I Voted: Western Automotive Journalists Best of the Bay 2026

A dozen cars, a dozen journalists, six categories and a day and a half of driving and evaluation. That's all in the rearview mirror, and the votes have been cast at Western Automotive Journalists' Best of the Bay 2026.

Here are the vehicles and the categories in which they compete:

Electric Vehicle:

• 2027 Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD (Long Range)

• 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Limited

• 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Premium AWD

Compact SUV:

• 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX AWD

• 2026 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4X4

• 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition

Luxury Crossover:

• 2026 Maserati Grecale Modena V6

• 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma

• 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Car:

• 2026 Honda Prelude

• 2026 Lexus ES 500e Luxury

Supercar:

• 2026 McLaren Artura

As you see from the links, I have driven and reviewed two of those vehicles on this site before the Best of the Bay competition. But evaluating those same vehicles in the context of Best of the Bay is different---they're being compared in a short time frame to other vehicles of their price class. All 12 vehicles will be eligible for Best Overall.

The votes and our comments are being tabulated. When they're announced, I'll announce the winners here, along our judges' insights and comments.