Why it's on the list: The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best-selling roadster of all-time. While all four generations of the Miata have been fantastic, the current version is particularly well received by Consumer Reports.

"The MX-5 Miata combines lithe, precise handling with a crisp manual stick and a zoomy engine—that gets an enviable 34 mpg—to create the perfect car for the enthusiast driver and weekend racer," the publication wrote.