THE BEST CARS 2025 INCLUDING OUR ULTIMATE CAR OF THE YEAR

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The Chasing Cars 2025 Car of the Year mega test evaluates a diverse field of vehicles, highlighting standout performers and emerging trends. The Mini Countryman SE All-Wheel Drive is praised for its surprising performance and driving engagement, while the Tesla Model 3's significant under-the-skin updates, including improved refinement and reduced noise, are noted as key improvements, though its conservative traction control is a drawback. The Kia EV9 impresses with its rapid charging, substantial range, and luxurious, spacious interior, setting a benchmark for large electric SUVs. The Skoda Enyaq is lauded for its solid build quality, thoughtful interior touches, and a well-balanced driving experience, particularly in the rear-drive Sportline trim. The Ford Mustang GT V8 manual is celebrated as a defiant, old-school muscle car offering thrilling driving dynamics and a strong emotional connection, despite practicality limitations. The Toyota Camry SL offers a surprisingly refined and dynamic driving experience for its class, delivering excellent value and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a game-changer, proving that EVs can deliver immense driving entertainment with its customizable performance modes and rapid acceleration, rivaling much more expensive sports cars. The Polestar 3 is recognized as an exceptional electric crossover, offering remarkable driving dynamics, luxury, and value, rivaling premium German brands. The BMW 5 Series and M5 range are commended for their engineering depth and sparkling driving dynamics across all powertrains, with the i5 praised for retaining classic BMW sport sedan feel and the M5 hybrid offering staggering performance. The Hyundai Santa Fe is crowned the 2025 Chasing Cars Car of the Year, lauded for its comprehensive package as a seven-seater family SUV, offering excellent value, thoughtful features, and a strong presence across all trim levels and powertrains, particularly impressing with its base model's equipment and the bold interior design of the Calligraphy spec.