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All new cars today have ample capability and safety. But how do you find a really good car? How do you find a car that makes sense for you, and even makes you happy? There are thousands of makes, models, and feature variations of new cars. This pool expands when you add pre-owned cars to the mix, and now with a slew of electric cars coming down the pipe. Having too many choices may feel overwhelming.
The Le Car Top Ten captures the style, vibe and practical qualities Le Car people seek in their vehicle choices. These are ten SUVs, sedans, and convertibles that best suit the lives of Le Car readers.
Top 2-row Luxe SUV: BMW X3
You might think of BMW as a sports car driven brand, but the X3 demonstrates that BMW has poured a good amount of its efforts into its SUVs. It blends practicality with fun-to-drive; and gives credence to BMW’s Ultimate Driving Machine motto. For the chic, the X3 is a great vehicle for a family of four, and will do anything you ask of it. Follow along here.
Top midsize SUV: Hyundai Palisade
The Palisade’s boxy new look and swanky list of features won us over. It’s made as both a hybrid and a gas car. Both have their finer points.
Top 3-Row Luxe SUV: Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator is the embodiment of serenity and strength and space. Navigator is also a smooth ride that take cabin comfort and quiet seriously.
Top Luxe Electric SUV: Rivian R1t
We’re seeing a lot of dynamism in this category as new entries abound. The Rivian has been an early leader as a do-everything, all electric SUV built for the outdoors and a
Top Crossover: Mazda CX-50
The CX-50, a five-person crossover vehicle made by Mazda, has all around charm for drivers and passengers alike. Mazda is focused on creating vehicles for people who really care about driving, and they’ve layered on a high-end interior and crisp exterior styling that makes the ride enjoyable. And, at around $35K, the price point is the best bang-for-your-buck in automotive today for performance and posterity. Period.
Top Electric Luxury Crossover: Genesis GV60
Our favorite crossover that offers a perfect balance of performance, style, and tech. The Genesis has a range of high-touch features that make this car easy and enjoyable to drive. Blending luxury, safety, and interior comfort, the Genesis GV60 is perfect if you want some more room to spread out, and feel really, really good while doing so.
Top Luxury Crossover: Mercedes-Benz GLC
The Macan does the impossible – it’s a crossover that feels like a race car. Porsche engineered the Macan to feel amazing when you shift the transition, brake, or take a tight turn. But be prepared to pay for it. Porsche is the best in the business at customizing their vehicles to the customer’s desire, feeling almost bespoke. They’ll create exactly what you want, but your budget will grow quickly in the process. Explore more here.
Top Sports Car: Porsche 911 911 is the definition of classic. Over time it gets minor nips and tucks when it comes to the tech inside the car, but the overall performance, power and passion is a constant.
Top Hatchback: Toyota Corolla GR
Life is meant to be fun — and everything about the Toyota Corolla GR is exactly that.
Top Convertible: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE350 Cabriolet
The guilty pleasure Mercedes. The C Class Cabriolet, as far as convertibles go, is well-engineered, drives smoothly, and has great noise isolation when the top is up. It’s also supremely comfortable, making it the perfect car to see and be seen in when you’re cruising around on a summery day.
Top Sports Sedan: Honda Civic
We recommend the Civic to anyone on a mindful budget who wants a car that will last forever. Choose from coupe, hatchback, or sedan, and an attractive base price that starts below $20K through to the Type R at around $40K, which is the most extreme front-wheel drive performance car out there now. The Civic offers legendary Honda reliability and extreme efficiency. It can cover all your bases and will be there for well beyond the next decade.