Top 5 Smart Cars On The Market For 2018

Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Smart cars – cars with automated driving features – are dominating the market, but which one is truly right for you?

To make things a little easier, here is a compilation of the top five best smart cars on the market today and what makes each a stand-out choice, whether that’s impressive gas mileage, fun extras or special safety features that will keep your family riding in comfort and security.

2018 Nissan Leaf

This sedan seemed to do everything correctly. Balancing affordability with a classic exterior and fun interior add-ons, the Nissan Leaf has it all figured out. The Nissan Leaf is impressive because it is 100 percent electric and still manages to give the driver 150 miles per charge.

Another important detail is that the Nissan Leaf was ranked five out of five stars for safety by the NHTSA. This means the innovators at Nissan have worked diligently to provide a safe vehicle for their customers.

Along with all of that, the Leaf includes “ProPilot Assist” which allows the driver to turn on the car and let it drive for them. The car will then manage the distance between cars and monitor speed accordingly.

The Leaf starts at about $30,000 as a base price and goes up from there.

2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

It may be a mouthful to say, but the Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited provides a smooth ride with lots of interesting features. The Avalon starts around $42,000, but makes up for the sticker shock with its impressive details.

These include the pedestrian detection service that stops the vehicle from hitting someone if the detectors sense someone too close. This feature would be perfect for neighborhoods with lots of children or pedestrians.

The Avalon was also ranked with an overall score of five stars by the NHTSA. It rounds out with a projected 40 miles per gallon and many fun aspects to its name.

2018 Chevy Volt Premier

The Chevy Volt Premier has some fun features and a high safety rating among its many positive attributes. These include 106 miles to the gallon on the electric side and a still-impressive 42 miles to the gallon when using gas.

The Volt is priced around $37,500, which is decent for a vehicle of this caliber, especially with the electric option. Other notable features include the automatic park assist and the Bose premium audio system.

The Volt also has wireless charging for phones with that capability. Chevy is clearly thinking future-first with this feature and shows they plan to be around for the long haul.

2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

A roomy choice for families, the Acura comes with third row seating that many will find to be a bonus. Those in the back rows can be entertained by the MDX’s TV screens, so long road trips with the kids are made much easier.

The MDX was rated five stars by the NHTSA and includes many safety features like cameras and detectors to alert the driver when they need to proceed with caution. The Acura MDX has a unique three-motor hybrid system and starts at around $44,000.

2018 Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S is the new definition of the term “smart cars.” Tesla has been working on making an autonomous vehicle and is one step closer to getting them on the street with this $94,000 semi-autonomous vehicle.

If you are not familiar with Tesla, the company is known for creating innovative cars that stretch the limits of what is known today. The 2018 Tesla Model S comes with its own Wi-Fi hotspot and many other luxuries, including lighted door handles.