Autotrader Names Best New Cars of 2025

Experts Narrow All Available New Models to Top 10 Contenders for Buyers' Consideration

In today's car market, the sheer number of vehicles available can be overwhelming for consumers. With advancements in technology and design, automakers are constantly introducing new models and updating existing vehicles in their lineup, each boasting unique features and capabilities. From electric to hybrid models, and from sleek sedans to robust SUVs, knowing where to start the shopping process can be difficult. To help car buyers narrow down their new-car shopping list, the experts at Autotrader have driven and evaluated more than 300 models, narrowing the list of 10 exceptional vehicles that are cut above the rest to determine the Best New Cars of 2025.

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“The team scrutinized all new cars available for sale as 2025 and early release 2026 models to name the 10 best for your consideration,” said Jason Fogelson, managing editor for Autotrader. “This year's list includes four electric vehicles, two hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles, and four gas-powered models, including SUVs, sedans and one minivan that exceeded our expectations in factors like interior comfort, build quality, technology, driving experience and more.”

Autotrader's Best New Cars for 2025 (in alphabetical order)

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ2025 Ford Expedition2025 Honda Civic Hybrid2026 Hyundai Ioniq 92025 Kia K42025 Nissan Kicks2025 Toyota 4Runner2025 Toyota Camry2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz2025 Volvo EX30

The editors focus oncarsthat are groundbreaking or offer significant value. Because many vehicles arenewor redesigned for 2025, the team only considered models available for purchase within the next nine months. To qualify, the base model of a vehicle must start below$110,000, although mostcarson the list are thousands of dollars below that.

To learn more about the Best New Cars of 2025 from Autotrader, including photos, detailed vehicle information and available inventory, visit https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/best-new-cars-of-2025.

About AutotraderAutotrader is the most recognized third-party car listings brand, with the most engaged audience of in-market car shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today's empowered car shopper looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader's comprehensive marketing and retailing solutions allow consumers to build their deal online, and guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience. Autotrader is a Cox Automotive™ brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

About Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive services and technology provider.Fueled by the largest breadth offirst-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers,auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and FleetNet America®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $22billion in annual revenue. Visitcoxautoinc.comor connect via@CoxAutomotiveon X,CoxAutoIncon Facebook orCox-Automotive-Incon LinkedIn.

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