Best Sports Cars
At MotorTrend, our experts rigorously evaluate the best sports cars to help you find the right vehicle with confidence. Backed by more than 75 years of automotive testing and experience, we drive, measure, and compare hundreds of cars, SUVs, and trucks every year to ensure our rankings reflect real-world performance, comfort, technology, safety, and value. Every sports car on this list has been reviewed by seasoned editors and vehicle testers who combine objective test results with hands-on impressions. From acceleration and efficiency to design and practicality, each ranking and score represent deep expertise, not opinion. Trust MotorTrend’s comprehensive testing and transparent methodology to discover the best sports cars that truly stand out above the rest.
Price
#1 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,665–$43,730
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#1 in Performance Convertibles
2026 Mazda Miata Read more
#2 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
#3 2026 Toyota GR86
$32,695–$38,760
#2 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Toyota GR86 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide, right here. Read more
#1 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#2 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,665–$43,730
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#1 in Performance Convertibles
2026 Mazda Miata Read more
#3 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
#1 2026 Volkswagen Golf R
$50,730–$50,730
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
Interested in the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#3 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,665–$43,730
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#1 in Performance Convertibles
2026 Mazda Miata Read more
#1 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 Volkswagen Golf R
$50,730–$50,730
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
Interested in the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#1 Ranked
#1 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
#3 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,665–$43,730
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#1 in Performance Convertibles
2026 Mazda Miata Read more
Luxury
#1 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#3 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-class
$65,150–$76,850
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
#1 in Best Luxury Midsize Sedans
Interested in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
Hybrid
#1 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-class
$65,150–$76,850
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
#1 in Best Luxury Midsize Sedans
Interested in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#1 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-class
$65,150–$76,850
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
#1 in Best Luxury Midsize Sedans
Interested in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 BMW M5
$126,850–$126,850
Interested in the 2026 BMW M5 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
Electric
#1 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
$39,840–$59,735
MPG: Up to 106 city / 98 highway
#1 in Best Electric Compact SUVs
Interested in the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
$39,095–$55,845
MPG: Up to 151 city / 120 highway
Interested in the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 Tesla Model 3
$38,630–$56,630
MPG: Up to 133 city / 122 highway
#1 in Best Small Luxury Electric Cars
Coupes
#1 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
#2 2026 Toyota GR86
$32,695–$38,760
#2 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Toyota GR86 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide, right here. Read more
#1 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 BMW M4
$83,550–$99,750
MPG: Up to 16 city / 23 highway
#3 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
2026 BMW M4 Read more
Premium
#1 2026 Volkswagen Golf R
$50,730–$50,730
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
Interested in the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#3 2026 Honda Civic Type R
$48,590–$48,590
MPG: Up to 22 city / 28 highway
Interested in the 2026 Honda Civic Type R but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
Exotic
#1 2026 Aston Martin Vantage
$194,500–$214,500
MPG: Up to 15 city / 22 highway
A new Roadster and 671-hp Vantage S give Aston’s V-8 sports car even more range. Read more
#2 2026 Lamborghini Temerario
$387,649–$387,649
MPG: Up to 14 city / 19 highway
2026 Lamborghini Temerario Read more
#1 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish
$436,500–$489,700
The Vanquish is a stunning, ferociously fast V-12 grand tourer. It’s wide and imperfect, but few flagships feel this special. Read more
#3 2026 McLaren W1
$2,100,000–$2,100,000
Interested in the 2026 McLaren W1 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
Convertibles
#1 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,665–$43,730
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#1 in Performance Convertibles
2026 Mazda Miata Read more
#2 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
#2 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 BMW M4
$83,550–$99,750
MPG: Up to 16 city / 23 highway
#3 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
2026 BMW M4 Read more
Seats
#1 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 Aston Martin Vantage
$194,500–$214,500
MPG: Up to 15 city / 22 highway
A new Roadster and 671-hp Vantage S give Aston’s V-8 sports car even more range. Read more
#3 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$31,665–$43,730
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#1 in Performance Convertibles
2026 Mazda Miata Read more
#1 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#2 2026 Acura Integra Type S
$55,195–$55,195
MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway
Interested in the 2026 Acura Integra Type S but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
Doors
#1 2026 BMW 2-series
$43,550–$56,950
MPG: Up to 26 city / 35 highway
#2 in Best Premium Sports Cars
2026 BMW 2 Series Read more
#2 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray / Grand Sport
$72,495–$91,245
MPG: Up to 16 city / 25 highway
#1 in Best Premium Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#3 2026 Ford Mustang
$34,990–$175,965
MPG: Up to 22 city / 33 highway
#1 in Best Performance Coupes
Interested in the 2027 Ford Mustang? Start with the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide to help. Read more
#1 2026 Acura Integra Type S
$55,195–$55,195
MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway
Interested in the 2026 Acura Integra Type S but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
#2 2026 Tesla Model 3
$38,630–$56,630
MPG: Up to 133 city / 122 highway
#1 in Best Small Luxury Electric Cars
#3 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-class
$65,150–$76,850
MPG: Up to 22 city / 31 highway
#1 in Best Luxury Midsize Sedans
Interested in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide right here. Read more
