What is a gay car? Well if you know, you know. These are the cars that the gays love. We tend to like cars that make a statement and that express our individuality. Sometimes they’re a fashion accessory, other times they are solid smart choice based on our needs.
Whatever the case there are cars we tend to gravitate to somehow automatically as if some hidden radar is pulling us to them. As an automotive journalist for the past 20 plus years, my list here is based on a collective basis of data and opinion.
These are the cars I see in parking lots at all of our secret gay meetings, what my gay friends are talking about and buying, the cars that turn me on personally and what the gay masses are asking me about when I’m reviewing new cars.
Buick Envista
Affordable style and utility is the Buick Envista, one of the newest models from the brand. Highlights are sharp styling details that catch the eye inside and out, a good build quality and attractive color schemes. I test drive one recently and found it positively charming for its price. You can see its test drive review link in the information section below.
Jeep Gladiator/Gladiator
We love our butch rides and the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler twins continue to carry the torch. When you see a guy in one of these you think “damn he’s hot” before you ever see him. You’re usually right. You want to be that guy. The good news is that this age old classic walks its talk it solid off-road capability and lots of accessorizing options.
Genesis GV80
Luxury and style are the hallmarks of the Genesis GV80 which bests the fashion statement made by many of the current German brands inside and out. Known as the SUV Tiger Woods crashed in, rich colors and textures can make the interior an amazing place, quality is top notch. This year a sporty coupe model joins the lineup to keep it freshy freshy.
Honda Prologue
An all-new EV from Honda, the Prologue has entered the fray with lots of interest because of its sharp witted styling and full electric power. In an era where many are looking to dump their toxic Teslas, the new mid-size offering from Honda is proving to be a heady option that offers the modernity and crisp performance we want.
Hyundai Sonata
A number of my friends have been showing up in a new Sonata lately and who can blame them. For those looking for an affordable and stylish sedan, it offers a mid-century flare inside and out, some of the best technology and features for the money. With a pretty wide selection of power from hybrid to turbo power – lots of trim levels, there’s one in the bunch for you honey.
Kia Niro
Speaking of choices, the recently redesigned Kia Niro offers up hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full EV options in a reasonably affordable compact SUV. The latest cutting edge styling from Kia inside and out brings eye-catching details we like to look back at as we walk away from it in a parking lot. Solid quality and customer satisfaction ratings for Kia aren’t bad either.
Subaru Forester
A perennial favorite on the gay cars list almost since it came out is the Subaru Forester. When most people hear Forester, they think gay. Why? Maybe it was all those commercials in the 1990s. Whatever the reason, it does offer a shit ton of utility, butch style, a solid Subie value. Now available a new hybrid model for 2025 it stays on the list!
Toyota Crown Signia
For those who have always seen the Prius as a gay car but are getting a little older, Toyota has the cruiser for you. Their new top of the line Crown Signia is posh, eye-catching and well featured luxury ride standard with hybrid power. Think of it as an up-scaled Prius with less funk curb appeal that can deliver you to the red carpet with a more mature sense of style.
Volkswagen ID Buzz
Bang, the VW bus is back in an all new way. The all-new full EV VW ID Buzz brings the bright colors, excitement and gaiety of the original VW bus back with modern sensibilities. It’s 100% electric, has cult like styling appeal and now real safety you can put the whole gang in for night out clubbing. I absolutely adore this thing and want one, which is purely why it’s on the list. It’s expensive though.
Waymo
I swear all my friends are all about the self driving taxi. Yes, the gays love the Waymo. What a great way to avoid the MAGA hat wearing Uber driver that smells like cabbage. While the Waymo is actually a Jaguar E-Pace which nobody actually buys, they make a fun and interesting way to get delivered about town. They aren’t too scary to ride in and have a mostly safe record so far. They’re not everywhere yet, but get used to them, they’re on the way.
What’s Out
Well, obviously there are many more cars that could and should be on the list, but it had to be narrowed to the top 10. Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi all of course get a nod as do many other great gay cars.
What is off the list however is any Tesla. While they have been a popular choice for gays for some time and I know probably a dozen friends who own one, they are fast becoming an albatross around owners necks due to social pariah the founder of that brand has become in recent years.
Whether they are good cars or not, have been loved or not, Teslas is now and likely forever a toxic statement to make in your driveway if you are at all a human being. Sales have been plummeting, many people are getting rid of them as fast as they can.
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