The automotive industry isn’t exactly easy to predict. Just a few years ago, every automaker was promising to go full electric within a decade or less. Now, you have many of those same companies backing away from electrification, as recent years have shown that neither the market nor the infrastructure are all that ready to ditch the good old gas-guzzler. Yes, there’s still a good load of excellent electric vehicles on the pipe, but a good lot of focus is going right back to more traditional powertrains and gas-friendly hybrid designs.
While it’s not easy to predict the future of cars, we, at least, do not need a crystal ball to know the cars coming out next year. If it was scheduled for the next year and it hasn’t been cancelled yet, there’s a good chance we’ll see it in showrooms and even the road at some point in the upcoming 12 months.
These are the best new cars set to come out in 2025.
Acura ADX
Price: Starts at $36,000
Expected Availability: Spring 2025
Honda’s luxury brand is making a strong play to grab a bigger market share among luxury SUVs with this upcoming model, which they’re pricing on the more affordable end of the scale. The crossover shares its platform with Honda’s subcompact HR-V, so it’s got good bones underneath the sleek-looking shell. It brings decidedly more power, though, with a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, which is expected to put out 200 horsepower, just like it does on the outfit’s Integra model. The vehicle will be available in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations, all while coming with a full suite of standard active safety and driver assistance features.. Standard features include dual-zone climate control, sunroof, and a power liftgate, along with a nine-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital gauge, and an eight-speaker stereo system.
Aston Martin Vanquish
Price: Starts at $434,000
Expected Availability: Early 2025
Yes, the Vanquish is making a comeback in 2025 and it’s going to sit on top of the outfit’s road car lineup, easily making it one of the best cars coming out in 2025. Powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 that puts out 824 hp and 738 pound-feet of torque, the sports coupe is touted to hit top speeds of 214 mph, while going from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds. Rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission come standard, along with an electronically controlled rear differential, traction control system with eight levels of intervention, and a comprehensive suite of driver assistance features. Inside, the two-seater comes with a pair of 10.3-inch digital displays, heated seats with 16-way power adjustments, 15-speaker B&W sound system with double amps, and aniline leather/faux suede upholstery.
Audi Q5
Price: Starts at $45,400
Expected Availability: Spring or summer 2025
Audi is updating the bestselling Q5 for the new model year, updating it with a fresher, more modern look outside, while giving it substantial upgrades inside. Suffice to say, the new compact luxury SUV is a substantially updated ride. They swapped out the old base engine for a new 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that puts out 268 hp, along with a seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. It retains the outgoing model’s spacious interior, so you should enjoy ample leg room and headroom, along with a bevy of displays that include an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster, a 14.5-inch infotainment display, and an optional 10.9-inch passenger display. They also offer an optional HUD if you’re into more cutting-edge display tech.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Price: Not announced
Expected Availability: 2025
The most powerful Corvette to date, which is expected to come out next year, is, naturally, one of the best new cars for 2025. Housing a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that puts out a whopping 1,064 hp and 828 pound-feet of torque, the American muscle car can cover a quarter mile in under 10 seconds, while reaching top speeds of 233 mph. It’s not just all about the power, either, as it also gets adaptive suspension as standard, massive carbon ceramic brakes (15.7 inches in front), and over 1,200 pounds of downforce. Other notable elements include a cleaner bodywork that produces less drag, a covered underbody, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and standard Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
Ford Expedition
Price: Starts at $63,695
Expected Availability: Spring 2025
Outside, the 2025 Ford Expedition looks a lot like its outgoing version, taking on the same full-size SUV dimensions and general styling, albeit with a revise grille, new lights, and somewhat smoother lines. The lone powertrain option is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that delivers anywhere from 400 to 440 hp, depending on the trim, while an independent rear suspension, a 9,600-pound tow rating, and Ford’s BlueCruise automated driving tech all come standard. It has a new split rear liftgate designed to make loading and unloading cargo much easier, especially with the split-folded seating with passthroughs on the second and third rows. Inside, there’s a large 25-inch dashboard display near the driver side that serves as both a digital gauge cluster and infotainment readout, along with a more conventional infotainment screen towards its lower right.
Hyundai Ioniq 9
Price: Not announced
Expected Availability: Spring 2025
An electric vehicle, this upcoming three-row SUV brings a spacious cabin that be configured for six or seven passengers, with the six-passenger version coming with two captain’s chairs on the second row that can recline and swivel to face the third row. It’s based on the Hyundai Seven concept, albeit with a toned-down style that should be more practical for its intended purpose as a family car, while getting multiple powertrain options, including single motor rear-wheel drive, a dual motor four-wheel drive, and a beastly dual-motor 430-hp all-wheel variant. The vehicle takes just over five seconds to hit 62 mph, tows up to 5,000 pounds, and offers a range of 335 miles on the long-range RWD model.
Mini Aceman
Price: Starts at $39,000
Expected Availability: 2025
Can you really fit five passengers comfortably in a Mini? We don’t know, but we’ll find out soon enough with the Aceman, an all-electric crossover that embraces the Mini’s compact aesthetics, coming in at just 160 inches long and 59 inches tall. You get two electric powertrain options, 184 hp and 218 hp, both driving the front wheels, with a battery large enough to enable 252 miles of range, according to the European Test Cycle. That means, it will probably get around 210 miles in real-world driving, which is not bad. Inside, it’s stylish but minimalist, with very few controls on the dash and an eye-catching round infotainment touchscreen in the middle. The car’s been announced for Europe and China, although it hasn’t been confirmed for North America yet.
RAM 1500 Ramcharger
Price: Starts at $60,000 (estimated)
Expected Availability: First half of 2025
We love hybrid trucks, so it only makes sense we include one in our best upcoming cars of 2025. Specifically, we’re talking about the upcoming Ramcharger, which combines a 3.6-liter V6 and a pair of electric motors (one each for the front and rear axles). The V6 doesn’t directly drive any axles, instead simply feeding the 70.8 kW battery to keep the motors going, which produces 663 hp and 625 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough power to take it from standstill to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, which is pretty impressive for a burly pickup, all while boasting a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 2,625 pounds. Without turning on the engine, the hybrid truck can go an impressive 170 miles on pure battery power, although it can extend that to a whopping 690 miles with a full tank of gas in tow. Like other RAM pickups, the interior looks more luxurious than what you’ll normally get in the category, feeling more like a luxury SUV than a utilitarian truck.
Toyota 4Runner
Price: Starts at $42,220
Expected Availability: Early 2025
Until the announcement of the new 4Runner, the off-road SUV has stuck to a 15-year old platform and drivetrain that made it feel long overdue for a refresh. That finally happens next year with an SUV built on the same platform as 2024’s Tacoma model. All trims will come with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 278 horsepower, along with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a suite of advanced driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and automated emergency braking. It’s available in both rear-wheel and all-wheel versions, with a bevy of off-road equipment on offer, so you can equip this for tackling the most challenging terrains if that’s your thing. The cabin shares much of its styling with the aforementioned Tacoma, so you get plenty of upgrades in terms of tech, finally making the 4Runner a truly modern ride.