Our sneak peek at the most promising cars, trucks, and SUVs of the next few years. Even in the age of next-day delivery, self-checkout, and gigabit internet, some things can't be rushed. The cars, trucks, and SUVs seen here won't reach dealer lots for anywhere from a few months to a few years. Some of them are about to roll down the assembly line. Others haven't emerged from the design studio yet. We're telling you about them now, though, because these are the vehicles that will matter, regardless of how many boring crossovers automakers puke out. These are worth the wait.
2025 BMW M5
The next-generation BMW M5 sedan will take the stage for the 2025 model year with an upgraded powertrain that promises lots more power than before. For the first time, the M5 will be offered as a plug-in hybrid with an estimated 738 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive. There’s even a rumor that it will be offered in station-wagon form in North America. Unfortunately, we’re still too far from the expected July 2024 launch date for a list of complete specs, but we’re excited at the prospect of a wagon version (Touring in BMW-speak) of the M5 coming to our shores.
2026 BMW 3-Series
As previewed by the Vision Neue Klasse concept car pictured here, the next version of BMW's venerable 3-series sports sedan will adopt classic proportions for its latest generation. It will use an entirely new EV platform with an 800-volt architecture, but it remains to be seen if BMW will continue on with hybrid and ICE powertrains or transition its bread-and-butter model to a fully electric lineup. We expect to see it arrive for the 2026 model year.
2024 Cadillac Celestiq
Cadillac's new EV lineup will start with the 2023 Lyriq SUV and will continue with a flagship sedan called the Celestiq, set to arrive soon. Its dramatic design was revealed in 2022, and we know that it will have an all-wheel-drive electric drivetrain and boast a driving range of more than 300 miles. It's likely to command a price around $300,000 and have the technology and luxury to match.
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
Cadillac is seeking to capitalize on the Escalade name with the new battery-powered Escalade IQ. This 750-hp electric SUV will arrive during the summer of 2024. A 200.0-kWh battery pack sandwiched under its floorboards should be good for up to 450 miles of driving between charges. The interior dedicates much of its surface area to screens, but beyond the plethora of pixels is a luxurious wrapping of leather, polished-aluminum accents, and ambient lighting. To appease the chauffeured, Cadillac will offer an optional Executive Second-Row Seating package. Pricing will be steep, with most models in six-figure territory.
2025 Chevy Corvette SUV
The Corvette subbrand is expanding and will soon grow to include—gasp!—a Corvette-badged performance SUV. We're expecting it to ride on GM's Alpha platform and look something like this. Engine choices should range all the way from a turbocharged four-cylinder on the low end up to a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 in the top Z0-something performance model. We expect Chevy to reveal this controversial vehicle later this year.
2026 Ford Mustang Raptor
Porsche has created an off-road Dakar version of the 911 and Lamborghini has turned the Huracan into a lifted supercar called the Sterrato. So why can't Ford apply its Raptor off-road treatment to the Mustang? It may sound crazy, but we hear it'll offer a naturally aspirated V-8 engine, all-wheel drive, and a lifted suspension with Fox Live Valve dampers. Expected this limited-run, bizarre spin on the Mustang to arrive in 2026 with a starting price of around $90,000.