A new year inevitably means new cars, and 2025 is set to deliver a huge variety of vehicles, from more EVs to outrageous off-roaders, genuine race cars for the roadm 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 carmaker, with two models representing the dichotomy of driving today. First there’s the Cobra GT, with a five-liter 654bhp V8 bite and a lightweight carbon fibre 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.
Ferrari
First came the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari . . . and now the F80 arrives to represent the finest that Ferrari can muster. The 1,184hp hybrid is the most powerful powertrain that Maranello has ever made, featuring a combination of a 888bhp turbocharged V6 and an additional 296bhp 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 805bhp V8, trick suspension and advanced aerodynamics. The first deliveries of Ford’s phenomenal 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 600bhp. It should be on the road by the end of the year.
Lamborghini
Lamborghini has bid goodbye to the V10, but the new V8 turbo hybrid Temerario dwarfs the Huràcan’s output, with over 895bhp to propel it from 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds and on to 210mph. 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 600bhp from its V8 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
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 V8 powertrain delivering 1,282bhp. 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 374bhp in S trim, 483bhp in GTS spec and over 600bhp 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.
Renault
2024 was the year of the 5, and 2025 will be the year of the 4, as Renault continues to rock the EV world with stylish, practical and affordable electrics. The new 4 is more urban SUV than city hatch, and a little more rugged than the original, but features like a full-length canvas roof and near-300-mile range to add appeal.
Toyota
Toyota’s 2025 is packed full of fresh faces and launches. The new Land Cruiser has debuted and is 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.
