McLaren Artura Crowned Britain’s Best Driver’s Car

Autocar names McLaren Artura ‘Britain’s Best Driver’s Car’ for 2025, praising its hybrid power, handling and everyday usability.

McLaren Artura continues to collect well-deserved accolades, reinforcing its status as one of the most balanced and well-thought-out supercars of the last decade. This time, the hybrid sports car has been crowned ‘Britain’s Best Driver’s Car’ by Autocar magazine, a respected publication that has long shaped industry standards and tastes.

The victory came after an intensive three-day test, where the editorial team compared the best cars on both track and road. According to Autocar’s Editor Mark Tisshaw, the Artura confidently blends handling precision, thrilling dynamics and everyday usability. Not every supercar can blast down a racetrack and then calmly take its owner to the office or through city errands — but the Artura can.

The secret behind this versatility lies in its hybrid powertrain: a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 that produces 700PS at full throttle, while also offering a nearly silent electric mode with a range of up to 33 kilometres. Charging to 80% takes about two and a half hours — a figure that fits neatly into daily routines.

Owner feedback supports the numbers on paper. On the McLaren Life forum, drivers praise the car’s steering response and handling, though some point out minor glitches in the electronics — a reminder that hybrid supercar tech still has room to evolve.

For those wanting to stand out even more, McLaren offers extensive customisation: vibrant paint finishes, carbon fibre exterior packs, and detailed interior options. Of course, each upgrade adds to the price, but that freedom to tailor a car is core to the McLaren philosophy.

The brand’s new parent company, CYVN Holdings from Abu Dhabi, opens doors for technology sharing and further expansion of the hybrid and electric line-up. McLaren has already committed to fully hybridising its range and is working on at least one all-electric supercar.

With such ambitions and recognition from industry experts, the McLaren Artura truly lives up to Autocar’s description as “one of McLaren’s crowning glories”. It seems the era of hybrid supercars is just getting started — and the Artura is setting the pace.