The all-new hybrid-electric Honda Prelude sports coupe will be introduced to the U.S. market late next year, returning the nameplate to the brand in its 6th generation. This year Honda began selling the Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV. And late next year, Honda will begin production of the first EVs based on the new Honda-developed EV platform at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Starts At $38,465 In Early 2025
The battery-electric 2025 Toyota bZ4X with an EPA-estimated range rating of 252 miles on the XLE FWD model will cost up-to $6,000 less and adds a new Nightshade edition with standard All Wheel Drive. For 2025, the MSRP starts at $38,465 (including $1,395 DPH fee) on the XLE FWD grade, $40,545 on the XLE AWD grade and the Limited grades starts at $43,195 (FWD), a price reduction of $5,380. The XLE AWD equipped models range is 228 miles and the Limited grade has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 236 miles on the FWD model; the Limited and Nightshade AWD models have an EPA-estimated range of up to 222 miles. The bZ4X is 3.7 inches longer than the RAV4, at 184.6 inches, with a 6.3-inch longer wheelbase at 112.2 inches. The 2025 bZ4X is expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships nationwide in early 2025.
2025 Toyota 4Runner Starts At $42,220 In January
The 6th generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner, available in SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off–Road, TRD Off–Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter trim levels, is powered by a 278 horsepower i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo with an EPA-estimated 26 MPG highway on the SR5, TRD Sport, and TRD Sport Premium grades, and available on TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium and Limited. There's an available i-FORCE MAX hybrid that produces up to 326 horsepower. 4Runner is available in 2-Wheel, part-time 4-Wheel and Full-time 4-Wheel Drive. All i-FORCE MAX grades come standard with 4-Wheel Drive and the Limited and Platinum grades have Full-time 4-Wheel Drive with an electronic locking center differential offering a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. The 2025 Toyota 4Runner will hit dealerships in January of 2025 with a starting MSRP of $42,220 (including $1,450 for Delivery Processing and Handling fee).
Monday, December 9, 2024
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Starts At 30,515
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata, offered in Sport 6MT, Club 6MT, Grand Touring 6MT, Grand Touring 6AT trims, is powered by a 181 horsepower Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission and MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is offered in either a manual transmission or an available six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. A 35th Anniversary edition model will also be available for 2025 featuring a bespoke Artisan Red exterior color and tan nappa leather interior. i-Activsense safety features include Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning and Secondary Collision Reduction. The MX-5 Miata Sport 6MT starts at $30,515 (including $1,185 for destination and handling).
2025 Subaru WRX Starts At $36,920 Early Next Year
The 2025 Subaru WRX, available in Premium, Limited, GT, and tS trim levels, is powered by a 271 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged Subaru BOXER® engine and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on all trim levels, except the GT. The Subaru Performance Transmission is available in Premium and Limited trim levels and is standard on the GT. The tS has electronically controlled adjustable dampers tuned by Subaru Tecnica International, uprated Brembo® brakes and 19-inch alloy wheels in satin gray finish paired with Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. The WRX is equipped with an 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Plus system with high-resolution touchscreen for audio, vehicle, and climate controls. All Subaru WRX models are equipped with Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System. The 2025 Subaru WRX will arrive at retailers in early 2025 with a starting price of $36,920 (including $1,170 destination and delivery charges).