The 11 Most Engaging Driver's Cars on Sale Today
Canyon carving and backroad exploration are what these cars are all about.
Every performance manufacturer has a slogan that insinuates its brand of cars represents the pinnacle of driving enjoyment. From classic phrases like the Ultimate Driving Machine to self-aggrandizing mouthfuls like, "We are not supercars, we are Lamborghini," these slogans are not without merit. Which car drives the best is a subjective question at best, and one that has for decades captivated drivers across the spectrum—from carefree commuters and message board enthusiasts to Walter Röhrl.
But sometimes a car stands out for one reason only—its effortless ability to dance with its driver. It's hard to buy a truly bad car today, but a certain subset of modern cars can elicit an uncontrollable grin with every input. It's not about flat-out speed or extravagant horsepower either, just about fun. Here are our 11 favorite driver's cars on sale today.
A New York transplant hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Emmet White has a passion for anything that goes: cars, bicycles, planes, and motorcycles. After learning to ride at 17, Emmet worked in the motorcycle industry before joining Autoweek in 2022. The woes of alternate side parking have kept his fleet moderate, with a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and a 2003 Honda Nighthawk 750 street parked in his South Brooklyn community.
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