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Best New Vehicle For Your Lifestyle: DINKs

2024 Autos Awards
Two passengers sit in a Ford Mustang Mach-E while BlueCruise hands-free driving technology is activated. Ford Motor Company

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2025 Porsche Taycan - 9.1/10

2025 Porsche Taycan 4S
The 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S being driven on the street near Seville, Spain. Porsche

With 911 looks and more power than the legendary sports car, the Porsche Taycan is perfect for any couple with time and money to spend, and the ability to charge at home. The freshly updated model has more all-electric range and power, a faster charging speed and new interior options, including two leather-free choices. It comes in both sedan and wagon form, with an all-electric of up to 318 miles. The cabin feature luxury appointments like leather-trimmed, heated and cooled seats, wide touchscreens for drivers and passengers, accent stitching and embroidered logos.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - 8.7/10

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class parked at a winery in southern Austria near the border with Hungary. Mercedes-Benz

For buyers with two incomes and no kids, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a good pick. It comes in wagon (E-Class All Terrain) or sedan forms, with a range of engine options, from a turbocharged four-cylinder to a plug-in hybrid and a V8. Drive modes adjust the softness of the suspension, and the aggressiveness of the acceleration can be customized to the preferences of the driver. The E-Class has a spacious, comfortable and elegant interior, with advanced safety and infotainment systems that are easy to understand and use. Wireless smartphone integration is standard.

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2024 Porsche Panamera - 8.6/10

2024 Porsche Panamera
The 2024 Porsche Panamera parked. Porsche Cars North America

The Porsche Panamera sedan is perfect for the DINK couple with places to go and people to see, when they want to be noticed. The current model offers both traditional and hybrid powertrains and either rear- or all-wheel drive. Drivers can sign in to the Porsche infotainment system using a personalized Porsche ID, saving preferences under a driver profile. As well driving like a Porsche should, the car benefits from a host of advanced safety technologies and comfort features, like massaging seats, that are available.

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2024 Porsche Macan - 8.4/10

2024 Porsche Macan
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The 2024 Porsche Macan is a compact SUV that combines sportiness, luxury and versatility. It is ideal for couples with two incomes and no children who want a vehicle that can handle both city and country roads, and offers a suitably honed-in ride and drive experience for when those roads get curvy. The Macan features a high-tech infotainment system with a 10.9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 14-speaker Bose sound system. The Macan comes with several advanced safety features, such as lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.

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2024 Porsche Cayenne - 8.3/10

2024 Porsche Cayenne
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne pictured being driven at dusk. Porsche

Porsche widened the Cayenne's off-road ability for 2024, making it a good pick for DINKs that like to travel long distances and off the beaten path. Modes for Sport, Off-Road and Comfort change the way the Cayenne handles and accelerates while cameras and sensors keep passengers safe. The spacious cabin features leather and metal accents in several colorways, with typical Porsche finery. The Cayenne has a digital instrument cluster and 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Like others in the lineup, it can be specified with a passenger-side touchscreen as well.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - 8.1/10

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class pictured in the south of France. Mercedes-Benz USA

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the ultimate luxury SUV for couples with two incomes and no kids who want to enjoy a rugged adventure. The iconic boxy shape hides a refined and spacious interior, with leather seats, wood trim, ambient lighting and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The G-Class offers impressive off-road capabilities, with three locking differentials, a low-range gearbox and an adaptive suspension. The G-Class also has plenty of power, with a choice of a twin-turbo V8, mild-hybrid six-cylinder engine, or all-electric powertrain.

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2024 Aston Martin DB12 - 8.0/10

2024 Aston Martin DB12
The 2024 Aston Martin DB12 pictured parked outside the Maybourne Riviera in the south of France. Aston Martin

The DB12 is Aston Martin's next-generation sports car, and it's perfect for a couple who only needs two seats as the rears are barely suitable for luggage. From technology to performance, and from styling to materials to layout, everything is upgraded in this new-generation car. The engine outputs a robust 671 horsepower from its 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8, a 30-percent increase over the previous model. The cabin is as impressive as the numbers featuring well-sourced infotainment screens and buttons, along with switches and dials in a setup that is thoroughly modern.

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2025 Rivian R1T - 7.9/10

2025 Rivian R1T
The 2025 Rivian R1T parked at the water's edge. Rivian

The 2025 Rivian R1T combines the utility and capability of a truck with the comfort and technology of a luxury SUV. The R1T can tow up to 11,000 pounds, go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds, and travel more than 400 miles on a single charge in its top form. The R1T also has a spacious and versatile cabin, with a large touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and a hidden gear tunnel. The R1T is perfect for adventurous couples who want to explore nature without compromising on performance or style.

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2025 Maserati GranCabrio - 7.9/10

2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore
The 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore being driven near Lago Maggiore in Italy. Maserati

The Maserati GranCabrio, though sporty, it is clearly not a sports car, design-wise or operationally. The luxury brand has gone full throttle with the panache of this car. It is one of the best rides for couples with a cabin that is big enough for four, though larger adults won't be comfortable in the rear for long. The new model offers either a gasoline or electric powertrain in varying levels of power. It comes with an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen that are both easy to see even in sunlight.

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2024 Audi RS7 - 7.9/10

2024 Audi RS7
The Audi RS7 is driven down a road. Audi of America

The 2024 Audi RS7 is the perfect car for couples with two incomes and no kids who want to enjoy a thrilling and luxurious ride without the hassle of a droptop. The RS7 is a high-performance version of the A7, with a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 591 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Its sporty design features a wide grille, flared fenders, LED headlights and a rear spoiler. The interior is spacious with leather seats, carbon-fiber trim, a digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

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