- As we prepare to welcome 2025, we’re asking readers what they hope to see from automakers.
- We’d like to see a mix of fun and affordable vehicles as both have become rarer in recent years.
- Automakers may also offer more powertrain options as plans for going electric-only slow down.
2024 is coming to a close and it’s been a year of upheaval. Volkswagen’s struggling, Honda and Nissan are looking to tie the knot, and the electric revolution turned out to be a slow evolution.
That’s just scratching the surface, but we’re more interested in what you’d like to see happen in 2025. There’s no shortage of answers, even though some are likely wishful thinking.
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Starting there, we’d love to see more affordable and entry-level vehicles. Between the death of sedans and a push upmarket, prices have skyrocketed. The average transaction price of a new vehicle was $48,273 in November and that’s more than many people can afford.
However, there’s been some good news as Buick, Chevrolet, and Nissan have recently launched entry-level crossovers. They include the Trax ($20,400), Envista ($23,700), and Kicks ($21,830).
The Ford Maverick used to be even cheaper, thanks to its original price tag of $19,995, but it has since jumped to $26,295. While that’s still pretty reasonable, it’s no longer a phenomenal value.
Besides affordability, fun is something that has come under threat. Coupes and convertibles are quickly becoming an endangered species as the Chevrolet Camaro is dead and the Toyota Supra is heading for the exit. BMW is also expected to gut its sporty lineup, following a similar killing spree at Audi and Mercedes.
However, there are still signs of life and Honda recently confirmed the Prelude will arrive in the United States late next year. Dodge is also gearing up to launch the new Charger and it will eventually be offered with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six developing up to 550 hp (410 kW / 558 PS).
With all that being said, what do you want to see happen in 2025?
