Which Starter Car is Best in Forza Horizon 6?

• Primary Subject: Forza Horizon 6 (Starter Car Selection)
• Key Update: All three starter cars (1989 Nissan Silvia K's, 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205, 1970 GMC Jimmy) are unlocked regardless of which you pick first.
• Status: Confirmed.
• Last Verified: May 18, 2026
• Quick Answer: The Nissan Silvia K's is the best all-around starter car for general racing, but you get all three cars regardless of which one you pick during the prologue, so just choose whichever looks the most fun to drive first.

Forza Horizon 6 gives you three starter cars at the end of the intro. A 1989 Nissan Silvia K's, a 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205, and a 1970 GMC Jimmy.

You need to pick one, but don't worry, since you're getting all three regardless. This pick only determines which car you drive for the next race, and after that, you're free to swap whenever you want.

So the question isn't which car to commit to. The question is which one to grab for each kind of race once they're all in your garage. All three are built for different terrains.

The Silvia is for street and road events. The Celica is for rally and long-distance, and the Jimmy is for cross-country runs. I'm going to break down what each car brings to the table, ideal use, and the situations where it will work against you.

If you just want the fast answer, grab the Silvia and start from there.

Reading the Forza Spec Sheet

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All three cars come in at C class with an identical rating of 500. That's the entirety of what they have in common.

Drivetrain, preference, terrain, and handling profile differ enough that picking the wrong car for a particular event can cost you a race.

1989 Nissan Silvia K's Is the Best Starter Car

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The 1989 Nissan Silvia K's is an RWD with the cleanest handling profile out of the three, and the highest braking stat in the set. If you've ever watched Initial D and wondered about those Japanese tuner coupes carving corners on mountainside passes, the Silvia K is one of those cars.

For street races, road events, and basically any course made of pavement, the Silvia is a good starting point. What makes it sit at the top of the "beginner cars" list is how forgiving it is for something that's pretty quick for its class.

Acceleration is solid, top speed comes in second-best of the trio, but its braking lets you push deep into corners without overshooting. This car has good handling and lets you recover even if you make mistakes.

The downsides are predictable. Take it off the tarmac, and this becomes a non-contender. Its off-road stat is the lowest of the three, and you'll be punished the second you go from pavement to dirt.

Launch is also slightly soft compared to the AWD options, so drag events aren't its specialty. Of the three, I'd say this car looks the best. Needless to say, the 1989 Nissan Silvia K's is a JDM legend.

1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205

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The Celica GT-Four ST205 has the most racing pedigree out of the three choices by a mile. The ST205 was Toyota's World Rally Championship model in the mid-90s.

An all-wheel drive turbo built specifically so Toyota could compete at the top level of WRC. Forza is being a little cheeky here, giving it to you as a "starter" car because, in the right hands, this thing was once one of the fastest things to ever race in its era.

In Forza Horizon 6, that pedigree translates into the best top speed in your starting garage. An AWD traction that holds on loose surfaces, and a handling profile tuned for the long, open dirt courses.

Straight-line rallies are where the Celica is happiest, but you can use it in cross-country dirt stretches with gentle curves too. Basically, anything that rewards just keeping your foot in it.

The one trade-off is that the Celica's braking is poor compared to the Nissan Silvia K's. Twisty courses are its real kryptonite, and hairpins will eat you alive. This car is meant to be pointed at the horizon and run.

1970 GMC Jimmy

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The 1970 GMC Jimmy is the odd one out, which is honestly part of its charm. The other two cars on this list are Japanese performance machines from the late 80s and mid 90s.

The Jimmy is a 50-year-old American SUV from a time before "SUV" was even a category. It comes with rally tires out of the box and a chassis that feels like it was forged from a single piece of steel.

The 1970 GMC Jimmy is the easiest car in this set to drive. While its body may be the biggest and heaviest compared to the other two, you can clip a guardrail with the Jimmy, and you'll be fine. For newbies, the Jimmy is essentially a hug on wheels.

It has the worst stats out of all the choices available. Its top speed sits at the bottom, handling is the worst, and it is tied with the Celica for its braking.

The good part is that it has a good launch and an acceleration that gets you to cruising speed quickly, even if it never gets you to top speed. Pull the Jimmy out for cross-country and off-road events.

So, Which One Should You Drive First?

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It really depends on your preferences and how much challenge you’re looking for, but if you’re new to the game, driving the Silvia K is an absolute no‑brainer, especially because after the prologue, the next one is a road race with Mei and Jordan.

And there you go! These are the three starter cars to get the job done in Forza Horizon 6. Remember that choosing cars in Forza depends entirely on the terrain you're going to race on.

All three cars have racing events that they're advantageous at. Half the fun is finding out which one is yours.

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