Awesome 2025

The Toyota GR Corolla has all the makings of a great hot hatch: a small, turbocharged engine with ample horsepower, all-wheel drive, performance brakes and suspension, and aggressive styling. For its first two years, it came solely with a manual transmission. Now, a new, fast-shifting automatic does not disappoint and opens the car up to many more buyers.

America’s off-road experts return to the 59th annual Easter Jeep Safari with seven custom-built vehicles that honor the brand’s heritage using modern 4-wheelers as their platform. From a military-inspired truck to a lightweight overlander, the line-up of bespoke 4x4s is as bold, colorful, and exciting as ever. We’d be thrilled to have that 2-door J6 Honcho.

Redesigned from top-to-bottom for 2025, the Nissan Kicks has a bold and dynamic new look. Its design is sharp outside and in, with more space and a modern new dashboard with the latest technology. While it’s not going to break any performance records, the new Kicks is proof positive that an entry-level vehicle can balance personality with practicality.

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo’s compact crossover is a hoot to drive, and it looks sharp, too. Its plug-in hybrid version offers plenty of horsepower and torque, along with crisp handling, and sporty styling. The special Tonale Tributo Italiano comes loaded with premium equipment and painted in one of three classic Italian colors.

Are you looking for a three-row SUV that can shuttle the kids to school and also take them on weekend adventures? The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek takes Nissan’s substantial family SUV and cranks up the fun factor, offering extra capability and attitude for those who like to wander off the beaten path.

When it comes to performance vehicles, the Hyundai Sonata isn’t the first name to come to mind. The 2025 Sonata N Line offers stellar driving dynamics, a powerful drivetrain, and sporty styling outside and in. From its bold design to its zesty engine, this Korean sports sedan is among the best new car values on the market today.

The Polaris Slingshot heads into its 10th year with a sharp new front-end design. The 3-wheeler’s engine has been bumped to 180 hp for the S and SL, and 204 hp for SLR and R, with an improved torque curve and retuned AutoDrive transmission and suspension. There’s 1″ more ground clearance for the S, SL, and SLR, and the audio system has larger speakers.

It’s been a few years since we drove the mid-size Lexus ES sedan. After receiving a makeover last year, we experienced the latest iteration of the ES 300h, the hybrid variant. While it’s not as potent as the V6-based ES 350, it’s undoubtedly more fuel efficient, and the F SPORT Handling trim we drove offers bold looks and a performance suspension for agility.

Genesis continues to make some of the best luxury vehicles on the market. Last year, we drove the Genesis GV80 Prestige and thought it was excellent. For 2025, the high-end SUV has a dynamic new grille, new high-tech headlights, and a new dashboard with an ultrawide display panel. Its sophisticated looks are as good as ever, and it drives like a dream.

During its 20+ years in production, the Hyundai Tucson has evolved from a basic compact SUV into one of the best you can buy. After spending a week with the top-of-the-line 2025 Tucson Hybrid Limited, we’d be happy to have one as our daily driver. The latest version of the small SUV is stylish, smooth, spacious, and smart in every way that matters.

We’ve tested the Toyota Crown sedan and liked its exterior styling and smooth ride. Now, we’ve driven its crossover sibling to see how it stacks up. The Crown Signia takes the place of the Venza, though it’s several inches longer and rides a little lower for a more car-like driving experience. It also touts a plush cabin, good cargo space, and excellent fuel economy.

When it comes to pickup trucks, they don’t get more luxurious or full-featured than the top-of-the-line Ram 1500 Tungsten. As comfortable as your living room, as quick as some sports cars, and fully capable as a work truck, the Tungsten is as versatile as it gets. After a week living with Ram’s $90,000 truck, we were sad to see it leave our driveway.

The 2025 Nissan Armada is new from head to toe. The 3-row SUV will come in five trims, including a rugged new PRO-4X and a luxury Platinum Reserve. It’s powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 with 425 hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque and can tow 8,500 lb. It has a refined new interior offering the latest tech, such as dual 14.3″ screens, Google built-in, and more.

Polaris’ performance SxS UTVs are ready for wide-open runs and the roughest trails. Changes for 2025 include cabin air intakes, fang lighting, radiator deflectors, an upgraded dash and storage, and optional heated and vented seats for the RZR Pro R. Choose from the 64″ wide, 181 hp RZR Pro XP, the 74″ wide, 181 hp RZR Pro S or the 74″ wide, 220 hp RZR Pro R.

The Ford Maverick is a fantastic small truck that’s also fuel-efficient. The street-savvy 2025 Maverick Lobo rides lower than other Mavericks and has sport-tuned steering and suspension, torque vectoring, AWD, and a 238-hp turbo engine with 275 lb-ft. of torque. We love the appearance upgrades, including a unique grille and awesome black turbofan 19″ wheels.

Infiniti’s 3-row luxury SUV is all new for 2025. It has a sleek design outside and in, a new, more powerful engine, and big technology upgrades. We spent a week with the top-of-the-line version of the new QX80, and came away impressed with everything this elegant, full-size family hauler has to offer. No time to read? Watch our QX80 review on YouTube.