Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz Earns “Top 10 Best Cars for College Students” Rating

When it comes to your child, safety and reliability are of utmost importance when buying the right vehicle, especially when preparing them for college sendoff. U.S. News & World Report has recently released the top 10 cars for college students to help ease your mind and narrow down your buying options.

The new 2023 Hyundai Tucson made the list scoring an overall 8.5 out of 10 on the safety, reliability, and performance test. Starting at a base price of $26,900, the Tucson is affordable with a new, sleek design. It was recently named “Best Compact SUV for the Money” as well as one of the “Best New Cars for Teens.” If these reasons to buy aren’t convincing enough, the gas mileage is excellent getting up to 32 MPG highway. It offers up to 187-horsepower on a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an eight-cylinder automatic transmission. The 2023 Tucson offers 10 different trim levels, including, but not limited to, the base SE, rugged XRT, sporty N Line and Limited Edition.

The new 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which scored an overall 8.2 out of 10 rating for safety and reliability, is available for as low as $25,700, has 281-horsepower and gets up to 27 MPG highway. This versatile compact SUV/pickup truck offers premium comfort with seating for up to 5 passengers, which is perfect for carpooling back-and-forth to school.

In addition to safety performance and affordability, both the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz models boast plenty of cargo space and modern technology, so your student can ride in style while they transport all their dorm room needs. There are five different models to choose from, including the base SE, SEL with extra features, sporty Night, upgraded SEL Premium, and luxurious Limited edition.

Send your student off to college with peace-of-mind knowing that they are in a safe, dependable vehicle as they travel to life’s next adventure. Shop the new 2023 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz models now. Or check out our Certified Used inventory at Hyundai of Mankato. Our team of specialists are ready to help you find the vehicle that’s right for you. Contact us or visit us today at 1281 RAINTREE RD, MANKATO, MN 56001.