This page lists 97 cars that start with S, running alphabetically from “S-Class” to “SX4”. The list covers everything from tiny city cars and family minivans to pickup trucks, rally legends, and exotic supercars. You can use it to identify a car you spotted on the road, compare models, or find ideas for your next purchase.
Cars are wheeled passenger vehicles that people use to get around, haul cargo, and sometimes just enjoy the drive. The “Suburban” from Chevrolet has carried its name since 1935, which makes it the longest-running car nameplate in history.
Below you’ll find the table with the car, brand, type, production years, and description for each model.
Car: The model name, so you can quickly find a specific car or browse the alphabetical list to discover ones you haven’t heard of.
Brand: The company that built the car, which helps you see which automakers share a name and compare their lineups.
Type: The body style or category, such as sedan, SUV, roadster, or minivan, so you can spot cars that fit your needs.
Production Years: The years the car was sold, showing you whether it is still on sale, a classic, or a model that returned later.
Description: A short summary of what makes the car notable, including its main strengths, history, and the kind of driver it suits.
Cars
| Car | Brand | Type | Production Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class | Mercedes-Benz | Luxury sedan | 1972–present |
| S-Cross | Suzuki | Subcompact crossover | 2013–present |
| S-Max | Ford | Minivan | 2006–2023 |
| S2000 | Honda | Roadster | 1999–2009 |
| S7 | Saleen | Supercar | 2000–2009 |
| Saab 99 | Saab | Compact car | 1968–1984 |
| Saab 900 | Saab | Compact car | 1978–1998 |
| Saab 9-5 | Saab | Executive car | 1997–2012 |
| Sable | Mercury | Midsize sedan | 1986–2005, 2008–2009 |
| Safrane | Renault | Executive car | 1992–2000 |
| Samara | Lada | Hatchback | 1984–2013 |
| Sambar | Subaru | Kei van | 1961–2012 |
| Samurai | Suzuki | Compact SUV | 1985–1995 |
| Sandero | Dacia | Hatchback | 2007–present |
| Santa Cruz | Hyundai | Compact pickup | 2021–present |
| Santa Fe | Hyundai | Midsize SUV | 2000–present |
| Saxo | Citroën | Supermini | 1996–2003 |
| Scala | Škoda | Compact hatchback | 2019–present |
| Scénic | Renault | Compact MPV | 1996–present |
| Scimitar | Reliant | Sports coupe | 1964–1986 |
| Scirocco | Volkswagen | Sports coupe | 1974–1992, 2008–2017 |
| Scorpio | Ford | Executive car | 1985–1998 |
| Scout | International Harvester | SUV | 1961–1980 |
| Seal | BYD | Electric sedan | 2022–present |
| Sebring | Chrysler | Midsize sedan | 1995–2010 |
| Sedona | Kia | Minivan | 1998–2021 |
| Sentia | Mazda | Luxury sedan | 1991–2000 |
| Sentra | Nissan | Compact sedan | 1982–present |
| Sephia | Kia | Compact sedan | 1992–2003 |
| Sequoia | Toyota | Full-size SUV | 2000–present |
| Serena | Nissan | Minivan | 1991–present |
| Seville | Cadillac | Luxury sedan | 1975–2004 |
| SF90 Stradale | Ferrari | Hybrid supercar | 2019–2024 |
| Shadow | Dodge | Compact car | 1987–1994 |
| Shelby Cobra | Shelby | Roadster | 1962–1967 |
| Shelby GT350 | Ford | Muscle car | 1965–1970, 2015–2020 |
| Shelby GT500 | Ford | Muscle car | 1967–1970, 2007–2014, 2020–2022 |
| Sián | Lamborghini | Hybrid supercar | 2020–2021 |
| Sidekick | Suzuki | Compact SUV | 1989–1998 |
| Sienna | Toyota | Minivan | 1997–present |
| Sierra | GMC | Pickup truck | 1987–present |
| Silhouette | Oldsmobile | Minivan | 1990–2004 |
| Silvia | Nissan | Sports coupe | 1965–2002 |
| Silver Cloud | Rolls-Royce | Luxury sedan | 1955–1966 |
| Silver Ghost | Rolls-Royce | Luxury car | 1906–1926 |
| Silver Shadow | Rolls-Royce | Luxury sedan | 1965–1980 |
| Silverado | Chevrolet | Pickup truck | 1998–present |
| Sky | Saturn | Roadster | 2006–2009 |
| Skylark | Buick | Compact car | 1953–1998 |
| Skyline | Nissan | Sports sedan | 1957–present |
| SL | Mercedes-Benz | Roadster | 1954–present |
| Slavia | Škoda | Compact sedan | 2022–present |
| SLK | Mercedes-Benz | Roadster | 1996–2016 |
| SLR McLaren | Mercedes-Benz | Supercar | 2003–2009 |
| SLS AMG | Mercedes-Benz | Supercar | 2010–2014 |
| SM | Citroën | Grand tourer | 1970–1975 |
| Smart Fortwo | Smart | City car | 1998–present |
| Solara | Toyota | Coupe and convertible | 1998–2008 |
| Solstice | Pontiac | Roadster | 2005–2009 |
| Solterra | Subaru | Electric SUV | 2022–present |
| Sonata | Hyundai | Midsize sedan | 1985–present |
| Sonic | Chevrolet | Subcompact car | 2011–2020 |
| Sorento | Kia | Midsize SUV | 2002–present |
| Soul | Kia | Subcompact crossover | 2008–present |
| Spark | Chevrolet | City car | 2010–2022 |
| Spectra | Kia | Compact sedan | 2000–2009 |
| Spectre | Rolls-Royce | Electric coupe | 2023–present |
| Spider | Alfa Romeo | Roadster | 1966–1993, 2006–2010 |
| Spirit | Dodge | Compact sedan | 1989–1995 |
| Spitfire | Triumph | Roadster | 1962–1980 |
| Splash | Suzuki | City car | 2008–2014 |
| Sportage | Kia | Compact SUV | 1993–present |
| Sprite | Austin-Healey | Roadster | 1958–1971 |
| Sprinter | Mercedes-Benz | Van | 1995–present |
| SRX | Cadillac | Luxury crossover | 2003–2016 |
| SSC Tuatara | SSC North America | Hypercar | 2020–present |
| Stag | Triumph | Grand tourer | 1970–1977 |
| Stagea | Nissan | Station wagon | 1996–2007 |
| Stanza | Nissan | Compact sedan | 1981–1992 |
| Starion | Mitsubishi | Sports coupe | 1982–1989 |
| Starlet | Toyota | Subcompact car | 1973–1999 |
| Staria | Hyundai | Minivan | 2021–present |
| Stealth | Dodge | Sports coupe | 1991–1996 |
| Stelvio | Alfa Romeo | Compact luxury SUV | 2017–present |
| Stinger | Kia | Sport sedan | 2017–2023 |
| Stout Scarab | Stout | Minivan | 1935–1936 |
| Stratos | Lancia | Rally car | 1973–1978 |
| Stratus | Dodge | Midsize sedan | 1995–2006 |
| STS | Cadillac | Luxury sedan | 2004–2011 |
| Suburban | Chevrolet | Full-size SUV | 1935–present |
| Sunbird | Pontiac | Compact car | 1975–1994 |
| Sunfire | Pontiac | Compact car | 1995–2005 |
| Superb | Škoda | Large sedan | 2001–present |
| Supra | Toyota | Sports car | 1978–2002, 2019–present |
| SVX | Subaru | Grand tourer | 1991–1997 |
| Swift | Suzuki | Subcompact car | 1983–present |
| SX4 | Suzuki | Compact crossover | 2006–2014 |
Descriptions
S-Class
Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan and the car where new safety and comfort technology usually debuts before it spreads to the rest of the range.
S-Cross
A practical, affordable small crossover from Suzuki, sold mainly in Europe and Asia with a roomy cabin and available all-wheel drive.
S-Max
A sporty-handling seven-seat family car that blended minivan space with driving fun, and was a European favorite for more than a decade.
S2000
A lightweight two-seat roadster famous for its high-revving engine that screamed to 9,000 rpm and its sharp, rear-wheel-drive handling.
S7
America’s first mid-engine, hand-built supercar in decades, with a lightweight carbon-fiber body and a big V8 that gave it serious track speed.
Saab 99
Saab’s first modern, front-wheel-drive car after the 96, and the model that introduced the turbocharged engine to ordinary road cars.
Saab 900
A quirky, much-loved Swedish classic with a curved windshield and a turbocharged engine, available as a hatchback, sedan, and convertible.
Saab 9-5
Saab’s large sedan and wagon, known for its comfortable seats, strong safety record, and turbocharged power.
Sable
Mercury’s aerodynamic version of the Ford Taurus, sold as a sedan and wagon with a slightly more upscale feel.
Safrane
A large French hatchback that focused on comfort and features, rivaling the bigger German and Swedish sedans of its day.
Samara
A front-wheel-drive family hatchback that modernized Lada’s lineup and was sold across Russia and Eastern Europe for nearly three decades.
Sambar
A tiny Japanese microvan and pickup with a rear-mounted engine, popular as a work vehicle and imported to other countries as a quirky utility truck.
Samurai
A small, cheap, and rugged four-wheel-drive off-roader that became a cult favorite despite some early controversy over its stability.
Sandero
A low-cost, no-frills hatchback that has become one of Europe’s best-selling cars thanks to its low price and simple design.
Santa Cruz
A small, car-like pickup truck from Hyundai that uses a crossover platform and targets buyers who want an open bed without a full-size truck.
Santa Fe
Hyundai’s long-running family SUV, now known for its roomy interior, long warranty, and value compared with rivals.
Saxo
A small, lively French hatchback that was popular with young drivers, with a sporty VTS version that became a hot hatch favorite.
Scala
A practical Czech hatchback with a big trunk and lots of cabin space, built on the same platform as several Volkswagen Group models.
Scénic
The car that popularized the compact minivan in Europe, known for its flexible seating and clever storage, and later reborn as an electric crossover.
Scimitar
A British sports coupe and estate with a fiberglass body, famous for the GTE model that Princess Anne drove.
Scirocco
A sporty hatchback coupe that sat beside the Golf, with sharp styling by Giugiaro and a loyal following among hot hatch fans.
Scorpio
Ford of Europe’s large executive hatchback and sedan, which stood out for its anti-lock brakes and quiet, comfortable ride.
Scout
One of America’s earliest compact off-road vehicles, a boxy and tough 4×4 that is now a prized classic.
Seal
A long-range electric sedan from Chinese automaker BYD, built on its Blade battery platform and aimed at rivals like the Tesla Model 3.
Sebring
A midsize coupe, sedan, and convertible that Chrysler sold for years, remembered mostly as an affordable drop-top.
Sedona
Kia’s family minivan, praised for its roomy cabin and value, and later redesigned into the Carnival in most markets.
Sentia
A smooth, upscale Japanese sedan Mazda built for its home market as a rival to larger luxury cars.
Sentra
A reliable, economical compact sedan that has been one of Nissan’s top sellers in North America for over 40 years.
Sephia
Kia’s early small sedan that helped introduce the brand to North American buyers with its low price.
Sequoia
Toyota’s large, three-row SUV built on a truck platform, known for its towing ability and long-lasting reliability.
Serena
A tall, boxy family minivan that is a staple on Japanese roads, with sliding doors and flexible seating.
Seville
Cadillac’s smaller, high-end sedan created to compete with European luxury cars, and sold in several generations.
SF90 Stradale
Ferrari’s first plug-in hybrid supercar, which combines a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors for more than 1,000 horsepower.
Shadow
A budget-friendly Dodge compact hatchback offered with turbocharged engines in some versions.
Shelby Cobra
Carroll Shelby’s legendary sports car, which put a big American V8 into a light British roadster body to create a very fast and raw machine.
Shelby GT350
A high-performance Ford Mustang developed by Carroll Shelby, built for track racing and later revived as a powerful modern version.
Shelby GT500
A high-performance Mustang with a big V8 engine, the fastest and most powerful version in the Shelby lineup.
Sián
A limited-edition Lamborghini and the brand’s first hybrid, using a supercapacitor along with a V12 engine to boost power.
Sidekick
A small, affordable SUV sold in North America that was also badged as the Geo Tracker and offered with a removable top.
Sienna
Toyota’s family minivan, known for its reliability, comfortable ride, and available all-wheel drive.
Sierra
GMC’s full-size pickup, a more upscale sibling of the Chevrolet Silverado that is popular among truck buyers.
Silhouette
Oldsmobile’s minivan, with a futuristic nose and a sloped windshield that made it stand out from its rivals.
Silvia
A rear-wheel-drive Japanese coupe that grew into a drifting legend, especially in its S13, S14, and S15 forms.
Silver Cloud
A classic Rolls-Royce known for its hand-built quality, quiet ride, and long, graceful styling.
Silver Ghost
The car that earned Rolls-Royce the title of best car in the world, famous for its smooth, silent engine and its reliability.
Silver Shadow
Rolls-Royce’s first unibody car, which brought modern features like self-leveling suspension and disc brakes to the brand.
Silverado
Chevrolet’s best-selling full-size pickup, offered in many body styles and engine choices for work and family use.
Sky
A sleek two-seat convertible from Saturn that shared its underpinnings with the Pontiac Solstice and offered a turbocharged Red Line version.
Skylark
A long-running Buick nameplate that went from a stylish 1950s convertible to a compact family car over many generations.
Skyline
A Japanese performance car line best known for the GT-R models, which earned the nickname Godzilla for their speed and success in racing.
SL
A long-running grand tourer and two-seater roadster that began with the iconic gullwing 300 SL and remains a symbol of luxury open-top driving.
Slavia
A small, affordable sedan from Škoda built mainly for India and other emerging markets, with a spacious interior.
SLK
A compact two-seat roadster with a folding metal roof, a feature that helped make the retractable hardtop popular.
SLR McLaren
A joint Mercedes-Benz and McLaren grand touring supercar with a supercharged V8 and dramatic, long-hood styling.
SLS AMG
A modern supercar that revived the gullwing doors of the classic 300 SL, powered by a roaring 6.2-liter AMG V8.
SM
A French grand tourer with a Maserati engine and Citroën’s self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension, remembered as a strange but fast luxury coupe.
Smart Fortwo
A tiny two-seat city car that is easy to park and sip fuel, later offered as an all-electric model.
Solara
A comfortable and stylish two-door version of the Camry, aimed at buyers who wanted a relaxed cruiser.
Solstice
A rear-wheel-drive two-seat roadster with a sleek, muscular look, offered as a turbocharged GXP model with more power.
Solterra
Subaru’s first all-electric SUV, built with Toyota and designed around standard all-wheel drive.
Sonata
Hyundai’s well-known family sedan, valued for its comfort, roomy interior, and long warranty.
Sonic
A small and fun Chevrolet that was one of the few American-built subcompacts, available as a sedan and hatchback.
Sorento
Kia’s family SUV, known for its third-row seating, value, and wide range of hybrid and gas engines.
Soul
A boxy and colorful small hatchback from Kia that became popular with its distinctive style and roomy cabin.
Spark
Chevrolet’s tiny, affordable city car, easy to park and cheap to run.
Spectra
A basic, budget-friendly compact car from Kia that helped build the brand’s reputation for value.
Spectre
Rolls-Royce’s first fully electric car, a large and quiet luxury coupe with a hand-built interior.
Spider
A classic Italian two-seat convertible, made famous by the film The Graduate and loved for its looks and sound.
Spirit
A small, practical family sedan sold by Dodge as an inexpensive daily driver.
Spitfire
A small British two-seat convertible that offered simple, affordable open-air fun.
Splash
A small and tall hatchback from Suzuki built for city driving in Europe.
Sportage
Kia’s compact SUV that has been redesigned many times and is now one of the brand’s best sellers worldwide.
Sprite
A tiny British roadster nicknamed the Frogeye for its bulging headlights, offering cheap and cheerful sports car driving.
Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz’s large commercial van, widely used by delivery fleets and as a base for camper conversions.
SRX
Cadillac’s midsize luxury crossover, offered with optional all-wheel drive and a stylish interior.
SSC Tuatara
An American hypercar built for extreme speed, with a twin-turbo V8 and a sleek, aerodynamic carbon-fiber body.
Stag
A British two-plus-two convertible with a V8 engine, known for its handsome styling and also for engine reliability problems.
Stagea
A sporty Japanese wagon that shared many parts with the Skyline, including a performance 260RS model.
Stanza
A practical family car that Nissan sold in North America as a rival to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Starion
A turbocharged rear-wheel-drive Mitsubishi coupe with a wide, muscular look and strong acceleration.
Starlet
A small, affordable Toyota hatchback, with a turbocharged version that became a favorite for tuners.
Staria
A futuristic-looking Hyundai van with a wide glass front, offered as a people carrier or a cargo van.
Stealth
A technology-packed sports coupe built with Mitsubishi that offered all-wheel drive and a twin-turbo option.
Stelvio
Alfa Romeo’s first SUV, noted for its sharp steering and handling compared with most rivals in its class.
Stinger
A rear-wheel-drive Kia fastback that surprised critics with its speed, style, and driving feel.
Stout Scarab
A streamlined, rear-engined car with a flexible interior, often called the first minivan, and built in tiny numbers.
Stratos
A wedge-shaped Italian sports car designed from scratch to win rallies, which it did, taking three World Rally Championship titles.
Stratus
A roomy and affordable midsize Dodge sedan that sold in large numbers in the late 1990s and 2000s.
STS
A rear-wheel-drive Cadillac sedan designed to compete with European sport sedans.
Suburban
The longest-running car nameplate in history, a big, three-row Chevrolet SUV with lots of passenger and cargo room.
Sunbird
A small and economical Pontiac sold as a coupe, sedan, wagon, and convertible.
Sunfire
A sporty-looking compact car from Pontiac that sold as an affordable coupe and sedan.
Superb
Škoda’s biggest model, known for its huge back seat and clever features at a price lower than most rivals.
Supra
A famous Toyota sports coupe known for its smooth inline-six engine and its popularity with tuners and in movies.
SVX
A sleek coupe styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro with distinctive split side windows and standard all-wheel drive.
Swift
A small and light hatchback with fun handling, sold around the world and especially loved in the sporty Swift Sport form.
SX4
A compact crossover from Suzuki offering all-wheel drive in a small and affordable package.