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Best Starter Cars in Forza Horizon 6 (July 2026)

Published: May 7, 2026 ยท Last updated: August 8, 2026 ยท 6 min read
TL;DR โ€” Updated July 2026

Forza Horizon 6 launched May 19, 2026 with 550+ cars across 28 brands. The best starter car is the 2023 Nissan Z (PI 831, $55,000). Top-3 alternatives: 2022 Toyota GR Supra ($52K), 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata ($35K). All 10 picks below are available from the Autoshow in your first session.

Choosing the right starter car can make or break your early FH6 experience. Since launch (May 19, 2026) on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Game Pass, we have ranked the 10 best beginner cars based on price, PI, tuning headroom and ease of driving across Japanese touge, highway and Tokyo street circuits.

1

2022 Toyota GR Supra

Beginner
PI: 821$52,000

Excellent balance of price and performance. Great handling, strong PI for early game.

2

2023 Nissan Z

Beginner
PI: 831$55,000

Highest PI-to-price ratio. Fast, stylish, and accessible early.

3

2022 Honda Civic Type R

Beginner
PI: 804$48,000

Incredible handling. Perfect for learning the game's physics.

4

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Beginner
PI: 752$35,000

Cheapest best-handler in the game. Absolute joy to drive.

5

2019 Ford Mustang GT

Beginner
PI: 785$45,000

American muscle at a reasonable price. Great sound, solid power.

6

2021 BMW M3 Competition

Intermediate
PI: 843$68,000

Premium option if you have extra credits. Exceptional all-rounder.

7

2020 Porsche 718 Cayman

Intermediate
PI: 829$75,000

Mid-engine handling perfection. Porsche craftsmanship.

8

2024 Toyota GR Corolla

Beginner
PI: 812$58,000

Rally-bred hot hatch. Great for dirt roads and mountain passes.

9

2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Beginner
PI: 789$46,000

Underrated muscle car. Excellent value and fun to drive.

10

2021 Audi TT RS

Intermediate
PI: 837$72,000

Compact rocket. Fast and incredibly planted.

Our #1 Pick: 2023 Nissan Z

The Nissan Z offers the best overall package for new players. With a PI of 831 and a price of just $55,000, it outperforms cars costing twice as much. The twin-turbo V6 delivers smooth power delivery and the handling is excellent for both street and mountain driving.

Budget Option: MX-5 Miata

If you want to save every credit, the MX-5 Miata at $35,000 is an absolute bargain. It won't win drag races, but on winding roads through Kyoto or technical mountain passes, it handles better than cars twice its price.

Note: Prices and PI values may vary based on game version updates and regional differences.

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