Best New Cars Under $30,000

Best Subcompact Car: Toyota Yaris iA.

In terms of safety, Yaris iA is very good, since it comes with a backup camera and a low-speed pre-collision system which are standard for this model. Nice handling is provided by a 106-hp, 1.5-liter four-cylinder accompanied by a six-speed transmission (which can be manual or automatic; the latter grants a fuel efficiency of 35 mpg overall!).