- Consumer Reports listed its Top 10 cars and trucks for 2025. Out of these ten, eight were also included in last year’s lineup—and among those top picks, seven are either hybrid or electric vehicles. Each model comes equipped with standard emergency braking as a feature.
Consumer Reports has picked Here are 10 top-recommended vehicles for 2025, with a growing number being eco-friendly options.
This year's list includes six hybrid models among the top 10 new vehicles, with an additional one being a full electric vehicle. These rankings were determined through the magazine’s evaluations, customer contentment surveys, along with how these cars performed in both governmental and insurance sector collision assessments.
Every selection for this year includes standard automatic emergency braking, capable of functioning at low speeds with pedestrian detection as well as higher highway speeds. The magazine covered similar ground last year. previously unranked used cars now listed .)
"Acquiring a new vehicle can bring about feelings of excitement and overwhelm. With numerous aspects to ponder, most people generally seek out an option that is secure, dependable, and energy-saving—all while aligning with their daily routine and financial means," stated Alex Knizek, who serves as the associate director of automotive test development. Consumer Reports Our top recommendations include wise options for all individuals aiming to ease the stress of selecting a suitable new vehicle.
The magazine’s favorite selections for this year include:
- Nissan Sentra (Small Car)
- Subaru Crosstrek (Subcompact SUV)
- Subaru Forester (Compact SUV)
- Toyota Camry (Midsized Car)
- Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid (Compact Pick-Up)
- Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Eco-friendly SUV)
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (Midsize Sport Utility Vehicle)
- Tesla Model Y (Electric Vehicle)
- Lexus NX350h/450h+ (Luxury Compact SUV)
- BMW X5/X5 Plug-in Hybrid (Premium Midsize SUV)
The Toyota Camry, Lexus NX 350h/450h+, Ford Maverick Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 PHEV, and BMW X5 PHEV are all hybrids. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y is purely electric.
The rest are exclusively gasoline-powered cars.
The only newcomers this year are the Toyota Sentra and Lexus NX. The rest have all won before in 2024.
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