I’ve tested dozens of brand-new cars in 2026 for USA TODAY Cars to help consumers make informed leasing and purchasing decisions. There were some models I’d consider buying and some models I couldn’t wait to return.

I test vehicles for a period of five to seven days and use them for a number of daily driving tasks including grocery hauls, trips to my local park, gym and more to gauge their real-world practicality. Occasionally, I take the vehicles on lengthy road trips and monitor their fuel economy, highway driving performance and the utility of their standard features.

After testing multiple new hatchbacks, sedans, minivans, cargo vans…

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