These Were the Best New Cars We Test Drove in 2025 and Why They Stood Out

After getting behind the wheel of dozens of new models in 2025, a few cars clearly rose above the rest. From driving feel to everyday usability, these standout test drives left a lasting impression and set the benchmark for what new cars should deliver this year.

BMW i5

Everything felt heavier, smoother, not trying so hard to prove itself. Still, the silence on the highway carried more meaning than the speed. Around seventy grand, maybe just over if you count the trim.

Toyota GR Supra

The steering had that quick twitch you remember later. Because it asked just enough from you without talking too loud. Somewhere near fifty-eight thousand, depending who you ask.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Metal smell in the air, a little smoke, a short grin after a pull. However, under all that noise it felt patient, like it knew when to wait. I think it ran close to sixty, could be wrong.

Honda Prologue

First turns felt weirdly light, electric hum under everything. Still, there was peace in how quietly it slipped through the night. Mid-forties maybe, depending on what you get with it.

Mazda CX-70

Soft seats, almost too nice for what it is. Because somewhere between comfort and motion, it found the right spot. Upper thirties sound right, at least it did that day.

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

Quick, sure, but the part you remember is the stillness right before full throttle. The mix of electric push and old noise made it feel balanced somehow. Around one hundred grand, give or take.

Volkswagen ID.7

Calm car, gentle lights, long screens stretching across. Meanwhile, the ride felt like a careful pause between moments. Price sits close to fifty, maybe more now.

Subaru WRX TR

The idle sat high, restless, never asking permission. Still, on the back roads it leveled out, quiet for a second, then gone again. Something around forty-five sounded fair.

Kia EV9

Big, boxy, slow confidence in traffic. Because not everything electric has to whisper. Seventy or so, but who really keeps track when it drives like that.

Porsche 911 Carrera T

Sharp morning, clear sky, engine waking up like an old friend. However, there was warmth in it that new cars rarely carry. A hundred twenty maybe, or just enough to forget what comes after.