10 Cars That Are Horrendously Boring to Drive & 10 That Are Super Fun
Is You Car More Like Vanilla or Habanero?
Driving doesn’t have to be a thrill ride every time you go grab groceries, but you can definitely tell when a car is built to excite you versus simply move you around efficiently. Some models are so competent and calm that the whole experience feels like background noise, which is great for stress and not so great for your inner car nerd. Then there are the fun ones, the cars that make you take the long way home because you’re smiling at every turn. Here are 10 of the more boring cars to drive and 10 of the most thrilling.
1. Nissan Versa
Hop into a Nissan Versa, and it’s immediately clear it’s here to do a job, not tell a story. The steering is light, the power is modest, and the whole experience feels like it was tuned to offend absolutely no one.
2. Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is the reliable friend who shows up early, brings a pen, and reminds you to hydrate. It’s smooth, predictable, and about as dramatic as a spreadsheet, especially in everyday trims. You’ll appreciate it more than you’ll enjoy it, and that’s kind of the point.
3. Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage drivers deserve a trophy for optimism. The engine works hard for every mile per hour, and the chassis isn’t exactly begging you to take the scenic route. It does its job and nothing more.
4. Toyota Camry Hybrid
With a Camry Hybrid, the biggest thrill is watching the mpg number climb. Acceleration is polite, the suspension is calm, and the cabin encourages you to make good choices like an adult. It’s comfort food for commuters, just don’t expect any spice.
5. Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V nails practicality so perfectly that fun barely gets a seat at the table. It rides quietly, turns without complaint, and feels more like a well-organized backpack than a toy. You’ll be grateful for it on road trips, but you won’t be telling your friends about the handling.
6. Subaru Legacy
Drive a Subaru Legacy, and you’ll sense its priorities: stability, security, and zero nonsense. Even when the weather is ugly, it keeps everything composed, which is awesome and also a little dull. From the way it looks to the way the engine sounds, it's an incredibly normal car.
7. Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata can feel like it was engineered to make every drive a smooth background activity. It’s comfortable, easygoing, and more interested in relaxing you than engaging you. Great for podcasts, not so great for adrenaline.
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8. Kia Forte
On paper, the Kia Forte checks boxes like it’s taking a test. Behind the wheel, it does the basics well, but the feedback and personality are pretty muted. It’s a solid appliance, and sometimes an appliance is exactly what you need.
9. Chevrolet Equinox
It may look like an SUV, but it drives more like a minivan. The controls feel isolated, the power delivery is easygoing, and the whole thing encourages a steady cruise. If driving is your hobby, this one might make you pick up knitting.
10. Nissan Rogue
Picture the Nissan Rogue as elevator music with heated seats. It’s comfortable, user-friendly, and so focused on being agreeable that it forgets to be entertaining. You’ll arrive calm, but you probably won’t remember the journey.
Now that we've covered the most boring cars money can buy, let's discuss the ones that guarantee something a little more fun than just a ride from A to B.
1. Mazda MX-5 Miata
Climb into a Mazda MX-5 Miata and suddenly your errands feel like an event. The shifter is snappy, the steering talks back, and it's visually the cutest little car out there. It’s proof that you don’t need huge power to have a ridiculous amount of fun.
2. Volkswagen Golf GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is what happens when practicality learns how to dance. It’s quick, balanced, and playful, yet it still hauls groceries like a responsible citizen. You get one car that can do everything, and it actually makes you look forward to Monday.
3. Toyota GR86
Slip into a Toyota GR86, and it feels like the car is already warming up its tires for mischief. Rear-wheel drive, light weight, and sharp responses make even a modest speed limit feel entertaining.
4. Subaru WRX
Mash the throttle in a Subaru WRX, and it responds with that rally-bred attitude people love. The grip is reassuring, the turbo punch keeps things lively, and bad weather stops being a buzzkill. If you’ve ever wanted your commute to feel like a special stage, this is your excuse.
5. Honda Civic Type R
It’s hard not to respect the Honda Civic Type R, even if the wing is doing the most. The front end bites, the chassis feels locked in, and the engine loves to pull all the way through. You could drive it to work, but it feels just as appropriate to drive it like you stole it on a track day.
6. Ford Mustang GT
Fire up a Ford Mustang GT, and the soundtrack alone is intoxicating. It’s fast in a way you can feel in your chest, and the rear-drive balance makes it surprisingly agile. You’ll find yourself inventing reasons to run one more errand.
7. Chevrolet Corvette
Put a Chevrolet Corvette on an open road, and it feels like cheating, in the best possible way. The power comes on strong, the handling stays composed, and the car shrinks around you as speeds rise. It’s the kind of drive that makes your voice get louder without you noticing.
8. Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is German engineering at its absolute finest. It turns with incredible confidence, builds speed smoothly, and somehow stays friendly even when it’s being serious. After a stint behind the wheel, everything else feels a little less sharp.
9. Mini Cooper S
Nothing says “go play” quite like a Mini Cooper S. It darts through corners, feels eager at low speeds, and turns parking lots into tiny adventures. You’ll be smiling before you even find your favorite playlist.
10. BMW M2
The BMW M2 is punchy, noisy, and wonderfully responsive, with a chassis that begs for back roads. Few cars balance thrill and refinement quite as well.
