2024 Editors' Choice: Best New Cars, Trucks, SUVs

 2024 Editors' Choice: Best New Cars, Trucks, SUVs

The year 2024 is shaping up to be a great one for car enthusiasts, with a plethora of new models hitting the market. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly SUV, a rugged truck, or a sporty car, there's something for everyone in our Editors' Choice list. These are the vehicles that impressed us the most with their performance, design, technology, and value. Here are our picks for the best new cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2024.

Best New Car: Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 continues to dominate the electric car segment, offering a sleek design, a spacious interior, and a range of up to 400 miles on a single charge. The Model 3 is also fun to drive, with agile handling and quick acceleration. The base model starts at $39,990, but you can opt for the Performance version for $54,990, which boosts the power to 450 horsepower and lowers the 0-60 mph time to 3.1 seconds. The Model 3 also comes with Tesla's advanced Autopilot system, which can steer, accelerate, and brake for you on highways. The Model 3 is not only the best new car of 2024, but also one of the best cars ever made.

Best New Truck: Ford F-150 Lightning

The Ford F-150 Lightning is the first all-electric pickup truck from a major automaker, and it's a game-changer. The Lightning combines the legendary toughness and versatility of the F-150 with the efficiency and innovation of an electric vehicle. The Lightning can tow up to 10,000 pounds and haul up to 2,000 pounds in its bed, while also offering a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge. The Lightning also has some unique features, such as a front trunk that can store up to 400 liters of cargo, a power outlet that can supply up to 9.6 kilowatts of electricity to your home or tools, and a 15.5-inch touchscreen that runs the latest SYNC 4A infotainment system. The Lightning starts at $39,974 for the base model and goes up to $90,474 for the top-of-the-line Platinum model.

Best New SUV: Hyundai Santa Cruz

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a new kind of SUV that blurs the line between a crossover and a truck. The Santa Cruz has a four-door cabin that can seat up to five passengers comfortably, and a short bed that can carry up to 660 pounds of cargo. The Santa Cruz is ideal for urban dwellers who need some extra versatility but don't want a full-size truck. The Santa Cruz is powered by either a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 190 horsepower or a turbocharged version that makes 275 horsepower. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The Santa Cruz also has a stylish exterior, a modern interior, and a host of safety and convenience features. The Santa Cruz starts at $23,990 for the base model and goes up to $39,720 for the Limited model.