It’s back to school time, which means that it is time for KBB to release its choices for the top 10 back to school cars. I’m not in the market for a car for either of my children (give me 10 years) but the list provides a guide for parents that may be car shopping for their children. The 2009 Ford Focus, which has seen a surge in sales thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program, came in at the top of KBB’s list.

“Like the honor student that can get good grades while maintaining a rockin’ social life, the Focus can live two lives. It can please the parents as a safe and economical buy, but still knows how to be the life of the party with its sporty driving dynamics and available voice-controlled SYNC communication and entertainment system.” Source: KBB

The 2009 For Focus manual transmission FWD has a combined fuel efficiency rating of 28 mpg. The vehicle averages 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg in the highway setting. However, the “MPG Estimates from Drivers Like You” section shows that the average fuel economy is actually 36.9 mpg. Of course, the way you drive will effect your fuel efficiency.

Other vehicles that made KBB’s Top 10 Back to School Cars list include the 2009 Honda Fit, 2010 Kia Soul, 2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 2009 Nissan Cube, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Honda Civic, 2005 Scion xB, and the 2007 Suzuki SX4.

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