Top 10 cars to look out for in 2025

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2025 is set to be an exciting year for new car launches with a host of new models hitting the market. Whether you are looking for a sporty hatchback, a spacious SUV or EV our 2025 line-up has something for everyone.

Alpine A290

Effectively a hot hatch version of the stylish new Renault 5 EV, the A290 produces up to 220bhp and reaches 62mph in 6.4 seconds from rest.

BMW X3 Neue Klasse

BMW’s new EV line-up launches with an X3-sized SUV, offering ultra-fast charging (186 miles in ten minutes) almost 400 miles of range and the ability to supply energy to appliances or the grid. A saloon (think 3 Series) will follow in 2026.

Citroën C5 Aircross

Bigger than its predecessor and optimised to maximise the space on board, Citroën’s futuristic-looking large SUV will be available with petrol, hybrid and battery-electric versions – which could offer a range of over 400 miles.

Dacia Bigster

Positioned above the Duster, Dacia is claiming class-leading boot capacity and rear legroom for its largest SUV yet. The value-focused line-up launches with a choice of two and four-wheel petrol versions and a full hybrid.

Fiat Grande Panda

The ‘Panda’ nameplate has always been synonymous with simplicity and value for money, and the new one extends those qualities to EVs. It’s priced from €25,000 (£21,000) in Europe, and offers a range of 199 miles.

Ford Puma Gen-E

The UK’s best-selling car will go electric in 2025. Adopting styling cues from the Mustang Mach-E, the Puma offers a 233-mile range, produces 167bhp and has loads of clever storage space on board.

Honda Prelude

Reviving a product line last seen in the UK in 2001, the Prelude coupé is an important newcomer. It’s showcasing Honda’s latest full hybrid system, as a step towards a 100% battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell by 2040.

Hyundai Ioniq 9

An electric Range Rover sized SUV, the Ioniq 9 provides luxurious transport for six or seven occupants with seats that fully recline or rotate to face each other. It offers a range of up to 385 miles and can tow 2.5 tonnes.

Mercedes-Benz CLA

The new CLA saloon (and shooting brake that will follow) will include an electric version for the first time, efficiency optimised to provide a range of 466 miles and with ultra-fast charging restoring 186 miles in ten minutes.

Volkswagen ID2.All

Claimed to offer Golf-like space in a Polo-size footprint, the ID2.All concept previews an electric hatchback with a target price under €25,000 (£21,000) and a range of 280 miles. There’s a sporty GTI version in the works, too.

The specifications, release dates and other details about the vehicles mentioned in this article are based on currently available information from the manufacturer and may be subject to change. For the latest updates please refer to the manufacturer’s website. The availability of vehicles, including leasing options may vary by market and region.

Published at 10 January 2025

10 January 2025