The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback, joins the Civic Sedan and Civic Si, and comes in Sport, Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trim levels. The Sport trim is now available with either a new 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission for a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 34 mpg or a 200 horsepower hybrid-electric powertrain. Civic Sport hybrid and Civic Sport Touring hybrid are powered by a two-motor hybrid-electric system with EPA fuel economy ratings of 50 mpg city and 48 mpg combined. The Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies is standard on all Civic models which includes increased system visibility for motorcycles and bicycles for the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ with Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist System, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation incorporating Lane Departure Warning, and blind spot information with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor. The Civic Hatchback Sport starts at $28,545 (including $1,095 destination charge). The hybrid-electric powered 2025 Civic Hatchback Sport Hybrid starts at $31,045 and the Sport Touring Hybrid at $34,045.
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos is powered by a revised 174 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TSI® engine now equipped with a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission. For 2025, a new front-end look, a new bumper design, a new grille with an available light bar, standard LED projector headlights with available AFS, and a new dashboard design with an integrated floating 8-inch infotainment display. The suite of IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance features across all trims include Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance), Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring), Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control Stop and Go, Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). Front and rear Park Distance Control are now also available. The refreshed 2025 Taos will reach U.S dealerships by the end of this year and pricing will be announced closer to launch.
The fourth generation Bentley Flying Spur, powered by an Ultra Performance Hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain combining a 592 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a 187 horsepower electric motor integrated with an 8-speed dual clutch transmission that delivers 771 horsepower total system horsepower, has 47 mile electric range in pure EV mode. Exterior refresh includes a new grille, bumper, diffuser, 22” wheel option and dark tint brightware and interior updates include new Precision Diamond quilt pattern on seats, and Precision 3D diamond hide on doors and B pillars. The optional Wellness Seating Specification is now available on all four seats which includes Seat Auto Climate and Postural Adjust, which measures and maintains the perfect body temperature via zoned heating and ventilation, and soothingly and seamlessly varies the pressure on the occupants’ muscles throughout their journey to ensure fatigue is minimized.
The 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid, with an EPA-estimated 53 MPG combined fuel economy (when equipped with 16-inch wheels) and an EPA-estimated 49 MPG (when equipped with 18-inch wheels), starts at $28,365 (including $1,375 destination). The 2025 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid starts at $35,865.
The 2025 Audi A3, with an exterior redesign update, is powered by a 201 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L TFSI® 4-cylinder engine with quattro® all-wheel drive paired to 7-speed S tronic transmissions, starts at $39,495 (including $1,295 destination and delivery). The S3 (pictured), powered by a 328 horsepower 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine with quattro® starts at $49,995. A new generation of the electronic stabilization control is also used. For 2025, the Audi connect NAV trial subscription included with the A3 and S3 has increased its term from six months to three years. The 2025 A3 now features as standard equipment a 10.1” touch display along with the Audi virtual cockpit. The 2025 Audi A3 and S3 will be available in Q4 2024 through U.S. Audi retailers.
The new Volvo XC90 seven-seater hybrid SUV, offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, receives technology and design updates inside and out. The new Volvo XC90 is available to order now with production scheduled to begin in late 2024, with first customer deliveries set to start around the end of the year.
The fully electric seven-seater Volvo EX90 SUV, with an expected range of 372 miles and $80,000 price, is being shipped to retailers in the United States and Europe right now. The EX90 is equipped with a lidar, and an in-car AI computer built on the NVIDIA DRIVE® platform plus the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm and in-house developed software to run the key functions inside the car, from safety and infotainment to battery management. Production of the EX90 started earlier this year at the Volvo manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
The 2025 Nissan Frontier, powered by a direct-injected 310 horsepower 3.8-liter V6 engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with Idle Stop/Start standard on all grades, has a starting price of $33,560 (including $1,510 destination and handling). All 2025 Frontier grades have a new front fascia, grille and bumper design, and add a telescopic steering wheel. The long-wheelbase, 6-foot-bed configuration is now offered on more truck configurations, expanding to PRO-4X and SL grades. Towing ratings increase by about 500 pounds across the board, to a maximum of 7,160 pounds. Other changes this year include a larger, 12.3-inch touchscreen on SV grades and higher. Standard features include Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Parking Sensors, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control. Additionally, the 2025 Frontier is covered by the convenience of the Nissan Maintenance Care program3, which includes three pre-paid oil changes for up to two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
The refreshed 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, with increased battery capacity, driving range, new center console with physical heated front seat controls, has restyled front and rear bumpers, redesigned HVAC controls, and comes equipped with the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) port without using an adapter, doubling the size of the DC fast-charging network available to new IONIQ 5 customers. The factory-built 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT brings additional off-road capability. The RWD SE. SEL and Limited range is now 310+ miles plus (up from 303) and the AWD drive trims have a range of 250+ to 280+ miles depending on trim / wheel & tire size (up from 220). Models produced at HMGMA are expected to be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. tax credit at start of sale. In the future, Hyundai anticipates the U.S.-built 2025 IONIQ 5 models to qualify for additional federal tax incentives. Leases continue to qualify for the $7,500 credit that Hyundai fully passes onto consumers with more attractive lease offers. Upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 models, including the new XRT, arrive at Hyundai dealerships this Fall.
The 2024 Toyota Sienna, now in its fourth-generation and third year as an all-hybrid model delivers 245 total system horsepower from a 189 horsepower 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder16-valve Dual Overhead engine and a 134 kW (180 horsepower) electric motor.
Richard Saxton reviews the Toyota Sienna XSE 7 Passenger hybrid minivan on a 375 mile city/highway test drive around Vancouver and to the Whistler/Blackcomb ski resort.
The all-new third generation 2025 Audi Q5 SUV U.S. specification models will be powered by a 268 horsepower 2.0L TFSI 4 cylinder engine with quattro® All-Wheel Drive mated to a 7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Transmission, and the SQ5 by a 362 horsepower 3.0L TFSI 6 cylinder engine. In the future, models with plug-in hybrid technology will expand the model family. The Q5 and SQ5 will have up to eight available customizable light signatures. Three versions are available: basic, advanced exterior and S line exterior. The Audi MMI panoramic display has a curved design and OLED technology and houses the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. The new Audi Q5 SUV and Audi SQ5 SUV will be launched in Germany and numerous other European countries in the first quarter 2025. Audi has been manufacturing the Q5 models in Mexico for eight years and full details will be available closer to the U.S. on-sale date in early 2025.
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra SE, powered by a 147 horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission, starts at $23,025 (including $1,150 delivery charge) while the Hybrid Blue, with an EPA estimated up to 54 MPG combined, now starts at $26,250. The new SEL Sport trim is available with ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) for $24,150 or hybrid at $28,225. For 2025, Elantra has SEL Sport and SEL Convenience trims and the SEL Convenience package is now offered as a standalone model. Turbo engine options include 201 horsepower 1.6 Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve CVVD Inline 4-cylinder engine and a 276 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged direct injected “Flat Power” 4-cylinder engine.
The new, all-electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 has two electric motors for a total output of 308 horsepower, partially automated Level 2 driving and an electric range of up to 212 miles. Owners can expect to charge the battery from 10 percent to 80 percent in just under 30 minutes. The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 arrives at MINI dealerships nationwide this September starting at $46,195 (including $995 destination and handling fee).
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata, powered by a 191 horsepower 2.5L , 290 horsepower 2.5 T-GDI or an integrated 2.0L Hybrid engine mated to an 8-Speed Automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC®, starts at $27,800 (including $1,150 delivery charge) for the reintroduced entry level SE trim. New for 2025 is the reintroduction of entry-level SE trim, SEL Convenience package now a standalone trim and an added 2nd row console-mounted air vent for the Sonata N Line. The Sonata SEL equipped with the 2.5L GDI engine starts at $28,900 while the the Sonata Hybrid starts at $32,150. The high-performance Sonata N Line with the Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission starts at $36,400 including delivery.
The 2025 Ford Bronco® Sport, the Bronco of small SUVs, is upgraded for 2025 with the Sasquatch™ off-road package now available for both 1.5-liter Bronco Sport Outer Banks and 2.0-liter Badlands models. All 2025 Bronco Sport models come standard with a 13.2-inch touchscreen with the SYNC(R) 4 system. The 2025 Bronco Sport Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands will arrive in dealers in November. Bronco Sport Sasquatch will be available during Q1 2025. Pricing for all models will be shared nearer to their respective on-sale dates.
The new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid SUV is powered by a 134 hp electric motor and 24.8 kWh battery combined with a 201 horsepower 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo engine for a combined system output of 313 horsepower delivering an EPA electric range of up to 54 miles. The standard 60-kW DC charging capacity enables a full battery charge to be achieved in as little as 30 minutes. The vehicle is now available at U.S. dealerships starting from $61,050 (including $1,150 destination and delivery charge).
The 2025 Nissan Sentra, in S, SV and SR trims, is powered by a 149 horsepower 2.0-liter inline-four engine paired to an Xtronic CVT with Idle Stop Start to help save fuel when the vehicle is stopped. Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems including Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking is standard. A 7-inch touchscreen is included on Sentra S, with SV and SR grades upgrading to an 8-inch display. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is on sale now starting at $22,730 (including $1,140 destination and handling).
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, powered by a 191 horsepower 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® transmission starts at $29,895 (including $1,395 destination) while the XRT trim with all-terrain tires, front tow hooks and improved off-road and towing ability starts at $41,395 and the top-of-the-line Limited starts at $43,895. The other engine option is a 281 horsepower 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2025 Santa Cruz, designed in California and built in Alabama, arrives at Hyundai dealerships this Summer.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the electric reincarnation of the Microbus, at 100% charge will give rear-wheel-drive models 234 miles of EPA-estimated range and 4Motion all-wheel-drive models 231 miles of EPA-estimated range. Copper, Moonlight, and Dune (seen above) are the available interior colors for the North American market. Buzz models will start with the rear-wheel-drive Pro S at $61,545 (including $1,550 destination charge) with a second-row bench seat to accommodate up to seven passengers. The rear-wheel-drive Pro S Plus with standard bench seating and available captain’s chair package with seating for six, starts at $65,045 and will have a head-up display and a 14 speaker 700-watt harman/kardonTM sound system. The launch-only 1st Edition rear-wheel-drive starts at $67,045 and 4Motion AWD at $71,545 MSRP and they come with the Dune interior and five two-tone exteriors when they arrive later this year.
