Over a three-and-a-half-year deal, an Aygo is available from £129 each month with a £2,000 deposit. Toyota is also running a scrappage scheme at the moment, too.

Ford Fiesta

On finance, a three-year deal will cost £215 a month over three years, with a £2,500 deposit upfront.

Vauxhall Corsa

Can’t afford a new car as your first car, or think it’s waste of money? We’ll be picking our top 10 used first car buys in the coming weeks.