Song of the Summer? That’s Espresso. The Best Cars Of the Summer? These’ll Mountain Dew It For You

2025 Toyota Camry
Scotty Reiss and Kymri Wilt enjoying the panoramic sunroof available in the Premium Plus Package. Photo: Scotty Reiss

Every summer has its defining song, and every season has its defining cars. When I see a classic ’80’s Camaro I can smell the Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil that my friends and I constantly slathered on one summer. A convertible Audi? I can still feel the sunburn on my nose from an ill-advised summer of soaking up the sun. The liberating Toyota RAV4 that had Call Me Maybe on infinite replay. And a Jeep Grand Cherokee takes me right back to my first new mom summer of parks and beaches with the baby. 

Like the song of summer, the dresses and destinations that define the season, the best cars lend a tone to the memories that come flooding back with a simple reminder.

What Are The Best Cars Of the Summer of 2024?

Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition Profile.
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Switch It Up Like Nintendo: BMW X2

2024-Bmw-X2 Best Luxury Cars Lgbtq Friendly Cars Best Cars
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Too Bad Your Ex Don’t Do it For Ya: Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford Ranger Raptor Is One Of The Best Cars -- Or Trucks
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Walked In and Dream-Came-True’d-It For Ya: Audi Q4 e-tron

Scotty Reiss With The 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron S Line
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That Morning Coffee Brewed It For Ya: Acura Integra Type S

The Fleet Of Acura Integra Type S Test Vehicles
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Isn’t That Sweet: Toyota Prius

2023 Toyota Prius Prime Is One Of The Best Cars
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Can’t Relate to Desperation: Lexus GX

Classic Proportions Define The 2024 Lexus Gx Overtrail Edition Is One Of The Best Cars
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This One Will Mountain Dew it For Ya: Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Best Cars
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