11 Cars Everyone’s Talking About This Year

2025 is a blockbuster year for cars from shockingly capable EVs to fresh takes on performance and design, these 11 models are dominating conversations among car enthusiasts, tech-fans, and everyday buyers alike.

Tesla Cybertruck

Honestly, I don’t even know where to start with this one. It’s like, you see it and your brain short-circuits for a second. Is it a triangle? A polygon? I don’t know. It’s just so… out there. And the stainless steel body, you don’t have to paint it, which is cool I guess, but also, what if it gets a dent? Can you even fix it? the price, oof, I think it starts around, like, $80,000? Actually, scratch that, the one everyone wants with the crazy acceleration is way more, like over $100,000. So yeah, it’s a lot. A real conversation starter, for better or worse.

Ford Bronco

This one, I mean, it’s just such a cool comeback story. It feels properly rugged, you know? Like, it’s not trying to be a luxury SUV with a fancy name, it’s a boxy, honest off-roader. You can take the doors off, the roof off, it’s just fun. And it’s got all these modern tech things inside so you’re not completely roughing it. I’d probably take this over a Jeep Wrangler any day, it just feels more… I don’t know, daily-driveable? But still tough. You can get into one for, uhm, I think around $40,000? Which for what you get, honestly seems pretty fair.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

It’s all retro-futuristic, like a cool 80s concept car that they actually built. And the interior space is wild, like there’s so much room because there’s no big engine block, you know? It charges super fast, which is a huge deal. Honestly, if I were going electric today, this might be it. It’s just so clever and well thought-out. And the price is… uhm, it starts in the mid-$40,000s, I think? But with the tax credit, it gets way more interesting. Yeah, really smart car.

Rivian R1S

This is the one for people who want an electric SUV but think the Tesla Model X is a bit too… much. You know? It’s super capable off-road, it’s got a killer interior, and it just looks… friendly but also seriously capable. Like a modern-day Land Rover but electric. The gear tunnel is such a neat idea. It’s not cheap though, oh no. You’re looking at, like, $78,000 to start, and it goes up fast from there. But for a do-anything family hauler that’s also electric? It’s kinda at the top of the list.

Toyota GR Corolla

A hot hatchback! I love that Toyota actually made this. It’s a Corolla, you know, the most sensible car ever, but with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. It’s just… unapologetically fun. And for around, uhm, $37,000, it’s a performance bargain in a world of $60,000 sports cars.

Cadillac Escalade IQ

So, Cadillac made an electric Escalade. And it’s… huge. Like, even bigger than the regular one, I think? It’s got that massive 55-inch screen across the dashboard, it’s just a theater on wheels. It’s what you buy when you’ve made it and you want everyone to know, but you also want to be a little bit green, you know? The quiet, smooth power must be incredible. But my wallet hurts just thinking about it. The price starts at around $130,000. So, yeah. It’s for a very specific someone.

Kia EV9

This one is fascinating. It’s a big, three-row SUV, but it’s all electric. And it doesn’t look boring! It’s got this really bold, blocky design. It feels like the family hauler of the future, right now. You can even get one with swiveling second-row seats, so you can face the people in the back. How cool is that for a road trip? It’s supposed to be really good, and the price is… uhm, I think it starts just under $55,000, which for a big electric SUV is actually pretty competitive. Kia is just killing it lately.

Porsche 911 S/T

It’s a special edition 911 that’s lighter and more focused, with a manual transmission. It’s basically a love letter to driving. The sound, the feel… it’s supposed to be magical. But here’s the thing  it’s also like, a quarter of a million dollars. Maybe more. And they’re all sold out. So we’re all just talking about it, watching videos of it, dreaming. It’s the halo car that reminds us why we love cars in the first place.

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

So, the Corvette is now mid-engine, right? And they just made a version that’s all-wheel drive… and it’s a hybrid! But not for fuel economy, no, it’s for performance. It uses an electric motor to power the front wheels. So it’s supercar fast, like 0-60 in 2.5 seconds fast. That’s just insane for a car that starts around… what, $104,000? In the world of hyper-performance, that’s almost a bargain. It’s a technical masterpiece, and it’s a ‘Vette. America’s sports car, all grown up.

Lucid Air Sapphire

If you think the Tesla Model S Plaid is fast, well, meet its new nightmare. The Lucid Air Sapphire is a three-motor electric sedan that is just… a weapon. It handles better than a car that heavy has any right to. The technology in this thing is mind-blowing. It’s the ultimate statement in electric performance sedans right now. But it’s also, and I’m not kidding, like $250,000. So it’s for the person who has everything and still wants to be the fastest thing on the road. A marvel, but a very, very expensive one.

Honda Civic Type R

And then we have this. The anti-hypercar. It’s a front-wheel drive hot hatchback that just… does everything brilliantly. It’s practical, it’s relatively affordable, and it’s an absolute joy to drive on a twisty road. The shifter feels perfect, the steering is sharp… it’s just a driver’s car. No fancy all-wheel drive, no hybrid stuff, just a great engine and a brilliant chassis. And for about $45,000, it’s a reminder that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have an incredible driving experience.