As we reflect on a big year for the local automotive industry, where the rise of Chinese brands has reshaped South Africans' buying habits, the anticipated model introductions for 2025 have us excited to start the new year!
Aston Martin
Vanquish Volante
Aston Martin committed to the V12 engine with its 614kW and 1 000Nm Vanquish, which will be available as a cabriolet in South Africa during 2025.
Vantage Roadster
The Vantage drop-top has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 489kW and 800Nm. It has been confirmed for a local introduction next year.
Audi
At Volkswagen's recent media year-end function, Audi confirmed the following models to be heading to local shores in 2025:
A3
The revised A3 line, including a refreshed RS3!
Q6 e-tron
An all-electric SUV that joins Audi's range.
RS Q8 Performance
An updated and even faster version of the flagship Q8 will reach SA in 2025!
Bentley
Continental GT
There's a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 hybrid powering the new GT. The 575kW model, with 81 km of all-electric driving range, will be in SA in 2025
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
BWM SA has confirmed that its small four-door coupe will be making landfall in 2025
iX3
An all-electric version of the locally-produced X3 will be launched in 2025 too!
BYD
The world's biggest producer of all-electric cars will be bringing a hybrid called the Sealion 6 and another EV model to the local market, but what we're all looking forward to is the Shark PHEV bakkie!
Chery
We headed to China with Chery recently, and the brand confirmed the following models for local introduction in 2025!
Tiggo 7 Pro/Pro Max
There will be an updated version of the brand's mid-size SUV!
Tiggo 8 Pro
More updates for the brand's large SUV!
Tiggo 9
The brand will introduce a new flagship, the Tiggo 9!
Citroën
Basalt
With the success of the more budget-focussed C3 Aircross, the more style-focussed Basalt will arrive locally and feature the same turbocharged 81kW 1.2-litre engine as its Aircross sibling.
Ferrari
12 Cilindri
A new V12-powered Ferrari will grace our shores next year!
Ford
Ranger Plug-in Hybrid
A plug-in hybrid version of Ford's best-selling model has been speculated for 2025
Everest derivatives
We anticipate a new variant of the Everest making an appearance. Based on the Ranger lineup, the only Everest we've yet to see is the off-road-ready Tremor, so let's go for that!
Mustang Dark Horse
We've driven the Dark Horse, and with just 50 coming to local shores in the first batch and demand dictating future supply, this is set to be a rare pony car!
GWM/Haval
Haval H7 and H9
GWM's SUV division, Haval, took us to China earlier this year, where we were told that both the H7 and H9 models would be making their way to local shores in 2025!
Tank 500 diesel
The Chinese brand will introduce a diesel version of its tech-packed 500 off-roader!
Hyundai
Alcazar
At the recent Creta facelift launch, the South Korean brand confirmed that the Alcazar will replace the Grand Creta in 2025!
Tucson
At the same Creta event, the brand confirmed that an updated Tucson is coming!
Isuzu
mu-X
It has been confirmed that SA will be receiving the updated mu-X, with mildly revised styling and a refreshed interior.
D-Max 2.2
Isuzu has announced a new 2.2-lite turbodiesel engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox, which we may see filter into local D-max models locally.
Jaecoo
J5
Positioned below the popular J7, the all-new J5 marks the brand’s first entry into the more compact SUV segment.
J6
The all-electric J6 will also be available in South Africa next year. The 2WD variant delivers up to 184kW and 220Nm of torque, while the 4WD version boosts outputs to 279kW and 385Nm
J7 PHEV
The J7 range will be bolstered with a plug-in hybrid derivative. This model famously covered a 1 300 km endurance test in China and achieved a combined fuel consumption figure of 3.3 L/100 km. Expect an all-electric driving range of 90 km too!
J8
The brand's flagship J8 will be arriving locally, too, with seating for 7 occupants and a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine delivering 195kW and 400Nm of torque.
Jeep
Avenger
The new Avenger will be available as an all-electric, e-Hybird, or petrol-only vehicle locally in 2025, but details were scarce at the time of writing.
The Avenger looks to offer a compact SUV from one of the world's most iconic 4x4 brands
Jetour
Chinese automaker Jetour recently took us to China, and here are the models we know will be coming to SA in 2025!
J1 & J2
The J1 is the more soft-roader lifestyle SUV, while the J2 is more Land Rover Defender-esque in its design and intention. With pricing said to be around the R650 000 mark, there's much excitement around these two models!
Kia
Updated Carnival MPV and Sorento
Two of Kia's biggest models, the Carnival and Sorento, will be launched in 2025 with facelift versions, featuring refreshed styling and updated tech.
Tasman Double-Cab Bakkie
A highly anticipated rugged bakkie designed to rival established players.
Leap Motor
The Chinese EV brand within the Stellantis Group is set to launch compact all-electric models in 2025.
Lexus
GX
Are you looking for a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado that went to a private school? The Lexus GX may be just the thing. Its 260kW 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine option also sets it apart from its Toyota sibling!
Lotus
Emeya
An all-electric hyper-GT with up to 675 kW/985Nm is set to debut in SA. It will offer a 0–100 km/h time of 2.8 seconds.
Emira Turbo
A nearly 300kW version of the Emira with an AMG-sourced drivetrain will arrive locally in 2025.
Mercedes-Benz/Mercedes-AMG
CLE53, E53, SL63
It's set to be a big year for Mercedes' performance wing, with the AMG CLE53, E53, and SL63 all arriving locally!
G580
The first all-electric G-Class will go on sale in SA in 2025!
Mitsubishi
At the recent launch of the all-new Triton bakkie, Mitsubishi also confirmed the following models to be arriving in 2025:
Outlander Sport
A new Outlander Sport will be launched in 2025, offering a mid-size SUV option from the brand
Xpander Cross
A more rugged-looking Xpnader MPV has been confirmed, too!
Pajero Sport
An updated version of the Pajero Sport with revised styling and features should spell the final update for this model before it is replaced.
New Pajero
The idea that one of the most iconic overlander badges is rumoured to be revived in 2025 is exciting!
Omoda
C7
The strikingly styled C7 will sit between the entry-level C5 and the luxury C9, offering what is likely to be the most well-balanced within the local Omoda range.
C9 PHEV
The C9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is powered by a 1.5-litre engine that receives electrical assistance from up to three motors. Local specifications will be announced closer to its introduction.
Porsche
911 Turbo 50 Years Edition
The 911 Turbo celebrated half a century, and we're getting a special edition of the mode!
911 GT3
Expect the new 992.2 GT3 to be launched in 2025, which may be the last naturally aspirated GT3 ever produced.
Macan (Electric) (Speculated)
The new all-electric Macan is set to be launched locally in 2025
Renault
Duster
The third generation of the brand's popular compact SUV is confirmed for local introduction.
Subaru
Forester
Subaru will launch a new-gen Forester with improved safety, space, and structural rigidity.
Toyota
GR Yaris/ Corolla Automatic
The performance versions of the Yaris and Corolla hatchbacks are set to receive 8-speed automatic gearbox options!
Hilux limited edition
There's been speculation of a plug-in hybrid version of the Hilux double cab, but we could see a new Legend 55 being released as Toyota phases out the current Hilux and makes way for the new model expected in 2026!
New FJ Cruiser
The internet has been abuzz with speculation about a new, more compact FJ Cruiser that may be revealed soon.
Volvo
EX90
Volvo will launch its flagship electric SUV with a twin-motor AWD and up to 600km range.
Volkswagen
Golf
Tayron
T-Cross
