15 Vehicles. 15 Auto Writers. Which Car Wins 2025 NWAPA Drive Revolution?

Take 15 vehicles, 15 automotive writers and two days of testing and you have Drive Revolution. Put on by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (or NWAPA), it's a competition to find the best ICE, HEV and BEV vehicles. NWAPA members also vote on best value and choose the NWAPA Drive Revolution Vehicle of the Year.

Here's the list of competitors-

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

2026 Genesis GV60

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Design

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited

2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD

2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD

2025 Lucid Air Pure

2025 Mazda MX-5 Club

2025 Polestar 3 Dual Motor

2025 Toyota GR Corolla Premium Plus

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4MOTION

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz 1st Edition

Special thanks to the manufacturers that took the time to bring their vehicles and representatives to Ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, WA. Special thanks to the staff of DriveShop and Page one for logistics and organization. A shout out to John Vincent, Nik Miles, J.R. Chocco, Bengt Halvorson and Kristen Brown for their support.