Can You Identify All of the Best Cars and Trucks From This Decade?

By: Nikki Weed
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Identify All of the Best Cars and Trucks From This Decade?
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About This Quiz

The automotive industry has evolved quite a bit over the last 10 years. In the past, drivers had only two options when fueling their cars, diesel or gas, but now there's everything from cars that you plug into the wall to ones that can harness the energy from braking. Fueling wasn't the only thing to change, either. Better safety systems (including accident avoidance technology), lightweight body panels (such as using aluminum), and cutting-edge infotainment systems were all implemented to make already good cars great. How do you decide what takes good to great, though?

In this quiz, we've compiled a list of 40 vehicles from the 2010s that stand out as some of the absolute best cars to be made during that decade. We've looked at horsepower, fuel efficiency, styling and overall technology to get a comprehensive and rigorous list. Best, in the case of this quiz, includes the best technology, the best styling and the best overall performance. The best cars don't necessarily have to go 200 miles per hour or plug into the wall, it's the total package that counts!

How much did you pay attention to the ever-changing automotive landscape over the 2010s? Do you think you can ace identifying these great vehicles? Give it a shot, the good news is if you see one that you'd like chances are you'll be able to find it at a reasonable price on a used car lot!



2 - BMW Z4
Wiki Commons by Matti Blume
BMW breathed some new life into what tight-handling roadster in 2018?
135M
M3
Z4
R90-6
7 - Mini Countryman
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
Which car manufacturer shook its reputation of only producing tiny cars when it introduced the Countryman?
Fiat
Smart
Suzuki
Mini
25 - Porsche Panamera
Wiki Commons by Thesupermat
Which front-engine, rear-wheel-drive German sedan was lovingly referred to as a "stretched-out 911" in 2010?
BMW 525i
Mercedes C200
Audi A4
Porsche Panamera

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13 - Kia Soul 2010
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Way back in what seems like an eternity ago in 2010, Kia also debuted another unique SUV, the Soul. What advertising gimmick was used?
The Muppets at a drive-through
Big Bird going to the farm
Golden retrievers driving to school
Hamsters listening to music
1 - Nissan Leaf
Pixabay by Oystein Meyer
Nissan introduced what environmentally friendly electric car in 2010?
Ion
Leaf
Juke
Versa Note
21 - Land Rover Evoque
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
Convertibles are usually designated to be car-specific, but Land Rover released what popular SUV in convertible form in 2019?
Discovery
Evoque
Land Cruiser
Sport SV

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3 - Volkswagen GTI
Wiki Commons by M 93
Das Auto! What hot hatch did Volkswagen have great success with in 2012?
Beetle
Jetta
GTI
CC
4 - Chevy Malibu 2017
Wiki Commons by Alistair Fernandez
Entering its ninth generation, what Chevrolet sedan got a radical facelift in 2017?
Malibu
Impala
Caprice
Cavalier
5 - 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Wiki Commons by Mr.choppers
Which giant Lincoln was jokingly referred to as the Taj Mahal by Car and Driver in 2019?
Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln Expeditor
Lincoln MKX

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6 - Subaru Impreza 2012
Wiki Commons by OSX
Which reliable yet sporty car made Consumer Reports list as the best small car of 2012?
Ford Focus
Hyundai Accent
Subaru Impreza
Kia Koupe
8 - Chevy Blazer 2019
Wiki Commons by Kevauto
Chevrolet surprised the SUV market in 2019 with this reintroduction of what popular vehicle from the '70s?
S-10
Blazer
Tahoe
Cheyenne
9 -  Porsche Macan
Wiki Commons by Charles01
What language did Porsche use in naming its stylish and sporty Macan, which translates to tiger, in 2012?
German
Javanese
Hungarian
Portuguese

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10 - BMW 3-series
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
What roomy sedan has been in constant production since 1975 and has recently started using turbochargers for the first time?
Audi A6
BMW 3-series
Mercedes C-class
Volkswagen CC
11 - Fiat 500 2012
Wiki Commons by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The one millionth Fiat 500 was built in what year?
2010
2012
2015
2019
12 - Kia Telluride
TheStraightPipes via YouTube
Kia stepped up into the mid-sized luxury SUV division with what ruggedly attractive introduction in 2019?
Sorento Rocky Mountain Edition
Aspen
Telluride
Sedona Mohave Edition

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14 - Ford Ranger 2019
Wiki Commons by Kevauto
What formerly small truck made a big comeback not only in popularity, but also in size in 2019?
Chevrolet S10
Toyota Hilux
Ford Ranger
Mazda B2000
15 - Chevy Sonic 2014
Wiki Commons by order_242
JD Power and Associates ranked which small Chevy as one of the most dependable cars of 2014?
Cruize
Sonic
Aveo
Bolt
16 - Honda Fit Hybrid 2010
Wiki Commons by Kuha455405
Honda had a huge hit with the Fit starting back in 2001. In what year did Honda start offering the Fit hybrid, a serious rival to the Toyota Prius?
2010
2011
2013
2015

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17 - Ford f-150 2015
Wiki Commons by Tuner tom
Ford decided to use what lightweight material in its best selling F-150 in 2015?
Carbon fiber
Titanium alloy
Aluminum
Tin-type magnesium
18 - Chevy Corvette ZR1 2019
Wiki Commons by Alexander Migl
It's hard not to love a Corvette! Chevrolet offered up the ZR1 in 2019 and labeled it as a supercar for the masses, but what was the price tag for a base model ZR1?
$42,790
$58,600
$98,099
$123,000
19 - Toyota Sienna
Wiki Commons by Kevauto
Vans have waxed and waned in popularity over the past couple of decades, but what van has consistently ended up on "best van" lists throughout the '10s?
Ford Aerostar
Toyota Sienna
Honda Odyssey
Chrysler Town and Country

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20 - Chrysler Pacifica 2017
Wiki Commons by TastyPoutine
Speaking of vans, Chrysler transformed what vehicle from being a lackluster crossover to a technology-driven van in 2017?
Crossfire
Concorde
Pacifica
Countryman
22 - Ford Fiesta
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Ford morphed which "party car" from being a gutless wonder into a sport hatch in 2011?
Festiva
Focus
Fiesta
Tempo
23 - Mazda Miata
Wiki Commons by grassrootsgroundswell
Which popular car from the 2010s has found its way to the top of Car and Driver's best car list 17 times since its introduction in 1989?
Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Camry
Mazda Miata

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24 - Honda Crosstour
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
In order to make an already adored car even more desirable, Honda offered what version of the Accord in 2011?
Crosstour
Contour
Crosscountry
Crossstitch
26 - Toyota Highlander
Wiki Commons by EurovisionNim
The old saying "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" has worked well for Toyota with its Highlander over time. One subtle change had to happen for it to appear in the Japanese and Australian markets. What was it?
Subtraction of hybrid technology
Addition of rear-deploying airbags
Alteration of name
Limited available color base
27 - Buick Regal 2011
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
What surprising car made the U.S. News number one pick for luxury sedan of 2011?
Kia Optima
Chrysler 300
Ford Taurus
Buick Regal

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28 - Tesla Model S
Wiki Commons by Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz)
What newcomer to the large luxury car scene in 2014 earned an almost perfect score from U.S. News, only losing points for lack of rear row headroom?
Tesla Model S
Fiskar Model R
Scion iB
Ariel Atom
29 - Toyota Corolla
Gold Pony via YouTube
Toyota stormed the barn in 2019 with what radically redesigned but highly anticipated car?
Camry
Corolla
Rav-4
Yaris
30 - Audi A3
Wiki Commons by RL GNZLZ
It's hard for Audi to make a bad car, but what exceptionally affordable offering made the Car and Driver list of "best cars" in 2018?
TT
A3
A6
Q8

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31 - Toyota Tacoma
Wiki Commons by Alexander Migl
Not everybody needs a fuel-sucking V8 pickup truck in their everyday lives! Which mid-sized Toyota truck has been produced since 1995 and just seems to just keep getting better?
Tacoma
Tundra
B2000
Truckola
32 - Chevy Volt
Wiki Commons by Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz)
With many automotive companies offering hybrid technology in the early 2010s, what car did Chevrolet offer to compete with the Prius?
Volt
Bolt
Colt
Jolt
33 - Cadillac CTS-V 2011
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
What car upset a Bugatti Veyron and a Lamborghini Reventon at the 2011 Goodwood festival of speed, becoming somewhat of a sleeper from the states?
Ford Mustang
Dodge Charger
Chevrolet Impala
Cadillac CTS-V

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34 - Honda Hatchback 2017
Wiki Commons by Kevauto
It's hard to criticize a car as great as the Civic. What body style did Honda reintroduce in 2017 as a sort of throwback to the Civics of the '90s?
Wagon
Coupe
Convertible
Hatchback
35 - BRZ Subaru
Wiki Commons by Tennen-Gas
The automotive world can be extremely confusing at times, take 2015 for example. The BR-Z and the FR-S were essentially the same car with one slight difference. What was it?
Brand badging
Engine placement
Infotainment systems
Front/rear wheel drive
36 - Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye in 2019
texasGarage via YouTube
To solidify the notion that Dodge was the cornerstone of American horsepower, it released the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye in 2019. What sort of horsepower does it produce?
Just shy of 400
A tick over 500
A couple clicks under 800
1,200 all day, every day

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37 - Hyundai Sonata  2013
Wiki Commons by order_242
The Hyundai Sonata upset the Toyota Camry for best midsized car ranked by U.S. News in what year?
2010
2013
2015
2017
38 - Mazda 3
Wiki Commons by Almanzanaras
Aside from the fun-loving Miata, what other Mazda did drivers love during the 2010s?
Mazda 3
Mazda B2000
Mazda C7
Mazda 1 Series
39 - Toyota Camry
Wiki Commons by Alexander Migl
It is almost impossible to create a list enveloping the best cars of a decade without including what unassuming Japanese car that has been produced since 1983?
Honda Pilot
Toyota Camry
Subaru Outback
Mazda 626

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40 - Genesis
Wiki Commons by Ki hoon
Hyundai decided that the world needed an affordable yet luxury car and released the Genesis. In what year did Genesis break off into its very own company?
2010
2012
2015
2019