Our BEST CARS of 2023 - Most fun, most reliable, best NEW car and more! | ReDriven

2023 is coming to a close and the ReDriven team is reflecting on another year of content. As something of a celebration, we're looking at our BEST CARS from this year. Importantly, we're only talking about cars we've reviewed this year, not the entire market.
We've got categories like the most fun, most reliable, what we'd most recommend and MORE!
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Skip ahead:
00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro
00:17 - Biggest surprise
04:52 - Most fun
07:15 - Most reliable
09:00 - We get it...
11:52 - We'd most recommend
14:38 - Best new car
17:08 - Personal car of the year
CARS MENTIONED:
Abarth 595: • USED Abarth 595 - Beau...
BMW M2: • USED BMW M2 - BMW’s BE...
Honda N-Box/Suzuki Space: • Honda N-Box & Suzuki S...
Honda S660: • USED Honda S660 - Comm...
Holden SS Commodore: • USED Holden Commodore ...
Lexus NX: • USED Lexus NX review -...
Mazda CX-3: • Used Mazda CX-3 review...
Mazda MX5: • Why the Mazda MX-5 (Mi...
Mitsubishi Pajero Evo: • Is the Mitsubishi Paje...
Nissan Note ePower NISMO: • USED Nissan Note e-POW...
Porsche Cayman R: • USED Porsche 987 Cayma...
Range Rover Sport: • USED Range Rover Sport...
Skoda Octavia RS: • Is the Skoda Octavia R...
Suzuki Alto Works: • Suzuki Alto Works! Goo...
Suzuki Swift Sport: • Used Suzuki Swift Spor...
Toyota Alphard/Velfire: • Used Toyota Vellfire/A...
Toyota Blademaster G: • Toyota Blade Master: A...
Toyota Crown: • USED Toyota Crown - Th...
Toyota GR Yaris: • Perhaps the MOST USED ...
Toyota LandCruiser 100/105 Series: • Should you buy a USED ...
Volkswagen Passat R36: • USED Volkswagen Passat...
Volvo S80: • Volvo S80 - The Swedis...
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It’s not exclusive to the US to have none available models. Us Aussies have so many car brands that do not produce for our market. The US is rightly not allowing the Chinese to control the market and dominate the world market, you guys should be happy about that. We gave away our manufacturing ability many many years ago.

[@shawnhindmarsh1092]

Thanks for the content guys, found you this year when looking for a first car for my son. Can’t believe what I have learnt from the backlog and how keen I am to learn about cars I never knew existed. Have a safe one

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[@essendon72]

I think my wife's 2022 Focus ST flies well under the radar. I haven't seen many around and most people just think it's a regular Focus. I test drove the i30N, Golf Gti, RS Trophy and Peugeot 308 and the ST was the best driving experience IMO. This thing can do crazy things up a windy mountain road, the chassis is just amazing. And even though it's front wheel drive it still has amazing amounts of grip. Fantastic car!

[@joshuadavey8621]

I bought the 2023 i30 n-line premium ……… manual so far blown away it goes has tech, only disappointing point was the Apple car play that still needs to be plugged in 🙄 so I bought the Bluetooth for it other wise it does everything I need it to.

[@RotaryNate]

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[@christustian8055]

Well done to you both. Great information on all types of cars. Looking forward to your channel this year🎉

[@DominusAnno]

Merry Christmas AK and Jim, great channel looking forward to new nugget reviews in 2024!

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I’ve been throughly joying ReDriven for a while now, honestly such a brilliant concept and you’ve done a banger job in delivering useful and fun content for all those in the market for great (or possibly shite) 2nd hand cars of the past couple of decades, there’s some properly useful advice, insight and opinions to be had. Good stuff guys and please keep it up! The final commentary on the personal car of the year was particularly close to how I’m feeling at the moment, as an E92 M3 6 spd owner I’ve been taken aback by just how fun and practical an NC 2 MX-5 is on good twisty Aussie roads for the past few weeks. Lots of fun to be had in an MX-5 in the right environment, horses for courses.

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[@blacktoothstavros2606]

I come from a family of Toyota tragics. My first car was a '66 Crown Station Wagon, followed by multiple others. After having Euros and a few other marques, I think the Crown is calling me back. Excellent review. Thank you guys. I'm keeping my Valiant, but returning to my youth.

[@mjngp]

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[@samartz]

I honetly felt like I watched the 2022 version not that long ago. Thanks for the vids guys!! Merry Xmas and Cant wait for more vids in 2024!

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[@nfi2799]

Enjoyed all the content throughout the year fellas, thanks!

[@janinnz1261]

Great reviews this year guys ! The car you reviewed I'll hopefully get next year will be the Suzuki Vitara - because it gives me the ground clearance, AWD and power (turbo) at a decent price I need to get up into the unsealed roads in the mountains here in NZ.

[@datcarguysteve]

Congrats on another successful year, love the videos and look forward to what comes in 2024! Was happy and sad to see you love the MX5 so much. I share the same love for them having owned an ND GT from 2018 to 2020. I only sold it due to pre ordering a GR Yaris which I honestly really disliked and sold a couple months later. Been searching recently for another MX5 and seeing others enjoy it just like I did makes me happy! Not sure whether to try the RF this time round! Happy holidays!

[@user-el1df1rc3j]

Awesome video to finish off the year. Redriven is my go to channel for car reviews - loving all the JDM car reviews you have been putting up (I’m looking at buying a crown). Happy NY 👍

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Merry Christmas guys. Looking forward to another awesome year with your videos. And here’s my beer. 🍺 Cheers!

[@jasonpushy]

thanks for a great year, one of my favourite channels love my 105. 24years old. 400,000km. still my daily. just a great car, as long as you don’t want to get somewhere quick.

[@chep5958]

Thanks for your work fellas. Love your content.

[@corolla2rollerfk681]

Hello from Dubai! Came across your channel today and really enjoying the videos!

[@tanker653]

Thanks for the great year of fantastic content! My eyes are still peeled for a good NX in Melbourne hopefully that time will come before new years!

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[@richardbrimble1319]

Merry Christmas Guys. Love your channel. Not sure about the imports but get it as there are only so many AUSDM cars you can review.

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Great work guys, have a great Christmas and a ripper 2024 !!!

[@DMan-it5tq]

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Merry Christmas!! Thanks all for your hard work

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Thanks guys! We really believe in what you're doing, so keep at it. We recently bought a 10th generation Toyota Crown, and its the best thing we've ever done.

[@1darryloflife]

Awesome show guys love the content and honest opinions. Blew me away with the Crown .

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Thank you Adam, Jim and the crew at ReDriven. Great channel and content. Always look forward to your videos. Best wishes for 2024 ! Cheers Steve G

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Thanks guys for the great content. The GR Yaris and MX5 look like cars that are more than just fun - they have soul. As a daily driver and after a long day at the office, the NX is fantastic.

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thanks team. Have a great new year. With age comes wisdom and I now find it challenging if not impossible chosing the best car...because no one car does all things good. At the minimum the best car would be 3 cars with different attributes for specific applications. Cheers

[@murrieteacher]

Daily would have to be a Lexus. The Crown is next on the list. The MX5 is a great car and I get it, but I love my MGTF 160 with the race prep I have done. Thanks guys, it has been a great year of great videos, take care, looking forward to what you both bring next year.

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[@johnhannonHanno]

Thanks blokes, I did miss a few but what I saw I liked.

[@thedon7530]

Thanks for your useful and entertaining insights throughout 2023 gentlemen. All the best for 2024.

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This channel has helped me purchase my first car. It's overwhelming weighing up all the options but this channel has helped me narrow down my search, and actually identified what my car preferences are 😊

[@glencameron5454]

Hey thanks for the awesome channel. Love it. If you’re ever in Brisbane. Happy for you to review my Audi 2015 RS4. Last of the naturally aspirated V8s…it’s a wagon too. Hope to hear from you. Thanks again for the awesome content. Merry Christmas.

[@Mexxx65]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Guys!! Keep up the good work!! Your humourous and well researched car videos are just getting better and better!!!!

[@verjason]

What would I pick? The Alto Works that I have on route from Japan as I type this! Your review confirmed my need to get one. Thanks Guys!

[@davidarter6271]

Thanks for a great year, guys. I really enjoy your work and love your thoroughness in researching a car and the professionalism in presenting it. Have a wonderful Christmas, stay safe over The new year break and look forward to seeing you in 2024.

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Great information and very informative reviews. Unlike most new car reviews which are little better than advertorials . Would love to see your review of the Skoda Yeti 4x4.

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I have a 100 series with 250,000 miles (402,000 km), it's great. Took it to Moab Utah recently to test it out on a few easy trails, was great. 2,000 miles over a few days period on holiday, did all the things in quite comfort.

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Great year boys, keep it up

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Thanks adam and jim. My favourite car channel. Well done. Really impressive video on kia picanto gt but it got no nomination?

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Thanks and great year of review guys ! Fun Factual and 100% Aussie !! Hope 2024 is a ripper for you

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Thanks so much!

[@lesblick6441]

Great review of the year, really interested in some of the cars you mentioned, e.g. GR Corolla but still love my Cayman S manual

[@biffon69]

Thanks for the great content Redriven!

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You have helped me decide on purchasing an R36 Wagon in Biscay Blue in the new year - Thanks.

[@38skippers]

Thanks for the great content.

[@ianrichardson5421]

Love you guys Honest and no B/S reviews and opinions Love the SSS in the background

[@samuelpellew3929]

Great end to the year mate

[@BrightsonDavid]

Thanks guys. Would love it if you could review 10 year old Lexus LS's and GS's. Thanks again!

[@truetierra]

Merry Christmas champions. Fair dinkum the most down to earth, genuine, no bullshit car review channel on the internet. If it wasn't for you guys and one of your reviews I wouldn't have fallen in love with the cheap runabout I bought this year --- Suzuki Swift Sport 2007. Keep up the fantastic work and 2024 ya'll hit a million subs without breaking a sweat! Cars I'd love to see -- Alfa 156 or 159, maybe a GTA with that gorgeous 6 cylinder. Have a great one gents 🥳🍾🎄🥂 Car of the year for me --- the MX5 as well. If I could afford a late model I would grab one for sure.

[@AusKipper1]

I only buy and drive dual cab utes, IMO that list goes like this: Reliability and Value: Isuzu D-Max Power and looks: Ford Ranger Australia wide parts availability, decent reliability but overpriced: Toyota Hilux Bitumen road manners and also lots of power: Volkwagen Amarok You want a ute and you were dropped on your head many, many times as a child from a great height, onto concrete, but survived: Nissan Navara or anything from China You want to force people you drive past to cover their eyes to prevent permanent blindness: Mahindra

[@kylejoseph9939]

I have a Lexus RC350 F Sport 2015 that I would love for you guys to review. I'm based in Sydney.

[@awareofvacuity4238]

Great videos guys, you always reaffirm my love for Toyota too 😊

[@BinkBricks]

Merry Christmas Jim and Adam. Loved the content this year and I would 100% have to agree with your picks. I’ve always been thinking about a Swift Sport but a newer 2017+ one, is it as reliable as the older ones you reviewed?

[@billywalker681]

Hey man, if i may answer for the Swift Sport 1.4T, thanks to a turbo, its slightely faster than previous generations, but its not as reliable as previous 2 models, mainly cause of modern turbocharged direct injection engine - problem with carbon build up on intake valves. Older models still have port injection so they dont have this problem.

[@timjones7888]

Thanks for everything guys, happy Christmas!

[@stefanfernandez287]

I bought a 2013 Swift Sport on the back of your review and am really happy with it. Excellent small run around without the blown out price tag. Love this channel and well done gentlemen

[@b.deslashdriver5249]

Hey, great show please keep it up.

[@Kevinpark46]

I drove the gr corolla and ultimately bought the new 2023 civic type r. Arguably just as fun, better performance, better gear change and way way better interior. Also a YAY I currently own a mx5 nd2 as a weekender as well. Would definitely agree on being the most fun car on public roads.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

No Brainer....Type R is a masterpiece.

[@MrBlackiichan]

You live an amazing life man… what a garage!

[@Kevinpark46]

@@MrBlackiichan yeah, I'm fortunate enough to be in the position to have both. They are sweet as 😂

[@stuartsmith4532]

You guy's are awesome. Love the content,vibe and honesty. See you in 2024 🎉

[@dangerm3496]

Great channel!! I’m gonna go see Jim I need a car fixed that’s been hard to diagnose.

[@CrapToCream]

Really enjoy the channel guys, great job, keep on going like you are. Personally never thought I would drive a Kia, I've driven a wide variety of vehicles and a lot of them RRS's etc, the Stinger is something else, never go anywhere without getting a comment or a look. I didn't buy one for that, just a nice add on, I sat in a Police Stinger and that was what did it for me, no I wasn't under arrest I was just having a look at one parked up and the officer offered me a chance to sit inside, now on my second one................... "Stock as a rock" and awesome

[@leskouts2]

That Volvo is the one.... Until Australian conditions kill it. Love the reviews... And car nuts.... Happy Christmas

[@randomness4336]

Thank you ReDriven! Keep making videos of used cars! I find you guys a reliable source for my next purchase. Used to buy new Toyotas, now thinking of an upgrade to a used Lexus or BMW

[@grantdyson3564]

Can’t believe you don’t have more viewers! Great information and so entertaining. You guys nail it!

[@cstridbeck]

you guys realy helped me to buy a "new" used car even if I live in sweden. It all came down to a volvo s80 2009 2,5 liter. It is realy stabil and like sitting in your livingroom and drive.😁

[@GlowingTube]

One of the best car channels full stop. Keep up the great work guys!

[@gogarage]

Awesome video! In our opinion though the S660 reviewed would have out MX-5'd the MX-5, but solid choices lads. See you next year!

[@estequey]

My number one car of the year would have to be the Nismo Note. I just think that that is where the future of hybrid tech should be going. Its such a great idea and yet nobody has been doing them really. Thanks for the vids this year guys. Used your recommendations and serviced my Jimny at the 10k mark and done by Jim no less, rather than the 15k like Suzuki recommend. Definitely would recommend Jim as a mechanic, such good customer service and so knowledgeable

[@someyoutuber99]

People carriers, like the Velfire are extremely popular in south East Asian countries like Singapore or Malaysia. They always travel with their grand parents and multiple kids and these things are so fucking good. I don’t own one in AUS but if my parents came with me everywhere I’d buy one too

[@ravipeiris4388]

Great discussion ❤

[@simongeeves]

Suzuki Alto Works, I live in Japan and own this model, Definitely one of my most favourite cars I've owned and I can't see myself selling it. They have a huge cult following here and with a few mods they are an awesome car to drive, that little 660cc charged motor is a gem with a manual shift behind it.

[@Belfran]

As an X5M owner, I see your point and respect it. I appreciate the value of your content and enjoy the unbiased opinions, if that's even possible! Keep them coming!

[@djmikeysmith]

Really enjoying your reviews, they just seem more real. I decided to buy a Suzuki spacia, as reviewed and love it. No dramas sitting on 100kph and super good on fuel. being a little van practical too.

[@ianr2247]

How the hell can you dislike the Yaris over the mx-5, which the Yaris runs rings around?

[@Behrooz77]

Great content