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The 10 Best 2022 Vehicles According to Car and Driver

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Derek Boshouwers
Some new faces have pushed some old ones out of the way for the 40th edition of these awards. Here are the venerable mag’s preferred rides for the coming year

Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR 86

Subaru BRZ
Subaru BRZ | Photo: Subaru

The near-twins from the Japanese partners Subaru and Toyota get a joint mention on the 2022 honour list. Weaknesses from previous iterations were fixed and greatly improved the ride delivered by the two models.

What C&D liked:

- The engine both use Subaru’s 2.4L flat-four, and it now delivers improved mid-range chops; these cars are now simply more muscular than previous
- Road grip is greatly improved
- 6-speed manual in the offering
- Directional headlights
- Affordable for what they deliver

“Somehow, Subaru and Toyota grew the BRZ and the GR 86 into formidable sports cars without abandoning the essential qualities that made them so endearing in the first place.”

- Car and Driver

See also: An Hour at the Wheel of the 2022 Toyota GR 86

See also: 2022 Toyota GR 86 pictures

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Toyota GR 86
Toyota GR 86 | Photo: V.Aubé
Subaru BRZ, three-quarters rear
Subaru BRZ, three-quarters rear | Photo: Subaru
Toyota GR 86, interior
Toyota GR 86, interior | Photo: V.Aubé
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists