IRVINE, Calif. — Shoppers in the market for a cool, affordable new car can see which models the experts recommend most in the list of 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2013 from Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new- and used-car information. Each year, the KBB.com editors collectively pool their wisdom and expert opinions as they choose the 10 coolest affordable new cars, and this year the 2013 Hyundai Veloster ranks No. 1 on the list.
“Quite frankly, automakers keep making it easier to pay them less,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “While many inexpensive cars are decidedly uncool, the world’s manufacturers are putting more personality and distinction into their lower-priced offerings.
