- BMW is once again the winningest brand on the list of the best vehicles of 2026.
- Highlights BMW’s leadership in innovation, driving dynamics, and premium engineering.
- Diversity of awarded vehicles reinforces the successful strategy of technological openness.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 3, 2026… Today, BMW of North America is excited to announce it has earned 14 Editors’ Choice Awards from Car and Driver, making BMW the most awarded automotive manufacturer in 2026 by one of the industry’s most respected automotive publications.
Car and Driver’s annual Editor’s Choice list is the result of extensive instrumented testing combined with real-world driving impressions from their editorial team. The awards reflect not just measurable performance, pricing, and value, but also the intangible qualities that set truly exceptional vehicles apart. BMW’s broad success across multiple categories underscores the brand’s leadership in innovation, driving dynamics, and premium engineering as well as its commitment to technological openness.
“Winning 14 Editors’ Choice Awards from Car and Driver is a powerful endorsement of our product portfolio and the passion our teams bring to every BMW vehicle,” said Michael Keller, Vice President of Product Management Americas. “Being recognized as the most winning automotive manufacturer in 2026 reflects our continued commitment to delivering vehicles that set benchmarks for performance, technology, and everyday usability.”
BMW vehicles were honored across a wide range of segments, highlighting the strength and diversity of the brand’s lineup—from performance-oriented models and luxury sedans to SAVs and electrified vehicles. The recognition reinforces BMW’s ability to meet the evolving needs of drivers while staying true to its core promise of delivering The Ultimate Driving Machine®.
Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards are widely regarded as one of the most influential accolades in the automotive industry, based on extensive testing and expert evaluation by the publication’s editorial staff.
List of winners.
Subcompact Luxury SUV | BMW X1 |
Compact Luxury SUV | BMW X3 |
Mid-Size Two-Row Luxury SUV | BMW X5 |
Full-Size Luxury SUV | BMW X7 |
Hybrid Mid-Size Luxury SUV | BMW X5 xDrive50e |
Electric Mid-Size Luxury SUV | BMW iX |
Luxury Sport Compact Car | BMW 2 Series Coupe |
Luxury Sport Compact Car | BMW M2 |
Compact Luxury Car | BMW 3 Series |
Sports Sedan | BMW M3 |
Sports Coupe/Convertible | BMW M4 |
Full-Size Luxury Car | BMW 7 Series |
Hybrid Full-Size Luxury Car | BMW 750e xDrive |
Luxury Electric Car | BMW i4 |
Luxury Electric Car | BMW i5 |
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