Autotrader Names Best New Cars of 2025
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Experts Narrow All Available New Models to Top 10 Contenders for Buyers' Consideration
ATLANTA, March 26, 2025 -- 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.
"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 IQ
2025 Ford Expedition
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
2025 Kia K4
2025 Nissan Kicks
2025 Toyota 4Runner
2025 Toyota Camry
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
2025 Volvo EX30
The editors focus on cars that are groundbreaking or offer significant value. Because many vehicles are new or 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 most cars on 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 Autotrader
Autotrader 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 of first-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 $22 billion in annual revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.
SOURCE Kelley Blue Book