When it comes to Twilight, we’re not here to debate the plot — we’re here for the cars. Let’s take a look back at what Bella, Edward, and the Cullen family kept in their garages.
Why did the immortal Edward Cullen choose a Volvo instead of a sports car? How did Bella go from an old pickup to a Ferrari? And what did Jacob Black drive when he wasn’t turning into a wolf?
The Twilight garage — as explored by Auto30.com.
Old, clunky, and totally wrong for the protagonist — yet absolutely perfect. Bella Swan’s red Chevrolet C10 is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Twilight series. It captures everything about her: simplicity, practicality, and a bit of awkward charm.
After moving to rainy Forks, Bella receives the truck as a gift from her father. In Stephenie Meyer’s books, it’s described as a 1953 Chevy, but the films used a later model — an early 1960s C10.
After their wedding, Edward gifts Bella a Ferrari F430 — a replacement for her temporary “Mercedes Guardian,” a fictional car based on the Mercedes S600 Guard.
As a new vampire, Bella accepts the gift with restraint, but it’s clear the old farm truck no longer fits her status. Still, it’s the red pickup that fans remember most — her real car.
What kind of car would an immortal vampire drive? Naturally, the safest one — his girlfriend is still human, after all.
When audiences first saw Edward behind the wheel of a silver Volvo C30, many wondered: Why not a sports car? According to Stephenie Meyer, it was her brothers who suggested Volvo — a brand known for safety and reliability.
For a centuries-old vampire trying to blend in with ordinary humans, Volvo was the perfect fit.
After the film’s release, Volvo C30 sales jumped, especially in the U.S. Following New Moon, many fans even visited dealerships just to take photos with an XC60 — “Edward Cullen’s car.”
For special occasions, Edward had something more fitting of a vampire’s taste: the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. Designed by Ian Callum and featured in the James Bond film Die Another Day, this grand tourer packs a 5.9-liter V12 engine with 460 horsepower — a true masterpiece worthy of an immortal.
Simple and unpretentious — just like Jacob himself. The 1986 Volkswagen Rabbit suited the self-taught mechanic and Quileute werewolf perfectly. Constantly tinkering and improving it, Jacob’s Rabbit reflected his hardworking, loyal, slightly old-fashioned nature.
Fast, bold, and impossible to miss — just like Alice Cullen. Her bright yellow Porsche 911 Turbo, seen in New Moon, perfectly captures her impulsive and unpredictable character.
Granted, driving a flashy sports car might not be ideal when you’re trying to save a loved one without drawing attention, but subtlety was never Alice’s style.
For the fiery and confident Rosalie Hale, only a red BMW M3 would do. Most likely the E46 generation — since the first Twilight book came out in 2005, before the newer E93 was released — the car is sporty, elegant, and demanding, just like its owner.
In the films, Rosalie is also seen driving a Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertible. A powerful 4.0-liter V8 engine, 0–60 mph in about five seconds — all that just to make it to class or a thunderstorm baseball game on time.
The rugged and energetic Emmett Cullen drives a gray Jeep Wrangler — loud, powerful, and untamed, just like him.
The Cullen garage is practically a luxury car showroom. Carlisle Cullen — the family’s patriarch and doctor — chose a black Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG. The elegant executive sedan reflects his composure, authority, and quiet strength.