the best looking cars of 2015 -part 2

Lexus RC F Coupe

Over the last several years, Lexus has been working hard to cultivate a performance reputation. The latest shot fired in that quest for recognition is an unquestionably lovely little coupe in the form of the new Lexus RC F. Now, we’ll be the first to admit that spindle grille treatment is on the polarizing side, but the profile of this new Lexus model is more than strong enough to overcome any objections raised by the grille. Based as it is on the current Lexus IS sedans, it also promises to offer an engaging driving experience. Pricing starts at $62,400.

Lamborghini Huracán

Gallardo’s replacement is here at last, taking that Lamborghini sports car’s desirability and building upon it in a masterful fashion. One of the most pulse quickening cars on offer today, the 2015 Lamborghini Huracánblends curves and angles in a way the eye simply can’t resist. The low slung stance, huge tires and wheels, and delicate greenhouse will keep the eye busy devouring the car’s beauty for years and years to come. Easily one of the prettiest models to come down the line from Lamborghini—perhaps ever—the LamborghiniHuracán is one exceptionally beautiful automobile. Pricing starts at $237,250.

Mazda MX-5 Miata

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be the most aggressive looking Miata ever upon its debut later this year. Mazda’s KODO styling language gave the car a serious countenance, particularly in the glower of the headlights. The look of this new Miata has left all of the playfulness of its predecessors behind and embraced a more serious attitude. The broad hips enveloping the rear wheels emphasize the rear drive nature of the car, while simultaneously making a power statement. Though still readily identifiable as a MX-5 Miata, the design has certainly grown up. Pricing has yet to be announced.

Mercedes-AMG S63 4MATIC Coupe

The most successful execution yet of the design language currently defining Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, the appearance of the new Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe suggests power, grace, luxury, and badass attitude all at once. By now you’d think the human mind would have exhausted all of the different ways a car like this could look. But the true power of this design is that it is at once fresh and distinctive, while it also embraces all the traditional Mercedes-Benz design cues. Absolutely stunning in photos, the Coupe takes your breath away when you see it in person. Pricing starts at $160,900

Volvo V60 T6 R-Design

Yes, there’s a station wagon on our list of the best looking cars for 2015. Of course, this isn’t just any station wagon; it’s a sports wagon with a powerful engine, dynamic handling, and a host of modern technological features. Plus, all that goodness is wrapped in a package commensurate to its abilities. From the way it seems to rise straight out of the pavement and flow gracefully to its wonderfully short tail, to the subtle detailing in its hood and along its sides, the Volvo V60 successfully harnesses the beauty of symmetry and proportion. Pricing starts at $35,750.

the best looking cars of 2015 -part1

Introduction

OK, here we go again, our highly subjective list of the best looking cars for 2015 is bound to generate some controversy. We, better than anyone, know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and from where we stand this is a collection of the 13 of the comeliest automotive shapes offered for 2015. So before you fire up your keyboard questioning our eyesight and the validity of our picks, we invite you to put together a list of your own choices if you think we missed something, and post it in the comments section below.

Acura NSX

The long awaited successor to Acura’s original New Sportscar Experimental, out of production since 2005, is slated to bow later this year. When it does, the low-slung angular two-seat mid-engine hybrid sports car will immediately be escorted into the auto enthusiast’s hall of fame. What we know so far is its mid-mounted V6 will be teamed with multiple electric motors for an all-wheel drive powertrain. The Acura familial resemblance is uncanny; despite the fact the brand’s current models personify the word nondescript. This is a car Acura showrooms need desperately. NSX pricing is estimated to start at approximately $110,000.

Alfa Romeo 4C

Looking every bit the part of a budget Ferrari, each curve on the 4C’s voluptuous body relates directly to some specific function of the car. Yes, in this case function lead form, and the results are both utterly original and remarkably beautiful. That it is all rendered in lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum only serves to whet the appetite for the diminutive sports car even more. The all-aluminum 1750 cc turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder engine uses 237 horsepower and 258 ft-lbs of torque to move 2,465 lbs. With its pricing starting at $53,900, the temptation is difficult to resist.

BMW i8

One of the most distinctive designs offered for the 2015 model year, BMW’s i8 is the most exotic offering from the Munich-based brand since the M1. Seen in profile, the car’s flowing lines captivate the eye and inspire the imagination. Its oversized wheel treatment implies terrific handling and tremendous speed. The scissor-opening doors, while not entirely unique, do add even more of a glamorous nature to the car. Looking for all the world like a concept car for the street, BMW’s i8 is nothing les than a contemporary classic. Pricing for the plug-in hybrid sports car starts at $135,700.

Cadillac ATS Coupe

Proving cars don’t have to be outrageously expensive to be beautiful, the rakish lines of the Cadillac ATScoupe make the model everything the CTS coupe should have been. The classic formula of a long nose, rear biased greenhouse and short tail are employed to tremendous effect on Cadillac’s newest two-door. The real beauty of the ATS coupe is the car is remarkably handsome without looking wildly futuristic. Where many models rely upon wildly imaginative concept car styling gimmicks to look distinctive, the Cadillac ATS coupe looks perfectly normal—and absolutely beautiful. Pricing starts at $37,995. Seriously, it does…