10Best Cars and Trucks for 2025

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

[nukesaway]

I miss the days of picking up the magazine at the store. And not have to hear people whine about the article.

[SSS-mpth]

Waited 10 years for the Microbus and they give us a $70k van with less than 250 miles of range. Such a shame, going to sell great for 6 months and then in two years be worth 45% of the MSRP.

[Shep-dqfw]

Wow, you guys did a great job bringing old-school writers back. I remember going to the store and buying the magazine. Damn missed the old days

[cmair]

Csaba!!!! Wow still going strong, been watching and reading your articles since i was a teen👍

[kirksG]

Thank you for putting this list together, and all the work involved, great work. As a CT4 V Blackwing owner I can confirm what a special car it is I live in Dallas and drive my 6 speed everyday and never gets old.

[jameslucas]

I wanted and anxiously waited for the ID Buzz but when it finally arrived it's not 40 grand. It's not 50 grand. It's not 60 grand. It's 70 grand!!! WTF? Who's going to buy these at this price?

[SM-leqb]

I drive a Lucid Air and it is awesome!

[Tmrfe]

Man, those Caddies are the real deal, now….if they’d only make it in the wagon version…damn…

[amazingjason]

Something tells me the electric bus won’t be on next year’s list.

[piratepress]

I was hoping to see John Phillips reviewing one of the cars. I've been enjoying his articles in C/D for almost 40 years!

[ronnieb]

The music change from the Maverick to the Ranger Raptor was great!

[notfunny]

Lucid Air is kind of a surprise, but i guess its still beautiful and practical, im just happy that the 2025 model has a heatpump and dreamdrive premium as standard on even the pure base model

[atl]

A family member of mine just got a ‘25 Accord Hybrid Touring. The styling is unmistakably bland but the rest of the car is wonderful. It still retains that intangible charm that is inherent to Hondas. Extremely refined vehicle.

[monocogenit]

Looks like GM did a great job on the Cadillacs and Vet

[kevintran]

I never considered a Cadillac in my life... but the day I test drove that Ct5V Blackwing with the 6 speed, I cancelled my G80 M3 order and took that thing home. Words can't describe how well this car works for me

[db]

Go watch any video review of the CT-5V BW and the reviewer will giggle at some point. Carlos does it right away here. That is why this car, in particular, is on this list. Get away from evaluating numbers and the BW (manual esp) is the most fun car to drive on the road. And it can be a comfortable touring car. And can chase down most cars on the track. And it makes you giggle!

[maddogsker]

To echo what others have said, thank you for the classic Car and Drive production value. Cheers

[rlstrad]

Great line up. Vehicles AND presenters…good to see some of the legacy faces back in the action…adds to the 10 Best’s credibility. Also, incredible to see such a strong showing by US firms.

[bossK]

Nothing beats a good caranddriver magazine. Writing is always top notch.

[OpulentDriveD]

These luxury cars are a perfect blend of elegance and performance—simply stunning!