Better by the dozen: Car and Driver announces Editors’ Choice awards for 12 Porsche models

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Image courtesy Porsche
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Image courtesy Porsche

Porsche Cars North America is thrilled to announce that no fewer than 12 model derivatives have secured the prestigious Editors’ Choice Award from Car and Driver. Examples from every currently-produced model line – the 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan and Taycan – measured up to the staff’s strict standards to earn top ranks.

“From sports cars to electric SUVs, Porsche’s 12 Editors’ Choice awards recognize the performance and driver-centric joy throughout the brand’s lineup,” Editor-In-Chief Tony Quiroga said.

“Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards are special,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “The testing team drives almost every new car from every manufacturer each year, and they subject cars to rigorous benchmarking. That has always been a natural match to our approach in engineering exceptional cars, so their nod of approval is a huge compliment.”

Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards for Porsche According to Category:
• Luxury Sports Cars:
Porsche 911 Carrera
Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche 911 Turbo S

• Mid-size Two-Row Luxury SUVs:
Porsche Cayenne

• Hybrid Mid-size Luxury SUVs:
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

• Compact Luxury SUVs:
Porsche Macan

• Electric Compact Luxury SUVs:
Porsche Macan Electric

• Compact Performance SUVs:
Porsche Macan GTS

• Premium Sports Sedans:
Porsche Panamera / Panamera E-Hybrid

• Premium Sports Sedans:
Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid / S E-Hybrid

• Luxury Electric Cars:
Porsche Taycan

• Station Wagons:
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

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Jarrod Partridge is the founder of Motoring Chronicle and an FIA accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following motorsport and the global automotive industry. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered Formula 1 races and automotive events at venues around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every race report, car review, and industry analysis he writes. His work spans the full breadth of motoring — from the latest EV launches and road car reviews to the cutting edge of motorsport competition.

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