Hatchback

The Niros remain the same affordable and efficient subcompact hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs, with prices creeping up just a few hundred bucks over 2024.

The biggest news for the A6 and A7 mid-size sedan and hatchback is the new Nardo Sport Edition, available exclusively on the sportier S6 and S7.

Nissan’s announcement that it has approved the Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger and V2X Platform for use with the Leaf is more consequential than the typical automotive branding effort.

A small selection of meaningful updates to one of the best semi-affordable super-hatches is welcome.

For 2025, Toyota is expanding the GR Corolla’s appeal with an available eight-speed automatic transmission.

Sportier than the prior model year thanks to a change in driven wheels, the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Polestar 2 is more engaging to drive, but it still falls short in terms of user-friendliness and onboard technology.

The Kia Soul stays cheap for the 2025 model year, with an increase of just $100 across all trim levels.

In certain Atlases, Atlas Cross Sports, Golf GTIs and Golf Rs, the backup camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into Reverse.

The refreshed model features tweaked front and rear styling, new wheel designs, an updated infotainment system and no more manual transmission.

For the 2025 model year, Polestar is tweaking the 2, with more options and packages, slightly more range (maybe), and new color and wheel choices.