Best 5 tech cars

(Updated September 19, 2012 7:54 AM PDT)

Wayne Cunningham
Senior editor

Cars excite serious passion, almost all of it completely irrational. I know that any time I criticize a car, I'll hear from plenty of its supporters. When I review a car, I try to keep my judgments balanced by other cars I've driven. But I've got my own automotive passions, too. I favor nimble, quick cars over lumbering behemoths. Here are five of my personal favorites from the cars we've reviewed here at CNET Car Tech.

2013 BMW M5

With its power and high-tech handling, the 2013 BMW M5's potential feels wasted on public roads, yet its driver-assistance and cabin-tech systems are the best in the business for road trips and daily commutes.

Price: $89,900.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2013 Audi S5

The 2013 Audi S5 demonstrates an excellent array of tech both in the cabin and under the hood, making it one of the most enjoyable all-around driving cars available.

Price: $50,900.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe

Performance tech in the 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe lets it be a luxury cruiser and a nimble sports car, while the cabin electronics give drivers unparalleled levels of help and entertainment.

Price: $76,000.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Outstanding

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2013 Lexus GS 450h

The 2013 Lexus GS 450h is a tech tour de force, getting outrageously good fuel economy for this class of car with its hybrid drive system, and giving drivers the convenience of popular apps integrated with the cabin electronics.

Price: $58,950.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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2012 Audi A7

An extraordinary tech powerhouse, the 2012 Audi A7 combines luxurious driving with sport capabilities and an impressive navigation system.

Price: $59,250.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Outstanding

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