Top 10 Best Looking Cars | Our Picks for 2025
08th May 2025
Like most things, cars are subjective. What looks good to one person may not have the same effect on another. Whilst some simply do not care about what their car looks like, for others, it is part of who they are, or reflects their passion.
Petrolhead or not, there are some cars which will turn most people's heads, thanks to their sleek lines, eye-catching details, symphonic engine notes, or cool factor.
Below, we have compiled a list of some of the best-looking and coolest cars you can buy in 2025, either new or used.
- Porsche 911
- McLaren 750S
- BMW M3 Touring
- Lotus Emira
- Land Rover Defender
- Aston Martin DB12
- Mercedes-AMG GT
- MINI JCW GP
- Porsche Taycan
- Mercedes-Benz G-Glass
Porsche 911
Arguably the world's greatest sports car, the Porsche 911 was first unveiled in 1963 and has enjoyed multiple generations, including the latest 992 iteration. Today it amazingly still showcases the same iconic silhouette, albeit enhanced, in a flawless way. That, in itself, is cool.
The swooping shape is perhaps one of the most distinct automotive shapes ever created, and few cars have kept such an unmistakable trait for over sixty years; some cars barely stay on sale for ten percent of that time.
The entry-level Carrera is said to be one of the purest sports car experiences available, and it provides an ultra-impressive base with 389bhp, good for 0 to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds. It is a fine-looking thing, but if it is a little reserved, then the GT3 or hardcore GT3 RS may be more your cup of tea. They may not be as clean in their design as the base Carrera, but there is no denying they both look ultra purposeful, ideal for any track, and will turn heads for fun. The Porsche 911 is a bona fide bedroom wall poster car for sure.
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McLaren makes some of the world's finest supercars, so it comes as no surprise to see the visually incredible 750S make our list. And besides, it has factory-fitted dihedral doors, which instantly make the car ultra cool, and showcase that this car is not playing games.
The beating heart of this road missile is an epic 4.0-litre twin turbocharged V8 engine, which produces an astronomical 740bhp of power, complemented by 800Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission for instant shifts.
This ensures truly mesmerising acceleration to go with the biblical looks, which sees the McLaren 750S accelerate from 0 to 62mph in just 2.8 seconds, and go on to a top speed of 206mph.
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BMW design has certainly sparked debate in the automotive world in recent years. But when your performance arm is called 'M' after motorsport, your cars do not appeal to the shrinking violets of this world, so bold design and immense performance are always going to prove successful.
But how about an estate car? For some, they are properly cool (Probably due to Volvo and their 850 Super Touring British Touring Car from the 1990s) and also offer excellent levels of practicality. So, in 2022, for the first time ever, BMW launched the M3 Touring, an estate version of their legendary M3.
Not only does the M3 Touring look cool, but you will be the coolest mum or dad on the school run, thanks to over 500bhp, a throaty straight- six engine growl, and xDrive all-wheel drive, so you can look uber cool all year round, no matter the weather.
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Making its public debut at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2021, the Lotus Emira has a properly exotic look to it. Often expressed as having baby supercar looks, the Emira is one of the best-looking sports cars on sale for sure, and it helps it is just cool, too.
Hethel Yellow, Seneca Blue, or Clark Racing Green, you can be as bold or as subtle as you like, the Emira looks great in whatever shade you deem your favorite.
You can opt for a 2.0-litre 360bhp automatic, or a more vocal 3.5-litre V6 with 400bhp (available with a manual or automatic), with all variants taking just over 4 seconds to go from 0 to 62mph - so not only does the Emira look cool, it goes well too.
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The original Land Rover Defender can trace its roots back to 1948, with the launch of the Land Rover Series 1, although the Defender name was not used until 1990.
This new Defender came along in 2019 and is the perfect modern interpretation of the original. Sure, the original was not the greatest driving car out there, but this new one changes that, and offers a new realm of comfort and coolness. You can also spec your Defender to be as work-horse-like, or as comfortable as you like, with several different models including a 3-door 90, or larger 110 or 130 models. There are also Hard Top commercial versions too.
Cool then, of course, but the Defender gets even cooler if you get one with a V8 petrol engine.
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Aston Martin knows a thing or two about creating great-looking cars. And the brand has won the 'coolest brand' crown on multiple occasions. So, if you have to ask why the DB12 makes the list, well, just look at it.
Classed as the world's first 'Super Tourer', the DB12 will be the perfect companion on a European road trip, whilst making you look effortlessly cool in the process.
With a 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 producing 671bhp beating away under the bonnet, the DB12 looks good too when accelerating from 0 to 62mph in just 3.6 seconds. It can also hit over 200mph.
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When you make a car that is going to compete with the Porsche 911, it better be a good one. Luckily, the Mercedes-AMG GT is a great-looking car that may just be the solution for those who do not necessarily want a 911.
Take one look at the AMG GT, and you will note the typical AMG styling, black detailing, creases and angles, two-tone wheels, and massive brake calipers. You know the car is packing.
Naturally, it is a V8, like many cars in our list. It is a 4.0-litre unit to be precise, with a 9-speed lightning-fast automatic transmission. There is 577bhp on tap, too, meaning that with thanks to the excellent 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system, the AMG GT can go from 0 to 62mph in just 3.2 seconds.
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The original Mini is a cool car, and the new MINI is too. Okay, so it may not be as expensive, as striking or as fast as many cars in this list, but it proves you do not need masses of money to have a cool, or good-looking car.
We have chosen the MINI JCW GP, but to be honest, any sporty MINI is cool. Their textbook go-kart-like handling, customisation options, and their ability to make you smile ensure they meet the list with ease.
However, if you want the coolest or best-looking, then the JCW GP certainly fits the bill. It just looks special, and as soon as you clock the large rear wing, enhancing body styling and red detailing, that this is a unique and special MINI.
No rear seats, 302bhp and 62mph in just over 5 seconds, yeah, the JCW GP is a cool little car.
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The electric car has had quite a reception since its introduction. Some have depreciated quite heavily, some simply cannot match their internal combustion engine alternatives, and some have been dubbed soulless by petrolheads.
But when your electric car has a Porsche badge, the soul is not missing. Spend a few minutes behind the wheel of a Taycan and you can feel the sports car foundations, the sharp handling, and uncanny acceleration.
Sure, the Taycan has depreciated like many electric cars, but this makes it a bargain in the used electric car market, as others cannot compete with the Taycan's cool factor. Unless you happen to be looking at the Audi e-tron GT, which shares the Taycan's underpinnings, and is also a good-looking and cool electric car, if the Porsche is not for you.
If you are looking for an electric car that still has its foundations of typical Porsche feel and poise in its repertoire, then the Taycan could be ideal for you.
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In a world full of SUVs, it has taken us until the last car in our list to feature one, but it is arguably the coolest SUV made.
Originally launched in 1979, the G-Class, or G-Wagen to most, still features the boxy profile of the original, even on brand-new 2025 models. The interior is completely different in today's G-Wagen, with a typical Mercedes-Benz digital widescreen infotainment and instrument cluster.
Naturally, Mercedes-AMG got involved, and so there is a monstrous G 63 version which features a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo petrol engine, good for propelling this uber SUV from rest to 62mph in just 4.5 seconds.
Off road, or on it, the G-Wagen is cool, and like a few cars in this list, celebrates its long history with a version ideal for modern life.
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