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The new Aston Martin Vanquish

The most exciting new cars scheduled to launch in 2025

17 Jan 2025 | | By Jeremy Taylor

From Jaguar’s all-electric reboot, to a reassuringly throaty Aston Martin V12, a slew of new cars promises to deliver some significant motoring moments in the year ahead

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have slumped. Hybrids are all the rage. Diesel is a dirty word. Choosing the right luxury car has never been thornier. Most manufacturers are committed to an electric future, of sorts, although some have now delayed their EV plans as buyers ponder the petrol vs electric vs hybrid conundrum.

Motorists, themselves, are still struggling with the issue of battery power, a fact reflected in the wide choice of models with different powerplants that are expected to be released in 2025. To go green, or commit to a gas-guzzling combustion engine? The choice, for now, is yours. Here are the best new cars and most exciting luxury models slated for release in the months ahead.

Aston Martin Vanquish

First out of the blocks in January 2025 will be the strikingly elegant Vanquish – a thrilling grand tourer powered by an old-school 5.5-litre V12 petrol engine. The 824bhp coupe will accelerate to 214mph, rocketing to 60mph in just 3.3 seconds.

In true Aston Martin fashion, this brute-in-a-suit features rear-wheel drive, kept in check by an electronically-controlled limited slip differential and specially-developed Pirelli P Zero tyres. Carbon ceramic brakes are standard and there’s an optional titanium exhaust, too.

Despite the long bonnet and stretched dimensions, the £332,000 Vanquish is strictly a two-seater. However, the cabin takes Aston Martin comfort to new heights, with the company’s new and much-improved infotainment system, the option of a bespoke luggage set, and even cashmere headlining.

Visit: astonmartin.com

Polestar 5

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Polestar’s coupé-SUV is a luxury four-door with some neat styling touches. Like the recently-launched Polestar 4, key among them is the lack of a back window, replaced by a rear-facing camera that flashes an image onto the rear-view mirror. The unusual design decision helps increase headroom for passengers in the back.

The brand’s flagship model is no slouch, either. A dual-motor set-up is driven by an 874bhp powertrain, with all-wheel drive and a high-rigidity, sports-car chassis cut from bonded aluminium for lightness and rigidity. Built in China, the 5 features an eco-friendly interior using materials such as flax, recycled cork, and reclaimed fishing nets.

Scandinavia’s rival to the all-electric Porsche Taycan and Mercedes EQS will likely cost around £100,000. Premium touches include an all-glass roof, a minimum battery range of 300 miles, and moody ambient lighting around the cabin.

Visit: polestar.com

Porsche Mission X

Porsche teased the Mission X in 2023 and the all-electric hypercar is now expected in 2025. A successor to the 918 Spyder and Carrera GT, the new model took design cues from the 919 Hybrid Le Mans prototype and will push Porsche performance to stratospheric levels.

Like the iconic, petrol-powered 911, the Mission X’s motor will be mid-mounted with batteries likely behind the seats. The ‘e-core’ configuration is designed to replicate the handling of the sort of mid-engined sports car that the brand is famous for. Expect bodywork cut from carbon-fibre and ultra-lightweight construction.

Packed with battery power, the hypercar could offer around 1,700bhp, driven by three electric motors and all-wheel drive. Such massive performance could reduce the 0-60mph time to under two seconds – only matched by a massive price expected to be more than £1 million.

Visit: porsche.com

BMW Neue Klasse Coupe

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Audi has e-tron; BMW’s new electric architecture is called Neue Klasse. The platform will see six new EVs by the end of the decade and the chiselled shape will look like no other car the brand has ever produced.

Details are thin on the ground but first out of the factory is expected to be the Neue Klasse Coupe, which has already been spied testing in Europe. The car is believed to be powered by four, in-wheel motors which are more cost and energy efficient.

Like the hybrid BMW i8 in 2014, the Coupe is likely to be a limited production model to highlight the benefits of the Neue Klasse design. BMW says the ground-breaking, high-tech interior will blend ‘virtual and real worlds’ to create a new passenger experience. Expect six figure prices and a waiting list.

Visit: bmw.co.uk

Lamborghini Revuelto SVJ

If Lamborghini’s 1,001hp hybrid V12 supercar wasn’t fast enough, the company is now planning a track-focussed SVJ version.

Currently, the ‘standard’ Revuelto can rev up to 9,500rpm and achieve 124mph in seven seconds. Top speed is a ridiculous 218mph with a sub two-second 0-60mph time – that’s up there with the best of Bugatti.

The SVJ Revuelto will be even faster. The current two-seater is already sold out for two years in advance and the proposed Super Veloce Jota model will be special order only, with more aerodynamic trim and a big rear spoiler to match.

Lambo lovers will be salivating at the prospect of an extreme Revuelto that squeezes even more performance from the car’s 6,498cc hybrid engine. The existing model costs £450,000. Expect a six-figure sum for SVJ trickery.

Visit: lamborghini.com

Range Rover Electric

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The current L460 Range Rover was launched in 2022 with no electric version. Hybrid models are now available but the first-ever, all-electric Range is due to glide silently onto the forecourt in 2025, priced around £130,000. Volvo’s new EX90 and the Mercedes G-Wagen electric are already on sale, so the new Land Rover couldn’t come soon enough.

The EV has already been spotted testing in Germany and looks almost identical to the current all-wheel drive limo – apart from the green flash on the number plate. Underneath, it’s all change, replacing a conventional, ABS-based traction control system with software that manages slip at each wheel.

Performance figures have yet to be confirmed but dual-motor Range Rover Electric is at least expected to match the V8 petrol models 523bhp. The new model will eventually use batteries produced at Tata’s proposed Gigafactory in Somerset, that will also provide batteries for all Jaguar Land Rover’s electrified models. A slightly more affordable Range Rover Sport Electric is also expected in 2025.

Visit: landrover.co.uk

Lotus Emeya

Another rival for the Taycan and Audi e-tron GT, the all-electric Emeya has the added bonus of a legendary badge on the boot. Prices from just under £95,000, this slick super-saloon is expected to be one of the fastest four-door cars on the market.

Lotus calls the car a Hyper-GT for good reason. The pricier R model will produce 905bhp and smash the three second barrier to 60mph – lesser versions will be equipped with a 600bhp motor. All offer fast-charging and the handling benefits of all-wheel drive.

Few saloons pack as much style at the Emeya and it also offers a few tricks up its sleeve. Among them are 5G, a massive 15.1-inch OLED screen, and an air suspension set-up that scans the road some 1,000 times per second before adjusting to suit the conditions.

Inside, the cabin is similar to Emeya’s sibling SUV, the Eletre. Expect soft-touch materials on the dashboard, few physical buttons and an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel that feels full of sporting promise. As with other Lotus’s of recent years, expect the Emeya to have a head-turning presence when it hits the road.

Visit: lotuscars.com

Jaguar GT

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Jaguar attempts to disguise a heavily camouflaged GT during road testing

The Big Cat hasn’t released a new model in years but the GT might be worth the wait. The company has been working on several all-electric models and the first will be a four-door grand tourer priced at more than £100,000.

With a range in excess of 435 miles and a dual-motor powertrain, the rapid-charging GT was expected by the end of 2025 – although Jaguar has hinted the radical new design might slip back to the following year.

GT styling will set the tone for future models, including a coupé to rival the Bentley Continental GT and a large, family-friendly SUV. The trio of luxury battery cars will target a premium audience and aims to restore Jaguar’s reputation for exclusive, luxury cars.

Rather than borrowing running gear from sister brand Land Rover, the brand with use a new platform called JEA – Jaguar Electric Architecture – that is exclusive to the great British marque.

Visit: jaguar.co.uk

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