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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:

  1. The vehicle must be on sale by January
  2. It must be priced below 2.5 times the average price of a car that year
  3. The manufacturer must provide an example for testing
  4. 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

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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

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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

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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:

  1. Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
  2. Ford Escort
  3. Ford LTD

1984

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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:

  1. Chevrolet Cavalier
  2. Ford Escort
  3. Ford LTD

1985

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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:

  1. Chevrolet Cavalier
  2. Ford Escort
  3. Chevrolet Celebrity

1986

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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:

  1. Chevrolet Celebrity
  2. Ford Escort
  3. Chevrolet Cavalier

1987

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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:

  1. Ford Escort
  2. Ford Taurus
  3. Chevrolet Cavalier

1988

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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:

  1. Ford Escort
  2. Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta
  3. Ford Taurus

1989

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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:

  1. Honda Accord
  2. Ford Taurus
  3. Ford Escort

1990

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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:

  1. Honda Accord
  2. Ford Taurus
  3. Chevrolet Cavalier

1991

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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:

  1. Honda Accord
  2. Ford Taurus
  3. Toyota Camry

1992

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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:

  1. Ford Taurus
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Toyota Camry

1993

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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:

  1. Ford Taurus
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Toyota Camry

1994

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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:

  1. Ford Taurus
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Ford Escort

1995

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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:

  1. Ford Taurus
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Toyota Camry

1996

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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:

  1. Ford Taurus
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Toyota Camry

1997

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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:

  1. Toyota Camry
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Ford Taurus

1998

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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:

  1. Toyota Camry
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Ford Taurus

1999

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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:

  1. Toyota Camry
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Ford Taurus

2000

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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:

  1. Toyota Camry
  2. Honda Accord
  3. Ford Taurus

2001

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For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "5Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories.

Top-selling vehicles:

  1. Ford F-Series
  2. Chevrolet Silverado
  3. Ford Explorer

10Best Cars

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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

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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

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Top-selling cars:

  1. Ford F-Series
  2. Chevrolet Silverado
  3. Toyota Camry

10Best Cars

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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

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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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

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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

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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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

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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

5Best Trucks

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

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10Best Cars

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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"

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

[11]

10Best Trucks and SUVs

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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

[12]

2018

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10Best Cars

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Model Times on List
Audi RS 3 1
Alfa Romeo Giulia / Giulia Quadrifoglio 1
Chevrolet Camaro V6 / SS / ZL1 (1LE Coupes) 4
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport 21
Honda Accord 36
Honda Civic 1.5T Sport / Si / Type R 8
Mazda MX-5 Miata / Miata RF 18
Mercedes-Benz E400 / E43 AMG 2
Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman 21
Volkswagen Golf / GTI / R / e-Golf / Alltrack / Sportwagen 17

10Best Trucks and SUVs

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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

[13]

2019

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10Best Cars

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$90,000 base-price cap[14]

Model Times on List
BMW M2 Competition 4
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport / Z06 21
Ford Mustang GT / Bullitt 12
Genesis G70 1
Honda Accord 36
Honda Civic Sport Hatchback / Si / Type R 8
Mazda MX-5 Miata / Miata RF 18
Mercedes-Benz E450 / E53 AMG 2
Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman 21
Volkswagen Golf family 17

10Best Trucks and SUVs

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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

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2020

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10Best Cars and Trucks

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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

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10Best Cars and Trucks

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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

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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

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10Best Cars

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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

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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

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References

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  2. ^ "These Cars Have Won 10Best the Most". 17 November 2021.
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  22. ^ "10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2024". Car and Driver. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.