Car and Driver 10Best is a list annually produced byCar and Driver (C/D) beginning in 1983,[1] nominating what it considers the 10 best cars of the year.C/D also produced the5Best 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 magazine sometimes selects a specific trim and other times a whole family of vehicles.
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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 andAudi A6 /A7 | 10 |
| 8 | Honda Prelude | 10 |
| 8 | Cadillac CTS andCadillac CT5 | 11 |
| 11 | Honda Civic | 10 |
| 12 | Acura Integra andAcura RSX | 8 |
| 12 | Mazda RX-7 andMazda RX-8 | 8 |
| 12 | Nissan 300ZX andNissan 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 |
For the 1980s, Car and Driver picked four domestic and six import cars.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| AMC Alliance | 1 |
| Chevrolet CapriceClassic | 1 |
| Ford MustangGT 5.0 | 12 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz 380SEL | 1 |
| Pontiac 6000STE | 3 |
| Porsche 944 | 4 |
| Renault Alliance | 1 |
| Toyota SupraCelica Supra | 5 |
| Volkswagen GTIRabbit | 16 |
Fastest car tested:Jaguar XJ-SHE, 142 mph
Top-selling cars:
Instituted the price cap at $30,000.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi 5000S/Turbo | 5 |
| Dodge DaytonaTurbo | 1 |
| Honda Prelude | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda 626 | 4 |
| Pontiac Fiero2M4 | 1 |
| Pontiac 6000STE | 3 |
| Porsche 944 | 4 |
| Toyota SupraCelica Supra | 5 |
| Volkswagen GTIRabbit | 16 |
Fastest car tested:Ferrari 308 Quattrovalvole, 144 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $30,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi 5000S/Turbo | 5 |
| Chevrolet CamaroIROC-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 6000STE | 3 |
| Porsche 944 | 4 |
Fastest car tested:Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $30,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi 5000CS Turbo Quattro | 5 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Prelude | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lincoln Mark VIILSC | 1 |
| Mercury Sable | 3 |
| Porsche 944Turbo | 4 |
| Saab 9000Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota MR2 | 2 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
Fastest car tested:Porsche 944Turbo, 157 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $30,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi 5000CS Turbo | 5 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford MustangGT | 12 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda RX-7Turbo | 8 |
| Pontiac BonnevilleSE | 1 |
| Saab 9000Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota MR2 | 2 |
Fastest car tested:Ferrari Testarossa, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura LegendCoupe | 3 |
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi 5000 | 5 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Mustang5.0 | 12 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda CRX | 2 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Saab 9000Turbo | 4 |
Fastest car tested:Ferrari Testarossa, 173 mph
Top-selling cars:
Imports and domestics chosen by marque, not by place of manufacture.
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura LegendCoupe | 3 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Dodge ColtTurbo | 1 |
| Ford ProbeGT | 3 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lincoln Continental | 1 |
| Mitsubishi MirageTurbo | 1 |
| Mitsubishi EclipseTurbo | 4 |
| Plymouth LaserTurbo | 4 |
| Saab 9000Turbo | 4 |
Fastest car tested:750iLV12, 158 mph
Top-selling cars:
Eliminated half domestic/half import rule as impractical.
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura LegendCoupe | 3 |
| Eagle TalonTurbo | 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 EclipseTurbo | 4 |
| Nissan MaximaSE | 3 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
| Plymouth LaserTurbo | 4 |
Fastest car tested:Chevrolet CorvetteZR-1, 175 mph
Top-selling cars:
New rule: No more than two places permarque.
Price cap: $35,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Eagle TalonTurbo | 3 |
| Ford Taurus | 7 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Mazda MPVV6 | 2 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mercury TracerLTS | 1 |
| Mercury Sable | 3 |
| Mitsubishi EclipseTurbo | 4 |
| Nissan SentraSE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
| Plymouth LaserTurbo | 4 |
| Toyota Previa | 1 |
Fastest car tested:Chevrolet CorvetteZR-1, 176 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $40,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series325i | 23 |
| Cadillac SevilleTouring Sedan | 1 |
| Eagle TalonAWD Turbo | 3 |
| Ford TaurusSHO | 7 |
| Honda PreludeSi | 10 |
| Lexus SCSC400 | 4 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Mitsubishi EclipseAWD Turbo | 4 |
| Nissan SentraSE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
| Plymouth LaserAWD Turbo | 4 |
| Toyota CamryV6 | 3 |
Fastest car tested:Ferrari F40, 197 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $40,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series325i | 23 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 2 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 4 |
| Eagle Vision | 2 |
| Ford ProbeGT | 3 |
| Honda PreludeSi VTEC | 10 |
| Jeep Grand CherokeeV8 | 1 |
| Lexus SC | 4 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Nissan SentraSE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
| Toyota CamrySedans | 3 |
Fastest car tested:Lamborghini Diablo, 204 mph
Top-selling cars:
Institution of the 2.5x price cap, now at $43,000.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura IntegraGS-R | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series325i/325is | 23 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 2 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 4 |
| Eagle Vision | 2 |
| Ford ProbeGT | 3 |
| Honda PreludeVTEC | 10 |
| Honda AccordEX | 36 |
| Lexus SC | 4 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Nissan SentraSE-R | 4 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
Fastest car tested:Chevrolet CorvetteZR-1, 179 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $46,000.
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura IntegraGS-R | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series328i/M3 | 23 |
| Chrysler CirrusLXi | 3 |
| Ford Contour | 3 |
| Honda PreludeVTEC | 10 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Lexus SC | 4 |
| Mazda RX-7 | 8 |
| Mercury Mystique | 3 |
| Nissan MaximaSE | 3 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
Fastest car tested:Lamborghini DiabloVT, 185 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $48,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura Integra | 6 |
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series328i/M3 | 23 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 3 |
| Dodge Stratus | 2 |
| Dodge Caravan | 3 |
| Ford Contour | 3 |
| Honda Civic | 8 |
| Honda PreludeVTEC | 10 |
| Mercury Mystique | 3 |
| Nissan MaximaSE | 3 |
| Nissan 300ZXTurbo | 7 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 3 |
Fastest car tested:Ferrari F355, 179 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $54,000
Fastest car tested:Dodge ViperGTS, 177 mph
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $55,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 5 Series | 6 |
| BMW 3 Series328i/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:
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:
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:
For 2001, Car and Driver created a separate "5Best Trucks" award with a single winner in each of five categories.
Top-selling vehicles:
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 |
| 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 |
Top-selling cars:
Price cap: $66,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura RSX | 2 |
| Audi A4 | 6 |
| BMW 3 SeriesM3 | 23 |
| BMW 5 Series | 6 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Honda S2000 | 4 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
| Subaru Impreza WRX | 2 |
| 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 |
Price cap: $66,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura RSX | 2 |
| BMW 3 SeriesM3 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Ford Focus | 7 |
| Honda Accord | 36 |
| Infiniti G35 | 4 |
| Mazda 6s | 4 |
| Nissan 350Z | 1 |
| Porsche Boxster | 20 |
| Subaru Impreza WRX | 2 |
| 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 |
Price cap: $69,000
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Acura TSX | 3 |
| Audi S4 | 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 |
| 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 |
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 SeriesM3 | 23 |
| Muscle Car | Ford MustangGT | 12 |
| Performance Car | Chevrolet Corvette | 21 |
| Sports Coupe | Mazda RX-8 | 3 |
| Sports Sedan | Acura TSX | 3 |
| Wagon | Dodge Magnum | 1 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 G35Sedan | 4 |
| Mazdaspeed3 | 7 |
| Mazda MX-5 Miata | 18 |
| Porsche Boxster / Cayman | 21 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 16 |
| Title | Model | Times on List |
|---|---|---|
| Large SUV | Honda Pilot | 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Mercedes-Benz GL-ClassGL450 | 2 |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet Silverado | 5 |
| Small SUV | Toyota RAV4 | 2 |
| Van | Honda Odyssey | 7 |
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 |
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 |
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 (includingCD 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 TrendCar of the Year |
| 2002 | Ford Thunderbird | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1971 | Chevrolet Vega | Motor Trend Car of the Year |
| 1997 | Cadillac Catera | AutomobileAll-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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Price cap: $80,000
| 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 |
| 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 |
$90,000 base-price cap[14]
| 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 |
Beginning with the 2020 list, SUVs and trucks are no longer separate[16]
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]
The 2022 10Best list was released on November 17, 2021.[18]
The 2023 10Best Cars list was released on December 19, 2022.[19]
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 |
The 2024 10Best Cars list was released on December 5th, 2023.[21]
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 |
Price cap: $110,000[23]
The 2025 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks lists were released on December 3rd, 2024.[23][24]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax | 2 |
| Ford Maverick | 3 |
| Ford Ranger Raptor | 1 |
| Genesis GV70 | 3 |
| Honda CR-V | 4 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5/5N | 3 |
| Kia Telluride | 6 |
| Porsche Macan | 8 |
| Ram 1500 | 7 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | 1 |
Price cap: $115,000[25]
The 2026 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks lists were released on December 16th, 2025.[25]
| Model | Times on List |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet/GMC Full-Size SUVs | 1 |
| Chevrolet Trax | 2 |
| Ford Maverick | 3 |
| Ford Ranger Raptor | 2 |
| Honda CR-V | 4 |
| Honda Passport | 1 |
| Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | 1 |
| Lucid Gravity | 1 |
| Porsche Macan | 9 |
| Ram 1500 / Ram TRX | 7 |