Auto insurance clients are all looking for the vehicle that bestfits their needs.

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Aging drivers, in particular, may appreciate tips from theirinsurance agent on the right vehicle for their comfort, safety andbudget.

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Senior-friendly features

Seniors need cars that will be safe, reliable and havesenior-friendly features.

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Related: 10 most dangerous states for seniordrivers

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Front-seat access is ideal for those with physical limitationsbecause they offer low door sills, wider openings and step inheights that reduce the need for ducking or climbing. Also, carsequipped with powerful headlights can make driving at nighteasier for people with decreasing or compromisedvision.

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25 ideal models

Consumer Reports found 25 new models that are ideal forseniors. All are recommended by Consumer Reports and earned anoverall score of excellent or very good in their respectivecategories (representing road-test performance, predictedreliability, owner satisfaction,
and safety).

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Here are the latest car models ranked by features seniorsshould consider in 2017:

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Subaru

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Subaru

  • Subaru Forester – front-seat access, visibility, control.
  • Subaru Outback – visibility, control, headlights.
  • Subaru Legacy – visibility, control.
  • Subaru Crosstrek – visibility, control.

Related: Shift to fancy gear knobs in cars draws ire ofConsumer Reports

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Kia

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Kia

  • Kia Soul – front-seat access, control.
  • Kia Sportage – front-seat access, control, headlights.
  • Kia Forte - visibility, control, headlights.
  • Kia Sorento - front-seat access, control.

Related: Best eco-friendly cars for Earth Day2017

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Toyota

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Toyota

  • Toyota Highlander - front-seat access.
  • Toyota Prius V – front-seat access, headlights.
  • Toyota RAV4 - front-seat access, headlights.
  • Toyota Camry (2017) - visibility, headlights.
  • Toyota Sienna - front-seat access.
  • Toyota Corolla - visibility, headlights.

Related: Woman hit by car after parking her vehicle was not'using' her vehicle

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Honda

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Honda

  • Honda Odyssey (2017) - front-seat access.
  • Honda Accord - visibility, headlights.
  • Honda CR-V - front-seat access.
  • Honda Pilot - front-seat access, visibility.

Related: 20 best cars for the money in 2017

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Nissan

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Nissan

  • Nissan Rogue - front-seat access, control.

Related: Nissan debuts ProPilot as similar Tesla systemscrutinized

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Ford

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Ford

  • Ford C-Max Hybrid - front-seat access, headlights.
  • Ford Escape - front-seat access, control.
  • Ford Flex - front-seat access, visibility.

Related: Is your vehicle a futurecollectible?

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Hyundai

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Hyundai

  • Hyundai Sonata - visibility, control, headlights.
  • Hyundai Santa Fe - front-seat access, control.
  • Hyundai Tucson – control, headlights.

Related: Auto premium increases put strain on insurers'customer satisfaction

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