“Our 10 Best award celebrates the best cars on sale in America for less than $80,000,” said Car and Driver VP/editor-in-chief, Eddie Alterman. “In our testing, we are looking for those automobiles that deliver spectacular value, real driver engagement and the highest fulfillment of their intended missions.”
Following is the list of Car and Driver’s 10 Best Cars for 2011:
• BMW 3-series/M3
• Cadillac CTS-V
• Chevrolet Volt
• Ford Mustang GT
• Honda Accord
• Honda Fit
• Hyundai Sonata
• Mazda MX-5 Miata
• Porsche Boxster/Cayman
• Volkswagen Golf/GTI
“Our testing takes place over a week on real roads, in the real world, marshalling more than 60 new test cars and our entire editorial staff,” Alterman said. “It’s a real workout and only the best cars on the market emerge victorious.”