Car and Driver 10Best
Car and Driver 10Best is a list annually produced by Car and Driver (C/D) beginning in 1983,[1] nominating what it considers the 10 best cars of the year. C/D also produced the 5Best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year.
All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these recent restrictions:
- The vehicle must be on sale by January
- It must be priced below 2.5 times the average price of a car that year
- The manufacturer must provide an example for testing
- Only substantially changed or new vehicles and the past year's 10 best winners are nominated
The magazine sometimes selects a specific trim and other times a whole family of vehicles.
Top 10 Marques
[edit]From 1983 through 2023, the following marques were represented on the list the most times, including the 10Best Cars, 5Best Trucks, and 10Best Trucks and SUVs lists.
| Rank | Marque | Number of wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda | 92 |
| 2 | Mazda | 47 |
| 3 | Ford | 44 |
| 4 | BMW | 38 |
| 5 | Chevrolet | 37 |
| 6 | Porsche | 36 |
| 7 | Audi | 22 |
| 7 | Toyota | 22 |
| 9 | Volkswagen | 20 |
| 10 | Acura | 17 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 12 |
| 10 | Chrysler | 16 |
Top Models
[edit]From the start of the 10Best in 1983 through 2023, the following models were represented on the 10Best lists the most years.[2]
| Rank | Model | Number of wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Accord | 38 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Corvette | 25 |
| 2 | Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 25 |
| 4 | BMW 3-Series / M3 | 23 |
| 5 | Volkswagen GTI / Golf | 19 |
| 5 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | 19 |
| 7 | Ford Mustang | 11 |
| 8 | Audi 5000 and Audi A6 / A7 | 10 |
| 8 | Honda Prelude | 10 |
| 8 | Cadillac CTS and Cadillac CT5 | 11 |
| 11 | Honda Civic | 10 |
| 12 | Acura Integra and Acura RSX | 8 |
| 12 | Mazda RX-7 and Mazda RX-8 | 8 |
| 12 | Nissan 300ZX and Nissan 350Z | 8 |
| 15 | Ford Focus | 7 |
| 15 | Ford Taurus | 7 |
| 15 | Honda Fit | 7 |
| 15 | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
| 15 | Mazda 3 | 7 |
| 15 | Porsche Macan | 7 |
| 21 | BMW 5-Series | 6 |
| 21 | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| 21 | Audi A4 / S4 | 6 |
| 21 | Ram 1500 | 6 |
| 21 | Chrysler LH (300M, Concorde, Intrepid, Vision) | 6 |
| 26 | Toyota Celica Supra / Toyota GR Supra | 5 |
| 26 | Mercedes-Benz GL450 / GLS450 | 5 |
| 26 | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
1983
[edit]For the 1980s, Car and Driver picked four domestic and six import cars.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| AMC Alliance | 1 |
| Chevrolet Caprice Classic | 1 |
| Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz 380SEL | 1 |
| Pontiac 6000 STE | 3 |
| Porsche 944 | 4 |
| Renault Alliance | 1 |
| Toyota Supra Celica Supra | 5 |
| Volkswagen GTI Rabbit | 16 |
Fastest car tested: Jaguar XJ-S HE, 142 mph
Top-selling cars:
1984
[edit]Instituted the price cap at $30,000.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi 5000 S/Turbo | 5 |
| Dodge Daytona Turbo | 1 |
| Honda Prelude | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda 626 | 4 |
| Pontiac Fiero 2M4 | 1 |
| Pontiac 6000 STE | 3 |
| Porsche 944 | 4 |
| Toyota Supra Celica Supra | 5 |
| Volkswagen GTI Rabbit | 16 |
Fastest car tested: Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, 144 mph
Top-selling cars:
1985
[edit]Price cap: $30,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi 5000 S/Turbo | 5 |
| Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z | 4 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Dodge Caravan | 3 |
| Honda CRX | 2 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Prelude | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Merkur XR4Ti | 1 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 3 |
| Pontiac 6000 STE | 3 |
| Porsche 944 | 4 |
Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mph
Top-selling cars:
1986
[edit]Price cap: $30,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro | 5 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Prelude | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lincoln Mark VII LSC | 1 |
| Mercury Sable | 3 |
| Porsche 944 Turbo | 4 |
| Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota MR2 | 2 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
Fastest car tested: Porsche 944 Turbo, 157 mph
Top-selling cars:
1987
[edit]Price cap: $30,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi 5000 CS Turbo | 5 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Mustang GT | 12 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda RX-7 Turbo | 8 |
| Pontiac Bonneville SE | 1 |
| Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota MR2 | 2 |
Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:
1988
[edit]Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Legend Coupe | 3 |
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi 5000 | 5 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Mustang 5.0 | 12 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda CRX | 2 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 |
Fastest car tested: Ferrari Testarossa, 173 mph
Top-selling cars:
1989
[edit]Imports and domestics chosen by marque, not by place of manufacture.
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Legend Coupe | 3 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Dodge Colt Turbo | 1 |
| Ford Probe GT | 3 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo | 1 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo | 4 |
| Plymouth Laser Turbo | 4 |
| Saab 9000 Turbo | 4 |
Fastest car tested: 750iL V12, 158 mph
Top-selling cars:
1990
[edit]Eliminated half domestic/half import rule as impractical.
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Legend Coupe | 3 |
| Eagle Talon Turbo | 3 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lexus LS | 1 |
| Mazda MPV | 2 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mercury Sable | 3 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo | 4 |
| Nissan Maxima SE | 3 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
| Plymouth Laser Turbo | 4 |
Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 175 mph
Top-selling cars:
1991
[edit]New rule: No more than two places per marque.
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Eagle Talon Turbo | 3 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda MPV V6 | 2 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mercury Tracer LTS | 1 |
| Mercury Sable | 3 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo | 4 |
| Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
| Plymouth Laser Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota Previa | 1 |
Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:
1992
[edit]Price cap: $40,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series 325i | 23 |
| Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan | 1 |
| Eagle Talon AWD Turbo | 3 |
| Ford Taurus SHO | 7 |
| Honda Prelude Si | 10 |
| Lexus SC SC400 | 4 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo | 4 |
| Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
| Plymouth Laser AWD Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota Camry V6 | 3 |
Fastest car tested: Ferrari F40, 197 mph
Top-selling cars:
1993
[edit]Price cap: $40,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series 325i | 23 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 2 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 4 |
| Eagle Vision | 2 |
| Ford Probe GT | 3 |
| Honda Prelude Si VTEC | 10 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 | 1 |
| Lexus SC | 4 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
| Toyota Camry Sedans | 3 |
Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo, 204 mph
Top-selling cars:
1994
[edit]Institution of the 2.5x price cap, now at $43,000.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra GS-R | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series 325i/325is | 23 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 2 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 4 |
| Eagle Vision | 2 |
| Ford Probe GT | 3 |
| Honda Prelude VTEC | 10 |
| Honda Accord EX | 36 |
| Lexus SC | 4 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Nissan Sentra SE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 179 mph
Top-selling cars:
1995
[edit]Price cap: $46,000.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra GS-R | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series 328i/M3 | 23 |
| Chrysler Cirrus LXi | 3 |
| Ford Contour | 3 |
| Honda Prelude VTEC | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lexus SC | 4 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Mercury Mystique | 3 |
| Nissan Maxima SE | 3 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
Fastest car tested: Lamborghini Diablo VT, 185 mph
Top-selling cars:
1996
[edit]Price cap: $48,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series 328i/M3 | 23 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 3 |
| Dodge Stratus | 2 |
| Dodge Caravan | 3 |
| Ford Contour | 3 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Prelude VTEC | 10 |
| Mercury Mystique | 3 |
| Nissan Maxima SE | 3 |
| Nissan 300ZX Turbo | 7 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 3 |
Fastest car tested: Ferrari F355, 179 mph
Top-selling cars:
1997
[edit]Price cap: $54,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 5 Series | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series 328i/M3 | 23 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 3 |
| Dodge Stratus | 2 |
| Dodge Caravan | 3 |
| Ford Contour | 3 |
| Honda Prelude SH | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) | 2 |
| Mercury Mystique | 3 |
| Plymouth Breeze | 1 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 3 |
| Toyota Camry V6 | 3 |
Fastest car tested: Dodge Viper GTS, 177 mph
Top-selling cars:
1998
[edit]Price cap: $55,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 5 Series | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series 328i/M3 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 4 |
| Honda Prelude | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lexus GS | 3 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
Fastest car tested: Ferrari F50, 194 mph
Top-selling cars:
1999
[edit]Price cap: $59,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW M Coupe / M Roadster | 1 |
| BMW 5-Series | 6 |
| BMW 328i / M3 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Chrysler 300M | 2 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 4 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lexus GS | 3 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
Top-selling cars:
2000
[edit]Price cap: $61,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 2.7T / 4.2 | 5 |
| Audi TT | 2 |
| BMW 5 Series | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Chrysler 300M | 2 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda S2000 | 4 |
| Lexus GS300/GS400 | 3 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
Top-selling cars:
2001
[edit]For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "5Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories.
Top-selling vehicles:
10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $62,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 2.7T / 4.2 | 5 |
| Audi TT | 2 |
| BMW 5-Series | 6 |
| BMW 3-Series | 23 |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda S2000 | 4 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Toyota Highlander | 1 |
| Luxury SUV | Acura MDX | 1 |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
| Small SUV | Ford Escape | 1 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2002
[edit]Top-selling cars:
10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $66,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura RSX | 2 |
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series M3 | 23 |
| BMW 5 Series | 6 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda S2000 | 4 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
| Subaru Impreza WRX | 2 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Land Rover Range Rover | 1 |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
| Small SUV | Honda CR-V | 2 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2003
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $66,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura RSX | 2 |
| BMW 3 Series M3 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Infiniti G35 | 4 |
| Mazda 6 s | 4 |
| Nissan 350Z | 1 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
| Subaru Impreza WRX | 2 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Volkswagen Touareg | 1 |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
| Small SUV | Honda CR-V | 2 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2004
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $69,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura TSX | 3 |
| Audi S4 Quattro | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series M3 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda S2000 | 4 |
| Infiniti G35 | 4 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
| Toyota Prius | 1 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Cadillac SRX | 3 |
| Pickup Truck | Ford F-Series | 3 |
| Small SUV | Subaru Forester | 3 |
| Van | Toyota Sienna | 1 |
2005
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $70,000
For 2005 and 2006, the magazine named one winner in each category.
| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Family Sedan | Honda Accord | 36 |
| Full Size Sedan | Chrysler 300C | 3 |
| Luxury Sedan | Acura RL | 1 |
| Luxury Sports Car | Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2 |
| Luxury Sports Sedan | BMW 3 Series M3 | 23 |
| Muscle Car | Ford Mustang GT | 12 |
| Performance Car | Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Sports Coupe | Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
| Sports Sedan | Acura TSX | 3 |
| Wagon | Dodge Magnum | 1 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Cadillac SRX | 3 |
| Pickup Truck | Ford F-Series | 3 |
| Small SUV | Subaru Forester | 3 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2006
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $70,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura TSX | 3 |
| Audi A3 2.0T | 1 |
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Chrysler 300 / 300C | 3 |
| Mustang GT | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
| Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Cadillac SRX | 3 |
| Pickup Truck | Ford F-Series | 3 |
| Small SUV | Subaru Forester | 3 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2007
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $71,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Chrysler 300C | 3 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Infiniti G35 Sedan | 4 |
| Mazdaspeed3 | 7 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
5Best Trucks
[edit]| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 | 2 |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
| Small SUV | Toyota RAV4 | 2 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2008
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $72,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Cadillac CTS | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mazdaspeed3 | 7 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
| Porsche Cayman | 2 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Mazda CX-9 | 1 |
| Luxury SUV | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 2 |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
| Small SUV | Toyota RAV4 | 2 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
2009
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $71,000[3]
Beginning with the 2009 list, Car and Driver considered the Porsche Boxster and Cayman to be the same car.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Cadillac CTS | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Infiniti G37 | 4 |
| Jaguar XF | 1 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster/Cayman | 21 |
"Dishonorable Mention"
[edit]In conjunction with the 2009 10Best Cars list, Car and Driver issued a list of what it called "The 10 Most Embarrassing Award Winners in Automotive History", spotlighting cars previously honored by a major automotive magazine (including CD itself) that, with the passage of time, it considered to be anything but award-worthy.[4]
| Year | Model | Award(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Renault Alliance | Car and Driver 10Best Cars and Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 2002 | Ford Thunderbird | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1971 | Chevrolet Vega | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1997 | Cadillac Catera | Automobile All-Stars |
| 1985 | Merkur XR4Ti | Car and Driver 10Best Cars |
| 1997 | Chevrolet Malibu | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1990 | Lincoln Town Car | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1980 | Chevrolet Citation | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1974 | Ford Mustang II | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1995 | Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique | Car and Driver 10Best Cars |
2010
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000[5]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi S4 | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 8 |
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | 1 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mazda3 | 7 |
| Porsche Boxster/Cayman | 21 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
2011
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000[6] This year marks the first appearance of an electrically powered car, the Volt, as well as the first appearance of a Korean automaker, Hyundai, on C&D 10Best.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 8 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Ford Mustang | 12 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| Porsche Boxster/Cayman | 21 |
2012
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000[7]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI | 17 |
| BMW 3 Series / M3 | 23 |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Audi A6 / A7 3.0T quattro | 5 |
| Ford Mustang GT / Boss 302 | 12 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
2013
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000[8]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 3.0T / S6 / A7 3.0T / S7 | 5 |
| BMW 3 Series | 23 |
| Ford Focus/Focus ST | 7 |
| Ford Mustang GT/Boss 302 | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda Fit | 7 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster/Boxster S | 20 |
| Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ | 1 |
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI | 17 |
2014
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000[9]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 / S6 / A7 | 5 |
| BMW 3-Series / 4-Series | 23 |
| Cadillac CTS / CTS V-Sport | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | 21 |
| Ford Fiesta ST | 1 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda 3 | 7 |
| Mazda 6 | 4 |
| Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI | 17 |
2015
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000[10]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW M235i | 4 |
| Cadillac CTS | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | 21 |
| Ford Mustang GT | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda 3 | 7 |
| Mazda 6 | 4 |
| Porsche Boxster/Cayman | 21 |
| Tesla Model S 60 | 2 |
| Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 17 |
2016
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]Price cap: $80,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW M235i | 4 |
| Cadillac CTS V-Sport | 8 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 4 |
| Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 / GT350R | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda 3 | 7 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
| Tesla Model S 70 / 70D | 2 |
| Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf R | 17 |
2017
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW M240i / M2 | 4 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Camaro V6 / SS | 4 |
| Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport | 21 |
| Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 / GT350R | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mazda3 | 7 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI / R / Alltrack | 17 |
10Best Trucks and SUVs
[edit]| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Kia Soul | 1 |
| BMW X1 | 1 |
| Honda CR-V | 1 |
| Porsche Macan | 1 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 1 |
| Audi Q7 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS450 | 1 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1 |
| Ford F-150 / F-150 Raptor | 1 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 1 |
2018
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]10Best Trucks and SUVs
[edit]| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Kia Soul | 2 |
| BMW X1 | 2 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 1 |
| Porsche Macan | 2 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 2 |
| Audi Q7 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS450 | 2 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2 |
| Ford F-150 / F-150 Raptor | 2 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 1 |
2019
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]$90,000 base-price cap[14]
10Best Trucks and SUVs
[edit]| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | 1 |
| BMW X1 | 3 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2 |
| Porsche Macan | 3 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 3 |
| Audi Q7 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS450 | 3 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 3 |
| Ram 1500 | 1 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2 |
2020
[edit]10Best Cars and Trucks
[edit]Beginning with the 2020 list, SUVs and trucks are no longer separate[16]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | 21 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1 |
| Kia Telluride | 1 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 3 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
| Porsche Macan (S / Turbo) | 4 |
| Ram 1500 | 2 |
| Toyota GR Supra | 3 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI / Jetta GLI | 17, 1 |
2021
[edit]10Best Cars and Trucks
[edit]The 2021 10Best list was released on November 18, 2020. Every car from the 2020 list returns, with the exception of the Jeep Gladiator. The Genesis GV80 makes its first appearance on the list.[17]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | 22 |
| Genesis GV80 | 1 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Kia Telluride | 2 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 4 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman | 22 |
| Porsche Macan (S / GTS / Turbo) | 5 |
| Ram 1500 / Ram TRX | 3 |
| Toyota GR Supra | 4 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI / Jetta GLI | 18, 2 |
2022
[edit]10Best Cars and Trucks
[edit]The 2022 10Best list was released on November 17, 2021.[18]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing | 1 |
| Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 1 |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray | 23 |
| Ford Bronco | 1 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Kia Telluride | 3 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman | 23 |
| Ram 1500 / Ram TRX | 4 |
| Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86 | 2 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | 19 |
2023
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]The 2023 10Best Cars list was released on December 19, 2022.[19]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW i4 | 1 |
| Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing | 2 |
| Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 2 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 24 |
| Honda Accord | 37 |
| Honda Civic | 3 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman | 24 |
| Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86 | 3 |
| Toyota GR Corolla | 1 |
| Toyota GR Supra | 5 |
10Best Trucks and SUVs
[edit]The 2023 10Best Trucks and SUVs list was released on January 17, 2023. Beginning with the 2023 list, SUVs and trucks are once again separate.[20]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2 |
| Ford Maverick | 1 |
| Genesis GV70 | 1 |
| Honda CR-V | 2 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
| Kia EV6 | 1 |
| Kia Telluride | 4 |
| Porsche Macan | 6 |
| Ram 1500 / Ram TRX | 5 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
2024
[edit]10Best Cars
[edit]The 2024 10Best Cars list was released on December 5th, 2023.[21]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra Type S | 1 |
| Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing | 3 |
| Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 3 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 25 |
| Honda Accord | 38 |
| Honda Civic | 4 |
| Lucid Air Pure | 1 |
| Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman | 25 |
| Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86 | 4 |
| Toyota Prius | 2 |
10Best Trucks and SUVs
[edit]The 2024 10Best Trucks and SUVs list was released on December 5th, 2023.[22]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax | 1 |
| Ford Maverick | 2 |
| Genesis GV70/Electrified GV70 | 2 |
| Honda CR-V | 3 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2 |
| Kia EV9 | 1 |
| Kia Telluride | 5 |
| Porsche Macan | 7 |
| Ram 1500 / Ram TRX | 6 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 1 |
See also
[edit]References
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