Top 10 Best Cars of 2025, According to Edmunds

Edmunds has revealed its list of the best cars of 2025, and these six models stand out for performance, value, and innovation. From stylish sedans to high-tech EVs, each one proves why 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Oh man, the Ioniq 6. I mean, it just looks like the future, right? It’s this super sleek, kinda retro-futuristic sedan thing. Not gonna lie, the first time I saw one I was like, “What is that?” but in a good way! It’s an EV, obviously, and it gets insane range. Like, you could probably drive from here to the coast and back on one charge, easy. The interior feels so minimalist and calm, almost like a spa. Uhm, and it’s not crazy expensive for what you get; I think it starts around, what, $42,000? Maybe a bit more with options. It’s just a really smart, stylish choice if you’re going electric.

Kia EV9

Speaking of big electric cars, the Kia EV9 is a total game-changer. It’s a massive, three-row SUV but it’s all electric. And it doesn’t look like a boring people-mover, it’s got this really bold, boxy, almost tough-guy stance. Honestly, it’s the SUV I’d buy if I had, like, three kids and a dog. The space inside is ridiculous, and some versions even have swiveling seats! How cool is that? For a huge EV, the price is actually… okay, it’s still a lot, but for what it is? I think it starts in the mid-$50,000s. Which, you know, for a family hauler that doesn’t need gas, is kind of a big deal.

Toyota Camry

Wait, the Camry? Yeah, the Camry! I know, I know, it’s the car your dad drives, but hear me out. The 2025 one is completely new and it looks… actually kinda cool? They gave it a serious style upgrade and now it only comes as a hybrid. So it’s super efficient, super reliable, and it won’t put you to sleep anymore. It’s like the perfect “I don’t want to think about my car” car. You just get in and it works, forever. And the price is so reasonable, probably starting around $28,000. It’s the sensible choice, but finally a cool sensible choice.

Honda Civic

The Civic just… never messes up. It’s like that one friend who always has their life together. The 2025 version is just a refinement of what’s already brilliant. It’s fun to drive, the interior is way nicer than it should be for the money, and it’s stupidly practical. I mean, the hatchback version especially, you can fit, like, a whole apartment’s worth of IKEA furniture in there. And it’s so fuel-efficient. Uhm, you’re looking at, what, $24,000 to start? Maybe a bit more for the Sport trim. It’s just an A+ car, no notes.

Hyundai Santa Fe

Okay, the new Santa Fe is wild. It looks like a Land Rover Defender decided to get a trendy haircut. It’s so boxy and upright, and the interior is this really airy, open space with these cool, almost horizontal air vents. It feels really premium inside, which is not something I usually say about Hyundais no offense to Hyundais! It’s a fantastic family SUV with tons of space and a really smooth ride. I think it starts in the mid-$30,000s? Honestly, for the style and space you get, that feels like a steal.

Ford Mustang Mach-E

So, the electric Mustang. I know the purists hate the name, but you have to drive one. It’s so quick and it handles way better than a heavy SUV has any right to. The tech inside is great, that big screen is responsive, and it just feels special. It’s a proper fun EV, not just an appliance. The price… uhm, it can get up there, especially with the GT performance model, but a nice one is probably in the high $40,000s. It’s for someone who wants a Tesla but wants to be, I don’t know, a little different.

Porsche 911

Well, duh. Of course the 911 is on the list. It’s always on the list. It’s the sports car that can do everything. You can drive it to the track, set a blistering lap time, and then drive home in total comfort. It’s a masterpiece of engineering. But, you know, the price. Oh, the price. It starts around… $115,000? But that’s for a base model, which is like saying you own a “small” yacht. It’s a dream car, through and through. If you can afford it, there’s almost no better all-around sports car. Period.

Kia Telluride

The Telluride is still the king. It’s been out for a few years and it’s still the three-row SUV everyone wants. It just looks so tough and handsome, and the interior is super nice. It’s like the SUV that gives you a hug. It’s comfortable, it’s quiet, it has every feature you could possibly want. And it has a great reputation for reliability. Prices start around $37,000, but good luck finding one for that dealers know how popular it is. It’s just… it’s the one you get when you want zero regrets.

Toyota Tacoma

The new Tacoma! It’s all new for 2025 and it’s a huge leap. The interior finally feels modern, with a great infotainment screen, and it’s available as a hybrid now, which is weird to say about a truck but makes so much sense. It’s still as tough as nails, you can absolutely take it off-roading, but now it’s a place you actually want to be on your daily commute. Starting price is probably in the mid-$30,000s. It’s the truck for people who need a truck, but also want to be comfortable. Best of both worlds, honestly.

Mazda CX-90

Last one, the Mazda CX-90. Mazda is trying so hard to be a luxury brand, and honestly? They’re succeeding. This thing is gorgeous inside and out. It’s a three-row SUV that drives like a much smaller, sportier car. The interior materials are fantastic like, really nice wood and leather. It feels special. And it has this cool inline-six engine option, which is rare these days. Prices start in the low $40,000s, which is a lot, but it feels like you’re getting a $60,000 European SUV. It’s a sneaky good pick.