Yahoo Autos 2019 Editors' Choice Awards: The Best Sedans, Hatchbacks, Coupes, and Convertibles
In 2018, the editors here at Car and Driver tested almost 500 cars. We counted cupholders, rated seat comfort, loaded them with luggage to measure their cargo room, and took them to our test track to see how well they accelerated, braked, and turned. We crawled in, around, and under them to assess and quantify their qualities. From this wide range of cars, we have selected our 2019 Editors' Choice winners; the list also includes the cars that won a spot on our 10Best Cars for 2019. In our collective opinion, these are the best cars for 2019, the ones we would recommend to those shopping in each of the categories below.
Sedans
While the market for SUVs continues to expand and the demand for sedans is dwindling, that doesn’t mean a four-door is a bad choice for your next set of wheels. Small cars are a great place to start your search; if you're looking for more room, however, take a look at a mid-size family sedan. Got a bigger budget? Check out a luxury sedan. There are lots of choices, but we've made it easy: Below are our picks for the best sedans for 2019.
Subcompact Sedans
Compact Sedans
Mid-size Sedans
Full-size Sedans
Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks forgo the traditional trunk of a sedan in favor of a rear liftgate that opens up to reveal sometimes surprisingly large cargo bays. Fold down the rear seats and these versatile vehicles can even swallow luggage like crossovers twice their size and can handle bulky cargo better than four-door alternatives. Here is our list of 2019's best hatchbacks.
Subcompact Hatchbacks
Compact Hatchbacks
Hybrids and Electric Vehicles
Buy a hybrid or an electric vehicle so you can help save the planet-or at least save some gas money. This category encompasses a broad range of vehicles that includes small hatchbacks, large sedans, and even some SUVs. They all have one thing in common, however: electricity aids their propulsion. Hybrids use both electricity and gasoline but if you're looking for a vehicle that runs only on electricity, you'll find them here, too. Read on to see our choices for the best hybrids and the best electric vehicles for 2019.
Station Wagons
Despite not being the family transporter of choice for many years, station wagons remain some of the most useful vehicles currently sold, not to mention some of the coolest looking. Many of them are simply long-roof versions of popular sedan models, but they all serve as more athletic and practical alternatives to the omnipresent crossover and SUV crowd. Here are our picks for the best station wagons for 2019.
Coupes and Convertibles
Coupes and convertibles sacrifice spacious back seats and curtail everyday practicality compared with most four-door alternatives, but many models overcompensate with look-at-me styling and sportier driving responses. Whether it's a budget-friendly compact, a swanky boulevard cruiser, or a rip-roaring sports car, these particular vehicles are guaranteed to make some kind of statement. Below are our picks for the best coupes and convertibles for 2019.
Subcompact Coupes and Convertibles
Compact Coupes and Convertibles
Mid-size Coupes and Convertibles
Full-size Coupes and Convertibles
Muscle Cars
Sports Cars
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