The 10 Best Cars of 2016
This reasonably priced, fuel efficient sedan now comes with a backup camera and automatic headlights as standard equipment.
Awards: Car and Driver Best of 2016, The Car Guide 2016 Best Buys, Edmunds Top Recommended Sedans, IIHS Top Safety Pick, U.S. News Best Affordable Small Cars
Mazda
In addition to a sleek new look, this redesigned sedan has sensors that beep if the driver is about to bump another vehicle and rain-sensing windshield wipers that adjust their speed as the weather changes.
Awards: Car and Driver’s 10 Best Cars of 2016, Edmunds Top Recommended Sedans, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2016 Top Safety Pick, 5 Stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Honda
This compact car comes with Honda LaneWatch, which displays a live video from the mirror on the passenger side when you signal to change lanes, making blind spots a thing of the past.
Awards: The Car Guide 2016 Best Buys, IIHS Top Safety Pick 2016, U.S. News Best Affordable Small Cars, 5-Star Crash Safety Rating from NHTSA
Honda
Among the safety features in this hatchback are adaptive cruise control, a blind spot monitor and a lane departure warning. The car’s entertainment system is the first to support Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink, so owners can sync up almost any device.
Awards: Car and Driver Best Cars of 2016, The Car Guide’s 2016 Best Buys, Edmunds Top Recommended Sedans, IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2016 model, the sixth generation of GM’s iconic muscle car, has a smaller and lighter body. Car critics agree that it’s an all-around upgrade from its predecessor.
Awards: Car and Driver’s 10 Best Cars of 2016, Motor Authority Best Car to Buy 2016 Nominee, Motortrend 2016 Car of the Year
Chevrolet
The design of this perennially popular car got a few slight tweaks this year, with a longer wheel base and a wider stance. Both the sedan and the coupe are now available with a turbocharged engine.
Awards: Kelley Blue Book Overall Best Buy for 2016, The Car Guide’s 2016 Best Buys, Consumer Reports Cars Worth Waiting For, U.S. News Best Affordable Compact Cars
Honda
This nimble, two-seat convertible is the best-selling roadster of all time. The fourth generation of the car is lighter than previous versions and has a 155-horse power engine under the hood.
Awards: Car and Driver Best Cars of 2016, The Car Guide 2016 Best Buys, Motor Authority Best Car to Buy 2016 Nominee
Mazda
This zero-emission electric car is super high-tech. The car’s autopilot mode allows drivers to switch lanes by simply pushing a button and it can find a parking space and then park itself.
Awards: Car and Driver Best Cars of 2016, The Car Guide’s 2016 Best Buys, Edmunds Top Recommended Sedans
The Honda Pilot can seat up to eight passengers when the third row is down, but it’s more of a SUV than a minivan. Getting in and out of the back is a breeze, with a second row that moves forward with the touch of a button.
Awards: KBB Best Buy for Mid-Size SUV Crossovers, IIHS Top Safety Pick, PCMag Best High Tech Cars
Honda
The exterior of the A8 boasts an understated luxury, with details like LED headlights that provide day-like light brightness during nighttime driving. The available rear-seat entertainment system features separate screens so two backseat passengers never have to agree on what to watch.
Awards: Edmunds Top Recommended Sedan, IIHS Top Safety Pick, U.S. News Best Upscale Midsize Cars
Audi