The Most Important Cars of the 2010s
These are the game changers.
Cars you can buy today have changed significantly from the beginning of the decade. There are now electrified powertrains, semi-autonomous technologies, and tons of performance for the money. While some of those trends are larger industry shifts that can't be pinned on one model, many of the huge shifts in this industry are because of a select few vehicles. These are those cars.
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6. Ford Mustang
With the 2015 redesign of its iconic Mustang, Ford finally made it into a sports car. From the EcoBoost High-Performance Pack to the Bullitt to the Shelby GT350R and GT500, the Mustang has morphed into a full-fledged lineup of serious sports cars.
It's also become the world's best-selling sports car. As Ford shifts away from cars almost entirely, it's telling that the Mustang is sticking around.