If your high school graduate is preparing to head to college for the fall session, they need a vehicle that will safely bring them there and back for visits home! Looking for the perfect vehicle for your grad can feel difficult – affordability, safety, and features they will enjoy too is quite the combination to search for. Here at Thelen Auto Group in Bay City, Michigan, our staff can assist you in finding the best option for your loved ones to kickstart them on their next adventure! You can schedule a test drive, or ask questions, by contacting us at 989-414-2711. Below is a look at just a few of our recommended picks that you can view in our inventory and take for a test drive.
2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT –
An affordable dark-colored sedan priced at under $19,000. This five-seater is equipped with a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine and paired with a 6-speed manual transmission to get an estimated 28 MPG city/39 MPG highway fuel economy! Your graduate will love the number of features equipped in this front-wheel-drive option. Some of these features include heated door mirrors, a rearview camera, and SiriusXM satellite radio connectivity.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon –
A 2-door SUV dream that is ready to take on any drive through any weather. An Ocean Blue Metallic coloring makes it an attractive off-roading option and offers a black 3-piece hardtop. It is equipped with a 2.0L engine and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission to get an estimated 17 MPG city/25 MPG highway fuel economy. This four-wheel drive offers great technologies for any driver. Some of these include a remote vehicle start system, proximity key with push-button start, and tire-specific low tire pressure warning system.
2020 Ford Escape SE –
A great SUV option if your grad is bringing a lot of cargo with them. This Desert Gold five-seater has an intuitive all-wheel-drive system, is equipped with a 1.5L 3-cylinder engine, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission to get an estimated 26 MPG city/31 MPG highway fuel economy. Not only is it spacious, but it is packed full of impressive technologies for any type of driver. Some of these include Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Departure Warning, heated front seats, and speed-sensitive windshield wipers.



