15 of the best-looking cars right now
Honestly, nothing new catches my eye these days.
Nothing seems to have any… panache, for lack of a better word.
The LC 500. Maybe.
Miata is always the answer, right? And to me, it’s true. She’s a beauty that’s actually attainable, and she’ll move you in all the right ways. Cold supermodels/supercars never do it for me. I want the girl next door.
The Ferrari Roma is a strong candidate.
Five years ago I would have answered this “Any Aston Martin” but they’ve fallen off a bit, still pretty but not as stunning as the older models.
If you’re asking me, it’s the Hyundai Ioniq 5. In a sea of hideous shapes with unnecessary creases and curves, its neo-throwback angular design reminds me of some of the great hot hatches from the 80’s. I think the wheels and arches are a bit too large, but that’s just the car market, these days.
I’m really impressed by the Volvo S60, especially in some of the understated-yet-nice colors they offer. I’ve never owned a Volvo and don’t consider myself a huge fan, but something about the current design language always makes me pause and think “dang…that’s a clean looking car”
Honorable mention for the Integra Type-S for it’s successful mix of sporty and upscale.
The newest F type is fantastic. It has always been a looker, but the new front end really ties in, too bad they are discontinuing it. I don’t know that I’ve seen more than 2-3 total with the facelift.
Agreed on Volvo having the best overall looking lineup today, and the V60 is a standout. Every time I walk up to my 2020 V60, I can’t help but think to myself “what a good design this is, with just fantastic proportions”. And I’m happy to have gotten one before they stopped offering the non-Cross Country variants (whose plastic body cladding are a definite detriment) so I can have the look without having to pony up for the T8 (which I’d love but can’t really afford/justify).
There is just something about the Continental GT that is just the perfect balance of masculinity with a Feminine touch that just sits well with me. Especially in this green oof.
So I’ll put something out that might be weird: the new Lexus GX. The world is full of blobs now. People love their SUV’s, and automakers have to meet efficiency standards globally. So they’ve all started to look the same. 2-box designs become blobby. Mazda probably has the best “blob”, but it’s still a blob.
Then Toyota (of all companies) says “we think our rugged SUV’s should be 2-box designs.” And they knocked it out of the park. The GX is the best of the bunch with a modern and cohesive front end that doesn’t over-state the Lexus grill and an overall design that is actually kind of awesome. It looks like what an SUV should look like. And compared against all the blobs, it’s pretty refreshing.
Maybe not beautiful, but every time I see a GR86 I think, man they nailed that car. I wish it came with more power because I’d buy one. Here’s a photo in case you’re living under a rock.
My job is less than a mile from Porsche’s US HQ in Atlanta, so i get to see A LOT of eye candy on a regular basis.
The one that really turns my head though is the Taycan Cross Turismo.
AAMOF, I pulled up next to one at the exit ramp just the other morning.
D***IT PORSCHE, WHY WON’T YOU HIRE ME?
D**N YOU, D**N YOU ALL TO HELL!!!!
