Lucid Gravity
Startup automaker Lucid’s second vehicle is the 2025 Gravity SUV. The automaker promises an extremely robust range of more than 440 miles, seating for up to seven passengers, a ton of cargo space, and a starting price below $80,000. If that’s not enough, Lucid says the Gravity will be able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, which wouldn’t be too surprising considering the Air sedan’s outrageous performance. Unlike most newer SUVs, the Gravity trades aggressive exterior styling for flowing lines. Interior features include wide digital displays and even a guided meditation program. We doubt drivers will have much downtime, though, because the Gravity’s 900-volt design means it can add 200 miles in just 15 minutes at a high-speed public DC charger.
Price: $79,900-$94,900
On sale: Now
Learn more about the Lucid Gravity.
Mini Aceman
The new Aceman is a five-passenger, all-electric small crossover that complements the recently redesigned Mini Cooper and larger Countryman. Like all new Mini models, it’s an electric vehicle, part of the brand’s stated goal of being fully electric by 2030. Two electric powertrains, an 184-hp electric motor and a 218-hp electric motor, both in front-wheel drive, will be available. The availability of all-wheel drive has not been announced. According to the European Test Cycle, it will have up to 252 miles of electric range. We expect the Environmental Protection Agency’s estimated range to be shorter. The Aceman measures 160 inches long and 59 inches tall, which is more than 10 inches shorter than the Countryman. The interior looks like the redesigned Mini Cooper with the air vents and floating infotainment screen. Mini has not committed to offering the Aceman in the U.S., and the automaker tell CR this market is still under consideration.
Price: $38,000-$50,000 (estimated)
On sale: 2025 – Maybe
Learn more about the 2025 Mini Aceman.
Nissan Armada
For 2025, the redesigned Nissan Armada trades its thirsty V8 engine for a more efficient and powerful 425-hp twin-turbocharged V6 and gains an off-road-focused PRO-4X trim. It retains its 8,500-pound towing capacity but adds cargo room behind the second and third rows. Buyers can choose between rear- and four-wheel drive and seating for seven or eight. It shares its underlying design with the more luxurious Infiniti QX80. Nissan says the new Armada has a better ride and handling performance than its predecessor because of a stiffer frame and electric power steering. A wide touchscreen display and digital gauge cluster dominate the dashboard, while physical controls remain for climate control.
Price: $56,520-$79,990
On sale: Now
Learn more about the 2025 Nissan Armada.
Nissan Murano
After almost a decade without a major update, Nissan has introduced the redesigned Murano, the brand’s midsized two-row SUV. The new Murano features smoother styling similar to Nissan’s all-electric Ariya. Nissan’s dependable V6 engine and idiosyncratic CVT have been replaced with a turbocharged four-cylinder and nine-speed automatic transmission. Although exterior and interior dimensions remain more or less the same, the new Murano benefits from a more robust suite of technology, including standard AEB, BSW, RCTW, automatic high beams, and ProPilot, an optional adaptive cruise control with a steering assist enhancement. Heated, electronically adjustable front seats are standard, and ventilated massaging seats are optional, as are a heated steering wheel, panoramic roof glass, and multicolor LED ambient lighting inside.
Price: $39,000-$50,000 (estimated)
On sale: Spring 2025
Learn more about the 2025 Nissan Murano.
