These Cars Are as Cool as They Come
Cool is a slippery thing to define, but over the past 15 years, automakers have unleashed everything from wild supercars to affordable legends, each with their own swagger. Here’s a selection of the most awesome cars for the modern era.
35. Kia Stinger GT
Ever heard of a Kia that can embarrass BMWs? Oh yes, the Stinger GT came out of nowhere with rear-wheel drive, a twin-turbo V6, and sharp styling. It’s the automotive equivalent of that quiet kid from high school showing up ten years later with a six-pack and a motorcycle license. It’s affordable cool with a healthy dose of shock value.
34. Ford Bronco (2021–present)
Ford dusted off an icon, gave it legitimate off-road hardware, and threw it right into Jeep Wrangler territory. The retro styling hits hard, the removable doors are a blast, and it’s built for weekend warriors. It’s that rare SUV that says, “I can climb mountains without having to mortgage my soul.”
33. Tesla Model S Plaid
It looks like a business sedan, and then it accelerates like you accidentally unlocked life’s cheat codes! The Plaid’s sub-two-second 0–60 is physics-defying, and its tech-forward interior makes other EVs look prehistoric. It’s quiet, clean, and capable of making passengers squeal in fear (or joy) - either way, everyone gets something to talk about.
32. Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ
These babies are proof that you don’t need big horsepower to have big fun! Light, balanced, and rear-wheel drive, the GR86 and BRZ exist purely for driving enjoyment. Affordable enough for young enthusiasts, sharp enough for track days, and guaranteed to make you grin even on a grocery run. They’re future cult classics in the making.
31. Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The hippie van is back, only now it’s electric! The ID.Buzz blends 1960s flower-power nostalgia with modern EV practicality. It’s not a performance monster, but it’s easily one of the happiest-looking vehicles on the road. If cars could hug, this one would.
30. Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai decided to build a time-traveling concept car and then actually sell it. The Ioniq 5’s pixel-light design and spacious interior feel like a peek at 2035, yet it’s here now, quietly showing up more established brands. It’s a family EV that’s somehow also a conversation starter at every charging station.
29. Mazda MX-5 Miata ND
Light, simple, and joyfully old-school in an era obsessed with touchscreens and horsepower wars, the ND Miata isn’t about straight-line speed - it’s about winding roads, open skies, and that “just one more drive” feeling. Affordable, reliable, and endlessly lovable, it’s the purest form of fun on four wheels.
28. Polestar 1
The Polestar 1’s a limited-run Swedish plug-in hybrid coupe that looks like a concept sketch come to life. Elegant, minimalist, and boasting over 600 horsepower, it was a halo car for a brand finding its identity. It also gets cool points for rarity; owning one is like having an exclusive backstage pass to the future of motoring.
27. GMC Hummer EV
It’s gigantic, it’s electric, and it can crab-walk sideways - the Hummer EV embraces absurdity with 1,000 horsepower and an off-road focus that makes lesser trucks blush. It’s not subtle, it’s not efficient, but it’s unapologetically over-the-top - and somehow, that makes it cooler.
26. BMW I8
When the i8 hit the streets, it looked like something stolen from a sci-fi movie set. With butterfly doors, a hybrid powertrain, and spaceship styling, it was BMW’s vision of the future. It’s not the fastest supercar, but it doesn’t need to be when it’s still one of the most head-turning designs of the last decade.
25. Lotus Emira
Lotus’s last gas-powered sports car, the Emira blends modern comfort with the brand’s legendary lightweight handling. It’s sharp, exotic, and more practical than you’d expect from a Lotus. For purists, it’s a bittersweet swan song; proof that internal combustion can still be thrilling in an electrified age.
24. MINI John Cooper Works GP
Don’t let its pint-size fool you; this Mini is all bite and zero bark. The John Cooper Works GP takes classic British charm, cranks up the turbo, and bolts on razor-sharp handling. It’s a mischievous pocket rocket, perfectly designed for weaving through city streets with style and a cheeky grin.
23. Jeep Gladiator
Jeep looked at the Wrangler and thought, “What if it had a truck bed?” The result is the Gladiator: equal parts off-road warrior and weekend hauler. It’s not the most graceful vehicle on asphalt, but with the roof off and the mud flying, you’re too busy grinning to care.
22. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
With a long hood, low stance, and a V8 that sounds like rolling thunder, the AMG GT is a modern muscle car in a tuxedo. It’s a grand tourer that knows how to party - it’s equally happy carving up mountain roads or pulling up to a red-carpet event.
21. Dodge Challenger Hellcat
With over 700 horsepower, a widebody stance and a supercharger whine that could summon the police from miles away, the Hellcat doesn’t care about lap times! It’s here to burn rubber, empty fuel tanks, and make you giggle uncontrollably. It’s not even a little subtle, but it’s absolutely fun.
20. Chevrolet Corvette C8
The Corvette went mid-engine for the first time, and the world noticed. Its exotic looks, blistering performance, and price tag far below European rivals made the C8 a democratizer of supercar dreams. It’s still a ’Vette at heart, only now, it’s got Ferrari owners glancing nervously in the rearview mirror.
19. Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford’s electric SUV stirred controversy with its pony badge, but the Mach-E delivers: it’s quick, practical, and surprisingly fun to drive. It’s the rare EV that feels like it has personality, and it’s dragged the Mustang nameplate into the future kicking and sliding.
18. Rivian R1T
If you’re after a futuristic electric pickup that’s as capable off-road as it is hauling lumber from the hardware store, this is it. Clever storage solutions, an airy cabin, and enough torque to tow a small moon make the R1T one of the coolest ways to skip the gas station forever.
17. Pagani Zonda Revolución
The Zonda Revolución isn’t just a car - it’s a symphony of carbon fiber, roaring V12 fury, and aerodynamic artistry. With razor-sharp handling and a wild spirit, it’s a hypercar designed for the track but admired everywhere. Pure adrenaline, wrapped in Italian passion, this beast defines the edge of cool.
16. Alfa Romeo 4C
The 4C is tiny, twitchy, and utterly impractical - and that’s what makes it special. It’s got a carbon-fiber chassis, Italian styling, and provides a raw, unfiltered driving experience, so every journey feels like an event… even if you’re just going for milk.
15. Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota built this rally car in hatchback clothing simply because they could, not because the market demanded it. Light, punchy, and alive in your hands; it’s the kind of car enthusiasts will tell bedtime stories about in 20 years.
14. Honda E
The Honda e is a delightful blend of retro-futurism and city practicality. Compact and quirky, it’s perfect for tight urban jungles, boasting a minimalist yet tech-savvy interior with digital mirrors and a clever touchscreen setup. Its electric powertrain offers zippy acceleration and zero emissions, making city driving a fresh, fun breeze.
13. Aston Martin Valkyrie
It’s not a car so much as an F1 experiment that somehow became street legal. Every curve and duct has a purpose, and the naturally aspirated V12 screams like nothing else on Earth. Driving one is less transportation, more religious awakening.
12. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
The Absolut was built for one purpose: annihilating top-speed records. With a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 pushing up to 1,600 horsepower, it’s theoretically capable of exceeding 300 mph. Koenigsegg even removed the big rear wing from the standard Jesko for better aerodynamics!
11. Lamborghini Huracán
A baby Lambo that grew up to be a monster, the Huracán’s livable enough to drive daily, wild enough to dominate a track day, and loud enough to startle passing wildlife. Every angle screams drama, and the V10 soundtrack seals the deal.
10. Bugatti Chiron
With an 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbo engine roaring over 1,500 horsepower, the Chiron’s a hypercar that blends insane speed with exquisite craftsmanship. It’s the ultimate symphony of precision engineering and elegance: performance meets opulence on wheels.
9. Ford GT (2017)
A modern marvel born from racing heritage, the 2017 Ford GT blends cutting-edge aerodynamics with a ferocious twin-turbo V6 beast under the hood. Lightweight and lightning quick, this supercar channels its Le Mans legacy with every turn, proving that American muscle and precision engineering can dance in perfect harmony.
8. Lotus Evija
Welcome to the electric revolution, where the Lotus Evija rules the silent storm! This electric hypercar’s mind-blowing power and a futuristic aesthetic tears up tradition. It’s lightning fast, eerily quiet, and jaw-droppingly sleek; the Evija is the future of cool wrapped in a green lightning bolt.
7. Porsche Taycan Turbo S
The Taycan Turbo S is an electric Porsche that drives exactly how you’d hope: with instant torque, laser-focused handling, and build quality you could eat off of. It’s proof that performance EVs don’t have to feel like silent appliances.
6. Ferrari 488 Pista
Track-focused, razor-sharp, and powered by one of the greatest turbocharged V8s ever made. The Pista isn’t about numbers, it’s about the feeling it leaves in your chest every time you push it to the limit.
5. Pagani Huayra
An art piece that just happens to go 230 mph, every screw, leather stitch, and carbon weave on the Huayra is a love letter from Horacio Pagani himself. The active aero flaps are pure theatre. The twin-turbo V12? That’s pure fury!
4. McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 is a hybrid hypercar masterpiece that pushes the limits of speed and technology. Combining a twin-turbo V8 with electric motors, it delivers instantaneous torque and blistering pace. Sculpted for aerodynamic perfection, the P1 is a fearless pioneer, a glimpse into the electrified future of supercar dominance.
3. Rimac Nevera
The all-electric hypercar that can make even petrolheads grin. Packing 1,914 horsepower, a 0–60 under two seconds, and clever torque vectoring that makes corners feel like magic tricks, Croatia just casually made one of the coolest cars ever.
2. Ferrari LaFerrari
Ferrari’s LaFerrari is the epitome of passion and innovation - an exquisite hybrid beast with a V12 engine paired with electric power. It delivers breathtaking performance and a spine-tingling soundtrack. Every curve and detail screams Italian artistry, making it a rolling legend that redefines what a supercar can be.
1. Lexus LFA
The king. The legend. The car that rewrote the rulebook on what a Japanese supercar could be. Its 4.8-liter V10 revs so fast they had to use a digital tachometer, and the sound? Like an F1 car and a symphony had a child. Cool isn’t even the word; it’s mythical.
