Aside from being relatively affordable to procure, the Ford Bronco Sport has also been recognized for being a safe vehicle, too. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the small, rugged crossover its coveted Top Safety Pick+ honor when it debuted for the 2021 model year, though it did miss out on the same accolade last year after flunking its seat belt reminder test with a poor rating, along with securing a moderate score in terms of latch ease of use. Regardless, the Ford Bronco Sport did manage to land on a new list of the safest used vehicles suitable for teenagers.
This list comes to us from the IIHS and Consumer Reports, and it aims to provide parents with a range of suitable used or new vehicles that teens can drive with a little extra peace of mind – not to mention, models that won’t break the bank, either. The list contains both “Best Choices” and more affordable “Good Choices,” with starting prices for recommended used models ranging from less than $5,000 up to around $20,000. All of the vehicles on this list have a curb weight greater than 2,750 pounds, have earned good ratings from IIHS in its original crash testing, and have average or better scores from CR in the categories of braking and emergency/routine handling, along with higher usability scores for displays and controls.
To make the cut as a Best Choice, vehicles must have automatic emergency braking systems included as standard, earn an advanced or superior rating from IIHS in its original vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test or the daytime pedestrian front crash prevention test, and have headlights that earn a good or acceptable rating. In that regard, the Ford Bronco Sport ticked all of those boxes, landing on the list of Best Choices for small SUVs with an average price of $17,500 for used examples.
“Given consumers’ economic anxiety and the uncertainty around future vehicle prices, the availability of a wide range of safe, affordable used options is welcome news,” said Jessica Jermakian, IIHS senior vice president for vehicle research. “Helping your kid achieve a milestone of independence shouldn’t require compromising on safety.”
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