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The fact that the Audi A5 still looks fresh and modern four years after its last significant update is a tribute to this timeless design. Returning for 2025 in just the sleek-looking four-door hatchback Audi calls Sportback, the iconic grille with the swept-back headlights and sculpted hood continues to give this midsize luxury model a strong presence. However, there are rumors that an all-new design is coming in the next year or so.

Audi dropped the two-door coupe and cabriolet body styles this year, leaving the Sportback with its turbocharged powerplant driving all four wheels with the brand’s legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system. Power is good for a car at this price, and the A5 delivers an excellent blend of handling and ride comfort. Buyers looking for a sportier option can also consider the higher-performance S5 and RS 5 Sportback models.

Without the A5 coupe and cabrio models, the Audi has fewer direct competitors. The BMW 4 Series is still available as a coupe, convertible, or four-door, so potential A5 buyers should look closely at the BMW as well. The Cadillac CT4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are also good options, but overall, the Audi A5 remains a well-balanced and desirable choice.

Kia continues to refresh its lineup and sedan naming convention with the all-new K4. Replacing the Kia Forte, the K4 slots into the lineup below the K5. With the subcompact Rio ending production, the K4 is now the entry point into Kia's sedan lineup.

The K4 compact sedan is longer and wider than its predecessor. Vertically oriented LED headlights and taillights give the K4 a new look that aligns with the updates to the 2025 Kia K5. Up front is the signature Tiger Nose grille and updated fascia that gets a distinctive look on the GT-line trims. The K4 has the look of a fastback, but, like the K5, it features a conventional trunk. Kia says a five-door K4 hatchback will join the lineup by the end of 2025.

Significant updates are found in the K4's cabin, where a new display screen, measuring almost 30 inches, houses the digital driver's display, updated infotainment system, and climate function display. The increased dimensions translate to a roomier interior, giving rear-seat passengers more legroom and headroom than in the outgoing Forte.

The fresh styling inside and out, excellent driving dynamics, and an available turbocharged engine make the K4 a strong competitor in a crowded compact car segment that includes such heavy hitters as the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, and Toyota Corolla.

Think of the 2025 Subaru Impreza like you would a waterproof jacket from Columbia Sportswear. It’s good in the rain thanks to standard all-wheel drive. It’s comfortable and straightforward. There aren’t really any frills, and the price is low considering its capability. Would you call it highly fashionable, however? Probably not. Like a Columbia jacket, the Impreza will get the job done — and there’s a good chance they’ll be found together considering their brands tend to be popular in the exact same places.

Let’s talk about the pros. All-wheel drive is not only standard, but it’s a rarity in the compact car class. The Impreza’s safety scores are also excellent, earning a perfect five stars in every category from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. There’s also a lot to be said for its no-nonsense interior with its familiar controls, durable materials, and lack of trying-too-hard doo-dads.

Now, the drawbacks. That no-nonsense interior could just as easily be seen as dowdy or dated. The Impreza is pretty boring to drive (yes, even the kinda-sporty-ish RS), which you may not care about, but there’s still a good chance you’ll find the base engine’s acceleration to be underwhelming. Its fuel economy also leaves something to be desired, and there’s no Impreza Hybrid. The Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Toyota Corolla all offer hybrids, though only the Civic is available as a hatchback model.

Being a hatchback can be considered a plus. But if you’ve got a little more budget, the Subaru Crosstrek is really just an Impreza with a lifted suspension, more rugged looks, roof rails, and greater capability. It also doesn’t have the same sensible-shoes vibe, while boasting the same list of pros. There’s definitely a reason it’s more popular, but if you don’t care about automotive fashion, have no intention of taking your car off-road (or even appearing like you will), and just want your car to work well and be easy to use, the 2025 Subaru Impreza is a trusty, no-nonsense companion.

Maserati's first open-top car debuted more than 90 years ago as the 1932 8CM, a race car adapted for road use. Since then, there have been many convertible Maseratis. The modern-day GranCabrio joined the lineup in 2010, and after a four-year gap, this sexy convertible returns as a 2024 model, turning heads wherever it goes.

The GranCabrio is sold alongside its hard-top GranTurismo sibling, offering the same level of performance and comfort but with open-air enjoyment. Like the coupe, the GranCabrio has seating for four, although the back seat is arguably tight. The transition to open motoring is quick; the soft-top retracts in just 14 seconds and can be operated at speeds up to 31 mph.

Styling is clearly influenced by the Italian brand's MC20 supercar, and that's a good thing. Vertical headlights with signature LED lighting flow back over the powerful fenders, and the large Maserati trident is placed boldly in the center of the grille.

Priced above $200,000, the GranCabrio plays in a very exclusive space, combining luxury, performance, and seating for four. While there is nothing quite like the experience of driving a Maserati, other models at this level include the Aston Martin DB12 Volante, BMW M8 Competition Convertible, Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet, and Bentley Continental GTC.

Currently, Maserati only offers the GranCabrio in the top-level Trofeo trim, which boasts a 542-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine and all-wheel drive. While all-wheel drive improves overall performance, some enthusiasts will lament the lack of a rear-wheel drive option.

The 2024 Maserati GranCabrio is on sale now and will be joined next year by the all-electric, 761-hp GranCabrio Folgore.

Like generations before, the 2025 Ford Mustang adheres to a straightforward formula: big engine, rear-wheel drive, and attainable price tag. The rest pretty much takes care of itself. Ford issued a new version of the Mustang in 2024, called the S650 internally, and it returns for the 2025 model year mostly unchanged. Up front, you get either a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a big V8. You can get convertible versions and fastback coupe versions. And you can also get high-performance versions, called Dark Horse, with serious power.

Base versions of the 2025 Mustang start in the low-$30,000 range, making this an attractive proposition for budget-friendly folks who still want fun to come standard. Of course, nostalgia is paramount. The Mustang was the original "pony car," debuting in 1964 and followed shortly after by competition from the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger. Today, the Camaro and Challenger have been canceled, leaving the Mustang the only American pony car still available.

And its stable keeps growing — new for 2025; there's a 60th Anniversary Edition model in a revived blue paint color with extra body graphics and equipment. There's also an 800-horsepower supercar version called the Mustang GTD, though it isn't reviewed here because it's practically a different vehicle altogether.

Today, the Mustang has a modern and comfortable interior. The back seat is still small, but it has comfortable seats and a smooth, calm demeanor on the highway. The technology is also good, with vivid and responsive screens to control its many functions. That nod toward the future, while still clearly influenced by the past, continues to draw new customers to the Mustang each year.

The idea of a plug-in hybrid does not typically bring about any level of excitement, but this Lamborghini PHEV is anything but typical. The all-new Revuelto replaces the Aventador at the top of Lamborghini's exotic supercar lineup and is the latest in a long line of V12-powered extreme sports cars from the Italian marque. However, for the first time, the V12 is integrated with three electric motors in a plug-in hybrid powertrain that boasts more than 1,000 horsepower.

Like other Lamborghinis before it, the Revuelto is named for a famous Spanish fighting bull. However, the name in Italian means unruly (or a scrambled egg dish, but we'll go with unruly), which also seems appropriate for such a beast. The styling is pure Lamborghini, with sleek lines, a wide stance, and the iconic scissor doors. At the rear, the massive V12 engine is exposed for all to see, and the dual hexagonal exhaust outlets provide the ultimate soundtrack to this powerful machine.

The Revuelto is more than just a straight-line rocket: This supercar is built to handle the road and track. Active aerodynamics provide low drag or maximum downforce, depending on the need, and the carbon-fiber monocoque provides excellent torsional stiffness. The front electric motors also offer torque vectoring, further improving high-speed performance.

While the Revuelto is one of the most powerful electrified sports cars on the road, automakers such as Ferrari and McLaren have also embraced electrification. The McLaren Artura, Ferrari SF90 Stradale, and Ferrari 296 GTB all feature plug-in hybrid powertrains that are much more about performance than efficiency. However, none of these can match the performance (or price) of the Lamborghini.