Are there any cars since 2020 that have impressed you amongst the past 5ish years?
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I thought the C8 since launch was cool but it didn't really do much for me in terms of being a looker. Mercedes falling off a cliff with whatever also kicked me off a list of cars I use to like. After seeing the launch of the ZR1X this morning and seeing the depth of interior and exterior design along with power train addons. I'm beyond impressed. Not many cars have done that for me these past few years. Curious what cars you think are great half a decade in.
reidlos1624@reddit
Civic Type R is really impressive for what it is.
Ionic N is a cool representation of how good a fun EV could be as a sports car type thing.
I think the ND Miata just keeps getting better. The fact that they have kept it that light in the age of 2 ton Mustangs, and 6-9000lb EVs is insane.
Anything more than $80k or so kinda loses the plot for me. For $100k or whatever I kind of expect impressive features, and don't expect to ever buy one
KiddBwe@reddit
The Integra Type S. Am I biased because I have one? Yes, absolutely. However, even amongst BMWs, Mercedes, and Audis, it stood out the most to me. Looks amazing imo, quick, and drives amazing. Great sound system as well.
ReleaseExtra4583@reddit
What is it with everyone fixation on a G86, I mean w the at the hell is a G86 anyway, I've been a car guy for more than 55 yrs and have never heard someone say , hey I'm gonna go buy a G86
GRAltima@reddit
The one that’s always the answer
hi_im_bored13@reddit
Most of them? The new civic and camry are fantastic. The X5 is my favorite SUV in years. The CT5-V BW is an incredible sports sedan. The E350, despite its looks and interior, drives and rides better than ever before. For all the negativity, I feel like cars as a whole have moved forward and will continue to move forward
There are cathedrals everywhere for those with the eyes to see. You can get a miata better than ever before for cheaper than ever before.
Vestigial_Redditor@reddit
Had a 2025 Camry as a rental recently. 100% would own one. Vehicular Tupperware, driving appliance, or whatever you want to call it. I really liked it.
rajwade695@reddit
The Best thing about the Camry was how low the beltlines were, and it made it feel really spacious and see the road.
popsicle_of_meat@reddit
Lowering the beltlines?? That's appealing. Everything has been making the lined higher and taller for a while now. I welcome the lower lines and better visibility.
Ran4@reddit
I mean Toyotas as of about ten years ago are fun to drive.
joeislandstranded@reddit
I’ve been a Camry-hater for years, but I do dig the current generation. It’s pretty good looking, and I’m sure plenty reliable and easy to live with.
I wouldn’t have one for myself as I’m a stick-shift purist, but if my wife wanted one, I would support
Vestigial_Redditor@reddit
I'm with you on the manual transmission preference. That's what my 2000 4Runner is for. But if I'm travelling I can step out on her with a rental.
avoidhugeships@reddit
If we are talking about Camrys and SUVs on a car enthusiast reddit there is clearly a lack of good options.
markeydarkey2@reddit
Spirited driving dynamics are not the only thing people can be enthusiastic about. There's nothing wrong with being enthusiastic about a good tool, that's how cars are actually used most of the time.
crunchynibbas@reddit
Dawg, lemme list out options from 2020 onward:
BRZ, 86, Miata, GR Corolla, Supra, GR Yaris, Mustang, Mustang Ecoboost with 6MT and PP, Camaro in all trims, CT4 and CT5 Blackwing, WRX, Civic Si, Veloster N, Elantra N and N Line, Forte GT, all the manual M cars, C7 and C8 Corvette, GTI, Golf R, Integra Type S, Civic Type R, Z4 with 6MT, and probably more.
There's niche ones like LC500, Ioniq 5N, Lucids, Wranglers, Ford Raptors, etc.
element515@reddit
car enthusiast can appreciate cars that are great for every day driving and life too
Chaff5@reddit
This isn't an enthusiasts subreddit. It's the general "cars" sub. Everything gets talked about in here. Not sure why you think people don't talk about SUVs or sedans in here.
hi_im_bored13@reddit
Okay, GR corolla, Supra, Z4M40i, Manual M2, Elantra N, in the six figures the C8, LC500. Thats on top of the classics gr86, CTR, ND3, all being better than ever. Most of those cars didn't even exist in 2015. All of them got better in the 20s
I'm just mentioning camrys and SUVs because thats what sells, but there are great products all around at every price point.
SirLoremIpsum@reddit
I rented a 2025 Camry LE and it was so nice.
Obviously my 2005 Subaru is not a good comparison but it had plenty of poke on the highway. Very comfortable. And used 6l of fuel in 4 days. Didn't have time to learn any new "stuff" but I was quite surprised by how nice it was. Thought would be slow. Maybe not Nurburgring laps but was impressed
hi_im_bored13@reddit
Yeah, likewise its rival the civic hybrid touring hatch is one of my favorite dailies in years. It does little to nothing wrong.
You get physical climate controls but also decent automatic functionality. A builtin nav (google maps) that isn't instantly out of date requiring 300$ annually to keep updated at the dealer. Carplay/Android-Auto. Heated seats, adaptive cruise, parking sensors, lane centering - none of it perfect, but more than usable. A sound system thats actually usable, in an economy car. All of that, at 200hp, at like 50mpg.
Even just 5 or 10 years ago some of those features were unheard of in general much less in an economy car. And now you can get all of that for $30k! And its genuinely fun to drive and doesn't look like absolute garbage!
Ran4@reddit
All of those things would've been standard in most 2020 cars outside of the Germans.
OwnSomewhere4533@reddit
I was about to buy a Civic hybrid last year, but every dealer near me wanted 48K+ OTD. :/
vani11agori11a@reddit
That's Type R money 😩
DavidB007ND@reddit
Look to see what some Type Rs are selling for…
joeislandstranded@reddit
Get some!
vani11agori11a@reddit
If it's not MSRP they can kick rocks! Got my top trim Civic in November for $1700 under
hi_im_bored13@reddit
The cars have definitely gotten better but sadly yes the market has only gotten worse in the 20s
Imtherealwaffle@reddit
I would agree, especially entry level cars. Last year i test drove a civic, mazda 3, nissan sentra and golf gti and all of them were a big step up in every way from their 2000s and 2010s counterparts.
I feel like truly shitty cars are few and far between nowadays, even the entry level stuff drives well, is well equipped and relatively luxurious.
MrPsychoanalyst@reddit
You lost me at civic and camry
AmNoSuperSand52@reddit
I appreciate your perspective. I feel there’s a little bit of survivor bias; we tend to remember the super special cars while forgetting about all the trends/shitboxes from all eras, mostly because they’re in scrapyards
Glass_Ad1098@reddit
The Toyota Crown sedan was a surprise for me. It has an extremely comfortable and luxurious interior and is significantly more refined than most Toyotas. It's combination of AWD and incredible hybrid MPGs make it one of the most well-rouned cars I can think of. It isnt a supercar or anything extremely "cool" but as an everyday driver, I was very impressed
The other one is just Hyundai as a brand. I feel like in the last 5 years, everything they've released has been great. Awesome styling, impressive lists of features, diverse model portfolio.
KingstonEagle@reddit
BMW becoming a standard of reliability has been wild to see and I absolutely love it for them
We don’t talk about their V8s
Ran4@reddit
They're not reliable, it's people overreacting. They're just less unreliable than they used to be
WCWRingMatSound@reddit
Look, BMW owners are getting through 100K miles on only oil changes. This is a straight up jubilee for them. Let them have this.
WarCrimeGaming@reddit
Rest of the car doesn’t exist only the B58 apparently
newtonreddits@reddit
The most reliable new Toyota having a BMW engine is how the turntables
WarCrimeGaming@reddit
The B58 is great but the Supra is not the most reliable new Toyota
Reddit-Bot-61852023@reddit
It's one engine.
Semi-related, is how terrible their styling is lately
ActuallyNotRetarded@reddit
Eh, it's a little over hyped. The long block is truly great with the exception of the oil pump (which I think has been fixed to be fair). It's everything else in the engine bay that isn't as reliable. Toyota doesn't just make a reliable engine, they make the whole car reliable. I can't t really speak for newer Toyotas though. I just think people should be more realistic about the B58.
LAXBASED@reddit (OP)
BMW has been absolutely killing it! X3, X5 are some of the best Mid size/SUV’s on the market. G chassis is subjective to most (I didn’t like the beaver look at first but it’s grown on me) but that interior is hands down beautiful.
CloudsTasteGeometric@reddit
Gotta love that B58.
A sports car engine so reliable that *Toyota* agreed to use it. In arguably their most important nameplate. Absolutely incredible engine (yes: I'm biased.)
caterham09@reddit
Blackwing cadillacs are future classics for sure.
Elantra N is the first enthusiast EV that hits the nail on the head.
Ineos Grenadier is a really cool off road focused g class alternative.
The 11th Gen civic I think is legitimately the best new car on the road for what it represents.
The Emira is the only car that offers a legitimate alternative to the 911 imo.
Obviously the C8 represents a huge achievement for GM.
Cars as a whole are certainly boring as they've ever been, but there are still great cars being produced today.
HugePair@reddit
Cadillac has been doing a few things right
Bulldog78@reddit
S2000 would like a word
Main_Hornet8676@reddit
Ehhhhhhh...
AmNoSuperSand52@reddit
Ioniq 5N*
ItsDeke@reddit
The Ioniq 5N is the first car that popped to mind for me. Haven’t gotten to drive one, but I dig them from everything I’ve seen and read.
dsac@reddit
I own one.
The drivetrain is amazing. Stupid amount of power on tap. The fake shifting and noises make transition from ICE much easier, even if they're a gimmick (gimmick with teeth, though). Infotainment is decently snappy, though I just use Android Auto so not much to comment on there. Bluelink app is meh, does what it needs to do (except close your windows, for some reason). Cargo space is abundant. Costco runs are ezpz. Seats are comfortable and bucketed just enough to keep you from sliding around. 800v architecture means quick charging (we have some 350kw public chargers here in Canada) from 10%-80% in 15 mins or so. Highway Driving Assist (basically smart cruise control + lane keep) is excellent.
Honestly, there's nothing at this price point (~$80k CAD) that has as complete a package as the 5N. Many other cars do individual aspects better, but considering everything, it's the best deal on the market.
That being said, not everything is great. Wheels have these stupid plastic inserts that creak and crackle. No sunroof in Canada, or rear heated seats. OEM batteries are made of chinesium and die quickly (like, they fail and can't recharge). Some I5s (not just the N) have ICCU failures which means months of waiting on replacement parts and no loaner (because Hyundai). No walk-away auto-lock. Forced "driver profile" selection screen on startup. Overly-aggressive driver warnings about obstacles in front, like a car turning out of your way causing alarm bells to go off. And probably the biggest one for a lot of people is the range - I get 340km per charge, if I'm extremely lucky. Not a big deal for me though, I charge at home overnight (which costs me about $7 for a full charge) when I need it.
Overall, can't recommend it enough.
caterham09@reddit
You're correct. I edited it. My mistake. Though the elantra N is also a terrific car.
joe_canadian@reddit
I'm just disappointed the Veloster N got canned.
Solid_Enthusiasm550@reddit
Not really. Everything look pretty much the same with bland colors and are all overweight.
I haven't seen one that I would buy for the price they are asking...even if I had the money.
I would rather fix up an older model that I liked. It would be cheaper (for me) and perform better.
WendysChiliAndPepsi@reddit
Honestly not really. Everything I've driven is just so numb and insulated. Including the GR86 and ND2. Go compare a POV of any current generation car to the previous gen and you'll see how much regulations have muted things. C7 vs C8, NC2/3 vs ND2/3, Evora vs Emira, etc
djsimp123@reddit
ND2 mx5, civic type r, Toyota gr86, Hyundai Elantra N, Porsche cayman GTS 4.0 PDK. Lotus Emira
CloudsTasteGeometric@reddit
I don't love the Elantra N but I AM impressed by it and am glad that it exists.
ND2 MX5 is brilliant and a near perfect affordable sports car. I just hate that I can't fit inside.
GR86 rules and is a LITTLE bigger inside (still too small for me, but I'm a giant) - but I hate the refreshed design of the 2nd gen. 1st gen looked much better, but the torque dip sucked.
Viperlite@reddit
When they supersize the next MX-5 interior to fit American height drivers, I’ll consider it improved. Or st least cut the bottom of the dash to remove leg obstructions, add seat travel, lower the rails, and lengthen the travel of til and telescoping wheel. At 6’3”, I feel like I need all of those and perhaps more to fit.
djsimp123@reddit
I’m 6ft4 and fitted in the nd2 comfortably
CloudsTasteGeometric@reddit
I can believe that. But I'm 6'7" and absolutely cannot fit at all.
Surprisingly enough I DO fit in my Supra, although its very snug.
Viperlite@reddit
It’s in the leg length. I’ve sat in many an ND at Miata meets, and simply do not come close. NC is s tight squeeze, but workable.
joeislandstranded@reddit
I’m 6’3” and 225 lbs. I can get in an NA and NC. Even had a ‘76 Triumph Spitfire for a couple years. That was tight and if I put the top up it was like wearing a car as a hat!
PotatoMan_69@reddit
I would add GR Yaris to that although it's not in the US
djsimp123@reddit
Yea gr corolla didn’t impress me as such because the amount of fun gr Yaris propaganda euro sent out. Wish we had that over the Corolla
PotatoMan_69@reddit
I think the new G20E turbo 4 cylinder should be in the new GR Corolla. It's a much heavier car than the GR Yaris and the 3 Cylinder is not enough for it
djsimp123@reddit
Yea with the new automatic car’s only making 240whp….. convert power to weight it’s no better than a gr86, which is arguablely infinitely more raw and more fun to drive.
aprtur@reddit
Sure, if you gimp it with the auto, but I feel like Toyota didn't offer that wholeheartedly. It's a drastically better car with the manual.
djsimp123@reddit
Yes true but coming from an auto gr86 then drove a manual BRZ back to back with a GRC premium. I couldn’t justify buying a less fun GR although it’s a more practical car. So I got the type r which is silly but refined with the fwd chassis that moves and rotates so naturally all while being able to fit so many things including three other ppl comfortably with big leg rooms
aprtur@reddit
Respectfully, I'll disagree that the GR Corolla is not as fun as a GR86. My RX-8 has stayed in my garage over a BR-Z/86 because I found the twins less fun than the Mazda. I find the GRC to be as fun as the Mazda, just with a totally different character focus - being an AWD, turbo hatch will never feel like a RWD car. Maybe it's the fact that Toyota engineered the car in a way that defaults more to innert or understeer that gives you the safe/boring impression, I'm not sure.
djsimp123@reddit
I never driven spirited or on track with VSA on. I always pedal dance and turn everything off so yea actually idk how VSA on feels like bc I never tried it I think gr86 is more fun bc it’s simply more playful, same with the type r, I got some video of me oversteering this fwd car the same I be lift off oversteering the gr86. So fun
Furryyyy@reddit
It is, but the Corolla serves the role of a fun daily in a far more effective manner than the GR86. If I wasn't single, I wouldn't have this car lol.
joeislandstranded@reddit
I was very much on the fence for a toybaru, but got a VB instead.
I’m a family guy with pre-teens, and I think I could make it work because my wife’s car hauls the fam-meat most times.
I was even thinking on a Miata.
So, don’t go thinking getting hitched and having trophies limits the car thing
Furryyyy@reddit
Nah I just meant the GR86 is really impractical. Even as a single guy, I sometimes run into space or logistics limitations I never had issues with in my Camry. It's not often enough to consider selling, especially with how great the actual driving experience is, but I don't think I'll keep this car for decades or anything. If my career advances like I think it will, I'll probably trade it in for a Civic Type R or GR Corolla in 5 years or so. Hell, I'm kinda hoping a manufacturer figures out how to make a decently fun EV for a decently affordable price. As much as I enjoy the experience of a lightweight sports car, I don't think the area I live in is a place where I can consistently get the most fun out of a car like this. Lots of highways, few turns.
joeislandstranded@reddit
Ah. Yeah, the local roads matter a lot. I used to live in central Florida and it was an absolute snooze fest to drive. Now, I live in the foothills of Appalachia and it rocks! With my VB, I even get to hoon the dirt roads. It’s a blast!
vrkas@reddit
Yeah came here to post this. I'll get one at some point for sure.
coyote_of_the_month@reddit
The ND2 came out in 2019. The later iterations have been incrementally nicer, but ND1 -> ND2 was a "fuck you" bump in power.
djsimp123@reddit
Since 2020 ND2 had a minor update with the addition of kinetic posture control and the 2021 model I drove drastically improved body movement with this KPC assist which makes the car a perfect driver’s car above most new 911s
coyote_of_the_month@reddit
I had a '22 and I found the KPC made the car basically undriveable around an autocross course if I accidentally left the stability control on.
It worked really well on the street, granted, but "better than a 911" is a wild thing to say and I certainly wouldn't consider it a reason to buy a newer ND2 over an earlier one.
djsimp123@reddit
Well at that point just get anti roll bars.
Also I mentioned driver’s car, I’ve driven a 2024 911 Carrera S PDK, fully loaded. And nd2 is a way better driving experience
coyote_of_the_month@reddit
It was a national-spec CS build, so I had the big Karcepts front bar and Koni Yellows, but of course the class limits you to the stock springs. If you told me that weird mismatch was throwing off the KPC, and that it would work better with a more balanced car, I would have no basis to argue. As I said, I enjoyed it on the street, but I didn't drive that car on the street much (which is why I sold it).
All that said though, there's no chance I would consider KPC a big enough change over the earlier ND2s to include it on a list of "cars that have impressed me since 2020." Especially since it was off for the driving I actually cared about, on an autocross course or on the track.
djsimp123@reddit
Well it’s a car from 2021 with a new feature and it impressed me on the street and in the canyon as a good experience lol. Don’t need to take stuff to AutoX sometimes.
coyote_of_the_month@reddit
It should impress you! It's an excellent car. But I would be shocked if you really found it that transformational compared to a '19 or '20.
djsimp123@reddit
Ngl yea I did, especially watching it from the outside.
coyote_of_the_month@reddit
I haven't driven a pre-KPC ND2 other than a car fully-prepped for the level above mine, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you you're wrong.
If you really think it's that good, I think it's a valid opinion, and I think it's actually significant that you'd say so in this specific conversation. Hope you get the chance to own one, if you want to.
Sewnback2gether@reddit
With the decline of production for manual sports cars i will never be buying anything new
supaagreen@reddit
I'm going to chime in for the 2022+ WRX. I freaking love mine.
jasonmoyer@reddit
Love my '22 and I think the current gen BRZ is amazing as well.
Main_Hornet8676@reddit
My 2022 WRX was such a pleasant surprise. Completely fixed nearly everything I didn't like about the previous gen WRX. Hoping the new WRX model is actually a proper STi and I'll happily come back.
Azncheesy@reddit
It feels like Subaru has been killing it recently with all of their new cars as well. Would definitely fit in this post.
What_the_8@reddit
Polarizing looks you have to admit, the black plastic wheel arches were a choice…
supaagreen@reddit
I'll give you that, I only like it in a couple of colors tbh. That said, the wheel arches are the last thing on my mind when I'm grinning like a fool from enjoying the drive.
rednefed@reddit
2025 Camry. I'm not a fan of some of the exterior treatments on certain trim levels, but as a whole package, the Camry makes so much sense. Drives well for its segment, great gas mileage, decent power, and you know it'll be reliable for years to come. Still wish they kept the V6, though.
Nissan Z. In many ways, giving us a "new old car" that preserves a lot of what was good about cars ten to fifteen years ago while freshening the performance, interior and tech stack just enough for the 2020s. I don't give Nissan a pass for the crappy backup camera quality or putting very meh factory tires on it, but I think the enthusiast community overlooks this car. Especially once the dealers stopped treating the Z's like solid gold bars - at current transaction prices, the Z can now be had where it should have been priced. Yes, I bought one.
Lucid Air. It's easy to make a car good when it costs six figures, but this, as their first effort? And then with the performance, range, and looks it has (inside and out)? I hope Lucid sticks around, I'd love to see what they can do for us normal folk once they can take advantage of scale to bring prices down.
Disfunctional-U@reddit
Coming from left field, but a Mitsubishi Mirage is getting over 50mph and it's not even a hybrid. I was impressed. And it's simple. In a world of screens it's nice to have one simple car still out there.
ethan_leong@reddit
Honda civic, Toyota camry and most of the Audi are the ones I felt impressed. The BMW has been real bad ngl... What the hell are those designs
Plastic_Willow734@reddit
I owned a Z51 C8 for a year around 2021, I just can’t believe the amount of performance you get from that car for the price point- and that was at $80-something thousand new. Now you can get these cars for like $10k under MSRP or in the $50k range used. Would be really tempted to get back in one if the wife wasn’t getting her phd and hogging all the money haha
Ran4@reddit
Only in like one country though. They're twice as much in most places.
A basic C8 is like 120k euro in most of the eu for example.
DetroitLionsEh@reddit
Yeah I’ve basically sold myself as it being my next vehicle.
As base of a one that I could live with which should be basic package but I’d need to look into it a bit more once I’m ready
ThePretzul@reddit
Having just recently done a long search (6+ months) before purchasing mine since I was looking for specific options in my budget, the one thing I would HIGHLY recommend is the magnetic ride control.
Genuinely crazy how big of a difference it makes. It’s more comfortable than my M240 was when cruising in Tour mode, while still offering a track mode with fantastic grip. Gives you the PTM modes for use on track/autocross/drag strip as well which are great.
Plastic_Willow734@reddit
Hell you could 100% daily one as long as you’re alright getting in and out of a low car, in that case I’d spring for the 2LT trim so you get some creature comforts. If it’s just a weekend car though then who cares
AboutToSnap@reddit
This is exactly what I did - I daily a 2025 2LT, and the 1LT would have been absolutely miserable for a daily driver
DetroitLionsEh@reddit
It would be a daily. With some mild winters included lol.
Yeah no problem getting in and out. Maybe it will get annoying after a while. But by then I should be in new balances so it will be easier
Plastic_Willow734@reddit
Hahaha the new balances will be plenty to keep you moving, I was living in California when I had mine so can’t speak on winters, it’s a midengine car though so I’d imagine all the weight on your rear wheels would be beneficial
DetroitLionsEh@reddit
Yeah it’s one of those things that I have to find out the hard way.
We only really get 2 snowfalls a year. Should be fine
AdShoddy7599@reddit
No they’re all trash
WATTHEBALL@reddit
Everything looks and feels the same. Inside and out.
On the exterior, everything is some geometric overly aggressive trapezoidal mess that resembles a cross between a catfish and some sort of insect.
On the inside, you just have giant screens taking over everything which simultaneously makes most interiors look guady/tacky AND void/sterile at the same time.
The best way to put it is car design inside and out is equivalent to brainrot doomscrolling. They're adjacent in philosophy.
sinkrate@reddit
People were saying the same thing in the 2000s and 2010s
WATTHEBALL@reddit
No they weren't lol not even close.
crunchynibbas@reddit
Buddy, look at these comparisons from Car and Driver
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a44211796/1991-sports-sedans-compared/
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a45510058/1995-bmw-infiniti-jaguar-lexus-mercedes-benz-luxury-sedan-archive-comparison-test/
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a36053183/1991-american-performance-sedan-comparison-test/
In fact let me just link their Head 2 Head archive
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/
Cars from every era have looked very similar.
crunchynibbas@reddit
Almost like when you design cars for economy, safety, and cost, they all share common traits.
WholeRazzmatazz7658@reddit
In the 90s people said all of the new cars were jellybeans and in the 80s they were all boxes. Except for the late 80s…those were all boxy jellybeans.
howfuturistic@reddit
I feel like the main focus back then (re: aesthetic) was "Every vehicle looks like it's morphing into an SUV," which, it kinda was.
crunchynibbas@reddit
Straight up /r/carscirclejerk material. Cars from every era have looked similar because they converge on fuel economy, aerodynamics, and safety. I'm sorry but look at the Japanese sedan of the 80 to 2000s. They all look super similar. You can barely tell most 60s and Malaise era American boats. SUVs were all the same in the early 2000s and into the 2010s. And the 2010s every car had that blobby shape because it was efficient design.
Saskatchewon@reddit
Back in the 90s all cars were round and jelly-bean shaped. 80s was all about the boxy look. Except the late 80s, where they were all boxy jellybeans.
Design trends change, and manufacturers all chase what seems to sell. It's always been like this.
Dazzling-Rooster2103@reddit
Except for when someone like BMW tries to break the mold and do something different... then everyone on reddit calls it ugly.
All cars made today are either "boring", and if they arent that, they are "ugly"
WATTHEBALL@reddit
BMW is the definition of overly aggressive geometric slop with their front ends especially. What exactly are they doing differently?
Dazzling-Rooster2103@reddit
Overly aggresive front ends on a sports sedan!!! Wow, crazy...
WATTHEBALL@reddit
What are you not able to understand here? BMW is doing the thing that everyone else is doing and you're here trying to tell everyone what? That they aren't? Go back to school.
olek2012@reddit
Auto design, like fashion, follows trends. That’s why it’s easy to tell whether a car was from the 1950s, 1990s, or 2010s without knowing much less about the make/model.
There are people who like to be unique but generally most people want to fit in. There is a conformity that’s inherent to automobile design.
Bonerchill@reddit
No.
Well, the Braptor seems like it’d be fun off-road.
argent_pixel@reddit
Aston Martin's refreshed range: DB12, Vanquish, Vantage, Valhalla.
Bugatti Tourbillon, McLaren W1.
Rimac Nevera and what Mate Rimac managed to accomplish from such humble beginnings.
The Porsche 992, specifically the GT3 RS just because they manage to embarrass everyone with the 911 every generation like clockwork.
Lucid Air and the Sapphire trim specifically. It's like an alt reality where Tesla was run by a competent executive and made a second generation Model S. I believe the Sapphire's setup will be the benchmark for performance EVs for years to come.
Stuff I'm not interested in personally but still impressed by:
The new Prius for looking good.
Ford for making the Bronco not only a real Wrangler competitor, but a better vehicle.
Chevy for the insane performance value of the C8 Corvette.
BMW's continuing excellence in the infotainment space and quietly producing the best appliance SUV range on the market.
SlyBeanx@reddit
My GR86 continues to impress me.
I’m also interested in a MT bronco.
Nothing else really.
Zglockman@reddit
Had sports cars, had kids, sold sports cars. Somehow the MT Bronco just does it for me, and I’d probably buy this again (but in a 2 door) even if hauling kids wasn’t necessary. Legitimately one of the most tactile and enjoyable manuals I’ve driven, which is wild considering it’s slapped into a 5000lb truck.
ChangeForAParadigm@reddit
My 2022 Bronco 2.3/MT is the most interesting thing I’ve driven in years. It isn’t for everyone as it’s kind of niche vehicle and can be loud, a little slow, and pretty inefficient, but it’s definitely fun to drive.
SlyBeanx@reddit
My gf wants a bronco, I just need to convince her the MT should apply
noSSD4me@reddit
I bought a 2024 Kia Forte GT manual for $25k (in2025!) fully loaded - I love it! It’s a great car.
Own_Pass_926@reddit
The Chevy Trax looks nice for a $20k SUV.
OHWHATDA@reddit
Just bought a Porsche Macan 4S Electric and it’s blown me away. Such a fantastic combination of performance, comfort, luxury, utility, and technology. It’s got it all, just the main downside is that it’s expensive (especially if you go for dumb options) but I was able to get about $20K off from a dealer in the NE (when you include the $7,500 federal rebate) so for $79K I don’t think anything beats it.
aprtur@reddit
IS500 just from a feasibility and brand image perspective. I didn't anticipate Lexus to shoehorn the 2UR into another sedan with the way regulations are going, or with the questionable future direction of the brand, but they did it.
A few others have mentioned some of my other picks - GR Yaris/Corolla (flair should make that obvious), LC500 (although that's 2018), FL5 CTR, ND3, Emira. If I was a multimillionaire, the 911 S/T, but that may as well not exist to 99.9% of the population, along with most of the more sharp Porsche products. Maybe some of the low volume restomods? Those tend to get the petrolhead in me fired up, and thinking about things like ITBs and such - 911K, Kimera 037, Maturo Stradale et al.
auto_sport_enth@reddit
THIS car right here, the IS 500! A reliable V8, that sounds and performs amazingly. The interior isn’t the most updated, but it’s efficient and it will stand the test of time. I traded a 350 in for a Supra, however I was torn between getting the 500. Didn’t need the back seats and I will be tracking the car, eventually. Which is why I went with the Supra.
LilKatMariko@reddit
2018+ Lexus LC is an amazing car that impressed me far beyond my imagination!
ChattanoogaMocsFan@reddit
Cadillac
g0atm3a1@reddit
Cadillac Blackwing cars in manual. A throwback to a different era.
Due_Percentage_1929@reddit
I am gonna def gonna get a ct5 one before they discontinue
hellish_ve@reddit
This is a list of every car introduced after 2020 that I REALLY like, some because of looks, others because of performance, but every single car mentioned here has been really impressive to me, like REALLY Impressive.
Modern cars are extremely fast, really reliable, some look good, are INCREDIBLY good at daily driving duties, although are way heavier and Im not a screen/infotainment BS lover, its really convenient.
What can I say, I love cars from the 1940s and up lol
Due_Percentage_1929@reddit
I love how the Z is on top ❤️ i bought one last spring and still in love too
cock________________@reddit
i agree with most of your list except one you missed. /cries
hellish_ve@reddit
Oh. I see your flair and Im deeply sorry, I did miss an impressive machine, especially for the current market.
bikedork5000@reddit
The Passport Trailsport is the only normal SUV (as opposed to say, SQ5, the sporty X3 models, Macan S) that has caught my eye in a million years. And so far everyone seems to absolutely love it.
Mimical@reddit
Honestly, I'm super impressed with the new Ridgeline we managed to test drive beside the pilot and the V6 Honda currently has.
For all the "not a truck" technicalities it rides and feel enough for everyone.
For 'real truck' people I know GM doesn't always nai it but their new 2.7L engine in the Colorado/Canyon is also really good.
Successful_Ad_9707@reddit
Love my GR Corolla.
OpeIndiana@reddit
I see a lot of civic comments but I had a 2024 civic, put 40,000 on it in a year, I had no issues in the engine etc but had two dealership recalls for defaults in the safety system, which would put on road departure and jerk my vehicle while I was very clearly on the road!!
WingerRules@reddit
Audi Q5 PHEV. 365HP in an SUV while rolling around getting 50mpg with probably the smoothest 4 cylinder I've been in, and a very fast infotainment/nav system.
SardonicCatatonic@reddit
BMW i4 is the best sport sedan I’ve ever owned. Even the infotainment is good.
losteye_enthusiast@reddit
Nearly all of them.
Even a new, base Prius drives better than it should ever drive. It’s also faster, likely safer and still has stellar mpg.
My family haulers keep getting a bit better every few years. The sports cars I follow keep getting better stats while being a bit nicer to be in- though aesthetically are more hit or miss as I age.
I love trucks, but only pay attention when I start to want/need a new one, so it’s been nearly a decade since I last got into the new shit coming out there. I assume that one brand has lost the script, another is seeing a resurgence and the third is sort of wandering around.
Illustrious-Oven-159@reddit
I went from a 2019 maxima to a 2025 m340i recently. I'm quite impressed 😁
die-microcrap-die@reddit
I will dare saying Teslas, especially the models 3 and Y, but I know that is a curse word in this sub.
TheDirtDude117@reddit
The GT4L Porsche really impressed me including the GTS 4L and is one of the few cars I have actually considered buying.
The FL5 was a big upgrade from the FK8, it's one of the BEST single car solutions on the market with longevity in mind.
Cadillac really surprised me with their manual V8s and they handle phenomenal, yet all of the people I know with them know their Service Center on a emotional level.
The occasional EV like Lucid's cars, the Model Y Performance, and the Rivian Truck all really blew me away in their performance, usability, and depreciation. I've really considered these vehicles but the price just keeps dropping more and more...
Corvette really let me down to be honest. While the C8 Z51 and Z06 are marvels of performance for their class, I really just don't like them... The sizing is weird, interior feels crampt, and their support since the C7 has been atrocious. Color me shocked that the C6 4LT leather dash bubbling hasnt been resolved in nearly 20 years.
GATX303@reddit
OK hear me out.
I like the new Ram trucks with that Hemi e-torque thing. We have one now for my wife's business and boy is it fuel efficient for a truck.
permareddit@reddit
Are they just mild hybrids?
GATX303@reddit
I've heard it called that yeah. It really makes a difference.
LAXBASED@reddit (OP)
I recently started looking at the new ram trucks with the passenger screen (2025) after seeing what stellantis had left after the TRX was discontinued and man that truck is awesome! I can see so many uses just from that secondary screen alone for work purposes that i prefer it over the new raptors. Definitely one of my favorite work/purpose vehicles as of recent.
GATX303@reddit
she got the 2023 one used, first year for the etorque. The one she replaced was a 2000 1500.
For us the increased tow rating and the better fuel economy were a boon, that old ram had a fuel mileage of "all of it" and drank coolant like a monster by the end.
She needs to both tow her mobile workshop and pick up supplies in the bed.
permareddit@reddit
Dude really? She replaced a 25 year old truck 🤣🤣
GATX303@reddit
AND IT WAS A TROOPER
Vhozite@reddit
CT4 and the current gen Twins are the main ones that come to mind. The C8 is also very impressive.
joe_canadian@reddit
I mean a freaking Hyundai (the Veloster N) won Road and Track's Performance Car of the Year.
I bought one. When my first one was written off, I bought a second one. I'm driving it until the wheels fall off. It's perfect for me.
themokah@reddit
BMW m340i is an extremely impressive value proposition. It’s a sporty sedan that approaches M3 territory except it’s a practical daily driver that has lots of power, refinement, and is actually very good on fuel economy. Their interior and infotainment design is also excellent with physical controls for everything you normally want and doesn’t have overly giant screens everywhere. Very impressive.
GME_Elitist@reddit
My new Camry checks all the boxes. Good ride.
LAXBASED@reddit (OP)
Interior is phenomenal! Huge upgrade compared to the 2010 era lol.
GME_Elitist@reddit
Hells yes!
Big-Energy-3363@reddit
2023 BMW M550ix, it’s been a great car, zero issues 63k miles
Averageinternetdoge@reddit
The new renault 5 is pretty much the only one. It looks sweet!
gplusplus314@reddit
Nope. They’re all the same: too big, too heavy, and too expensive.
The Honda Fit was impressive, but model yea 2020 was its last year in the USA. And now the Mazda Miata is in the $42k ballpark for one you’d actually want.
Cars suck here, unless you want an overpriced, overweight, unreliable piece of crap.
mgobla@reddit
current GR86 / BRZ and GR Yaris - people rave about old JDM cars but when the same type of car exists brand new many people just look at spec sheet numbers and don't understand them
Polyphemic_N@reddit
Veloster N
I still grin ear to ear when my foot goes down.
FiveAlarmDogParty@reddit
N line cars especially the Ionic 5 and Elantra have been impressive. I find the Maverick impressive for what it is (and isn’t) and still selling well. The new Mx-5 is impressive and planted itself on my “maybe someday” list.
EpisodicDoleWhip@reddit
Pretty much everything Hyundai puts out lately impresses me honestly
Fine-Huckleberry4165@reddit
The i10 1.0 turbo is brilliant, the na 1.2 nearly as good, but the Bayon MHEV is a bit meh.
Fitterlife@reddit
The Miata with the horsepower bump in 2021(I think) made it faster than the brz twins from the video I watched and if it handles at all like my NC it’s a beast. And I think personally it’s one of the best looking cars right now, classic refined styling without any transformers looking extra bullshit. The new Lexus gx and Land Cruiser are beautiful SUV’s but costly.
Thisisnow1984@reddit
The Ford Bronco
mustangfan12@reddit
The C8 and a lot of the new EVs are pretty impressive. I also like Mazda's interior design language a lot. Sadly most 2020s cars are a downgrade from 2010s :(
RuinedGrave@reddit
The 23+ Chevy Colorados have been impressive to me. I’ve been a Ford guy, working at a Chevy dealer. We don’t see the newer Colorados have a lot of major issues, and the Turbomax engines have been very solid. I was impressed enough I ended up buying a 25 ZR2. It’s very well-equipped and comfortable to drive, and does a great job of tackling terrain.
Shmokesshweed@reddit
Same here. They did a great job having something for everyone.
ItsNotanM3@reddit
I'm gonna give the Veloster N its props here. It was hyundai's first successful performance car in the U.S. the updated 2021/2022 models took what was already great about the Veloster N and made it all standard and included those fantastic bucket Seats with the illuminated N logo and the optional DCT. In manual form it felt every bit like what a sports car/hot hatch should feel like. Enough technology to feel modern but not so much as to feel intrusive. Quirky and attractive looks that makes it stand out in a sea of boring cars. Tons of storage space. And performance wise it punched way above its weight. Sure the Elantra N is slightly faster, has a better interior and can be had new right now but having driven both the Veloster N is more raw in a good way, this isn't a knock against the Elantra by the way but the Veloster is just that good. It's unashamed in fulfilling the goal it was created to achieve, its childishly hilarious and fun to drive, with it's pops and bangs, ELSD that claws through corners and gives the feeling you can turn in more and more, and adaptation dampers that give the confidence to tackle any corner or road surface you can throw at it. The car inspired so much confidence in the way it drives in high performance situations. For a daily driver or weekend performance car it's everything you'd want out of a fun car bone stock. Seriously mods are only a suggestion on a VN. Bone stock it's nearly perfect and all I changed on mine were the wheels for that slightly personal touch and the intake for some induction noise. It handles year round weather like a champ all it needs is high performance all season tires like a conti DWS and you're good to tackle nearly anything a Michigan winter can throw at it. It's an amazing car through and through and I'm heartbroken that my owned since new 50k mile 2022 Veloster N manual was totaled and taken from me back in April by not one but two distracted drivers. The only reason I didnt get another one is because I literally can't get another new one to replace it. Maybe I'll get another someday but for now it's on to something new. For all the crap that people give or used to give Hyundai they made a fantastic car out of the Veloster N and continue to build on it with their current N models. These should not be overlooked.
CloudsTasteGeometric@reddit
Mk5 Supra impressed me so much that I bought one.
Sure it leans more to GDM than JDM, and lacks the turbo lag/funkiness that characterized the Mk4, but it looks so unbelievably good (to me) and is an amazing performer. It isn't a cheap car but the performance for dollar you get is still excellent, as it can hang with more expensive M2s, Porsches, and C8s without much issue.
Other recent sports cars for me either don't have the looks (respect the C8 and GR86, don't love how they look), are too heavy for my taste (Mustang GT, Nissan Z, M2), or are too small for me to drive (MX-5.)
But the Mk5? In my eyes: is perfect.
Mrofcourse@reddit
GR Corolla. So much so that I bought one. Closest thing I can get to a homologation rally car where I live.
SirLoremIpsum@reddit
I haven't driven one yet but I have a crush.
It feels exactly what enthusiasts have been asking for - a base model Corolla just w all the extra cash into engine transmission drive train.
And yet all the reviews "omg boring corolla interior... $xx and no leather moonroof AI assistant?"
It feels like it's just a well built fun car and that's what we want!
Jimbenas@reddit
Anyone reviewing a car like that for the interior isn’t worth their salt as a reviewer.
cpxchewy@reddit
I do think it's a valid complaint though. The Corolla XSE has a great interior and they went down to stripper trim interior for the GRC. Like... if I'm dropping 20k more for a car I would expect at least the interior to be as good.
Jimbenas@reddit
It’s a little spartan but I really don’t see the issue. It’s not like the design is ugly. From the pictures I’ve seen it looks almost exactly like the XSE.
cpxchewy@reddit
The feel texture is very different on the common touch areas while driving. I actually had a deposit down a few years ago and cancelled it (got a gti instead) because of that very reason after seeing the car in person.
Jimbenas@reddit
That’s fair I guess. I own 2 ragdick fisher price plastic interior cars so it’s obviously not something that’s a big deal to me. I can see how it would be disappointing to buy a premium tier car with shittier materials though.
aprtur@reddit
Ditto - I'm glad Toyota had the balls to engineer and release it, even if it was mainly being Akio's pet project that got it traction to be built. Lots of people calling it out as flawed, but every performance car is in some way. I loved it enough to put my money where my mouth is.
AlbMonk@reddit
The 2020 Buick Envision. Truly the best car I've ever owned. I've owned Hondas, Toyotas, Land Rovers, Nissans, Mazdas, Dodges, and Fords. Been driving for over 40 years, and have never driven a more comfortable ride, and a more efficient car than this one. The 2020 Buick Envision ranks high both in Consumer Reports and J.D. Power and Associates.
Adrien_Ravioli@reddit
Renault 5!!! I can’t wait till I will be able to afford it (probably as a used car)
thee_dukes@reddit
The French are so often overlooked. But Renault and Citroen are really nailing the styling and branding at the moment even Peugeot have got a good crop of products. For me the Renault 5 and Citroen Ami are 2 cars you can now find on my drive.
R1200@reddit
Agree and I wish we’d get them in the us.
thetrappster@reddit
Audi finally sent an RS6 Avant to the US, and it's spectacular.
sprchrgddc5@reddit
I saw one on the road today this morning and holy shit it’s awesome.
Otherwise_Rub_4557@reddit
The Prius. Love the look, and stats are pretty great too.
Seaworthypear@reddit
Honestly nothing since 2012 has ever made me say "wow I want to own that"
So I completely agree with OP
OldGunney@reddit
Well maybe I don’t belong in this conversation, but I love my 55 Chevy Belair 2dr HT with a 400 hp with Tri power and a 5 speed tremc and a 411 rear and I get 21 MPG !!!🤪🤪🤪🇺🇸🇺🇸
GeneralCommand4459@reddit
I think most modern cars are good for what they are made for but the area that lets them down is the dashboard. I’m not sure any of them have really nailed the integration of screens in an elegant way yet.
No_Skirt_6002@reddit
GR Corolla. The AWD system with front and rear limited-slips is seriously impressive, most of it's competitors are either FWD or FWD-biased AWD.
3.0L Duramax Silverado/Sierra/Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban/Escalade. GM's the only company that has the balls to continue selling light-duty, non-HD diesels in the U.S, and to their credit it's a very effective engine. Post-DPF EGR so no soot caked intake ports, and 30 MPG on the highway is nothing to sneeze at, especially with 495 lb-ft.
Speaking of GM trucks, their ZR2 and Bison trim levels are cool. It used to be impossible to get front diff-lockers outside of Wranglers and Power Wagons, now you can get it with the trick Multimatic DSSV shocks, and get factory-installed boron steel armor from AEV if you so please. IMO, if you actually want an off-road truck, a Colorado or Silverado ZR2 Bison are going to be far more usable on 90% of US off-road trails (tight, rocky, slow-speed trails) than anything with a Raptor badge on it. I know we're largely over big off-road trucks, but I think GMs offerings are still the best out there.
The Ford Bronco impressed me when it came out, of course it's rising pricetag and the amount I see on the road every day lessen that. But I still think it was cool of Ford to offer a package with factory 35s and front and rear lockers instead of locking it away on higher trim levels, and offering it in a 2-door variation was sick too.
INEOS Grenadier. Yes, another high-dollar off-road truck that will never actually see the wilderness, but it's. still an awesome car. There are very few cars that are as uncompromisingly dedicated towards one specific thing, without being watered down in committees and think tanks.
Any of the Chinese electric cars I saw on vacation in Europe a few years ago- BYDs in particular. China will be the next Japan for the automotive industry, mark my words.
TheAppropriateBoop@reddit
C8 was cool for what it did mechanically, but the ZR1X just feels more special
gluten_heimer@reddit
A lot! Raptor R, Wrangler 392, Escalade V, all versions of the C8, pretty much all the Porsche GT cars, Blackwings, RS3, Demon 170, Vanquish, Valkyrie, Utopia, Golf 8.5R, Godzilla Tremor, X3M, you get the idea.
phatmatt593@reddit
That C8 is something else. They really outdid themselves. I rented one for the weekend alongside a Huracan and NSX, all superb, and yes the Huracan did give me a boner and is one of most incredible driving vehicles in the multiverse. But the Vette was almost as fast and so smooth and comfortable.
KIA EV9. 7 seater and 0-60 in 4 sec? Insanity. And, EV’s are underrated by their stats. No whirling up turbos or building RPM’s, it just instantly starts flying at a moments notice.
Mazda CX-90 PHEV. The thing looks and drives like a Bentley and is the Swiss Army knife of cars.
I’ve never been impressed with MB. Every time I drive one, I’m like wtf is the hype about? Drives like garbage and falls apart easily. I honestly don’t get it. The E350 was the most unimpressive vehicle I’ve driven. Gorgeous interior, but all MB’s drive like brick’s with wheels stapled on going through mud.
The Audi SQ7 was fun (a Urus in disguise). I was little disappointed with the turbo lag, but it more than made up for it when it takes off, like god just gave it the ultimate swift kick in the butt.
oxfordclubciggies@reddit
There are lots, but 99% of them I’ll never be able to afford. I love pretty much everything that’s coming out of Aston Martin. I’ll likely be castrated for saying so, but I love the Ferrari Purosangue, and the GTC4Lusso just barely gets in as the last year was 2020. If the Ford Raptor R could be had with a manual transmission I’d never want for another truck. If the Braptor could be had with a manual it would be a dream. Rivian seems like a pretty cool little truck. Mustangs are still great, the Challengers and Camaros were great. The Lincoln SUVs all look beautiful, as does the new Escalade. I could list a lot more. What ownership of any of these is like, I have no clue haha. In 2021 I bought an F-150 which I’ll likely drive until I die or it does, and we’ve had a 2020 Tiguan that we traded in on a ‘24 Telluride.
benzguy95@reddit
X5, M240i, MK8 Golf R (infotainment system aside), Z, Frontier, Cadillacs Blackwing lineup, Kia Telluride, BRZ/GR86, GR Corolla, and the Current Gen Civics
guitarsatan@reddit
toyota innova. Hilux based mpv. indestructible
jse000@reddit
The Emira for making it to market, and making the 2GR sound better than it has any right to.
CT4V BW is even better than the ATS-V, which was already good, but had a hilariously bad gauge cluster.
ND2 because Miata.
caterham09@reddit
Imo the Ct4-v blackwing is the best product Cadillac ever built. It gets overshadowed by the bigger brother, but it's a far more nimble car and is really in a goldilocks zone power wise.
The older V series cadillacs all suffered from major interior flaws, but that's just not the case today.
jse000@reddit
I agree. I liked the ATS-V a lot, but man that interior. I can put up with a lot, but I laughed my ass off the first time I saw the gauge cluster.
caterham09@reddit
Not only that, but the cue system is super flawed and has a tendency to break itself.
If you go back even further to the Gen 1 and 2 Cts-V cars you end up driving around what feels like an econobox with a supercharged v8
Mojave_Idiot@reddit
Not in my price range.
Looking at my flair, since I’ve owned my cars…
The Camaro has received a controversial visual refresh and most notably for me the 1LE trim, I was a year early for that. Not enough to convince me to switch. A base SS is not exactly a dull car.
23+ Super Duty diesels have seen a small power bump with the HO engine, but apparently the def consumption rate and regen frequency has been reported to be pretty high, so I almost feel like I’ve dodged a bullet. I don’t like the new body style.
V60 polestar has gone hybrid, and then discontinued. Probably a great car but again not what I was looking for. I have some fomo over the I6 but I prefer the 8 speed and ultimately this is the quicker of the two.
I sort of want an E Ray. Otherwise… meh.
thecanadiandriver101@reddit
I’m biased and bought one lol
olek2012@reddit
The GM EVs have seriously impressed me. I was a never GM person for a very long time. I found their products to be extremely boring and low quality. I was lukewarm on the idea of EVs as well.
Last year we test drove a Cadillac Lyriq and loved it so much we leased one. Couldn’t pass up the value. It’s right up there with Volvo and Audi for fit and finish and specs. The Blazer, Equinox, Optiq, and others are getting great reviews too.
It took a lot to get me to commit to a GM vehicle so to me personally that was impressive.
DookieMcDookface@reddit
Various 2020+ enthusiast cars that I’ve driven are pretty damn good (ND Miata, GR86/BRZ, Camaro ZL1, M2, Type R, GTi, GR Corolla, Elantra N, Giulia Quadrifoglio, C8, CT4V BW).
Your modern bread and butter SUV/crossover commuter bore me. They all look kinda the same and they mostly have numb driving dynamics unless they have been tricked up like a X5 M or MDX Type S.
orangebikini@reddit
I haven't driven one, but the GR Yaris is probably the one new car I would consider owning. I'm a life long rally and WRC fan and all the old homologation models have always been close to my heart. It was really impressive to see Toyota come out with a model that genuinely was made with the purpose of rallying.
mrcompositorman@reddit
I seriously love my 992 Porsche 911. I don't think people realize quite what a jump in performance the 991 to 992 is.
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FullGarage29@reddit
718 Cayman GT4 is the best looking Porsche ever made
melkor3011@reddit
The LC500 was so good it got me into cars 😁
Hauk2004@reddit
I haven't driven one but the Octavia VRS estate are lovely in the last few years. Lovely lines to them.
HillarysFloppyChode@reddit
The Lucid Air Sapphire is insane, but I can’t justify paying $250k when I don’t even get the glass roof.
humdizzle@reddit
C8 (base and z06) is definitely impressive. changing up the whole platform to mid engine. For like 50-60k on the used market you can get something that feels 95% of what a ferrari 458 did. (and i owned a 458 for 3 years). the ZR1 is less impressive to me since its basically just a modded z06 with turbos. Same with the zr1x, its a zr1 with a bettery operating the front wheels.
The toyota 86 is sitll impressive. Its one of the few new sports cars where they improved everything, increased displacement, and didn't add more weight.
other than those i can't think of anything impressive. Luxury/tech is just trickle down from more expensive models. Most luxury cars have just gotten quieter, larger, more fuel efficient. nothing really ground breaking. Performance sedans of today like the M3 and RS3 are basically like the 20 year old GTR relying on awd and alot of boost pressure to move that weight.
BeigeChocobo@reddit
I am a no-longer-young dad. I test drove a Kia Carnival and was very impressed by the spaciousness and versatility.
GrendelGT@reddit
Seeing a Lucid Air in person was pretty cool, they nailed a unique style with hardly any body lines. A very refreshing contrast to so many hyper styled cars with body lines absolutely everywhere. The spectacular range and power numbers really help its case too!
Imperator_Americus@reddit
Both of the Blackwings, Z4 M40i, C8 Vette's.
The_Crazy_Swede@reddit
Of the cars I have driven, no.