The Best Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and More for 2018: Editors' Choice Awards

CAR AND DRIVER

February 27, 2018 at 11:05 AM

After driving and reviewing hundreds of candidates, we have selected our 2018 Editors' Choice awards. Our editors consider these to be the best cars, pickup trucks, crossovers, and SUVs for 2018, and we wholeheartedly recommend the following vehicles to buyers shopping in each category.

How did we choose them? First off, the winners of our 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2018 automatically earned their way onto the list. Then we selected the rest using a wide range of criteria: the results from our Buyer’s Guide in-depth testing, how a vehicle performed at our test track, or just old-fashioned subjective desirability. If buying a new car is on your to-do list for 2018, allow us—your not so humble automotive experts—to offer some suggestions.

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Crossovers / SUVs

Subcompact Crossovers / SUVs

BMW X1

Kia Soul

Mazda CX-3

Subaru Crosstrek Compact Crossovers / SUVs

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Honda CR-V

Mazda CX-5

Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic

Mercedes-Benz GLC-class

Porsche Macan

Porsche Macan Turbo

Volvo XC60 Mid-Size Crossovers / SUVs

Audi Q7

Dodge Durango

Dodge Durango SRT

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

Jeep Wrangler

Mazda CX-9

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S

Volkswagen Atlas

Volvo XC90 Large Crossovers / SUVs

Land Rover Range Rover

Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged

Mercedes-Benz GLS-class

Mercedes-AMG GLS63 4Matic

Sedans

Subcompact Sedans

Audi A3

Audi S3

Audi RS3

Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio

Toyota Yaris iA Compact Sedans

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Audi A4

Audi A5 Sportback

Honda Civic

Honda Civic Si

Mazda 3

Mercedes-Benz C-class

Mercedes-AMG C43

Mercedes-AMG C63 Mid-Size Sedans

Audi A6

Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS-V

Chevrolet Malibu

Honda Accord

Mazda 6

Mercedes-AMG E43

Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic

Mercedes-Benz E-class

Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera Turbo / Turbo S Full-Size Sedans

Kia Cadenza

Mercedes-AMG S63 / S65

Mercedes-Benz S-class

Nissan Maxima

Hatchbacks

Subcompact Hatchbacks

Chevrolet Spark

Ford Fiesta ST

Honda Fit

Kia Rio Compact Hatchbacks

Ford Focus RS

Honda Civic

Honda Civic Type R

Mazda 3

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf R

Hybrids and Electric Vehicles

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet Volt

Hyundai Ioniq

Tesla Model S

Volkswagen e-Golf

Pickup Trucks

Mid-Size Pickup Trucks

Honda Ridgeline Full-Size Pickup Trucks

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Ford F-150

Ford F-150 Raptor

GMC Sierra 1500 Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Ford F-250 Super Duty

Ford F-350 Super Duty

GMC Sierra 2500HD

GMC Sierra 3500HD

Station Wagons

Audi A4 Allroad Quattro

Mercedes E-class Wagon

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Volvo V90

Volvo V90 Cross Country

Coupes and Convertibles

Subcompact Coupes and Convertibles

Audi A3

BMW 2-series

BMW M2

Mazda MX-5 Miata Compact Coupes and Convertibles

Honda Civic Si

Mercedes-Benz C-class

Mercedes-AMG C43

Mercedes-AMG C63 Mid-Size Coupes and Convertibles

Lexus LC

Mercedes-Benz E-class Muscle Cars

Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 / GT350R Sports Cars

Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Ferrari 488GTB

Lamborghini Huracán

McLaren 570S / 570GT

McLaren 720S

Mercedes-AMG GT / GT C Roadster / GT R

Mercedes-AMG GT / GT Roadster / GT S

Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche 718 Cayman

Porsche 911

Porsche 911 GT3 / GT3 RS

Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S

Minivans / Vans

City Vans

Ford Transit Connect

Mercedes-Benz Metris Full-Size Vans

Ford Transit

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Minivans

Chrysler Pacifica

Honda Odyssey

Body Styles

SUVs and Crossovers

Sedans

Hatchbacks

Hybrids and Electric Vehicles

Pickup Trucks

Station Wagons

Coupes and Convertibles

Minivans / VansTo see our picks for the best cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs for 2017, check out our 2017 Editors' Choice Awards.

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