From Mini to McLaren: our favourite new cars of 2020
(McLaren)
By almost any yardstick, 2020 hasn’t been a vintage year. Thankfully, during those seemingly rare times when we weren’t locked down, we managed to drive some brilliant new cars.
These aren’t the best cars of 2020
per se; you can search elsewhere for worthy lists of reliable crossovers or practical people carriers. Rather, these are the cars that surprised us, delighted us – and that we loved driving. They provided life-affirming moments in a year we’d rather forget. So, in no particular order…
Toyota GR Yaris
(Toyota)
This year’s hottest hatchback is the Toyota GR Yaris. But you already knew that, right? This thinly disguised rally car feels like a throwback to the days of the Impreza Turbo and Lancer Evo, with bespoke bodywork, a potent 261hp engine and four-wheel drive. Its arrival was greeted by a flurry of five-star reviews, including ours.