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2024 Ford Bronco - 8.5/10
Not just for crawling on remote trails, the modern Ford Bronco offers almost everything an enthusiast could ask for between its half-dozen trims, and a bevy of accessories for them to customize it with. Not only can the Bronco haul families, but it can also cross-cross desert dunes, crawl up and down boulders and wade through a swamp with ease. And, the doors, roof and other parts are removable for when Enthusiasts want to let the outdoors in.
2024 Ford Mustang - 8.4/10
The Ford Mustang has been a favorite of Enthusiasts for decades and the new model only gives more of what they love. Its new exterior design is more angular and aggressive than the outgoing model and fresh color options allow it to stand out. Ford now offers turbocharged four-cylinder and V8 options, the latter of which is responsible for the most powerful Mustang GT ever produced. Mustang Dark Horse models go even further with adaptive racing suspensions and higher top speeds.
2024 Toyota GR Supra - 8.3/10
The recently reborn Toyota Supra now offers only a turbocharged 3.0-liter engine in combination with its excellent six-speed manual transmission for Enthusiasts. The Supra shares parts with the convertible BMW Z4, but Toyota's Gazoo Racing (GR) contingent put the finishing touches on its version to make it feel and sound like Supras of the past. Not overpowered with 382 horsepower the two-door coupe is a comfortable daily driver that absorbs most road imperfections while still being sharp and decisive on curvy country roads.
2024 Cadillac CT5 V-Series - 8.3/10
The Cadillac CT5 V-Series sedans are the fastest lapping production vehicles ever produced by the American luxury automaker. With choices between a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder or a supercharged V8 engine, the CT5 V comes standard with lap timers and other features tailor-made for Enthusiasts. High-performance Brembo brakes and launch control technology are both standard, the former for scrubbing off speed, the latter for making it.
2024 Jeep Wrangler - 8.3/10
The Jeep Wrangler ticks boxes for so many Enthusiasts. For those that want to pure and simple pleasure of the ability to drive a Jeep Wrangler, there's the gas-powered base model. Want to climb rocks? Rubicon it is. For extreme adventurers who want to cruise in eco-friendly silence, there's Wrangler 4xe. And, for those that want to go fast and loud, there's the V8-powered Wrangler 392.
2024 Honda Civic - 8.2/10
The Honda Civic has been an inexpensive choice for Enthusiast buyers for decades. Immortalized in film, animation and video games, the Civic family has never disappointed. With loads of aftermarket support and high-performance upgrades the sedan or hatchback can go from a commuter vehicle to a track weapon with ease. The latest Honda Civic Type R, though expensive, feels almost like a dedicated race car.
2025 Mercedes G-Class - 8.1/10
For the well-heeled Enthusiast, the Mercedes G-Class is almost as legendary off-road as the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco. The new generation, which includes a battery-electric version, expertly keeps passengers comfortable no matter the terrain or temperature. The electric G is only enhanced by its drivetrain, with smooth and silent actions after each input, all while keeping the passenger remarkably comfortable.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser - 8.1/10
Tackling the outdoors in comfort takes poise, power and sound-deadening materials, which the Toyota Land Cruiser has in spades. For Enthusiasts headed to the trail or the woods, the two-row Land Cruiser has what they need, almost 9 inches of ground clearance and a water fording depth of more than 27 inches. It comes solely with a hybrid engine, delivering 325 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels through a high and low range transfer case.
2024 Toyota Tacoma - 8.0/10
The Toyota Tacoma has been the midsize truck of choice for Enthusiasts for a long while. In 2023 it made up almost 50 percent of midsize market. After a long, last-generation run, the Tacoma is new for 2024 and it doesn't just bring more off-road credibility, it brings more of everything. The aftermarket is ripe with companies making wheels, lift kits, armor and interior accessories. With eight versions to choose from, including the overland-ready Trailhunter trim, and with new more comfortable seats, the Tacoma is as solid on the road as it is in the dirt.
2024 Lexus GX - 8.0/10
The Lexus GX is new for the first time in 15 years with a boxy redesign that evokes SUVs of decades' past. The new shape increases its off-road capability for the Enthusiast buyer but it also excels at coddling passengers during long highway trips. Visibility is better than previous models while new unlockable stabilizer bars allow more wheel articulation when crawling over rocks. When the trail is finished, drivers can relax with the 14-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch customizable digital driver display.