Want to buy a new car in 2025?
It's time to put the kettle on, brew a tea, sit down and get reading - this is our full guide to all the best new cars coming in 2025 and beyond.
This list covers a huge list of models – everything from electric cars to family cars, small, mid-sized and large SUVs, hot hatches, sports cars, luxury cars and pick-up trucks.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Type: saloon | On sale: TBC | Starting price: £TBC
We adore the current Alfa Romeo Giulia (pictured above), but it hasn't exactly been a sales hit for the long-beleaguered Italian brand. It's set to be replaced with an all-new model in 2025 which Alfa Romeo will be pinning its future on, and for a while, it looked like that future involved electric cars only.
However, with many manufacturers rowing back ambitious combustion phase-out plans, and the Giulia's new Stellantis STLA Large platform capable of taking hybrid petrol engines, we might get the best of both worlds with this car. And on the EV front, there'll be a monstrous 1,000PS Giulia Quadrifoglio.
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BMW Neue Klasse saloon
Type: saloon | On sale: TBC | Starting price: TBC
Aside from the i3, BMW's all-electric journey has focused on creating battery-powered versions of its existing petrol and diesel-powered cars, giving rise to EVs like the BMW i4 and BMW i5. They're great cars, but a bespoke electric architecture gives myriad benefits, and the German manufacturer will finally be tapping into that via its Neue Klasse vehicles. These will begin arriving in 2025, kicking off with a car based on the Vision Neue Klasse saloon concept (pictured above).
Cadillac Lyric
Type: luxury SUV | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: £70,000+ (est)
It's been a long time since you've been able to buy a Cadillac in the UK without going through the complicated, expensive process of importing one yourself. 2025 will feature the brand's return to the UK, but since it never really made a mark the last time it had a crack at winning over British buyers, are things going to be any different for the latest attempt? The new Cadillac Lyric, the first of its cars to arrive here, certainly has presence. Things are equally imposing inside, with the use of a 33-inch infotainment system. No, that's not a typo!
Citroen C3 Aircross
Type: small seven-seater SUV | On sale: now | Starting price: from £20,605
The new Citroen C3 Aircross is a surprise new model that, while remaining compact, will offer seating for up to seven people across three rows of seats. The decision to make the new Citroen C3 Aircross a seven-seater helps set it apart from the stylish new Citroen C3 and e-C3, which have gained an SUV-style makeover of their own. With appealingly rugged styling and a choice of petrol and electric powertrains, it's one of our favourite cars of 2025.
DS No8
Type: hatchback/SUV | On sale: now | Starting price: from £50,790
Since the DS brand was spun off the Citroen, none of its vehicles have quite hit the mark as premium options to rivals the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The DS No8, however, is much more like it. The fastback EV retains that DS uniqueness, while being much more convincing as a luxury car. It's on sale now and will land in the UK later this year.
Genesis GV60 Magma
Type: performance EV | On sale: 2025 | Starting price: from £100,000
Hyundai's luxury division hasn't exactly set the sales charts alight since coming to the UK, and we're not sure a £100,000 version of the Genesis GV60 will move the needle that much. That's not to say we aren't itching to drive the Genesis GV60 Magma, though. It's likely to use the 650PS powertrain from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, but package it in a much plusher setting to help justify the huge uplift in cost.
Honda Prelude
Type: coupe | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: TBC
There's a growing trend of manufacturers bringing back names from their back catalogues for very different vehicles from the ones they once adorned. Just look at the Ford Capri, which has returned as an electric 'coupe' SUV, something the Vauxhall Manta is also set to do. Imagine our delight, then, when this trend was bucked by the Honda Prelude, which remains - just like its predecessors - a proper two-door coupe.
The catch with this one is that while we'll hopefully see the production version in 2025, it won't go on sale until 2026. It should be worth the wait, though. Honda has a track record of making near-production-ready concepts, so we're hoping the showroom version shouldn't change much from the gorgeous car pictured above.
Hyundai Ioniq 9
Type: large SUV | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: £60,000+ (est)
Yet another sign that Hyundai's bargain basement history is long behind it will arrive in 2025. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is best thought of as the brand's version of the Kia EV9, but it'll go one better than the vehicle made by the Hyundai Group subsidiary with a massive 110kWh battery pack. And so, even though it'll be a weighty thing, all versions should have range figures comfortably over the 300-mile mark. It'll be expensive, with a starting price north of £60,000.
Jaguar GT EV
Type: saloon | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: £120,000
As various manufacturers backpedal on bold EV-only targets, Jaguar is sticking to its guns. In fact, the old internal combustion range has already been cleared out ahead of an ambitious relaunch as a maker of luxury electric cars, and in 2025 we'll see the first vehicle for the British brand's new era. It'll be a production version of the wild Jaguar Type 00 concept, and while it'll inevitably be toned down a fair bit, it'll need to remain attention-grabbing if Jaguar is to cut through the noise.
Mercedes-Benz CLA with EQ Technology
Type: saloon | On sale: now | Starting price: £45,615
In recent years, Mercedes-Benz has mostly been making its EVs as standalone models denoted by a letter 'Q' in the name. The CLA represents a change of tactics, then, as it's available with both hybrid and electric powertrains. On the latter front, the not-so-snapily-named Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology can manage 493 miles on a single charge.
Jeep Recon
Type: SUV | On sale: 2025 | Starting price: TBC
The arrival of the Jeep Avenger means the American brand famed for its chunky off-roaders has already entered the electric age. The thing is, though, the Avenger isn't exactly cut out for the really rough stuff. That makes the Jeep Recon EV especially important - it should be able to keep up with the Jeep Wrangler over seriously arduous terrain while being far nicer to drive on the road due to the use of the Stellantis STLA Large car platform. That architecture can also take hybrid petrol engines, so the Recon may not stay exclusively electric.
Kia EV4
Type: family EV | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: £35,000 (est)
The likes of the Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3 will have another rival to worry about soon, in the form of the Kia EV4. The fastback-profiled EV will be available with two different battery sizes, with the larger one promising up to 367 miles of range.
Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX
Type: electric hypercar | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: a lot
Not content with launching a hypercar powered by an F1 car engine, Mercedes-AMG is once again baiting the world's super-rich with this bonkers creation. While just a concept for now, the Concept AMG GT XX is already confirmed for production in 2026.
We don't know exactly how the showroom version will pan out in terms of numbers, but the concept is good for a ridiculous 1360PS from its triple motor powertrain, and has a recharging system that can add 240 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
Mercedes-Benz CLE 63
Type: performance coupe | On sale: 2025 | Starting price: from £90,000 (est)
Off the back of the disappointment of the inline-four hybrid-powered Mercedes-AMG C63 E Performance, it looks as though there'll be a return to form for Mercedes' in-house performance experts. Or at least, it sounds that way, with Nurburgring testing footage of the car accompanied by a distinct V8 soundtrack. Expect it to have the same widebody stance as the V6-powered AMG CLE 53 (pictured) but with a lot more power, and, of course, a great noise coming from its exhaust pipes.
Nissan Leaf
Type: small electric SUV | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: TBC
The Nissan Leaf was something of a game-changer when it was first launched in 2010. Over time, though, the model has fallen behind rivals. Can the third-generation version change all that? Certainly in terms of the range figures, it looks competitive, with the new Leaf offering up to 375 miles on a full charge. It looks a lot more stylish, too, although we can't help be sad that the Leaf has morphed into yet another compact electric SUV.
Nissan Micra
Type: electric hatchback | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: £23,000
After a hiatus, the Nissan Micra is back. Only, this time, it's really more of a Renault. You thought you recognised it, didn't you? Under Nissan's retouching is the Renault 5, and although it's an odd mix seeing the classic 5 proportions with Micra-like styling changes, it's pleasing that we'll have another affordable EV option in the mix later in 2025.
Polestar 5
Type: electric saloon | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: TBC
884PS is quite a headline figure for the inbound Polestar 5. Yes, you can now get a Tesla Model S with even more than that, but the Polestar will undoubtedly be better built. It also looks fantastic, an will be chock full of tech. And don't worry, if you don't need the best part of 900PS (and who does, frankly), there will be a lower-powered single-motor version as well.
We're less sure about the lack of rear windscreen, though. As with the Polestar 4, looking out the back involves a rear-view 'mirror' that's connected to a camera.
Polestar 7
Type: electric car SUV | On sale: TBC | Starting price: £40,000 (est)
Officially announced in early 2025, the Polestar 7 will be what it describes as a "premium compact SUV". Its importance will go beyond the sales it'll generate, with the 7 being the first car to usher in a new one-platform approach, with everything spun off the same architecture.
Porsche Cayman/Boxster EVs
Type: electric sports car | On sale: 2025 | Starting price: TBC
The Porsche 718 Cayman (pictured) and 718 Boxster sports cars are clinging on in the UK despite being discontinued elsewhere in Europe. They're not long for this world, though, with Porsche plotting all-electric replacements which we should see for the first time in 2025. Electric cars are always heavier than their combustion equivalents, which makes building a sports car powered by batteries and a motor or two very difficult, but if anyone can do it, it's Porsche.
Range Rover Electric
Type: luxury SUV | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: from £125,000 (est)
The new Range Rover Electric is a pure EV version of the world-famous luxury car. Set to offer a range of more than 300 miles plus ultra-fast charging courtesy of its high-tech 800V architecture, the new Range Rover Electric is one of the most hotly anticipated new SUVs of 2026. It will offer staggering refinement and plentiful performance, while the British firm also promises peerless off-road ability (and a huge 850mm wading depth). It won’t come cheap, with prices likely to start from around £125,000, but it will be a world-class machine that aims to set new standards. If you're keen to be among the first to own one, the waiting list is now open.
Renault Twingo
Type: small electric car | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: from £17,000
The charming little Renault Twingo is making a comeback – as a super-affordable all-electric car. Sitting below the new electric Renault 5 and Renault 5, the new Renault Twingo will take on other affordable EVs such as the new Dacia Spring and Citroen e-C3. It’s being built on a high-tech new platform and will have a right-sized battery that delivers a range of around 150-200 miles – perfect for the city centre use it’s being designed for. And by optimising the design and battery size, prices will be kept affordable. Bosses are talking about a starter price of around £17,000, or from around £85 a month, which really would help open up electric cars to an entirely new audience. Best of all, it’s set to have a retro appearance that harks back to the beloved 1990s original – both outside and in.
Renault 4
Type: small electric SUV | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: from £30,000 (est)
Following hot on the heels of the Renault 5, the Renault 4 is nearly here to reimagine the same ingredients in a more practical package. It's a little longer, taller and wider than the 5, but it remains very affordable, with a starting price of £26,995. You can pair it with either a 40kWh or a 52kWh pack, the latter giving a range of up to 250 miles.
Suzuki e Vitara
Type: small electric SUV | On sale: now | Starting price: £29,999
Suzuki has often felt behind the curve. Its first hybrid wasn't released all that long ago, and it's waited until 2025 to launch its debut all-electric car. It's the Suzuki E-Vitara, which, despite what the name might imply, is unrelated to the existing Vitara. To create it, the manufacturer teamed up with fellow Japanese firm Toyota. It'll be available with two battery options, although even the larger one gets a fairly underwhelming range of about 248 miles.
Volkswagen ID.2
Type: electric city car | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: from £20,000 (est)
Whip out the long lens and you’ll just about see the Volkswagen ID.2 sauntering over the horizon – it’s a while away, but this Peugeot e-208 rival is still well worth talking about. The VW Group being the well-oiled machine it is, we already have a concept previewing how the car will look (good) and have an idea of how much it will cost (about £20,000). That sounds cheap you say? It does, doesn’t it. That price tag’s made possible by a tiny 30kWh battery that’ll be good for no more than 120 miles between charges.
Volkswagen ID. GTI
Type: electric hot hatch | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: from £35,000 (est)
The new Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept is a hotly-anticipated new sporty electric car from the company that invented the hot hatch. Derived from the well-received 2025 Volkswagen ID.2all concept, the new ID. GTI will be VW’s first electric GTI and a car enthusiasts are already looking forward to driving. It will be a potent new alternative to a Tesla Model 3 and also take the fight to the potent new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. It’s set to be surprisingly affordable too, with Volkswagen bosses hinting at prices that could start from £30,000. Will it mark a rebirth for the people’s sports car? Here’s hoping.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50
Type: hot hatch | On sale: TBC | Starting price: from £50,000 (est)
It's taken Volkswagen nearly 10 years, but at last, it looks like we'll be getting a Golf GTI that's as good to drive as the incredible Clubsport S. Built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golf GTI, the Golf GTI Edition 50 features a unique chassis setup and 325PS, which was enough for it to clock the fastest Nurburgring laptime of any Volkswagen.
Volvo ES90
Type: luxury hatchback | On sale: Late 2025 | Starting price: £69,660
Like the idea of the Volvo EX90, but don't want anything quite so tall? The ES90 takes a lot of the same bits and pieces (taxi sign-like LiDAR 'lump' included) and repackages them in a sleek hatchback setting that's suspiciously reminiscent of the Polestar 4. It's on sale now, but the first examples may not land in the UK until 2026.
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