What the average college student requires from a car is affordability, fuel efficiency, and loads of modern technology. As most young students are not that experienced behind the wheel, a car that offers advanced safety and driver-assist features is also advisable.
- Yaris
With an MSRP of $15,450, the 2019 Toyota Yaris is most definitely affordable. It also offers good estimated fuel-economy ratings of 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, so you won’t end up spending all your pocket money on fuel.
The Yaris boasts impressive performance, safety, and modern tech for its low price. Its 1.5-liter engine, which is good for 106 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque, will give you respectable power, while the MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension will afford you a smooth ride and sharp handling.
Standard safety gear featured with the Yaris includes dynamic stability control, a traction control system, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, and an anti-lock brake system. The Yaris also boasts a standard low-speed pre-collision system. A standard infotainment system, consisting of a 7-inch display, a backup camera, six speakers, a USB port, and Bluetooth, is also offered with the Yaris. Other convenient standard equipment includes push-button start and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.
- Corolla
The 2019 Toyota Corolla offers the advanced Toyota Safety Sense package, consisting of a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control, as standard equipment. Furthermore, its aerodynamic design that has been wind-tunnel tested for optimal performance, will afford you a quiet road and great overall efficiency. If you opt for the LE Eco trim, your Corolla will deliver a respectable fuel economy rating of 40 mpg on the highway and 30 mpg in the city. 
The standard infotainment system comes with a 6.1 display, Bluetooth, a USB port, a CD player, a rearview camera, and six speakers. Other standard equipment includes a 60/40 split-folding rear bench and LED headlights. You can get all of this at a very affordable MSRP of $18,700.
- Prius c
The 2019 Toyota Prius c is a hybrid car that offers an amazing fuel-efficiency estimate of 48 mpg on the highway and 43 mpg in the city and is rated as a Super Ultra Low Emission (SULEV) vehicle. Like the Corolla, it also comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense safety suite and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. The standard infotainment system features a 6.1-inch display, Bluetooth, a USB port, a rearview camera, CD player, and four speakers. 
With the EV/ECO modes offered with the Prius c, you can customize your drive: EV mode will allow you to drive up to one mile in electric mode, while ECO mode will afford you maximum fuel efficiency. You can have all of this at an MSRP of $21,530.
Toyota offers a range of affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles, which also boast advanced safety features, respectable performance, and modern technology. If you want to take a few models for a spin, drop by Atlantic Toyota.
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