A new year inevitably means new cars. 2025 is set to deliver a huge variety of vehicles, from more EVs to outrageous off-roaders, genuine race cars for the road and the return of beloved nameplates.
Here’s a taste of what we can expect to see on the roads this year.
AC
It’s a big year for Britain’s oldest independent car maker, with two models representing the dichotomy of driving today. First there’s the Cobra GT, with a five-liter 663-hp V-8 bite and a lightweight carbon fiber structure, that’s said to be the most advanced Cobra so far. Then, taking the Ace into the future is a new model that’s being offered with an all-electric powertrain. Choices, choices.
Dodge
It’s a similar story at Dodge, where we’ve already seen the electric Charger Daytona unveiled, while its ICE counterpart will appear later this year. That gets a twin-turbo inline six in 420- and 550-hp tunes, mated to an eight-speed automatic and driving all four wheels.
Ferrari
First came the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari…and now the F80 arrives to represent the finest that Ferrari can muster. The 1200-hp hybrid is the most powerful powertrain that Maranello has ever made, featuring a combination of a 900-hp turbocharged V-6 and an additional 300 hp of electric assistance. This e-tech is also paving the way for Ferrari’s first fully-electric vehicle, which we should see before the year is out.
Ford
This time it’s not Ford vs. Ferrari, but Ford vs. Porsche battling for honors around the Nürburgring. The mightiest Mustang GTD is the first American car to lap the Green Hell in under seven minutes, thanks to its 816-horsepower V-8, trick suspension and advanced aerodynamics. The first deliveries of the $325,000 track tool start in 2025, but if you’ve only just ordered one you’ll be waiting until 2027.
Honda
Over at Honda we’ll have a blast from the past as the Prelude name returns. Like its predecessor, the new car is a pretty coupe with a 2020s interpretation of what driving fun means in a hybrid world. With a two-liter gasoline engine and electric motor there’ll be around 200 horses to play with, along with a Honda S+ Shift that allows drivers to change “gears” using wheel-mounted paddles. The truth is that they’re simulated shifts, but Honda claims, “Honda S+ Shift will stimulate all of the driver’s senses and provide exhilarating driving at the will of the driver, further ‘synchronizing’ the driver and the vehicle.”
Jaguar
2025 will witness the rebirth of Jaguar as an all-electric luxury brand. Its new logo, launch film, and concept car (see top of page) have proved controversial, but the first model likely won’t break the internet in the same way. Spy shots have already shown a more conventional four-door coupe than the car displayed in Miami in 2024, while Jaguar promises a 400-mile range and over 600 hp. It should be on the road by the end of the year.
Lamborghini
Lamborghini has bid goodbye to the V-10, but the new V-8 turbo hybrid Temerario dwarfs the Huràcan’s output, with over 907 horsepower to propel it from 0-62 mph in 2.7 seconds and on to 210 mph. On the unlikely occasion a Temerario owner may wish to go under the radar, the car can also operate in a near-silent pure electric mode. First deliveries start soon.
Land Rover
Land Rover is also showcasing extremes in 2025. Early this year the OCTA—the most powerful and dynamic Defender ever— arrives with 6D adaptive dampers and over 600 hp from its V-8 motor. It will be followed soon after by the all-electric Range Rover. It’s the first pure EV from the British 4×4 firm and promises 800-volt architecture for rapid charging, and plenty of power and range.
McLaren W1
Having won the Formula 1 Manufacturers’ World Championship, McLaren says that its W1 hypercar is from the same “winning mindset.” It follows on from where the P1 left off with a hybrid V-8 powertrain delivering 1300 hp. 399 W1s are to be made, and they’re all sold. The first examples are due on the road any day now.
Porsche
After a two-year delay, the electric Porsche Cayman and Boxster will finally go on sale in 2025. Full details are still under wraps, but it’s believed that the 983 will pack around 380 hp in S trim, 490 hp in GTS spec and over 600 hp in Turbo guise. Ultra-rapid charging will be a feature of the 800-volt electric system and range should top 300 miles. Meanwhile, 911 GT3 RS owners will be able to add a wild aero kit from Manthey Racing that also comes with uprated brakes and suspension to shave vital tenths from their lap times at the cost of an extra $80,000.
Toyota
Toyota’s 2025 is packed full of fresh faces and launches. The new Land Cruiser and 4Runner have debuted and are about to hit the trails, while the company’s GR GT3 sports car will be revealed in production form and a revived MR2 is also expected.
Volvo
Sharing its underpinnings with the EX90 electric SUV will be Volvo’s new ES90 luxury sedan, expected on the road before the end of 2025. It should better the EX90s 310-mile range with improved aerodynamics and similar levels of Scandinavian sophistication and safety.
Volkswagen
Perhaps the biggest trick offered by the electric VW ID.7 sedan is the way it packs such a roomy interior into a relatively compact body. There’ll be plenty of space for passengers to stretch out in the back while the driver enjoys a 282-hp electric powertrain and a range of 300 miles. Already on sale in Europe, it will reach the U.S. as a 2026 model.
Report by Nik Berg for hagerty.com
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