For the past few years, it’s been difficult for some enthusiasts to get excited about new cars. They seem to be “softer” and have endless unnecessary tech or even safety systems that upset the drive. To me, they all seem to lack excitement or soul.
However, it’s not all doom and gloom. We think 2025 will be an exciting year for the automotive world and car enthusiasts.
Our Selection Process
We chose the cars in this article based on personal opinions. These cars are either new generations of familiar and established models or aim to shake up their segments and the auto industry in a new and exciting way.
Yes, some of them are EVs, but even those have something new and interesting to offer to break up the monotony of that facet of the car world. Let’s have a look at what’s coming.
Audi A6
Clearly, somebody talked some sense into Audi’s executives. Along with abandoning the confusing naming strategy, Ingolstadt is carrying on with a type of car that has brought them a lot of success over the years. 2025 sees the launch of the latest Audi A6.
Yes, Audi backpedaled on the odd-number-even-number shenanigans as well; this is the A6, not the A7. Look at it! Motor1 reports that it’s debuting in wagon form first, though a sedan is likely to follow. As well as the incredible styling, we can also look forward to an S6 with a good old turbocharged V6, and real exhausts too! Plenty of tech and luxury are also on the menu. This is already looking so good, but can you imagine what the RS6 of this generation will look like?
Lamborghini Temerario
After what felt like a lifetime of the Huracan and all of its countless special editions, Lambo is finally getting ready to move on. The Temerario picks up the torch as the baby Lambo, but there’s nothing baby-like about the claimed performance.
The V10 is sadly gone, but in its place is a plug-in hybrid V8 with 907 hp. What’s more, Lambo didn’t just pluck the V8 from the Urus, and thus most of the VW Group’s biggest SUVs. The Temerario uses a bespoke V8 with a flat plane crank and, as Motor1 reports, a 10,000 RPM redline. We’re still getting used to the new look, but the new baby Lambo has some serious potential.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
After the C8 Corvette transitioned to a mid-engine sports car, Chevrolet promised that the Corvette would turn into a world-beating supercar through all the high-performance versions.
Now that the ZR1 is finally here, we can see that Chevy wasn’t kidding. The Bow-Tie brand says the ZR1 starts out with the 5.5-liter flat-plane V8 from the Z06, but then it adds a couple of turbos for an almost incomprehensible 1,064 hp. There’s also over 800 lb-ft of torque, and it has a claimed quarter-mile time of 9.6 seconds. Car and Driver report it’ll have a starting price of $175,000, which is supercar money, make no mistake, but this kind of performance from a Corvette is absolutely insane.
Lucid Gravity
After seeing a good amount of success with the Air luxury sedan, EV startup Lucid is preparing to tackle one of the most lucrative automotive segments: the luxury SUV. Its weapon of choice is the Gravity.
It’s amazing how Lucid’s simplistic design language translates so well to a large luxury SUV; it actually looks pretty fantastic. Lucid says it also seats seven people, offers a van-like 120 cubic feet of cargo space, and Lucid claims 450 miles on a single charge. If the Gravity is anything like the Air, and even a little bit like the Air Sapphire that Top Gear absolutely loved, Lucid has a winner on its hands.
Renault Twingo E-Tech
Renault is one of the few automakers that’s finally figuring out the electric car dilemma. Big crossovers are all well and fine, but it’s now the small, affordable EV’s time to shine. Renault’s answer to this new development? A revival of the original Twingo, completing the trio of retro EVs alongside the 5 and the 4 E-Tech.
Even if the old Twingo wasn’t sold where you’re from, you’ve likely seen it, thanks to the myriad of internet memes. The new Twingo looks almost the same as the original, but it packs more interior space, modern tech, and it promises an insanely low price. It won’t be coming to North America, and we think that’s a missed opportunity. This is definitely one of the few EVs that are actually worth getting excited about.
Dodge Charger Sixpack
When Dodge first revealed that it would try to reinvent the muscle car as an EV, we were cautiously optimistic. The new Charger Daytona hasn’t really gone over well with anyone, due to its lack of soul — just ask Kyle Conner from the Out of Spec Reviews channel on YouTube. It also labels itself as a muscle car, even though, as Motor1 reports, it can’t do burnouts.
2025 is a year of hope for the new Charger, as Dodge plans to introduce the Charger Sixpack. According to Motor1, the Sixpack versions should arrive in dealers by the summer of 2025. No battery power here, but rather the Hurricane turbo six-cylinder, which, as Driving Canada reports, is a joy to use in the new RAM pickup. If Dodge gets this right, I think it might be time to welcome back the Buick Grand National.
Lexus LFR
Toyota is absolutely adamant to shake its reputation for making boring commuter cars — and boring luxury cars on the Lexus side of things. That’s why it’s now putting together a legitimate successor to the incredible LFA supercar.
We don’t know what this new supercar will be called, but rumors are saying it’ll be the LFR. Essentially, it’ll be a road-going version of the above-pictured Toyota GR GT3 concept that the automaker revealed a couple of years ago. It’s a front-engined, RWD supercar, but it omits the Yamaha-engineered V10 in favor of a turbocharged V8 that is ostensibly a racing-grade engine. If the LFA is anything to go by, this will be a truly special car. Autoevolution also tells us that the LFR might put out over 900 hp.
Aston Martin Valhalla
After so many years and so many concept cars, Top Gear informs us that Aston Martin is finally bringing out its first-ever mid-engine production supercar to market. The Valhalla is something totally new for Aston Martin, as it’s squarely focused on challenging other mid-engined supercars rather than being a dressed-up, stiffened-up GT car.
Like almost every Aston model nowadays, the engine comes from Mercedes-AMG. Specifically, as MotorTrend tells us, it’s the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crank, similar to the one found in the AMG GT Black Series. Thanks to the supplementary electric motors, it puts out 1,064 hp. Unlike basically every Aston Martin in history, the Valhalla isn’t beautiful in the traditional sense, but there’s no denying that it looks pretty spectacular.
Ferrari 12Cilindri
We truly admire Ferrari’s persistence, as they stick to what it knows best. After the 812’s long tenure, Ferrari is finally giving us a brand-new front-engine V12 GT car. The fact that it has a V12 in the first place is pretty special, which is why Ferrari put it directly in the name.
12Cilindri is, obviously, Italian for 12 cylinders. Ferrari claims it revs to 9,500 RPM and puts out 830 hp. By the way, you won’t find any hybrid assistance or forced induction here, just classic big-engine horsepower. Even though we think there is a replacement for displacement, Ferrari clearly disagrees. The design draws inspiration from the 365 GTB Daytona and other classic Ferraris, and even though it took a second to grow on most people, it’s a handsome thing.
Ford Mustang Raptor
Now, this is a total wildcard. Ford is the only one of the Big Three that didn’t try to reinvent its muscle car in any sort of way. It’s a traditional muscle car that can hang with sports cars on the track, but it’s still an old-fashioned American V8.
As Car and Driver reports, Ford is clearly egged on by the increased appearance of off-road sports cars like the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and the Porsche 911 Safari, which is why we’re getting a Mustang Raptor by the end of the year. While Ford has yet to release any official images, this will, obviously, be a lifted Mustang with significantly better off-road abilities. The rumors say it’ll have over 700 hp courtesy of a beefed-up V8 under the hood.
2025 is An Exciting Year, After All
We understand why there may be a lack of excitement about upcoming new cars, as the automotive industry always seems to find new ways to make their vehicles more annoying and complicated. However, things are now looking a little different for the car industry than they did just a couple of years ago, and there are actually some cars worth getting excited about.
Off-road Mustangs? A V12 Ferrari not burdened with hybrid assistance or turbocharging? A fantastic, affordable EV with retro styling? A new take on the venerable Audi station wagon with some showstopping styling? It seems 2025 will be a good year, after all.
