10 Cars That Could Be Your Soulmate

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. In honor of this holiday dedicated to celebrating the pure joy of love, we started thinking about cars that could, just maybe, be your perfect soulmate.

They say there’s a perfect someone for everyone out there, and we tend to agree. No matter who you are, the perfect car (or truck – we don’t judge) is out there waiting to meet you. To help nudge you into Cupid’s path, we’ve made profiles for ten of the most romantic vehicles on the market this year.

2019 Acura ILX

If you’re young at heart, you might just fall for the compact 2019 Acura ILX sedan. It’s athletic, good-looking, and knows how to dance around corners. This car demands an active lifestyle, but you don't have to be rich. The ILX starts at just $25,900. Acura’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is the heart of the ILX, delivering 201 horsepower. It’s mated to a quick-shifting 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with front-wheel-drive.

Your pulse will quicken when you touch the leather and suede interior in the sporty A-Spec trim. Mood music is no problem with the standard support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in Acura’s unique split-screen infotainment system. The ILX is built to transport two people in style and comfort, but if you need the back seat, the ILX is there for you.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

Do you appreciate the finer things in life? If you’ve got discriminating taste, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 could be the partner you’ve been searching for. This Mercedes offers soft Nappa leather upholstery covering deliciously comfortable seats. You can even treat yourself to Spa Mode, and the CLS will play your favorite music and gently scent the air while giving you a sensual massge with alternating heat and ventilation.

The CLS 450 is strong where it counts. Mercedes endowed the CLS 450 with a 3.0-liter V6 engine equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharger for 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. If that’s not enough for you, the CLS also has a 48-Volt mild hybrid system that adds 21 horsepower in short bursts.

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2019 Jeep Wrangler

Are you a wanderer? Do you love long drives on the beach? If so, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler could be your automotive life partner. One look at that classic grille and you could swoon. Imagine yourself climbing every mountain, fording every stream, following every rainbow, until you find your dream.

The Wrangler is available in two-door and extended-wheelbase four-door Unlimited models in a variety of trims ranging from Spartan to positively luxurious. Whatever your budget or taste, there’s a Wrangler designed just for you. Maybe you’re hardcore, in which case the off-road-ready Rubicon trim is your mate. But if you prefer the simple life, even the basic Sport trim could make a Wrangler the vehicle you choose to share life’s grand adventure.

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2019 MINI Convertible

Perky, fun-loving, and well-suited to an urban environment, the 2019 MINI Convertible could put some spring back into your step after a failed automotive relationship. But don’t go thinking this catch is less than exciting, because the MINI has got it all, especially if you go with the slightly dangerous Cooper S performance model.

The MINI Convertible is always ready to go topless, letting the sun warm you together as you cheerfully dare the world to rain on your own personal parade. Maybe the best part of the MINI convertible is that you can bring friends along, because it’s still a four-seater. You could be having fun with this car right now, so really, what are you waiting for?

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2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia

If you’ve been daydreaming about a steamy romance, consider this your chance to swipe right. The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia comes to you straight from Milan, and once you meet this Italian Stallion, you’ll soon be saying Mamma Mia! Available with your choice of a capable 2.0-liter engine with 280 horsepower, or the powerful 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with 505 horsepower, the Giulia has the athletic build you’ve imagined, paired with the European sense of savoir faire to win your heart.

Now, can we talk? Whoever said looks don’t matter never got close to a Giulia. Be prepared to fend off admirers every time you get out in public with this one. You can choose the color you like, but if you don’t choose red, you’re just wrong. Red is the color of passion, after all.

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2019 Chevrolet Bolt

Get together with the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt and together you can save the world. It’s as simple as that. You’ll get up to 128 MPGe together, with an EPA-certified range of up to 238 miles on a full charge. You can have your adventure, and feel good about yourself while you’re enjoying all the natural glory this planet has to offer.

The best part is, you don’t really have to give anything up to get the car you really want. The 2019 Bolt starts at a thrifty $36,620, and you can still get $7,500 of that back on your tax bill. You get seating for four friends, Chevrolet’s great 4G/LTE data and support for your smartphone, and you won’t burn any gasoline at all. How could you not fall in love?

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2019 Subaru Ascent

If you’re looking for space for the whole family, but you’re not quite ready to settle down with a Minivan, why not take a blind date with the 2019 Subaru Ascent? The Ascent offers comfortable seating for seven passengers in three rows, a surprisingly powerful 2.4-liter engine, Subaru’s proven Symmetric all-wheel-drive, and 19 cupholders. Really, there are 19. Count them yourself.

The joy of life with the Ascent is simple. Everyone you love can fit into this vehicle, and it can take you through any adventure you’ve got in mind. This is an SUV that will really accept you for who you are, and it will eagerly carry any old baggage that you might bring into the relationship. Can you ask for more than that?

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2019 Ford F-150

Are you a little bit country? If you’re looking for a true partner that believes in hard work and the simple life, you need to meet the 2019 Ford F-150. This is a truck that will stand by you through thick and thin, and be there when there’s a job to be done. You won’t get that kind of loyalty just anywhere, you know?

The F-150 is adaptable, with engine options ranging from a 2.7-liter four-cylinder to a muscular 5.0-liter V8. If you’ve got a heart for a real bad boy, you can even get the F-150 Raptor with a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 and the most capable off-road package of any truck on the market. You just have to know what you want, because there are no secrets with the F-150.

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Think back to high school and your first love. That’s what it’s like with a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle. This is the car you really wanted when you were young, but it seemed so far out of reach at the time. Well, it’s never too late for love, except that the Beetle will be gone forever next year, so the time to act is now.

When you meet the Beetle, you can choose between a hatchback hardtop or a convertible. You can get the Beetle in basic S or upgraded SE trim. To really chase that feeling, you might want to take a good look at the Final Edition SEL trim. It’s the last, best, Beetle that will ever be made. It’s got special colors, bi-xenon headlights, and navigation. With this car, maybe you really can go home again.

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The 2019 Mazda Miata was made for lovers, and no list of heart-throbbing cars would be complete without it. When you drive a Miata, you’ll find out why people have loved this little sports car for the last thirty years. It’s a relationship that can last, and this car will never grow old.

The 2019 Miata has had some updates. It’s delivering 181 horsepower, which is 26 more ponies than last year. You can get the Miata with a traditional cloth top or the high-tech Retractable Fastback. But the thing that has sent generations of drivers into romantic ecstasy is still the driving experience. From the moment you touch the wheel of the Miata, you’re one with the car. And isn’t that what you’re looking for in a soulmate?

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