2009 marked a good year for cool cars even though the economic downturn has halted sales and forced certain brands to go out of business. This could be the reason there were so many great cars this year. The decline in consumer spending has forced companies to try very hard to get our business.
Here are some great car picks from 2009 brought to you by Motoriginal in no particular order. This list is not based on sales or price but rather the coolness factor, design, and game changing aspects of the car.
Cadillac CTS Sport: one of the coolest wagons ever, GM would do better marketing this car to men
Nissan Cube: where Honda failed with the Element, Nissan succeeded, trendy yet versatile
Porsche Cayman: beautiful curves and amazing performance, a car in its own class
Maserati GranTurismo: one of my favorite designs, Italian sports and luxury you can't beat
Alfa Romeo 8c Spider: pure beauty, I think it's the most beautiful car ever
Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe: futuristic design mixed with class
Volkswagen Eos: hardtop convertible, great mixture of simplicity and complexity
Volkswagen GTI: beautifully redesigned for 2009, very tight and sleek
Lexus IS 250: well executed hardtop convertible, a car nobody knew they wanted until it hit the market
Saturn Sky: redline edition shown above, a great little roadster for saturn prices
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: successfully married rally with street racing
Subaru WRX/ STi: great front facia, perfect amount of beefiness and practicality
BMW Z4: hardtop convertible redesigned by the ladies design team
Honda FCX: hydrogen fuel cell available in the U.S. only in California
Mercedes-Benz SL: sporty yet elegant, continues the classic SL line
BMW 7-Series: very well executed design by Adrian van Hoyden, served as BMW design flagship
Cadillac CTS-V: very aggressive design, sharp edges and a power-train that competes with the M3
Lincoln MKS: undoubtedly a Lincoln with apparent European looks, Ford needs to market this car better
Hyundai Genesis: this car changed the whole brand and surprised the global car community
Hyundai Genesis Coupe: the most sporty Hyundai ever, rear-wheel drive sports car
Audi S5/A5: amazing looks, the sound of the exhaust, perfection
Audi R8: Lamborghini v10 engine, the second most beautiful car ever in my book
Chevrolet Camaro SS: have to give GM credit for going ahead with it, I would like to see a redesign for 2011
Volkswagen CC: my favorite sedan, very sporty with distinctive aesthetics
Ford Mustang: 2010 version shown above, Ford tightened up the body, love it
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: competes with Lamborghinis on the track, pure American muscle super car
Nissan GT-R: Godzilla! Japanese Porsche killer, simply amazing
--M/o
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Kudos to Motoriginal for curating such an impressive list of standout cars from 2009! It's fascinating to reminisce about the diverse range of automotive innovation and design that year brought. Each car on the list embodies its unique charm, from the sleek Porsche Cayman to the game-changing Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
ReplyDeleteAs an enthusiast, I appreciate MotorMazad dedication to showcasing iconic vehicles, providing enthusiasts and buyers with a comprehensive view of the top picks. The Cadillac CTS Sport, Maserati GranTurismo, and Audi R8 are among my personal favorites, each representing a pinnacle in design and performance.