Newsweek recently announced its 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards. This year, the awards are a little different. Instead of focusing on the best cars, the focus is more on the right vehicle for the consumer. To that end, the award chooses the “Best Of” winners based on 13 different “psychographic” profiles that match new car buyers with their vehicle purchasing priorities.
Here’s a breakdown of Newsweek BEST OF winners by category, and some have more than one winner. You can find the top picks in each category on the Newsweek website.
- Best for enthusiasts: Ford Bronco (2024)
- Best for goal-oriented people: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2024)
- Best for city dwellers : 2024 Volvo EX30
- Best for suburbanites: 2024 Rivian R1S and 2024 Volvo XC60
- Best for young parents:Honda CR-V (model year 2025)
- Best vehicle for commuters: Hyundai i30 (2020)
- Best vehicle for first-time new car buyers: Hyundai Elantra (2024)
- Best for morning seekers: Rivian R1S (model year 2025)
- Best for couples whose children have left home: 2024 Lincoln Corsair and 2024 Lexus RX
- Best for outdoor adventures: Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2024)
- Best for single, strong women: Volvo XC60 (2024)
- Best for luxury lifestylers: Rolls-Royce Spectre (2024) and Range Rover Sport SV Edition One (2024)
- Best for dual income, no kids: Porsche 911 (2020)
