2013 Audi S7
The 2013 Audi S7 features a phenomenal amount of tech both in the cabin and under the hood. An impressive sport driver, its fuel economy remains decent enough for a daily commute.
2016 Audi S7
The 2016 Audi S7 starts with one of the best tech cars in this class and then adds a generous helping of track-ready performance.
2014 BMW i3
The 2014 BMW i3 looks and feels like the compact car of the future, but its high price tag will be a huge sticking point for thrifty small-EV drivers.
2014 Audi RS 7
Comfortable, high-tech, and fairly efficient, the Audi RS 7 is a total-package car with a healthy dose of horsepower.
2019 Audi RS5 Sportback
The RS5 Sportback is as close to perfection as you can get in this segment, but strangely, that leaves it feeling lacking.
2012 Nissan LEAF
The 2012 Nissan Leaf offers a good blend of affordability and all-around performance for city dwellers and suburbanites looking to go zero-emission, but its cruising range limits its appeal for long hauls.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt is an extraordinary EV built for ordinary people with class-leading range that nearly eliminates range anxiety and a price tag that most people should be able to afford.
2015 Volkswagen Golf
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI continues to improve without straying too far from the blueprint that makes the original hot hatchback so great.
2016 Ford Focus RS
For this money, you won't find a better hot hatch in the US.
2016 Audi A3 e-tron
The 2016 Audi A3 e-tron adds eco-friendliness and a bit of utility to the already premium A3, but it's far from the best choice for plug-in hybrid efficiency or EV range.
2015 Volkswagen Golf R
It's a pricey upgrade over the already excellent GTI, but the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R packs the power and all-wheel drive performance to rival Subaru's WRX STI.
2015 Honda Fit
The flexible, fun 2015 Honda Fit loses a bit of its sporty edge for this generation, but continues to stand out as a strong, driver-friendly choice in a very crowded segment.
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus
Nissan’s Leaf Plus is a better Leaf, but not as compelling as many other EVs.
2019 Chevrolet Volt
The plug-in hybrid champ gets even better for 2019.
2017 Chevrolet Volt
Not a quantum leap, but a big step forward. The new Volt really impresses.
2016 Mini Clubman
The 2016 Mini Clubman is the biggest and most premium Mini yet, but it's still a Mini: quite small, playful and quirky. This odd balance of lilliputian luxury puts the Clubman in a class of its own.
2015 Mini Cooper Hardtop 4 Door
Larger, with more doors and a more powerful engine, the 2015 Mini Cooper S, in 4-Door trim, broadens its appeal while retaining its unique looks -- but tread carefully on the option sheet as the price can get very high.
2018 Buick Regal GS
The GS is a comfortable and competent everyday driver with more utility than your average sedan, just don't expect it to knock your socks off when the road gets twisty.