There are many new SUVs for 2025, with multiple crossovers, traditional body-on-frame models, and luxury nameplates undergoing complete redesigns. A few all-new models fall under the broadly defined SUV umbrella, with even more covered in our separate New and Redesigned EVs for 2025 list. All models listed below are completely redesigned rather than mid-generation updates or newly introduced variants.
The ADX is a new subcompact crossover SUV built on the same mechanical architecture as the Acura Integra. It also shares that car’s turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. However, look closely at the ADX in pictures and on paper, and you’ll notice similarities to another SUV: the Honda HR-V. It, too, shares that mechanical architecture, along with most interior dimensions and many interior parts.
Those parts, including the 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, might be shared with the HR-V, but the Acura’s design is unique. There are also more features available on the upper A-Spec trim level. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, but the optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) system does not have a torque-vectoring “Super Handling” design like what you’ll find in other Acuras.
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The compact BMW X3 gets a bold redesign for 2025 with smoother body panels and fewer fussy styling details. Well, except for the unusual crisscross pattern in the “kidney” grilles. The interior gets BMW’s latest dual-screen infotainment system, complete with a redundant iDrive knob and a refined, futuristic design with color-changing trim.
There are two versions: the X3 30 xDrive has a 255-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine and standard AWD. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it returns 29 mpg combined. The M50 xDrive has a 393-hp twin-turbo inline-six paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It manages 27 mpg combined.
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The upper midsize, three-row Buick Enclave is broadly similar in concept for 2025, but changes are heavy. Buick replaces the 3.6-liter V6 engine with a turbocharged four-cylinder that’s more powerful and efficient but not as smooth or refined. The interior gets an influx of GM’s latest technology, including a beautiful, 30-inch curved screen that does double duty as an instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen. Super Cruise hands-free driving technology is available too.
Space remains the Enclave’s biggest (literally) claim to fame. It has adult-friendly space in its third row and a relatively large space for luggage behind it, especially if you’re comparing the Enclave to luxury models.
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The 2025 Equinox is virtually the same size as the compact SUV it replaces. It’s also unlikely you’ll find it any better to drive. That said, it looks far better, adopting the more defined design theme of Chevy’s other new SUVs (the old Equinox was an amorphous blob). The outdoorsy Activ and sporty RS trims provide different style takes.
Like other Chevrolets, the interior gets an influx of the latest tech, with a big, user-friendly touchscreen featuring Google Built-in technology (Google Maps and the Google Play store are already in the tech interface). The overall design is more interesting too, and the center console is more versatile.
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Ford redesigns its full-size SUV for 2025 with a new look that’s hardly a bold departure from the outgoing model. The same can’t be said of the Expedition’s interior, which ditches its copy-paste Ford F-150 design for a unique dashboard featuring a 24-inch panoramic dash-top instrument display and a control touchscreen below that is large in its own right.
Another new feature is the split liftgate—a versatile design that aids cargo loading behind the third row and offers a handy place to sit (it’s also a great place to change diapers!). The Tremor is a more capable off-roader than the Timberline it replaces. A 440-hp turbo V6 powers the Tremor; other trims come standard with a 400-hp turbo V6.
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GMC redesigns the Terrain for 2025. Dimensions are ever-so-slightly enlarged, with rear-seat legroom growing by a few tenths of an inch and cargo capacity expanding by fractions of a cubic foot. Horsepower from the small turbo four-cylinder is the same as before (175 hp), but torque differs depending on whether you get FWD or AWD.
The exterior design is a little more macho, while the interior gains GMC’s latest technology, including its large, portrait-oriented touchscreen. Note that only the Elevation trim will be available for 2025; the off-road-oriented AT4 and luxurious Denali arrive the following year.
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Infiniti’s full-size SUV finally gets a redesign in 2025. It now gets its power from a 450-hp twin-turbo V6 (the old QX80 had a V8) and comes standard with four-wheel drive (4WD). Its four trim levels—Pure, Luxe, Sensory, and Autograph—are packed with luxury and technology content. The 24-speaker Klipsch Reference audio system in the top two trims is particularly impressive with its large headrest speakers.
The QX80’s exterior design is bold yet classy, with plenty of LED accents. The new luxury SUV is only about an inch longer than the outgoing model, but the interior sees significant gains. Third-row legroom expands by about 4 inches. At the same time, cargo space behind the third row grows by 5.4 cubic feet. These are appreciable gains in a segment where interior space matters more than most.
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Check out that screen! The new Navigator boasts a 48-inch pillar-to-pillar display that’s not only a “wow” moment for anyone who climbs aboard but improves functionality (think of it as a vast instrument panel with big, easily read information). A touchscreen below controls it and other functions. There are also new interior color schemes and Black Label design “themes.”
The exterior sees its own redesign and includes the same Split Gate as the new Ford Expedition. The only engine available is a twin-turbo V6 that is good for 440 hp and 510 pound-feet of torque. The Navigator can tow 8,700 pounds. An adaptive damping suspension aids ride comfort and handling composure.
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The CX-70 is technically a new model, but it’s essentially just a CX-90 with the third row removed. There are tiny exterior differences, and Mazda doesn’t offer it in as many trim levels, but that’s it. Mazda believes the two-row CX-70 will appeal to empty nesters seeking value compared to two-row luxury models like the Lexus RX. The CX-90, by contrast, is an alternative to family-friendly three-row crossovers from mainstream and luxury brands.
Like the CX-90, the CX-70 is available with a turbocharged inline-six or a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The luxurious interior makes it a viable alternative to luxury models.
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The Mini Countryman gets big changes for 2025. Emphasis on “big,” as it’s a whopping 5.1 inches longer and has a cargo area that grows by 7.4 cubic feet. This Mini is actually quite spacious now and doesn’t look small from the outside either. Its lone gas engine is a 241-hp turbocharged four-cylinder; AWD is standard. An all-electric version and a sporty John Cooper Works ALL4 variant is also available.
The 2025 Countryman’s interior gets a radical (and much-needed) overhaul that improves functionality and brings Mini into the 2020s from a technology perspective but doesn’t abandon the brand’s design heritage. Case in point: the beautiful, uniquely round OLED touchscreen. The interesting use of colored fabrics throughout the cabin also creates a distinctively premium environment.
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It’s a big year for full-size SUVs, as all the models from Ford/Lincoln, General Motors, and Nissan/Infiniti are either completely redesigned or heavily updated for 2025. The 2025 Nissan Armada, for its part, is all-new. It’s basically the same length as before, but it’s wider, has better ground clearance, and has 4.5 more inches of third-row legroom. There’s more cargo space behind the third row too.
The interior boasts a pair of 14.3-inch displays (one is a touchscreen), and a head-up display is available. There are multiple two-tone color schemes available, including ones with quilted leather. The engine is now a 425-hp twin-turbo V6 (versus a V8) that should be more efficient. A new Pro-4X trim level features an adjustable air suspension, electronic-locking rear differential, and all-terrain tires.
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Nissan finally redesigns its Murano after 10 years. That’s a really long time for a car, especially a model that’s always been style-oriented. The new 2025 Murano is, in many ways, an evolution of what came before. Still, it stands out again from Nissan’s other SUVs since they’ve adopted more rugged looks. The latest Murano remains sleek, unusually detailed, and on-road-oriented.
The interior design resembles the Ariya’s, offering two-tone color schemes like the new Armada. Two 12.3-inch displays handle the instruments and touchscreen infotainment. They also offer Google Built-in functionality. Mechanically, the Murano has something other than a V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission for the first time: a 241-hp turbocharged inline-four pairs with a nine-speed automatic.
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The original Kicks packed lots of value into its diminutive footprint and the new 2025 model goes even further. The surprisingly spacious cabin gets bigger, with an extra inch of rear legroom and five more cubic feet of cargo space in most trim levels. Its ground clearance also shoots up to a lofty 8.4 inches.
One criticism of the old Kicks was that it was slow, which Nissan addresses with a new engine boasting 141 hp (up from 122). However, the fuel economy goes down by two mpg in combined driving to 31 mpg. All-wheel drive is now an option on the top SR trim. Another criticism was that the Kicks was just a bit dull. The new one answers that with sharper styling, vibrant colors, and state-of-the-art infotainment tech.
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The Subaru Forester is new for 2025, but it sure seems familiar. The dimensions, powertrain, and even style are barely different, and we first saw its new interior tech long ago in the Outback, followed by most other Subaru models. If you liked the old Forester, you should like the new one too.
However, a Forester Hybrid will arrive partway through the 2025 model year. Specifics were not available at the time of writing. Still, it should make the Forester more competitive against the many competitors that offer hybrids. One note: Subaru will market the Forester Wilderness in 2025, but it is unchanged from the 2024 model year.
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Barack Obama was in his first term as U.S. president when Toyota last redesigned the 4Runner, so yeah, it was due. Its new design is tougher and more cohesive, with a subtle nod to the past in its rear quarter windows. And don’t worry, the back window still rolls down. The cabin design is basically the same as the Tacoma’s, and the midsize SUV boasts Toyota’s latest infotainment tech.
There are multiple 4Runner variants available, including the desert-running TRD Pro and overlanding Trailhunter. A choice of turbocharged four-cylinders, including the i-Force Max hybrid, pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission to thoroughly modernize the 4Runner’s powertrain (the old V6/five-speed manual combo was underpowered and inefficient). It shares its new ladder-frame truck platform with the Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra.
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The Crown Signia stretches the definition of “SUV” a bit, as it sure looks like a wagon in profile. Nevertheless, this midsize vehicle replaces the Venza in Toyota’s lineup. It, too, is only available as a hybrid, and it has premium aspirations. As the name suggests, it is effectively a more versatile variant of the Crown sedan (the two share an interior design and a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain).
The XLE and Limited are the only trims available, reflecting those premium aspirations. You won’t find a value-packed LE or tough-guy TRD Off-Road here. Leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless charging, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen are all standard on the new 2025 Crown Signia.
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The all-new VW Tiguan goes in a different direction than its predecessor, emphasizing style over practicality. The style should be evident. The new Tiguan is less boxy and homely in appearance, with fancy details like full-width LED lighting. The interior is more luxurious, with available wood trim, improved plastics, and new infotainment tech.
The new Tiguan has a longer wheelbase than the outgoing model, which should increase rear legroom. Still, a shorter rear overhang has resulted in what is clearly less cargo capacity (specs weren’t available at the time of writing, but hands-on experience with the two shows a noticeable difference). Notably, the Tiguan’s third-row option is no more. The turbo four-cylinder engine jumps to 201 hp from 184.
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James Riswick has tested and reviewed cars since 2007, serving as an editor at Edmunds.com and Autoblog. He has attended an auto show every year since he was two and wanted to be an automotive journalist since high school. He resides in Southern California with his wife, preschooler son, and two elderly dogs. He owns a 1998 BMW Z3, a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350 Wagon, and a 2023 Kia Niro EV.
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