Since 1983, we've been conducting this exercise: We identify the very best of what's available, not merely our favorite new models introduced for a given year. An onslaught of new or significantly redesigned contenders vies with the winners from the previous year for one of the 10 coveted spots. These days, the price cap is $110,000 (sorry, Ferrari). We gather our staff and contributors from far and wide for an intense two weeks of driving and instrumented testing, interspersed with arguing. And then we vote. The winners are those that best fulfill their intended mission, deliver value to their buyers, and spark driving joy.
00:00 Intro
01:09 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
02:47 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
04:35 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray/E-Ray
06:07 Honda Accord
07:32 Honda Civic
08:48 Lucid Air Pure/Air Touring
10:05 Mercedes-Benz E450
11:13 Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster
12:44 Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86
13:38 Tesla Model 3 Long Range
15:00 Chevrolet Trax
15:59 Ford Maverick
16:51 Ford Ranger Raptor
18:00 Genesis GV70
19:05 Honda CR-V
20:00 Hyundai Ioniq 5/Ioniq 5 N
21:42 Kia Telluride
22:39 Porsche Macan
23:39 Ram 1500
25:06 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
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