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There has rarely been a more diverse bunch of contenders for Britain’s Best Driver’s Car, but which is best?
Our annual best driver’s car test brings together our 10 favourite new driver’s cars of the past 12 months for three days straight, during which time we assess their appeal on both road and track.
The variety and diversity that this contest brings is like no other group test out there: where else will you find a sub-700kg Lotus Elise restomod pitting itself against a 2.1-tonne electric hatchback from Hyundai?
The cars ranked below aren’t direct competitors of course, but have been chosen because of how they excel in driving ability.
Helping to guide you through this smorgasbord of eclectic machinery are our road testers; Matt Prior, James Disdale, Richard Lane, Illya Verpraet and Andrew Frankel. They will provide you with first-hand experience at what it’s like to pilot each of these cars at the absolute limit.
We think that the McLaren Artura is the most complete driver’s car currently on sale today, impressing the judges for its lightweight hybrid design, supreme performance, and its poised, tactile handling.
But how did the other competitors fare in Autocar’s biggest and best group test? Listed below are the best driver’s cars, unmated in their capabilities, be it on road or track.