2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition: Hakone is Japan’s Nürburgring, where cars are tested. Pretty six-speed manual two-seater delivers the joy of driving.

“I’ve never had so many people come up to one of my cars to check it out as this one,” says Danielle Hornby. It’s fast, roomy and makes her feel safe.

2026 Honda Passport is no bare bones trail-runner, but an SUV built for luxury. It gets updated all-wheel drive, but there’s no electrification.