Buying a new car is always a positive affair. Especially if you've spec'd the vehicle from scratch and had to wait a while before picking up your shiny new motor. And let's not forget that iconic new car smell.
In 2025, there is an incredible choice of new metal to choose from, whether it's in the form of a hatchback, SUV, hybrid, or electric car.
Below is a selection of our favourites, which are some of our top picks for new cars to buy in 2025.
- Renault 5
- Ford Mustang
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- MG Cyberster
- Kia Sportage
- Peugeot 208
- Kia EV9
- Citroën C3 Aircross
- Vauxhall Grandland
- Leapmotor C10
Renault 5
If you're going to do a modern take on a classic, you've got to make sure you do it right, and Renault has done just that with the all-new Renault 5.
It's now fully electric and looks like the perfect reimagination of the original, which is bound to turn heads in 2025. The French certainly know how to create great-looking hatchbacks, and the Renault 5 is yet further proof that the French and Renault certainly haven't lost their touch.
You'll get up to 248 miles of range, a choice of green, yellow, white, and black paint, and an interior full of quirky detailing and cutting-edge tech.
If you're looking for a car to bring a smile to your face, and look good whilst driving it, the Renault 5 ticks all the right boxes. There's even a hotter Alpine version available, too.
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Ford Mustang
With many volume manufacturers seemingly cutting back on the manual transmission option, along with 'thirsty' engines, petrolheads should rejoice that Ford will still sell you a V8 Mustang with a manual gearbox in 2025.
And, petrolhead or not, the Mustang is a car that can turn heads and raise a smile, even if you're not into cars.
Sure, you can also opt for an automatic, but there's something hugely satisfying about changing gear yourself, especially when it's a V8 engine delivering the power.
In a world where everything seems to be sensible, a V8 Mustang is a great buy in 2025 to hold on to some of that old-school muscle car feel and joy. Plus, you'll become best mates with the staff at your local petrol station.
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A car made to change the perception of the electric car. Sure, many electric cars are quick, but they are often lacking in the feel and handling departments. But, Hyundai got their N department involved here, and the result is the IONIQ 5 N.
First of all, it's an engaging car to drive, and it's practical too. Oh, and there's 650bhp on tap - meaning its got more in common in a whole host of supercars. It's got supercar pace too, with 0 to 62mph taking just 3.4 seconds.
It did a lap of the infamous 'Green Hell' - The Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 45 seconds - meaning it's quicker than some older supercars, like the Ferrari 599, for example, or even a Lamborghini Gallardo.
So, it may not be quicker than the latest Ferrari and Lamborghini models, but the progress is there for all to see, being faster than older supercars. And in a world where we are spoilt for fast-accelerating cars, the IONIQ 5 N looks to inject the feel and character back into not just electric cars, but cars in general. And that's only a good thing.
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MG has to be congratulated for its mix of new cars. Sure, like many manufacturers these days, there's quite a selection of SUVs, but the fact that they have made a modern sports car in the form of the Cyberster, which celebrates their past, is something to behold, and besides, it has pop-up doors.
Oh, there's 496bhp on tap in the dual-motor GT model too, meaning the 0 to 62mph sprint is dealt with in just 3.2 seconds, meaning it's the quickest car in our list.
There's between 276 and 316 miles of range, depending on your chosen model, allowing for plenty of range to enjoy open-top touring. And, because it's an MG, the starting prices are more than reasonable.
MG has adapted to customer buying habits, offering quality SUVs, but the fact that they also offer a decent little city car, and this electric sports car roadster, which harks back to its roots, albeit in a modern way, is rather impressive.
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The fifth-generation Sportage has been on sale since 2021, with a neat facelift in 2024. It's still very much one of the best new cars to buy in 2025 thanks to its sharp and sophisticated looks, its generous standard specification, and its overall ability as a fine all-arounder.
Unlike many SUVs that surprisingly don't offer all-wheel drive, you'll find all-wheel drive versions in the Sportage range, meaning winter weather and venturing off-road shouldn't be a problem.
There are also plug-in hybrid versions available for those who want the benefits of electric input, but also like the familiarity of internal combustion.
The Kia Sportage is still one of the market-leading SUV choices out there, and a great buy in 2025.
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The humble little hatchback is perhaps getting overlooked these days, what with the sheer popularity of SUVs, but Peugeot has always been excellent in offering great little hatchbacks, and the 208 is still very much one of the best little hatchbacks out there.
And, to keep all types of customers interested, you can get a 208 with petrol, hybrid, or electric powertrains - meaning this handsome little hatchback can be tailored to your exact preferences.
There's five doors as standard too, enhancing practicality, and in typical Peugeot and French style, the interior is a nice place to spend time, with ergonomic flair and full of all the latest tech you need.
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Back in the day, if you had a large family, you were stuck with a mediocre people carrier, which essentially was a panel van with windows. Nowadays, the SUV is the most popular body shape out there when it comes to cars, so creating a car with seating for six or seven, depending on spec, is quite the sought-after trait in an SUV.
That's where the Kia EV9 comes in. It's fully electric, you can spec if with six or seven seats, and it's far from boring and mediocre. Kia's new design language keeps evolving, and due to the size of the EV9, this is one family car that looks as futuristic and as slick as it gets.
And despite its massive size, you can still get a twin-motor GT Line S which develops 380bhp, meaning 0 to 62mph happens in just 5.3 seconds, whilst still offering over 300 miles of range.
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Citroën has a rich history of producing quirky cars, and the new C3 Aircross follows suit with tradition. A new design language, completed by neat and sharp design, helps the C3 Aircross stand out in a crowded marketplace of SUV choices.
It also offers seven seats - the first time in this segment, meaning if you've got a large family but don't necessarily want a massive SUV like the Kia EV9 mentioned before, then the C3 Aircross could be an ideal solution.
There's also a fully-electric ë-C3 Aircross available too, if you fancy some zero-emission driving. With either drivetrain, you'll get a decent, practical SUV, loaded with tech and style.
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Another SUV, but we can't ignore their popularity, and the Grandland is Vauxhall's large SUV that provides decent design and practicality, in a typical Vauxhall way.
Like many Stellantis brands, the Grandland can be had with a choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric models, meaning you can tailor-make your Grandland to suit your life in 2025 and beyond perfectly.
Being a Vauxhall, it's loaded with safety tech too, and features masses of space with a 550-litre boot (petrol version), which can be extended to 1,641 litres with the rear seats folded flat
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Leapmotor is still brand new in the UK, and launching on the 1st March 2025. Their T03 city car offers a standard kit well above its weight, but the C10 SUV is where it gets interesting.
It looks more expensive than its price point, and features a specification you'd associate with higher-priced SUVs, too. The interior is very minimal, but it's loaded with tech.
With a few new manufacturers popping up in the UK, Leapmotor is backed by Stellantis - who own Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Abarth, DS, Jeep, and a few more brands, so having that backing is quite substantial.
If you're in the market for a fully loaded modern SUV, then maybe a Leapmotor C10 could be ideal for you?
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