Nissan Versa: Dependable “It has been in production for many years, all the kinks are worked out,” Pyle said. You want high gas mileage, family space, and reliability. Though simple, it will last for years.
Kia Forte: Luxury Feel Don't believe the price. “The interior is really nice on this model and the warranty is really good if purchased new,” Pyle said. Consider it a budget car without a budget vibe.
Mitsubishi Mirage: Mixed Bag Pyle is candid: His autos are nice, but he sees many repairs. However, “That can be because it is popular so there’s a larger pool of failures known about, or it can be that many high school and college kids get them as gifts but drive them poorly.”
Kia Soul: Secret Deal “Sometimes you can find a base model that has been reduced a lot to move it off the lot,” Pyle said.
Leg room and cargo capacity make it ideal for small families with car seats. One catch: “They are not common though because of their appearance — they are ugly, at least in my eyes,” the car specialist said.