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It’s not ALL electrification in this rundown of the most interesting future cars scheduled for 2025 and beyond, but it certainly is the theme.
Future Cars 2025
There’s a seismic shift happening across the auto industry and it’s powered by electricity. Like it or not, future cars are moving away from internal combustion and into battery power. Some are going cold turkey on gasoline with an all-in electric vehicle (EV) approach like the upcoming Scout SUV, while others are going about it more slowly by blending the two, like BMW. So, we’ve put together this rundown of future cars for 2025 and beyond to give you some insight into what’s coming down the pike.
BMW M5
As mentioned, BMW is hedging its EV bets by offering a little bit of everything. Take the incoming M5 super sedan. Yes, it will continue to offer a thundering gas-powered V8 with an output of around 620 horsepower. But, for the first time, we’ll see a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant that pulls from the automaker’s XM flagship SUV.
That means over 700 hp, standard AWD, rear-wheel steering, and up to 60 miles of electric driving range. All of which should make for an interesting matchup with Porsche’s latest Panamera. The giant curved infotainment dash display isn’t so bad either. However, the best part is the rumors that BMW will be selling an M5 wagon on North American shores.
Escalade IQ
Cadillac has been blowing minds with its Celestiq, an ultra-luxury cruiser we look at here. But it is the Escalade that pays the bills, so you can bet Caddy will deliver an equally impressive vehicle with the upcoming Escalade IQ, which is fully electric.
Expected in summer 2024, the big IQ still has a traditional front grille, but will be packing a 200-kWh Ultium battery pack. Power is said to be around 750 hp with a driving range of 450 miles. 60 inches of front-row screens headline the tech offerings and an available Executive Second-Row seating package should dial up the luxury.
Mustang GTD
When the CEO of Ford challenges other automotive bigwigs to a race, you know he plans to win. With the Mustang GTD, that appears a nearly foregone conclusion. This outrageous machine has a supercharged 5.2L V8 with more than 800 horsepower, adaptive spool valve dampers, and exotic magnesium wheels, oh my!
Carbon fiber panels help reduce weight, while bonkers aerodynamic features keep the Mustang GTD planted on its home turf – the track. Like the GT hypercar, you’ll need to apply for ownership and pony up some $300,000 to which we say, “Take my money!”
Honda Prelude
It’s been over 20 years since Honda’s Prelude nameplate has been seen, but it’s coming back with the same low-slung coupe design it was revered for. It looks particularly sharp in press photos with glistening white paint and gloss black trim.
Honda has been pushing the envelope on hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles of late, but the Prelude will be a traditional hybrid. Likely sharing powertrain components with the Accord hybrid, in Prelude form we can expect a bit more power than the Accord, but nothing as serious as the Civic Type R.
Mazda CX-70
Mazda will continue to fill out its upgraded SUV lineup with the new CX-70, a two-row midsize crossover that will slot between the smaller CX-50 and full-size CX-90. Like the CX-90, it is expected to offer a turbocharged inline-6 powertrain and PHEV setup that can deliver nearly 40 miles of electric driving range.
With a longitudinal engine layout and rear-wheel-drive biased AWD architecture, the CX-70 promises the handling and refinement associated with luxury brands like BMW versus the more common mainstream approach of FWD and a transverse configuration. This mirrors the CX-90 and aligns with Mazda’s ongoing effort to push into the premium segment with the upcoming CX-70.
Ram Rampage
In the annals of automotive curiosities, the Dodge Rampage of the 1980s stands tall with gawky sports coupe-meets-pickup looks. However, the new Ram Rampage aims to rectify that mistake by pushing its way into the hot compact pickup truck segment currently occupied by the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Already on sale in South America, this mini Ram 1500 will feature unibody construction and a platform shared with the Dodge Hornet. This means we can expect the sharing of powertrains, which include a turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 and a turbocharged 1.3L inline-4 PHEV setup making close to 300 hp.
Scout SUV
The International Harvester Scout brand goes back to the 1970s and brings to mind images of open-air off-roading Americana. All of which is set to return, albeit with electric power and an owner named Volkswagen. Details are scant, but you can be sure the boxy lines and beefy tires will be on hand for this exciting new entrant to the SU-E-V segment.
Scout has made it clear that their new vehicles will be designed, engineered, built, and sold in America with the “built” aspect key to securing maximum federal tax rebates. The SUV, and full-size pickup truck set to follow, will ride on an all-new body-on-frame EV platform and will be aimed at EVs like Rivian and gas-powered off-roaders like the Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Speaking of Volkswagen, the iconic Microbus is back and it’s all electric. Set to bolster the automaker’s ID sub-brand, the Buzz is instantly recognizable as the old-school Type 2 and futuristic at the same time. It should deliver 260 miles of driving range and RWD or AWD setups.
Inside, the ID.Buzz will be family-friendly with seating for up to 7, massaging front buckets, and a removable third row. As for driver assist technology, this modern minivan will offer useful systems like self-parking with memory, while the massive 67-inch x 41-inch sunroof option is just plain cool.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and Zora
When the Chevy Corvette C8 debuted in 2020 with the Ferrari looks that come from a mid-engine platform, the Bowtie brand made it known that the Stingray was out for supercar blood. And in base form, the latest Vette is no slouch with 490 hp and a sub-3-second sprint to 60 mph.
But now, the upcoming ZR-1 and Zora are poised to go for the jugular of all so-called hypercar competitors. In ZR-1 spec, look for 800+ hp from a twin-turbocharged version of the 5.5L flat-plane crank V8 found in the Z06. As for the Zora – named after the legendary chief engineer – signs point to a hybridized 1,000-horse monster seeking the likes of Lamborghini’s new Revuelto halo car.
Dodge Charger EV
When the Daytona SRT concept car was unveiled, it was clear Dodge was serious about moving away from its Hellcat ways. But that doesn’t mean the electric muscle future will have any less swagger, as evidenced by the Charger EV. Sleek lines, the return of the Fratzog logo, and two doors give the Charger a new lease on life that is loaded with style.
In the top-spec Banshee guise, the Dodge Charger EV is said to be capable of besting its mighty Hellcat forebear in all performance metrics. And if the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there may yet be a gas-powered future Charger. A V8 is unlikely for that vehicle, but a 510-horse twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 doesn’t sound too bad.
