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New cars 2025: What's coming and when?

Your guide to all of the new cars coming soon. From hatchbacks to SUVs - here are all the models due in 2025.

Buying a new car? Before you step into a new car showroom, read our expansive guide to all the new cars that are coming in the next 12 months and beyond. There are some exciting new cars due in 2025 and some look well worth the wait.

So if you’re in the market for one of the best family cars, best SUVs or best electric cars in 2024 then hold your horses and read our expert guide to the best new cars coming in 2025 and even further beyond.

New Cars 2025

Audi A5

Type: hatchback and estate | On sale: now | Starting price: from £41,950

The new Audi A5 replaces both the old Audi A5 and Audi A4 ranges. Offered as a fastback-style hatch and a sleek Avant estate, the line-up uses a conventional range of petrol and diesel engines, some with mild hybrid technology. This is why the A4 range has been swallowed up by the A5 – Audi says that odd-numbered cars will now all have ICE engines, with even-numbered cars going electric. The high-tech new car is based on Audi’s Premium Platform Combustion architecture, and has a high-tech new infotainment setup called Digital Stage. The curved, free-standing OLED display comprises an 11.9-inch driver display and 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen.

 

BYD Atto 2

Type: small electric SUV | On sale: February 2025 | Starting price: under £30,000

The new BYD Atto 2 is another electric SUV from the fast-growing Chinese brand, that slots in between the smaller BYD Dolphin and larger BYD Atto 3. It is expected to have a range of up to 250 miles, and a price tag starting from well under £30,000. It will take on more expensive electric alternatives such as the Kia EV3, the popular Volvo EX30 and Smart #1, and will also rival lower-price cars like the new Vauxhall Frontera Electric and the Citroen e-C3 Aircross. Full details of the new BYD Atto 2, including specifications and confirmed prices, will be announced in February. 

Citroen e-C3

Type: small electric car | On sale: early 2025 | Starting price: £21,990

The new Citroen e-C3 is a very exciting new small electric car that promises to shake up the UK market. Why? Because it’s going to be extremely affordable – bosses speak of a starting price from under £23,000. This won’t be a stripped-out, short-range electric car, either. We can expect a range of 199 miles, and standard kit including LED headlights and air con. An SUV-look five-door small car, the pretty new Citroen e-C3 will be practical as well, and certainly set to provide a stern challenge to the much more expensive Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Peugeot e-208.

 

Citroen C3 Aircross

Type: small electric SUV | On sale: late spring 2025 | Starting price: £20,240

The new Citroen C3 Aircross is a small SUV that's available with petrol, hybrid or electric power. Surprisingly, it's also available with either five or seven seats. A value-priced model, the petrol version costs from just £20,240, while electric Citroen e-C3 Aircross prices start from £22,990. The EV has a range of up to 188 miles with a larger battery arriving later to take the range over 200 miles. The new Citroen C3 Aircross is spacious inside, and a decent level of standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a reversing camera. 

Cupra Tavascan

Type: electric SUV | On sale: now | Starting price: £47,340

The new Cupra Tavascan is the firm’s range-topping electric SUV it aims to challenge the Tesla Model Y with. It sits above the Cupra Born and is an EV alternative to the new Cupra Terramar. All models have a generous 77kWh battery which gives a range of up to 352 miles. Rear-wheel drive versions have 286PS and the range-topping all-wheel drive setup has 340PS. Prices for the new Cupra Tavascan, which is built in China, start from £47,340.

Dacia Bigster

Type: large family SUV | On sale: spring 2025 | Starting price: £24,995

The new Dacia Bigster is the firm's largest-ever SUV. Sitting above the Dacia Duster, it sees the brand compete with the likes of the Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai for the first time. A five-seater, Dacia claims the new Bigster will be very spacious inside and boast best-in-class boot capacity. It has a range of petrol and hybrid engines, and there will also be a 4x4 version. The interior will have a good level of standard equipment, with all models having a 10.1-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, alloy wheels and rear camera. Prices are extremely affordable, starting from just £24,995. 

DS No8

Type: Electric crossover | On sale: now | Starting price: £50,790

The new DS No8 is an intriguing range-topper for the French luxury brand. It’s an all-electric crossover that’s derived from the same platform as the Peugeot e-3008. Styling is very distinctive, with the firm intending the DS No8 to be a bold shift towards its aspirations to become a genuinely upscale brand. It’s ultra-slippery, giving a range of up to 466 miles when fitted with the largest battery. Prices start from over £50,000, making it a rival to models such as the new Audi Q6 e-tron and Tesla Model Y.

Fiat Grande Panda

Type: small hybrid and EV | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: from under £18,000 (est)

The new Fiat Grande Panda is a supermini-sized retro-infused revival of the famous 1980s city car. A car that’s been a long time coming, it was unveiled last summer but isn’t going to arrive in the UK until this summer. Prices are still to be confirmed but should start from under £18k. That will be for the hybrid version, while the electric model should start from around £22,000. Both share the same delightful styling, with loads of original Panda cues. The interior is really characterful too, and Fiat is promising a good amount of space for five people. Will it vie with the new Renault 5 as an affordable and must-have new small electric car?

Ford Capri

Type: electric SUV | On sale: now | Starting price: £42,075

The new Ford Capri is proving to be a somewhat controversial car. It is an electric SUV that’s derived from the Ford Explorer, but has a different face and swoopier roofline. This improves aero efficiency and gives it a maximum range of nearly 390 miles. A hot version produces up to 340PS for acceleration that would leave a classic Capri 2.8i for dust. Prices start from £42,075 and Ford will be hoping for strong sales, as there’s a lot riding on the new Capri.

Hyundai Inster

Type: electric city car | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: £23,495

The new Hyundai Inster is a modern-looking small electric car with a compact exterior and supermini-like space inside. It’s pricier than cars such as the Dacia Spring, costing from £23,495, but Hyundai argues the high level of interior tech justifies this. There are two batteries, with the larger 49kWh unit offering a range of up to 229 miles. The new Hyundai Inster arrives in the UK this summer – and there’s also going to be an SUV-inspired new Hyundai Inster Cross as well.

Jaecoo 7

Type: family SUV | On sale: February 2025 | Starting price: £29,435

The new Jaecoo 7 is an electric SUV that’s the sister car to the new Omoda 5. While the Omoda has typical crossover looks, Jaecoo takes a more 4x4-inspired theme, with the Jaecoo 7 serving as a cut-price alternative to a Range Rover Evoque. It’s available with either a turbo petrol engine, or a plug-in hybrid. The latter has an EV range of up to 56 miles. Off-road credentials include a 600mm wading depth. Jaecoo also offers the reassurance of a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Prices start from £29,435.

Jaguar GT EV

Type: luxury EV | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: £100,000

You can’t have missed the new Jaguar GT concept. It’s created umpteen headlines – and put the Jaguar brand back on the map after years of being in the doldrums. So what is it? Well, the concept is an extreme, angular, low-slung two-door coupe that bears a welcome reference to a Rolls-Royce Spectre. The production car will be a four-door GT, with a design and interior that won’t be too far removed from this concept. It will be fully electric, have a long range and rapid charging ability, while prices will start from north of £100,000. 

Jeep Wagoneer S

Type: electric SUV | On sale: 2025 | Starting price: £75,000

The new Jeep Wagoneer S is the American 4x4 brand’s first global EV. It is a modern electric alternative to a Jeep Grand Cherokee that the firm hopes will take on rivals such as the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Prices are likely to start from £75,000, and a huge 100kWh battery will give a range of more than 300 miles. It will have a really high-end interior, with plenty of luxury features to go up against its premium rivals. There will be an abundance of passenger space too, and an 866-litre boot.

Kia EV4

Type: Electric hatch and saloon | On sale: later in 2025 | Starting price: £35,000 (est)

The new Kia EV4 is another distinctive-looking modern electric car from the ever-popular firm. Effectively the hatchback alternative to the award-winning Kia EV3 SUV, it is a little longer overall than its sister car, and will rival models such as the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. There may also be an equally-distinctive saloon version in the UK. It is offered with a choice of two batteries, the largest of which has a range of over 390 miles. We expect prices to start from upwards of £35,000 when it launches in the UK later this year.

Maxus MIFA 7

Type: electric MPV | On sale: now | Starting price: £39,995

The new Maxus MIFA 7 is a large electric family MPV. Sitting below the extra-large MIFA 9, it measures around 4.9 metres long and has seating for seven. Those in the back enjoy the easy-access flexibility of sliding rear doors. Consider it a more affordable alternative to a Volkswagen ID.Buzz, with prices starting from £39,995. It is also an EV alternative to the Lexus LM but, again, is almost half the price. There are two battery choices, 77kWh or 90kWh, with the larger offering a range of 298 miles. The interior is high-tech, with a panoramic glass roof that floods it in light. The 2-2-3 seating layout is also functional.

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Type: Electric saloon | On sale: later in 2025 | Starting price: £40,000 (est)

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is a crucially important car that heralds the first in an advanced future series of electric Mercedes-Benz. The headline is a range of almost 500 miles from the longest-range version, although there are no shortage of them elsewhere, from the cutting-edge infotainment system to the super-fast charging system. If electric is not yet for you, there will also be a hybrid-powered new Mercedes-Benz CLA. Prices will, however, reflect this technology, with the range moving upmarket compared to today’s model. When it arrives in the UK later in 2025, it’s likely to cost upwards of £40,000.

Range Rover Electric

Type: luxury SUV | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: £125,000

The new Range Rover Electric is the first-ever electric version of the world-famous luxury SUV. It’s open for pre-orders now, and is expected to be fully released later in 2025. It won’t be cheap, with a starting price upwards of £125,000 likely – but it will be extremely luxurious, with brilliant refinement and performance to match a Range Rover V8. Visually, it will look almost identical to other new Range Rovers, which is no bad thing and the interior will be similarly palatial. An indulgent way to go green.

 

Renault 5

Type: electric small car | On sale: spring 2025 | Starting price: £22,995

The new Renault 5 is a headline-grabbing retro revival for the famous small car – which is reborn as an electric car. It made its world debut at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show and arrives in the UK in spring 2025. Boasting an electric range of up to 250 miles, the new Renault 5 effectively replaces the Renault Zoe and is sure to be a hit thanks to its retro looks. It is a five-door small car with a practical interior, that is great fun to drive. Best of all, it's super-affordable, with prices starting from just £22,995. 

 

Renault 4

Type: electric crossover | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: under £30,000

The new Renault 4 follows up another smash-hit retro recreation, the new Renault 5. Following in the footsteps of the classic Renault 4, it is a practical five-door that will be an alternative to more traditional small electric SUVs such as the new Mini Aceman. Cute touches include an opening canvas electric roof and, inside, a baguette holder. The comprehensive Google-based infotainment system is a real highlight too. It will have an EV range of up to 250 miles and a standard heat pump should ensure efficiency in the winter.

Renault Twingo

Type: electric city car | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: from £17,000

The new Renault Twingo sees the famous budget city car return as a fully electric five-door. It’s a little way off, with a planned launch in 2026, but the wait should be worth it – Renault is speaking of prices from £17,000. This will be exceptional value for an electric car, particularly one with a likely range of over 150 miles. The retro styling will probably be a similarly big draw though.

 

Skoda Epiq

Type: entry-level EV | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: under £20,000 (est)

The new Skoda Epiq is our first look at an affordable new entry-level electric Skoda that may be revealed in 2025 ahead of going on sale in 2026. Affordable will hopefully mean a price from under £20k, although the Epiq will be a proper supermini-sized five-door with a huge 490-litre boot. A potential range of nearly 250 miles will be handy, too.

Skoda Elroq

Type: small electric SUV | On sale: spring 2025 | Starting price: £31,500

The new Skoda Elroq is the smaller sibling to the acclaimed Skoda Enyaq. Derived from the same underpinnings, it is bound to drive well, while size-wise it goes up against the new Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30. There is a choice of three batteries, with the largest having a range of up to 360 miles. Naturally, the new Skoda Elroq is very practical, with a spacious interior and 470-litre boot. It’s also very affordable, with prices starting from £31,500. UK deliveries begin in the spring.

Suzuki e Vitara

Type: electric SUV | On sale: summer 2025 | Starting price: £33,000 (est)

The new Suziki e-Vitara is the Japanese firm’s long-awaited first EV. It’s a very important one, as the company looks to achieve its 2030 ZEV Mandate commitments. As such, it will be here soon, estimated to arrive in summer 2025. It will run alongside the petrol-powered Suzuki Vitara for a while. Tech details haven’t been confirmed, but it looks set to offer an EV range of up to 250 miles. There will be both 2WD and 4WD versions, with the latter having two electric motors to give a total of 183PS. Prices are also yet to be confirmed but it is expected to start from around £33,000.

Tesla Model Y

Type: electric SUV | On sale: February 2025 | Starting price: £60,990 (Launch Series)

The new Tesla Model Y is a heavily-facelifted version of the current car. This model has been a notable success, scooping the title of the world's best-selling car in 2023, and the revised version aims to continue this success. It has Tesla Cybertruck-inspired styling, with front and rear light bars, plus other detail tweaks outside. Inside, it's quieter, much higher-quality and a lot more comfortable. There's a snazzy infotainment screen in the rear, while both ambient lighting and aluminium detailing enhance the premium feel. The high-spec Launch Series model costs £60,990 but more affordable versions will follow – and Tesla says all of them have an improved EV range too. 

Tesla Cybertruck

Type: electric pickup | On sale: 2026? | Starting price: from £65,000

The new Tesla Cybertruck is one of the most radical new cars ever launched. Looking like nothing else on the road, it is basically the dream of boss Elon Musk becoming reality. Fully electric and boasting a range of up to 340 miles, it’s also improbably fast, with enough performance to out-accelerate a Porsche 911… while towing a Porsche 911. Trouble is, while its unique stainless steel construction and hard-edged design is bold, it might be too much so for Europe – it’s not clear whether it will pass legislation to be sold over here. Even if it is, demand in the US means it wouldn’t arrive much before 2026.

 

Toyota Urban Cruiser

Type: small electric SUV | On sale: late 2025 | Starting price: £35,000 (est)

The new Toyota Urban Cruiser is a small SUV that is closely related to the new Suzuki e Vitara. It sits just above the existing Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid, as a pure electric alternative to take on models such as the Kia EV3 and Volvo EX30. It is likely to have a range of up to 250 miles, and there will be a dual-motor version with 4x4 for muddy-road confidence, alongside the core front-wheel drive variants. It arrives later in 2025 and prices are estimated to start from around £35,000.

Toyota Land Cruiser

Type: large 4x4 | On sale: TBC | Starting price: £74,995

The Toyota Land Cruiser is all-new for 2025 – and has a radical redesign that brilliantly builds on this famous 4x4’s roots. Toyota wants to take the fight to the Land Rover Defender, so has rediscovered the Land Cruiser’s roots and celebrated them both outside and in. It’s not style over substance though, with an arsenal of off-road tech ensuring this will remain one of the best in the business when the going gets tough. It will start off with a 2.8-litre diesel engine, but a hybrid version is expected later.

 

Vauxhall Frontera

Type: small SUV | On sale: early 2025 | Starting price: £23,495

The new Vauxhall Frontera revives a name from the past – only this isn’t a rough-and-tough 4x4, but a modern small SUV that will be offered in both electric and petrol-powered guise. Vauxhall is promising plenty of space for the family-friendly alternative to the Vauxhall Mokka, including a seven-seat option. Effectively replacing the Vauxhall Crossland, it is a much more affordable car, with prices from £23,495. What's more, electric models cost exactly the same as petrol ones. 

ID.EVERY1

Type: Electric city car | On sale: 2027 | Starting price: £16,000 (est)

The new Volkswagen ID.EVERY1 is a very important car for the German giant. Aiming to be its most affordable new electric car of all, prices could start from just £16,000 when it arrives in 2027. It has been optimised for sale in Europe and the UK, with bosses saying it “represents the last piece of the puzzle on our way to the widest model selection in the volume segment”. It will sit below the 2026 Volkswagen ID.2, with contemporary rivals currently thin on the ground – only the Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03 really compete in the sub-£20k EV sector. The keen pricing will mean a smallish battery, with Volkswagen estimating a range of at least 155 miles.  

Volkswagen ID.2

Type: electric supermini | On sale: mid 2025 | Starting price: from £20,000 (est) 

Okay, so the Volkswagen ID.2 is so far in the future you'll need binoculars to see it, but it does give you an idea of exactly what the next five years has in store for us. The VW's a small electric SUV with space for a young family and a target price of less than £20,000. Why so affordable? Tiny batteries. The ID.2's 30kWh battery is good for no more than 120 miles.

 

Volkswagen ID.GTI

Type: electric hot hatch | On sale: 2026 | Starting price: £30,000

The Volkswagen ID.GTI Concept is our first indicaton of how a future new electric hot hatch may look. Wearing a full GTI makeover, with a sporty chassis and punchy performance, bosses have confirmed the new Volkswagen ID.2-based car will definitely make it into production. It’s likely to go on sale in 2026 – and could be tantalisingly priced from less than £30,000. Will the new Volkswagen ID.GTI Concept be a genuine electric car successor to the famous Volkswagen Golf GTI? We look forward to finding out.

 

Volkswagen Tayron

Type: large 5- and 7-seat SUV | On sale: now | Starting price: £39,850

The new Volkswagen Tayron effectively replaces the old Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. Like that car, it offers seven seats, although plug-in hybrids are restricted to five seats due to the batteries taking up space in the rear. They compensate with a huge 705-litre boot – and if you fold the third-row seats flat in the seven-seater, it’s an even larger 850 litres. Almost identical to the new Volkswagen Tiguan up front and inside, the Tayron has an extended rear that makes it look more elegant. Petrol and diesel engines are economical, while the eHybrid plug-in hybrid has an electric range of up to 76 miles. Prices start from £39,850.