With such a diverse car roster, there is a vehicle for everyone in Forza Horizon 5. Regardless of your playstyle, the game slaps you with an infinite number of manufacturer lists so you can never miss out on driving your dream car.
While many of these can pose significant driving challenges, even for the highly skilled, a lot of them are pretty easy to rip around the streets of Mexico. Whether you are a beginner who wants to get used to the game or are ready to give a tough time to your opponents, I bring you some of the easiest cars to drive in Forza Horizon 5 that can make winning a piece of cake.
Toyota GR Yaris 2021
- Speed: 5.2
- Handling: 5.1
- Braking: 4.9
Thanks to the WRC Homologation Requirement, Toyota blessed us with this all-time legendary hot hatch. Since rallying and road racing are in Yaris’ DNA, this vehicle is a charm to drive on either tarmac or dirt, making it a perfect barn find hunter.
The GR Yaris is a real treat for newbies and arguably the easiest car to handle on this list. It’s low on power but also light on the weight side, which makes the weight/power ratio ideal. This provides a decent amount of velocity to enter and exit the corners quickly. The AWD system, on the other hand, helps it behave around these corners by preventing oversteer. This healthy amount of power and maneuverability makes this car a beginner-friendly gem.
Mazda Miata MX-5 1994
- Speed: 4.5
- Handling: 4.2
- Braking: 2.5
The OG Miata holds a special place inside every enthusiast’s heart, and for many, it was their first-ever track car due to smooth handling throughout tricky twists and turns. In the game, the MX-5 follows the same tradition and takes a notable place on this list.
Despite being RWD, it’s easier to control during slides thanks to its low power and clever weight distribution techniques. Across the board, the car is perfect to learn basic driving fundamentals, as it doesn’t aim for raw speed. This lets your focus toward braking points, racing lines, and smooth cornering, making it ideal for starting out.
Mercedes AMG GT R 2016
- Speed: 7.6
- Handling: 6.2
- Braking: 7.3
The AMG GT R 2016 has been my go-to car for quite a while now. This is because it makes an ultimate companion to ace almost every Horizon road race, which isn’t surprising. Basically, the engineers at Mercedes built this car specifically to beat lap times at the Green Hell (Nurburgring), giving it immense capabilities to smoothly counter harsh turns.
With its rear-wheel steering, rotating a car has never been easier. Plus, the enhanced aero kit keeps it planted on the surface even if you go flat out on speedy exits. The well-distributed weight further makes driving easier since the car refuses to oversteer at turns unless you purposely want it to.
Audi R8 V10 Plus 2016
- Speed: 7.8
- Handling: 6.4
- Braking: 7.3
One of Audi’s finest works, the R8 wasn’t planned as a pure performance supercar but as a practical vehicle that can perform daily commutes as well. This nature also makes it an easy ticket to win in the game.
Featuring Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system, you can expect little to no oversteer when playing with the R8, but that comes with a little sacrifice on understeer since this car can be hard to move at a sharp corner. Thankfully, with powerful brakes, it’s never too late to tap on them — you can always slow down and make tricky corners look easy.
Aston Martin Vantage 2019
- Speed: 7.0
- Handling: 6.1
- Braking: 6.1
The pinnacle of British engineering, the Aston Martin Vantage is long known as a vehicle that perfectly blends muscle-car elegance with sports car manners. The Vantage can suit almost every driving style, making it a delightful car to dominate the Mexican streets.
Whether you require quick straight-line speed or colossal drifts around curves, this car can serve both, and while serving, it never forgets to behave. The secret behind such wizardry is a balanced and predictable RWD layout, linear torque curve, and grounded stance; together, they make this stunner one of the best-handling cars in Forza Horizon 5.
Porsche 911 GT3 2004
- Speed: 7.1
- Handling: 6.1
- Braking: 5.3
Although the rear-wheel drive cars from the early 2000s can be a headache to drive as they lack modern-day technology and assistance, this German masterpiece makes all the difference. The 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 is raw, mechanical, and very forgiving.
Being RWD, the engine sits right above the rear wheels, providing enough weight to keep the wheels planted when things are about to get dirty. Braking is strong and predictable, while handling is super linear thanks to the low center of gravity. Together, they allow easy handling, making the 911 a great training wheels race car.
Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) 2012
- Speed: 7.6
- Handling: 6.1
- Braking: 5.3
Nicknamed “Godzilla,” the Nissan GT-R is a tech-loaded monster that provides all-weather consistency and confidence on the tarmac. Ideal for beginners, the performance numbers make this car worthy of this list.
The exceptional all-wheel-drive technology provides immense grip to players so they never spin out, even at full throttle. The car feels heavy to turn, but this helps with cornering, while also promising straight-line stability. However, don’t rely on that grip too much — lifting the throttle is important in tricky turns, or the car can feel unresponsive. Apart from this, the GTR is pretty easy to drive and can be mastered in no time.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupé 2020
- Speed: 7.2
- Handling: 6.3
- Braking: 5.2
Arguably, this is the best American muscle car money can buy right now. The 2020 Corvette refresh has made a noticeable name for itself, moving from traditional muscle to refined mid-engine brilliance. This evolution doesn’t just improve performance but sets a benchmark for other muscle cars to follow.
Whether you are up against razor-sharp corners or long straights, the Stingray never fails to deliver confidence and class. The mid-engined layout houses the finest technology, enabling perfect weight balance, wide stance, and smooth V8 power. This Corvette is always ready to offer a thrill without getting out of control, making it one of the easiest performance vehicles to master in the game.
Lamborghini Revuelto 2024
- Speed: 8.6
- Handling: 7.5
- Braking: 7.9
To celebrate the PlayStation 5 release, Turn 10 added this unstoppable Italian bull to the game. Before you judge this car by its looks and wonder why something as aggressive-looking as the Revuelto is even on this list, let us explain. While it’s based on the same platform as the Aventador, this car doesn’t behave like its sister.
That’s mostly because of the addition of clever technology. The hybrid system, mated with the high-revving V12 engine, does make it quicker off the line. However, the improved brakes with active aero and modern AWD system make it easily controllable on turns, providing crisp handling. This nature makes Revuelto one of the easiest hypercars to drive and dominate Horizon street racing.
Ferrari 599XX 2010
- Speed: 8.3
- Handling: 8.1
- Braking: 9.4
The Ferrari 599XX is one of the easy-to-tame beasts waiting to be unleashed in the game. Not that challenging to drive, but still demands skills and commitment to perform ideally. On this list, it’s the least easy car because Ferrari never planned it for regular roads. Instead, it’s purely a track toy that can only be enjoyed on the track until you decide to head home.
But if mastered, the 599XX rewards with immaculate grip, crazy braking, and laser-sharp handling. The sheer aerodynamics, racing suspension, and screaming V12 combine to provide an unmatched driving experience. While it may not be suitable for newbies, those willing to invest some time in it to learn its rhythm will be surprised by how manageable this Ferrari is.
