This list covers 94 cars that start with A, running from “Abarth 595” to “Avatr 11.” It includes small city cars, family sedans, SUVs, sports cars, and rare hypercars from Europe, America, and China. You can use it to identify a car you spotted, compare models from the same brand, or find ideas for a classic or used car search.
Cars are road vehicles that carry a small number of people and run on an engine or electric motor. The “Austin Seven,” launched in 1922, put thousands of ordinary British families on the road for the first time.
Below you’ll find the table with the car name, brand, type, production years, and a short description for each entry.
Abarth 595
A tuned, sporty version of the Fiat 500 with a turbocharged engine, firmer suspension, and a loud exhaust. It revives the small, rowdy Abarth cars of the 1960s.
Abarth 124 Spider
A rear-wheel-drive convertible built on the Mazda MX-5 platform with a turbocharged Fiat engine. It was the sharper, noisier sibling of the Fiat 124 Spider.
AC Ace
A lightweight British two-seat roadster with a tube frame and an aluminum body. Its chassis became the base for the AC Cobra.
AC Cobra
A British roadster fitted with a big American V8 engine under Carroll Shelby’s direction. It was fast, light, and fierce, and became one of the most famous muscle-sports cars ever made.
Acura ILX
Acura’s entry-level luxury sedan, based on the Honda Civic. It was aimed at younger buyers who wanted a premium badge at a lower price.
Acura Integra
A small, sporty car known for its rev-happy engines and sharp handling. The Type R version is a cult favorite. The name returned in 2022 as a hatchback.
Acura Legend
Acura’s first flagship, sold when the brand launched in the US. It paired Honda reliability with a smooth V6 and a well-equipped interior.
Acura MDX
A three-row family SUV that became Acura’s best-selling model. It is known for its comfortable ride, roomy cabin, and standard all-wheel-drive options.
Acura NSX
A mid-engine supercar developed with input from Formula One champion Ayrton Senna. The original proved a supercar could be reliable. The second generation added a hybrid system.
Acura RDX
A five-seat crossover that started with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It focuses on everyday comfort with a sporty edge.
Acura RSX
The sport coupe that replaced the Integra in North America. It had a high-revving four-cylinder engine and was popular with tuners.
Acura TL
A midsize sport sedan that became one of Acura’s core models. Later versions offered a V6 and the SH-AWD all-wheel-drive system.
Acura TLX
The replacement for the TL and TSX sedans. It is a midsize luxury car with front- or all-wheel drive, and a Type S version with a turbo V6.
Acura TSX
A refined four-cylinder sedan based on the European Honda Accord. It was praised for its crisp handling and value.
Aion Y
A compact electric SUV sold mainly in China. It is one of the more popular affordable EVs there, with a range of battery options.
AITO M9
A large six-seat luxury SUV from a Chinese brand co-developed with Huawei. It offers range-extender and fully electric versions and advanced driver assistance.
Alfa Romeo 4C
A small mid-engine coupe with a carbon-fiber tub, built to be light and raw. It was loved for its steering feel and criticized for a harsh ride.
Alfa Romeo 6C
A long-running line of six-cylinder Alfa Romeos that won races like the Mille Miglia and Le Mans. The name was later used again for a few postwar models.
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
A hand-built coupe with a Ferrari-built V8 and a carbon-fiber body. Only 500 coupes were made, and it is now a prized collector car.
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
A road-going version of Alfa’s racing prototype, with a curvy mid-engine body. Only 18 were built, and it is often called one of the most beautiful cars ever.
Alfa Romeo 75
A rear-wheel-drive compact sedan with a rear transaxle for balanced handling. It was the last Alfa Romeo built on a classic rear-drive platform for decades.
Alfa Romeo 147
A stylish compact hatchback that won European Car of the Year in 2001. It was admired for its looks and engaging engines.
Alfa Romeo 156
A sporty compact sedan and wagon that revived Alfa’s fortunes in the late 1990s. It won European Car of the Year in 1998.
Alfa Romeo 159
A midsize sedan styled by Giugiaro, available as a sedan and wagon. It was roomy and handsome but heavy compared with rivals.
Alfa Romeo 164
A large front-wheel-drive executive car and Alfa’s last model of the era sold in the US. It was available with a classic Alfa V6.
Alfa Romeo Brera
A sleek coupe styled by Giugiaro. It shared its underpinnings with the 159 and had a distinctive three-seat concept design.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
The original was a boxy but quick compact sedan. The modern version is a rear-wheel-drive sports sedan, with a Quadrifoglio model that has a 500-plus horsepower V6.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
The first Giulietta helped Alfa move into mass production. The modern hatchback replaced the 147 and was sold across Europe.
Alfa Romeo GTV
A sporty front-wheel-drive coupe, sold alongside the Spider. It was known for dramatic styling and a gutsy V6 engine.
Alfa Romeo Junior
A small crossover offered with hybrid and electric power. It is Alfa’s entry-level model for a new generation of drivers.
Alfa Romeo Montreal
A Bertone-designed coupe with a V8 engine derived from Alfa’s racing cars. It started as a concept for Expo 67 in Montreal.
Alfa Romeo Spider
A beautiful Italian roadster, famous for starring in the film The Graduate. It had a long 27-year run with only modest updates.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Alfa’s first SUV, built on the Giulia platform. It is praised for its quick steering and a fast Quadrifoglio version.
Alfa Romeo Tonale
A small crossover with plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid options. It sits below the Stelvio in Alfa’s range.
Alfasud
A front-wheel-drive small car built in southern Italy. It had a smooth flat-four engine and excellent handling, but it was known for rust.
Alfetta
A sedan with a rear transaxle for near-perfect weight balance. The name came from a successful Alfa racing car of the 1950s.
Allard J2
A British roadster that mixed a light chassis with a big American V8. It was successful in racing and an early example of the hot-rod formula later used by the Cobra.
Alpine A110
A light, agile French coupe that dominated rallying in the early 1970s. The revived version carries the same lightweight, nimble spirit.
Alpine A290
A small electric hatchback tuned for fun, based on the Renault 5. It is Alpine’s first fully electric production car.
Alpine A310
A rear-engine French sports coupe that succeeded the A110. A V6 version arrived in 1976 and gave it more power.
AMC Eagle
An early all-wheel-drive passenger car based on the Concord. Many see it as the forerunner of today’s crossovers.
AMC Gremlin
A quirky subcompact car with a chopped-off rear end, designed to take on the VW Beetle. It is remembered for its odd looks.
AMC Hornet
A practical American compact available as a sedan, hatchback, and wagon. It was sold in several body styles and served as the base for the Gremlin and Concord.
AMC Javelin
AMC’s answer to the Mustang and Camaro. It was a successful muscle car that raced in Trans-Am.
AMC Matador
A midsize car sold as a sedan, wagon, and coupe. The 1974 coupe had a dramatic, bold design.
AMC Pacer
A rounded, glassy car that was wide inside and tiny outside. It was ridiculed at launch but is now a pop-culture icon, thanks to Wayne’s World.
Apollo Intensa Emozione
A track-focused hypercar with a naturally aspirated V12 engine. Production was limited to a few examples.
Ariel Atom
A British track car with an exposed tube frame and no body panels. It has little weight and extreme acceleration.
Ariel Nomad
A stripped-down, open-air off-roader built on the same ideas as the Atom. It is light and fast on dirt.
Aston Martin DB4
A British GT with a Touring Superleggera body and a twin-cam six-cylinder engine. It established the look of many later Aston Martins.
Aston Martin DB5
The most famous Aston Martin, made famous as James Bond’s car in Goldfinger. It combined elegance with a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine.
Aston Martin DB7
The car that saved Aston Martin in the 1990s. It was designed by Ian Callum and later offered with a V12.
Aston Martin DB9
A V12 grand tourer built on a bonded-aluminum chassis. It was elegant, fast, and comfortable on long trips.
Aston Martin DB11
The successor to the DB9, with a new platform and turbocharged engines. It added a V8 from Mercedes-AMG.
Aston Martin DBS
A high-end, more powerful variant of the DB line. The 2007 version was James Bond’s car in Casino Royale.
Aston Martin DBX
Aston Martin’s first SUV, with a twin-turbo V8 and a luxury interior. It brought the brand to a wider group of buyers.
Aston Martin One-77
A hand-built carbon-fiber supercar with a 7.3-liter V12. Only 77 were made.
Aston Martin Rapide
A four-door sports sedan that was among the most beautiful of its type. It used a V12 engine and had room for four adults.
Aston Martin Valkyrie
A road-legal hypercar developed with Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey. It has a V12 engine and a carbon-fiber body shaped by aerodynamics.
Aston Martin Vanquish
The flagship V12 model of the range. The first generation was James Bond’s car in Die Another Day.
Aston Martin Vantage
Aston Martin’s more compact and sportier model. Modern versions use a twin-turbo V8 and are aimed squarely at the Porsche 911.
Aston Martin Vulcan
A track-only hypercar with a 7.0-liter V12 engine. Only 24 were built.
Audi A1
A small premium hatchback built on the same platform as the VW Polo. It was Audi’s smallest car for many years.
Audi A3
A premium compact available as a hatchback, sedan, and convertible. It is Audi’s most affordable mainstream model in many markets.
Audi A4
A compact executive car that became Audi’s best-seller. It was known for quattro all-wheel drive and a high-quality interior.
Audi A5
A stylish coupe, convertible, and Sportback based on the A4. Its design was considered one of Audi’s best.
Audi A6
A midsize luxury sedan and wagon (Avant) that competes with the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. It is known for comfort and technology.
Audi A7
A hatchback-style luxury four-door with a sloping roofline. It combines the A6’s comfort with a coupe-like look.
Audi A8
Audi’s flagship sedan, made from aluminum in its early generations. It offers advanced driver aids and long-wheelbase versions.
Audi Allroad
A lifted version of the A4 and A6 Avant wagons with extra ground clearance and body cladding. It is a smart pick for people who want a wagon that can handle rough roads.
Audi e-tron GT
A fast electric four-door built on the same platform as the Porsche Taycan. It has a low, sleek body and strong acceleration.
Audi Q3
The smallest Audi SUV in most markets. It is a practical, well-equipped crossover based on a Volkswagen platform.
Audi Q5
A best-selling premium compact SUV, with quattro all-wheel drive as standard in many markets. It offers hybrid versions too.
Audi Q7
A seven-seat luxury SUV that competes with the BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE. It offers plenty of space and a comfortable ride.
Audi Q8
A sleek, coupe-style SUV positioned above the Q7. It focuses on style and technology over extra space.
Audi Quattro
The coupe that introduced all-wheel drive to performance cars and dominated rallying in the 1980s. It made quattro Audi’s signature feature.
Audi R8
A mid-engine supercar with a V8 or V10 engine. It was practical enough for daily use and shared its V10 with the Lamborghini Huracán.
Audi RS 3
A small, high-performance car with a five-cylinder turbo engine and quattro. It is a favorite for its sound and speed.
Audi RS 6 Avant
A fast family wagon with a twin-turbo V8 and room for luggage. It is often called the ultimate sleeper car.
Audi TT
A compact coupe and roadster with a Bauhaus-inspired design. It was known more for style than raw speed.
Audi 80
A compact family car that helped re-establish Audi as a quality brand. Later generations led to the A4.
Audi 100
A midsize sedan and wagon that was Audi’s main model for decades. Its third generation, from 1982, was one of the most aerodynamic cars of its day.
Aurus Senat
A Russian limousine built as the official state car. It has a hybrid V8 engine and is a luxurious flagship for the Aurus brand.
Austin Allegro
A British family hatchback, famous for its square steering wheel on early models. It was a commercial success but mocked for build quality.
Austin Healey 3000
A big-engined British roadster with a six-cylinder engine. It was successful in rallying and is highly collectible.
Austin Maestro
A family hatchback from British Leyland. It was among the first British cars with a digital dashboard and speaking voice alerts.
Austin Maxi
Britain’s first five-door hatchback, with a roomy cabin and a five-speed gearbox. Its gear-change was often criticized.
Austin Metro
A small British hatchback that was a best-seller in its day. It was launched with patriotic advertising.
Austin Mini
The original Mini, which was sold under the Austin and Morris names. Alec Issigonis’s design fit four people in a very small body.
Austin Seven
A tiny, cheap British car that put many people on the road for the first time. It also inspired other makers, including BMW’s early cars.
Austin-Healey Sprite
A small, affordable roadster. Its first version was nicknamed the Frogeye for its upright headlights.
Autobianchi A112
A small Italian hatchback that was sold as a fun city car. Its Abarth version was a lively hot hatch.
Avanti
A fiberglass-bodied American coupe with a distinctive futuristic design. It was built by Studebaker and later by independent companies.
Avatr 11
A Chinese electric SUV developed by Changan with Huawei and CATL. It is notable for its sleek styling and fast charging.
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