Edmunds: Best car matches for Valentine's Day

• Published date: 09 February 2022
• Publication title: The China Post

February is the month of love, and for many people, that means trying to find Mr. or Mrs. Right. The same goes for cars. It isn't easy finding the right one, and many have personalities of their own. So why not choose your next car as you would a date? The car experts at Edmunds have evaluated five cars with distinct personalities in the hopes of matching you with the next automotive love of your life.

We've listed the vehicles in ascending order of price and added destination fees to the manufacturer's suggested retail price.

THE HOPELESS ROMANTIC: MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

A hopeless romantic is someone who can't help but love someone who may not always make the most sense. The Mazda MX-5 Miata has attractive styling, is fun to drive, and can rekindle the love you once had for a manual transmission. But the Miata isn't for everyone because it only seats two, doesn't have much cargo space, and isn't the best choice for colder climates.

Still, you'll be smitten with its engaging handling, simple convertible top operation, and all-around fun when cruising around your favorite roads and highways. It brings out lots of emotions, just like hopeless romantics do. The rear-wheel-drive roadster is offered in three trim levels: the base Sport, the performance-enhanced Club and the premium Grand Touring.

Starting price: $28,315

THE BAD BOY/BAD GIRL: DODGE CHALLENGER

Some people can't resist someone with an attitude, someone who likes to make their presence known and maybe ruffle a few feathers along the way. The large, loud and aggressive-looking Dodge Challenger coupe would be a perfect match in the car world. Streets aren't safe with this tire-shredding beast around. There's even a new trim called Jailbreak.

The standard V6 engine is nice, but more muscle equals more attitude. That's why getting one of the Challenger's available V8 engines is essential. And you might as well go straight to the top with the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 found in the Challenger SRT Hellcat that cranks out 717 horsepower. But even bad boys and girls have soft spots, and the Challenger obliges with its comfortable ride, supportive seats and a quiet cabin.

Starting price: $31,275

THE ADVENTUROUS TYPE: JEEP WRANGLER

If you're looking for a partner to explore the outdoors, spontaneously travel, and venture off the beaten path with, then the Jeep Wrangler is the perfect companion. This American icon can take you just about anywhere your heart desires thanks to its capable four-wheel-drive system...