Purchasing a new vehicle is a major event. For one thing, it's a significant financial investment. But if you make the right decision, you can look forward to years of enjoyment behind the wheel. And that's where the 2025 Car and Driver Editors' Choice list comes in. This list is compiled with data gleaned from our rigorous instrumented testing program and from editor observations collected while driving hundreds of test cars each year in real-world driving situations. BUY BUY
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We strive to supply vital empirical performance, pricing, and BUY value statistics and also to communicate the often intangible nuance that can elevate a vehicle's status beyond numbers alone.BUY
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We test every car, truck, SUV, and minivan on the market, rating them on a one-to-10 scale within their respective segments against their direct competitors. BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY If this sounds similar to the process we use to create our annual 10 Best Cars and 10 Best Trucks lists, that's because it is. But while you'll find those 20 winners here too, the Editors' Choice list casts a wider net to ensure every vehicle worthy of recognition also gets its time in the spotlight.
The vehicles we chose score at the top of their respective segments and, in total, comprise approximately the top third of the market. Think of this list as the answer to the most common question our editors hear: "What car should I buy?" Not only have we recommended the models represented here to our friends and families, but we've put more than a few of them in our personal garages. BUY
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At Car and Driver, we believe cars are more than just simple transportation. You should love the car you buy and buy the car you love. The Editors' Choice list is a great place to start your search for that special ride; we think these vehicles will make you smile for many miles and many years to come. Happy shopping!
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