12 Best Cars for College Students in 2023

The compact Bronco Sport isn’t quite as capable as Ford’s bigger and more rugged Bronco, but it offers more all-terrain readiness than most similarly priced competitors with the rugged good looks to match. The G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any type of Terrain) mode system comes standard across the lineup. It’s a practical yet fun choice for an adventurous college student, with great safety ratings and plenty of features.

The Bronco Sport is available with the choice of a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower, and four-wheel drive is standard in both cases. Other features include an 8-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi hot spot.