Summary

  • Forza Horizon 5 is a popular racing game known for its perfected formula of collecting cars, racing against other players, and earning Skill Points for perks.
  • Players can easily generate Skill Points with cars like the Ford Racing Puma Forza Edition and the BMW X5 M Forza Edition, which can be obtained through VIP Membership or the auction house.
  • The Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Hoonicorn Mustang and the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Forza Edition are rare and powerful cars that offer a thrilling driving experience and the ability to rack up a ton of Skill Points.

Forza Horizon 5 is a great racing game that hit the ground running and has been pretty popular ever since. The formula of this game has been perfected to a T, with players loving the act of collecting numerous cars and racing against other players in amazing showdowns where skill reigns supreme. Of course, this is far from the only thing that players can achieve in Forza Horizon 5. There are also Skill Points that players can earn via fancy driving, which allows them to purchase perks for the vehicle of their choice. As a result, many players will be tempted to figure out the best way possible to optimize the act of collecting Skill Points.

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Thankfully, the following cars are pretty easy to drive and can generate Skill Points pretty easily. There's nothing more satisfying than racking up a ton of points with a multiplier, letting players whip out some cool tricks as they slide, drift, and jump around to their heart's content. Given how wacky Forza Horizon 5's progression system is, it's not a stretch to say that most players will already have one of these vehicles in their garage. Even if they don't, acquiring the same won't take too long.

Updated October 22, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: The release of the latest Forza Motorsport game, which serves as a soft reboot for the franchise, allowed players to experience Forza's racing goodness in a more controlled sim-racing experience. While duking it out for first place in these stricter races is fun in its own right, many people still can't enough of Forza Horizon 5 and what this amazing racing title has to offer.

The open-world racing game became a huge hit upon launch, and while hardcore Forza fans were not as impressed by this game, there's no denying that the gameplay on offer here is stellar. This mix of realistic and arcade racing has proven to be a huge hit, and most players want to get the best cars in the game to rack up a wealth of skill points with ease.

9 Ford Racing Puma Forza Edition

Forza Horizon 5 Ford Racing Puma (Forza Edition) skidding on beach in rainy shot

Players who have the VIP Membership in Forza Horizon 5 will be gifted this amazing car, which can rack up skill points in no time flat. The premium nature of this car has attracted some criticism, but players who don't mind getting the special edition of this game will be rewarded with a pretty decent vehicle.

Players who don't want to fork over extra money for this car can try their luck at the auction house. If the car is available there, then they should bid high and get it as soon as possible.

8 BMW X5 M Forza Edition

Forza Horizon 5 BMW X5M Forza Edition with fin driving on forest road with flags

Another car that's part of the VIP Membership pack is the BMW X5 M Forza Edition, which looks pretty great and can serve the player well early on in the game. This is true in the case of most Forza Edition vehicles, which can be pretty fun to use in-game for obvious reasons.

After all, these vehicles are tailor-made to feel great in Forza's engine, making it easier for players to rack up a bunch of skill points while driving around in the title's vast open world. If players don't have the VIP Membership, then the auction house is their best bet.

7 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Forza Edition

1953 Chevrolet Corvette Forza Edition in Forza Horizon 5

Another Forza Edition car that performs very well in the game, the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is a classic model that is fun to drive. Players will have a blast with this car once they manage to acquire it in-game.

Split image of MBW X5 in the air, Baja truck in Forza Horizon 5
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A lucky Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin reward, this vehicle is incredibly stylish, feels great to drive... And, as most would expect, racks up Skill Points in no time. It's a fun car to have, even if it may not be the most powerful or efficient vehicle by any stretch of the imagination.

6 Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Hoonicorn Mustang

Hoonicorn V2 in Forza Horizon 5

Known commonly as the Hoonicorn V2, this vehicle is one of the rarest ones in Forza Horizon 5. Finding it in the shop is pretty much impossible, and players can only hope that this car appears in the auction house if they wish to obtain it for themselves. This vehicle sells for a ton of credits, and players should have the required funds at hand before even thinking about purchasing it.

Getting to drive the Hoonicorn V2 in the game is nothing short of a wondrous time, with this car being an absolute dream to control while also giving its fair share of Skill Points, encouraging players to showboat with this car as much as possible. With a Skill Song in place, players can accumulate a ton of Skill Points with ease using this vehicle.

5 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Forza Edition

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento in Forza Horizon 5

Lamborghini is one of the most reputed luxury car manufacturers of all time, developing several amazing vehicles that have all gone on to become legendary in their own right. One of their newer vehicles that has hit the ground running is the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, which is easily one of the fastest cars in Forza Horizon 5 by a country mile.

Suffice it to say, using this car to get Skill Points based purely on pace makes for a great time, especially since it handles like a dream at extremely high speeds. Not a lot of vehicles can boast this feat, and the fact that this car has a high Skill Point Multiplier makes it even more fitting to use for grinding out this stat. A few drives with the Sesto Elemento are all that's required to get a ton of Skill Points, and players should make it a point to obtain the Forza Edition to hasten this growth even more.

4 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Forza Edition

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR in Forza Horizon 5

The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR is a classic street racing vehicle that fans will love to drive in Forza Horizon 5. The vehicle doesn't show its age at all, with players attaining impressive top speeds without too many problems. However, what makes this vehicle particularly notable is the ease with which players can net a ton of Skill Points if they drive around with some panache.

As is the case with most vehicles in Forza Horizon 5, players should try and bag the Forza Edition of this car to enjoy the best benefits. The legendary nature of this car, when coupled with its impressive stats, makes it one of the best vehicles in Forza Horizon 5 that players can use to get as many Skill Points as they desire.

3 Volkswagen Beetle Forza Edition

Volkswagen Beetle Forza Edition in Forza Horizon 5

The Volkswagen Beetle is another classic car that has become a household name. The manufacturer struck gold with this vehicle, which has gone on to become one of their most iconic and beloved vehicles of all time.

An image of multiple cars drag racing in Forza Horizon 5.
Forza Horizon 5: 18 Great Cars For Drag Racing & How Much They Cost

When it comes to drag racing in Forza Horizon 5, these cars are easily the best choices if players can afford to get them.

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Players can use this vehicle's Forza Edition to net a ton of Skill Points in the game. The ease with which the Beetle can be controlled is the biggest reason why so many Forza Horizon 5 pros love to whip out their tricks, especially when a lucrative Skill Song is playing.

2 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MKIV

Formula Drift 34 Toyota Supra MKIV in Forza Horizon 5

The Formula Drift pack is a great piece of DLC that Forza Horizon 5 players can check out just to see how well they can drift in the game. Every car from this pack is incredibly useful for completing the harder drift challenges present all across the map.

Out of all the cars in this pack, most players have developed a soft spot for the Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MKIV. The car's drifting capabilities are unmatched, with players netting amazing scores if they tune this car to a T and understand how to drift well in the game. Of course, since the car drifts like a charm, it's only a given that players will generate a ton of Skill Points while driving it.

1 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution

Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution in Forza Horizon 5

Another Hoonigan finds itself among the best cars for earning Skill Points in Forza Horizon 5 in the form of the Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution. It's a car with incredibly great handling, making it perfect for circuits with tight turns or drifting challenges.

Players have a ton of control over this car, allowing them to pull off some pretty fancy moves without crashing and going out of control. It's a brilliant car that Forza Horizon 5 players can use to attain loads of Skill Points with ease.

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Forza Horizon 5
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Released
November 9, 2021
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
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Developer(s)
Playground Games
Genre(s)
Racing, Open-World