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The coolest cars of the decade: your nominations
From fast Volvo estates to BMW super-hybrids, here are your sub-zero suggestions
Volvo V60 Polestar
Nominated by Nick B
“Very understated, not German, not too serious, not Italian and in your face. Simple, cool, clean.”
Advertisement - Page continues belowCitroen C4 Cactus
Nominated by Rick Moritz
“It’s at the same time mad and utilitarian. If coolness is nonchalance, then the Cactus is the coolest car in a long time.”
Mercedes G-Wagen 6x6
Nominated by Curious George/John
“Probably the most pointless car, but… just look at it. Could it be more awesome? Different from everything, therefore the coolest.”
Advertisement - Page continues belowMaserati Ghibli
Nominated by Rjfaber91
“Coolness is achieved by having a Ghibli if you’re expected to turn up in something modest, grey and German instead.”
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Nominated by ATSR
“The last 911 with the Metzger engine, last manual GT3, last 911 with proper steering. Raw and analogue as every sports car should be.”
Touring Superleggera Disco Volante
Nominated by TG
“Style and substance that no mass-produced item could ever replicate. You have cash to splash, but want to look suave and sophisticated”
Alfa Romeo 4C
Nominated by Lefteris Rambo
“It looks like a Ferrari, but it’s much cheaper. Manages to stand out and thrill without being vulgar. No one will think you are a rich pig…”
Advertisement - Page continues belowTesla Model S
Nominated by Quattro
“A glimpse of the future, different, and doesn’t look like it came from a low-budget sci fi movie…”
Pagani Huayra
Nominated by Ross Pendleton
“Not just bloody fast, but oozes style. Gullwing doors, carbotanium chassis, quad exhausts, instrument panel milled from a single magnesium block”
Advertisement - Page continues belowDodge Charger Hellcat
Nominated by Aventador117
“A saloon with more power than a Lamborghini Aventador. You could make a case for the Challenger Hellcat, but I’ll make the case for its four-door brother”
Porsche 918
Nominated by Al O
"Porsche managed to use hybrid, originally an environmental idea, for performance. Also looks simply incredible”
Honda S660
Nominated by Buenhombre
“Looks like a mini-NSX, has the engine and driven wheels in the right location, thrives in the most congested of cities. What more could you want?”
Ariel Nomad
Nominated by Unemployed_Northeastern
“A manual transmission is a necessity for coolness. And the Nomad, with no proper windshield and no heater, is literally the coolest in that collection”
BMW i8
Nominated by At2015071
“We know the future will be hybrid, so why not make one that looks sci-fi good, while having a great ride so people will actually love it?”
Jaguar F-Type Project 7
Morgan 3 Wheeler
Nominated by Leland Lewis
“Low slung, wind-in-your-face, fun handling, a sports car for those who don’t need air-con, traction control and other electronic stuff”
Audi RS6 Avant
Nominated by Noah Charalambous
“552bhp, 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds, and enough space in the back to fit 24 labradors. Nuff said”
Mazda MX-5
Nominated by EvilTw1n
“It’s been around long enough that it can say, ‘Screw off if you think I’m a girly car, I’m still here’…”
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
Nominated by Ed
“Welcoming yet slightly scary, beautiful but not conventional. The V12 has the puppy-dog love of the DB9, yet an edge that speaks of its individuality”
Lexus LFA
Nominated by Muhammed Talha/Scott Burge
“Doesn’t have to explain itself: your reaction is to say ‘cool!’ or drop your jaw. It’s rare you do that with any car, let alone a Lexus.”
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