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Safest Vehicles for Teens

Being a teenager is such an exciting time, you’re just starting to stretch your wings and explore, while staying safe at home. You want to encourage your teen’s independence and keep them safe without smothering them, so you’re probably looking for the safest vehicles for teens. That’s where the team at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet comes in handy.

We’re here to help all the concerned parents in the Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego, KS, areas find the safest car, truck, or SUV for their teens. Did you know that all Chevy vehicles come standard with Teen Driver mode? This allows you to set parameters that ensure your teen is driving safely without you even having to be in the car.

Check out our guide on the safest vehicles for teens, and then contact us for a test drive!
Safest Vehicles for Teens

Safe Vehicle Quick Facts

Safe Vehicle Quick Facts

Safest Car

No one loves stopping at the gas station. The pumps can be dirty, and spilling gasoline can be dangerous, so one of the ways you can keep your teen safe is by dispensing with the gas stations entirely. You’re not going to fill up the tank every time they need gas, so why not make the switch to an electric vehicle?

There are plenty of benefits to an electric vehicle:

     • No more stops at the pump
     • More eco-friendly
     • Quieter than a regular vehicle

The Chevy Bolt EV is a 5-seat hatchback electric vehicle that offers up to an EPA-estimated 131 city/ 109 MPGe with a range of 259 miles on a full charge. The best part is you can save time by charging your Bolt EV overnight and it’ll be ready in time for school in the morning.
Bolt EV

    Safest SUV

    Maybe your teen has a lot of extracurriculars, such as sports teams, that they need to pack gear for; then an SUV would be a better fit. Consider the 5-seat Chevy Equinox with the power to tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped—this is great if you want to be the star of the tournament carpool by offering to haul some gear for the coach.

    A nice tow rating doesn’t mean that there’s a lack of room inside; in fact, the interior dimensions are:

         • Headroom (Front/Rear): 40 inches/38.5 inches
         • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 57.2 inches/ 55.5 inches
         • Hip Room (Front/Rear): 54.2 inches/ 51.7 inches
         • Legroom (Front/Rear): 40.9 inches/ 39.9 inches

    For all the things you don’t want to toss in a trailer in the back, behind the rear row of seats you’ll find 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space. If you fold down the rear seats, then you can expand that number all the way to 63.9 cubic feet.
    Chevy Equinox

      Safest Truck

      Or maybe your teen is excited about exploring the great outdoors. That’s a passion you want to nurture, so they’ll need a vehicle that can tackle even the toughest of environments. Then consider the Chevy Silverado. This powerhouse pickup has several engine options, such as:

           • 2.7L Turbo High-Output: This engine offers 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, adding up to a maximum available 9,500 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.
           • 5.3L EcoTec3 V8: This engine offers 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, adding up to a maximum available 11,300 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.
           • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8: This engine offers 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, adding up to a maximum available 13,300 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.
           • Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6: This engine offers 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, adding up to a maximum available 13,300 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.
      Chevy Silverado

        Let Us Help Decide What Is the Safest Vehicle for Your Teen

        When you’re looking for the safest vehicle for teens, then you need to check out the lineup at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet. All Chevy models come standard with Teen Drive mode, so you can feel confident that your teen is driving safely in the Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego, Kansas, communities.
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