The 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID is powered by a 443 horsepower AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 161 horsepower permanently excited synchronous electric motor for a combined system output of 577 horsepower (604 horsepower with optional RACE START) delivering a 42-mile all-electric range, according to EPA certification. The new performance hybrid arrives at U.S. dealerships this Fall, starting from $89,150 (including a $1,150 destination and delivery charge).
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T uses the same 388 horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer engine as the standard Carrera, and is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels. It comes standard with an auto-blip feature that rev-matches the engine to the appropriate transmission speed which can be manually disabled, and is part of the Sport Chrono package, which is standard equipment on the Carrera T. The GT Sport steering wheel gives access to Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Wet drive modes. The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T and 911 Carrera T Cabriolet can be ordered now and is expected to begin arriving in U.S. Porsche Centers next summer. The MSRP for the coupe will be $135,995 (including $1,995 delivery, processing and handling fee) and the Cabriolet will be$149,295 respectively.
The new 2025 Audi RS Q8 performance 5-passenger SUV, powered by a 631 horsepower 4.0L V8 twin-turbo V8 engine, has standard all-wheel steering with high-torque electric spindle drive, that when changing lanes quickly, the rear wheels can turn up to 1.5 degrees in the same direction of the front wheels. At lower speeds, the rear wheels can turn up to five degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels, reducing the turning radius and making the SUV easier to maneuver in tight spots. The new 2025 Audi RS Q8 performance has a starting MSRP of $137,495 (including $1,295 destination charge) and is available now for ordering at your local Audi retailer. First deliveries are expected before the end of the year.
The all-new MINI John Cooper Works 2 Door and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible (pictured) is powered by a 228 horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine paired with a dual clutch automatic transmission. For the US market the MINI John Cooper Works 2 Door will have a base MSRP of $39,195 (including $995 destination and handling). The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will have a base MSRP of $44,695 with a start of production in November. Both models are expected to arrive at US dealers in early January of 2025.
The 2025 Kia EV9 three-row EV SUV starts at $56,225 (including $1,325 destination) for the 215 horsepower EV9 Light SR that has 230 mile all-electric range. The 201 horsepower Light Long Range model, which now has a front sunroof as standard, delivers a 304 mile range and starts at $61,225.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E® adds a heat pump to help optimize energy consumption, especially in colder weather conditions, and enhanced BlueCruise hands-free highway driving adds Automatic Lane Change, automating up to 45% of lane changes on an average drive, based on internal testing. The new Ford Connectivity Package includes Wi-Fi® Hotspot for up to 10 personal devices and can extend up to 50 feet from the vehicle. The 2025 Mustang Mach-E goes on sale in early 2025 with a starting price of $38,390 (including $1,895 destination and delivery charges). The 2024 model, offered Select, Premium, GT and Mustang Mach-E® Rally trim levels, has a standard range of 250 miles which goes up to a 320 mile EPA-estimated range for the Premium Model with RWD and Extended Range Battery.
The 2025 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, in its fifth generation, powered by a 293 horsepower 3.6-litre Pentastar V-6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 6,200 lb. towing capacity, starts at $38,290 (including $1,795 destination fee) for the entry level Laredo A 4X2 trim level. The 2025 Jeep® Grand Cherokee is offered in Laredo A, Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude and Altitude X two-row models and the three-row Grand Cherokee L. The plug-in hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, rated at 56 MPGe and 25 miles of all-electric range, starts at $62,285 and is the only Grand Cherokee model to be offered in the Trailhawk 4xe trim. The lineup is now available at dealerships nationwide.
The 2025 Nissan Murano is powered by a 241 horsepower 2.0-liter VC-Turbo (Variable-Compression Turbo) powertrain paired with 9-speed automatic transmission that features paddle shifters. Idle stop start is standard. Tow capacity is rated up to 1,500 pounds. Murano SV is offered with front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, while SL and Platinum grades feature standard AWD. Dual 12.3-inch displays are standard with the center touchscreen offering entertainment, information and more and the left-hand display serves as the vehicle’s instrument cluster and has multiple configurable display modes. The all-new 2025 Murano is the latest Nissan model to adopt the seamless connectivity of Google built-in. Included on SL and Platinum grades Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Play Store are in the dashboard. Rear occupants have available rear door sunshades, heated rear seats, more knee room in the second row due to a thinner front seat design and 0.8-inch increased couple distance. The rear seats adopt the Nissan Zero Gravity design helping provide a more supportive posture for occupants. The rear doors now open wider than the previous generation Murano to ease ingress or load a child safety seat. The all-new 2025 Nissan Murano goes on sale in early 2025. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
The 2nd-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, 0.7 inches longer and one inch higher on the same 105.1 inch wheelbase, is powered by a 241 horsepower 2-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine mated to the latest generation of the 7-speed DCT with fully electric actuation and a widened gear ratio spread in the 228 xDrive Gran Coupe. The M235 xDrive Gran Coupe is powered by a 312 horsepower 2.0-liter engine paired with a 7-speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Transmission with standard shift paddles on the steering wheel. The standard BMW Curved Display has a 10.25-inch Information Display and a Control Display with a screen diagonal of 10.7 inches. The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe now includes BMW Live Cockpit Plus with the cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps. BMW Live Cockpit Professional is available in combination with the BMW Head-Up Display and Parking Assistant Plus in the optional Technology Package, which also includes Augmented View on the Control Display and the Drive Recorder. A 12-speaker Harmon/Kardon premium sound system is newly standard, as is Comfort Access keyless entry, wireless device charging, and auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors. BMW Digital Key Plus enables the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe to be unlocked and locked via smartphone or smartwatch using security-optimized ultra-wideband wireless technology, making a conventional key fob unnecessary. BMW Digital Key Plus can be set up via the My BMW App for suitable smartphones and smart watches with the iOS or Android operating systems and Apple Watch. The standard Active Driving Assistant includes features such as Frontal Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assistant, Active Blind Spot Detection, and Speed Limit Info. The 228 xDrive Gran Coupe will start at $42,775 (including $1,175 destination and handling), and the high-performance M235 xDrive Gran Coupe will start at $50,675. Coming in mid-2025, the two-wheel drive, 241 horsepower 228 sDrive Gran Coupe will start at just $40,775. Production of the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will begin at BMW’s plant in Leipzig in the fourth quarter of 2024. The market launch is set to start in March 2025.
The GMC Sierra EV Denali all-electric pickup has 760 horsepower from 2 motors (1 front @ 1 rear electric drive unit) in both an Extended Range version delivering a GM-estimated range of 390 miles and the available Max Range version with 460 miles of range. The MultiPro MidGate™ expandable bed offers room for hauling items nearly 11 feet in length, while still leaving room for a rear-seat passenger. The available maximum towing capacity is 10,500 pounds. The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali is arriving at dealers now with the Extended Range starting at an MSRP of $91,995 and the Max Range starting at an MSRP of $100,495 (both including $2,095 DFC).
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, powered by two electric motors positioned on the front and rear axles, is expected to achieve an EPA estimated range similar to that of the Q6 e-tron quattro, at around 300 miles. Actual EPA-estimated range will be released closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date. The Q6 has 422 horsepower (Nominal) and 456 horsepower (Peak) while the SQ6 delivers 483 horsepower (Nominal) and 509 horsepower (Peak). The towing capacity is up to 4,400 lb. The Dual motor, 100kWh-battery models will be available at launch with a top fixed speed of 130 mph. The 800-volt electrical system with DC fast-charging provided at a rate of 270 kW takes the high-voltage battery around 21 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent under ideal conditions. Full U.S. performance and efficiency figures will be released closer to the U.S. on-sale date in Spring/Summer 2025.
Tesla has unveiled prototypes of its self-driving Cybercab and 20 passenger Robovan at an event on the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank. The Cybercab could be in production by 2027 and bought for about $30,000, according to Elon Musk.
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is powered by a 284 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic with manual shift mode paddle shifters, electronic shift-by-wire drive selector. The 2025 Pathfinder provides flexibility for the whole family with three rows of seats and seating for eight, or seven with optional second-row Captain's Chairs. The EZ FLEX® second-row seats feature Nissan's LATCH AND GLIDE® technology, allowing them to tip and slide even while a child safety seat is installed for convenient access to the third row. The towing rating of 3,500 pounds is for the S, SV, SL trim levels or 6,000 pounds for the Rock Creek, Platinum and optional on SV and SL. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is on sale now starting at $38,460 (including $1,390 destination and handling).
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek compact SUV is powered by a 152 horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine in the Base trim while Premium, Sport, Limited, and Wilderness trim levels have a 182 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine with a manual mode with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and eight preset transmission ratios and mated to a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission). All Crosstrek trim levels are equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, and at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Dual 7.0-inch SUBARU STARLINK® touchscreens for infotainment are standard with the top screen controls smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; AM/FM stereo, Rear Vision Camera; SiriusXM® Radio and Travel Link; and HD Radio®. The bottom touchscreen provides controls for climate and vehicle settings. Crosstrek Wilderness with upgraded suspension, has 9.3-inch ground clearance and 3,500-lb. towing capacity. All models will begin arriving at Subaru retailers later this year starting at $27,115 (including $1,420 destination and delivery.
The 2025 Volkswagen Taos, refreshed with a new look, upgraded technology, is now powered by a 174 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine up from 158 horsepower in the previous model. The all-wheel-drive model now has an eight-speed conventional automatic transmission in place of the previous DSG dual-clutch automatic. The 2025 Taos features VW’s suite of IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance features across all trims. This includes 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 (ACC) Stop and Go; Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System); and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency). Taos models will start at $26,420 (including $1,425 destination fee) for the S front-wheel drive model and $28,120 for the S 4Motion all-wheel-drive model.
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV will offer a 510 horsepower WT (Work Truck) trim starting at $57,095 (including $2,095 DFC), a 645 horsepower LT (available on the Silverado EV for the first time) starting at $75,195 and a 760 horsepower RST model starting at $89,395. Power comes from a Dual Motor 4WD drivetrain comprised of 2 motors (1 front & 1 rear electric drive unit). On a full charge the WT Max Range gets EPA-estimated range of 492 miles, the WT Extended Range 422 miles, the LT 408 miles, LT with Premium Package 390 miles, RST 2SP 390 miles, RST 3SP a GM-estimated 460 miles. On the LT is the standard 17.7-inch-diagonal center infotainment screen is paired with 11.3-inch-diagonal driver informational center. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV has a 12,500 lb towing capacity and 1,800 lb payload capacity. An available Multi-Flex Midgate offers up to 10 feet and 10 inches of load floor when paired with the standard Multi-Flex Tailgate. Chevrolet expects to ship 2025 Silverado EV WT, LT and RST to customers before the end of the year and, later in the model year, a Work Truck with the standard range battery pack will join the lineup for fleet and retail customers for $57,095. The EPA-estimated range will be available closer to that truck’s launch.
The Bentley Batur Convertibles, the most powerful W12-powered drop-tops, are the last to be powered by the 739 horsepower hand-assembled 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine, with only sixteen to be made. The convertible roof can be deployed or stowed in just 19 seconds, with the car travelling at speeds of up to 30 mph. The Batur Convertible is customizable with each customer able to specify the color and finish of literally every single surface of both the exterior and cabin of the car.
The new McLaren W1 rear-wheel drive supercar is powered by a 1276 horsepower hybrid powertrain combining the all-new 929 horsepower MHP-8 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with the all-new 347 horsepower E-module (integrating a radial flux electric motor and motor control unit) mated to an 8-speed transmission with E-reverse, coupled with a new hydraulic electronic differential. W1 is capable of zero-emissions driving on electric power alone. Pricing from circa $2.1 million, with the final cost dependent on the level of MSO personalization.
The 2024 OC Auto Show is open today through Sunday October 6th at the Anaheim, California, Convention Center where many manufacturers and dealers exhibiting vehicles with test drives available for attendees. Richard Saxton discusses this year's show with John Sackrison, Executive Director of the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association (OCADA).
