10 New Models on Sale Today That Look & Feel Old-School
Just because a car is brand-new doesn’t mean it’s modern. In 2025, some new models are already falling behind with outdated interiors, old-school tech, sluggish drivetrains, and design compromises that make them feel more like leftovers than fresh builds. If you’re buying new, it pays to know which cars look current on the sticker but feel dated on the road.
Nissan Frontier
Dude, the Nissan Frontier truck is like that reliable uncle who’s still wearing the same flannel from a decade ago tough, sure, but everything else screams old school. Kinda plasticky and the infotainment lags behind rivals like the Chevy Colorado that have slicker screens and better safety tech. Like, why hasn’t Nissan freshened this up? It’s good for basics, but you feel the age every bumpy mile.
Rivian R1T
Rivian R1T, okay, this electric truck was the hot new thing a couple years back, but now in 2025 it’s starting to show its wrinkles with software glitches and build quirks that newer EVs don’t have.I mean, it’s adventurous, you know? Just wish they’d iterated faster.
Dodge Hornet
The Dodge Hornet compact SUV tries to be feisty with its sporty looks, but man, drive one and it’s like, “uhm, that’s the power?” Around $30,000 to $35,000, it’s got peppy handling sorta, but the ride’s bumpy, cabin’s noisy, and tech’s not as sharp as a Tucson or CX-5. Not bad for fun blasts, but in 2025? Feels dated quick, like they forgot to update the recipe.
Toyota Corolla Cross
Corolla Cross, reliable as heck like every Toyota, but it’s so… vanilla, you know? Mid-$20,000s to low $30,000s gets you solid mpg and that bulletproof rep, yet the engine wheezes a bit and interior’s basic AF next to flashier crossovers. Good for worry-free commuting, honestly, but if you’re spending that, why not grab something with more zip and modern screens? It’s safe but snoozy.
Jaguar I-Pace
Jaguar I-Pace is this sleek electric SUV that turns heads, fast acceleration too, but owners gripe about range drop in cold and glitchy software stuff 2025 EVs have mostly fixed. Starts around $70,000, premium feel inside, but compared to an updated Model Y? It lags in charging speed and updates. Pretty, though, like a fancy dated phone you love but upgrade anyway.
Jeep Renegade
Jeep Renegade’s got that cute boxy trail look for low $20,000s to upper $20,000s, off-road chops are fun, but the cabin noise and weak engine make it feel stuck in time. Rivals crush it on comfort now, so yeah, it’s quirky good for city jaunts, but honestly, test drive and you’ll crave something quieter and stronger.
Nissan GT-R
Nissan GT-R, the Godzilla supercar that’s been roaring since like forever wild AWD grip, 0-60 in 3 seconds flat, but $120,000+ and the interior/tech? Ancient compared to new hypercars. Iconic sound, tuner heaven, but in 2025 it’s overdue for retirement, you know? Love the nostalgia, hate the dash.
Jaguar F-Type
F-Type roadster screams with supercharged V8s, stunning design, mid $70,000s to $100,000, but reliability whispers and dated cabin make it feel old-school dramatic. Pure joy on twisties, better than some bland sports cars, but uhm, maintenance? Oof. Emotional buy, not smart one.
Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger’s massive sedan with Hellcat power if you want, $35,000 base to $80,000+ muscle, but platform’s ancient, safety tech lags big SUVs. Burnouts galore, roomy too, but yeah, feels like a relic next to electric muscle coming up. Fun dinosaur.
Chevrolet Camaro
Camaro’s track beast, V8 growl for $35,000 to $80,000, handles like a dream, but visibility sucks and interior’s cramped cave from years back. Pure driver joy, better than some imports, but 2025? Overdue refresh, man ending production soon anyway.
