On the heels of the Grammys, CARS doled out their very own “best of” awards for the 2023 auto industry:
🏆 Best Overall: Kia Niro
Why? Compact, hatchback five-seater with stylish design and choice of three efficient powertrains: EV, PHEV, and HEV. It’s like a favorite for people who don’t like picking favorites. 🌟
🛻 Best Pickup Truck: Ford Maverick
Why? Comfortable, efficient, stylish utility vehicle with unmatched capability and value ($24-32K). The only thing better than getting more truck for your buck is getting the MOST truck for your buck! 🤑
⚡️ Best EV: Hyundai Ioniq 5
Why? Ideal for first-time and long-time EV drivers with its spacious interior, active-safety features, and fast-charing capabilities. When you only get to listen to your favorite podcast in the car, it’s important the car charges quickly. 🔋
🚙 Best SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Why? Three different four-wheel-drive systems, comfortable interior, and safety features out the wazoo. Repeat after us: Jeep. People. Jeep people. Jeepeople. 👑
💎 Best Luxury Car: Genesis G90
Why? Simple control interface, high-end features like heated, ventilated and massaging seats, and even a cabin fragrance diffuser — ooh, so you can smell as fancy as you are!? Finally! 🎩
🎪 Best Family Car: Kia Carnival
Why? Family-friendly minivan, punchy powertrain, ample safety features, and affordable ($34-47K). Makes kid-carting and errand-running less of a chore and more of a joy, exactly like an actual carnival (sans-clowns). 🤡