2016 Ford Fiesta 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016
Having teenage drivers can be stressful and scary. You want to make sure they are as safe as possible on the road and while some of that comes into their driving habits, it also has a lot to do with the vehicle you choose for your new driver. Kelley Blue Book creates an annual 10 best back-to-school cars list and for the second year in a row, KBB named the 2016 Ford Fiesta as one of their 10 best back-to-school cars of 2016.
The team at Kelley Blue Book handpick a selection of new cars they recommend for students and parents of teen drivers based on the characteristics that both parents and the students want. According to parents, they want a vehicle that is practical, safe and affordable, while young drivers prefer to enjoy being seen in their vehicle, meaning style is a large factor for them. The 2016 Ford Fiesta as chosen due to its combination of all of the desired features.
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2016 Ford Fiesta Safety and Technology Features
With a starting price of $14,090, the 2016 Fiesta is available in hatchback or sedan body styles. The Fiesta offers the latest in driver-assist technology and technology features such as Ford’s newest SYNC 3. The Fiesta has a total of seven airbags including dual-stage front airbags, driver’s knee airbag and side-curtain airbags for the first and second-row passengers. Driver-assist technology features include standard blind spot mirrors to reduce rear-vision blind spots and AdvanceTrac stability control that automatically detects wheel slippage and adjusts torque and braking to maintain control and traction.
It is not hard to see why Kelley Blue Book, for the second year in a row has named the Ford Fiesta in its 10 best back-to-school cars list. The Fiesta makes the perfect vehicle for college students, parents of teenage drivers and drivers who want safety, style, value and practicality. See our inventory of the 2016 Ford Fiesta at Heritage Ford and give us a call today to schedule your test drive.