10 new 2026 cars that just don’t feel worth it

The 10 new 2026 cars that just don’t feel worth it all seem fine on paper. Nice styling, decent performance, even strong advertising behind them. But something about each one doesn’t land right once you see the price tag. Maybe they’re just too confident for what they offer. You look twice, then think maybe not.

Ford Explorer EV

Looks bold but doesn’t feel right yet. The silence is nice until you realize the fun never starts. Heavy where it should be quick, flashy where it should be simple. It’s supposed to be progress but feels more like compromise. Not bad, just uncertain.

Chevrolet Equinox EV

You can tell they wanted it to work. The shape feels solid, the promise sounds convincing. But it’s forgettable before it even starts. Nothing really wrong, nothing exciting either. You wonder what the point was after a week.

Toyota Crown

Sits tall, half sedan, half unsure. Has presence but not quite purpose. Drives fine but never connects in a way that feels satisfying. It’s expensive enough to expect more, but not enough to complain loudly. Just one of those cars that feels like it’s lost between ideas.

Nissan Z

Fast, yes, but feels boxed in by nostalgia. The shape looks good from some angles, odd from others. It’s supposed to celebrate history, but maybe it leans on it too hard. Quick doesn’t always mean fun anymore. Kind of feels like a story repeating itself.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Everyone likes the idea but not the process. It’s charming in theory, less so in motion. Pricing feels like a wink you didn’t get. The nostalgia works better in photos than parking lots. Hard to dislike, but harder to justify.

BMW i5

Everything in it works perfectly, and maybe that’s the problem. It’s flawless in the kind of way that feels cold. Expensive but emotionally blank. There’s no hook, no moment you’ll remember after you park. Feels like success was the only goal.

Cadillac Lyriq

Quiet, smooth, polished too early. It’s confident in ways it shouldn’t be yet. Looks futuristic but drives like it knows it’s still learning. Customers might forgive it, but only once. You want to like it but end up respecting it instead.

Jeep Wagoneer S

Big dreams, big battery, small charm. There’s presence everywhere, energy everywhere, but it never links up right. Feels more serious than fun. People might trade for one just to see, then trade back later. Power without pulse.

Lexus RZ

Tries hard to stay calm, but something feels off. It’s quiet enough, sure, but doesn’t carry that Lexus confidence. The steering feels too light, the soul feels missing. Feels like the brand built what it thought people wanted instead of what they would love.

Subaru Ascent

Still looks strong, still feels big, but the price keeps climbing. Feels like effort recycled more than refreshed. You can sense the age of it even though it’s new. It’s comfortable, but maybe too comfortable being average.

GMC Hummer EV SUV

Massive, unnecessary, oddly impressive. Looks like power, drives like effort. You can’t ignore it, and maybe that’s why it sells. But driving one feels more like managing a project than enjoying a trip. Feels too big for its own point.