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The 2027 Honda Civic Type R gets a light refresh and a more refined ride, but it’s still only offered with a manual transmission. Pricing starts at $49,990 (including destination).

The new 2026 Ford Mustang RTR might be the most approachable, most affordable high-performance car on sale today with its combination of turbocharged power, upgraded performance parts from other, more expensive Mustangs, and unique styling and mission.

The redesigned 2027 BMW 3 Series maintains the general size and four- or six-cylinder gas engines of the 2026 models, but it brings a new level of technology and the choice of an all-electric powertrain.

Here are four things we like about the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC and four we don’t.

The Dodge Durango is still offered with a choice of brawny V-8 engines, while the reborn gas-powered Charger comes only with potent turbo six-cylinders. The Durango’s V-8 rumble makes it more of a muscle car than the Charger.

Tuner shop RTR offers a turnkey supercharged Ford Mustang Spec 3 at select dealers around the country, and while it’s not cheap, the RTR’s upgrades do make it special.

Read on for a quick look at four things we like about the 2026 Honda Civic Type R and two things we don’t after time behind the wheel.

Instead of a track focus, Ford says the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible is meant for street driving and grand touring.

Dodge is bringing back the Super Bee name with a 600-horsepower version of the Charger Sixpack, and it’s built to do more than just go fast in a straight line.

Ram has announced a trio of Direct Connection performance upgrade packages for the 2027 1500 Rumble Bee line of muscle trucks aimed at making them even more formidable.