Many noteworthy vehicle models will be released in 2025, but we’d like to introduce you to SUV models, a body type that is attracting the most attention. Automakers are planning to announce new SUVs one after another, focusing on electrification, advanced technology, and stylish design. 2025 can truly be called the year of the SUV, with a succession of attractive new SUVs from various manufacturers. Among these, we’ve carefully selected models that are attracting particular attention. In this article, we’ll introduce the most anticipated new SUVs expected to be released in 2025, from both domestic and international manufacturers.
Summary of new SUV trends for 2025
- New SUVs coming in 2025 will share several common trends.
- Accelerating electrification :
- Not only hybrid vehicles (HVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), but also electric vehicle (EV) SUVs are on the rise.
- Each manufacturer is developing a platform specifically for EVs and is focusing on improving driving range and charging times.
- Advances in advanced driver assistance systems :
- In addition to safety features such as automatic braking and lane keep assist, models compatible with level 3 autonomous driving may also be available.
- Technologies that reduce driver burden and improve safety are constantly evolving.
- Deepening connected technology :
- Connecting vehicles to the Internet is expected to improve the accuracy of navigation systems and enhance entertainment functions.
- Integration with smartphones will also be strengthened, making car life even more comfortable.
- Design diversification :
- Models with a variety of designs will be available, including coupe-style SUVs and SUVs that emphasize off-road performance.
- It is expected that there will be an increase in options to suit users’ lifestyles and preferences.
Suzuki’s new Jimny 5-door Japanese model to be announced on January 30, 2025, and released in April
Suzuki plans to announce the new Jimny 5-door long model in Japan on January 30, 2025, with a release date in April. This is a 5-door model with an extended wheelbase and two additional doors at the rear of the Jimny Sierra.
Toyota’s new Crown Estate and fourth-generation Crown series release postponed to February 2025
Toyota had planned to release the new Crown Estate, the fourth model in the new generation Crown series, on July 24, 2024, but has now decided to postpone it further. It will now be released around February 2025. It was originally scheduled to be released at the end of 2023, then in March 2024, but has now been postponed again to July.
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The new Corolla Cross gets a minor change with a new exterior design! The “GR SPORT” model will be released in April 2025!
Toyota’s popular SUV, the Corolla Cross, will undergo its first minor change and be released in April 2025. The exterior will adopt a new design, which was previously announced in Thailand, giving it a more sophisticated, urban look, further enhancing its presence in the SUV market and improving its quality.
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota’s new Harrier undergoes minor changes, undergoing a major fifth-year improvement, to be released in March 2025
Toyota is expected to make its first minor change to the new Harrier, releasing it around March 2025. We received a CG image of the new car, which we’ll explore in more detail. Now in its fifth year since release, what kind of evolution has the Harrier undergone?
Harrier
New “Land Cruiser FJ” commonly known as “Land Cruiser Mini” FJ Cruiser successor to be released in 2025
Toyota is expected to release the new cross-country SUV, the Land Cruiser FJ , in 2025. On October 27, 2023, the company applied for trademark registration for the “LAND CRUISER FJ” with the Japan Patent Office (trademark application 2023119958). Here’s a detailed explanation of what kind of model it will be.
This new model is expected to be a short-wheelbase version of the Land Cruiser 250. It will be released as part of the new Land Cruiser series.
Lexus revamps new “LX” model, introduces new “OVERTRAIL” model, and adds “LX700h” model equipped with parallel hybrid system. Launching in February 2025.
Lexus will make some improvements to the new LX crossover SUV and release it in February 2025. The current LX is currently discontinued, but it was released on January 12, 2022, two full years after its release.
LX700h
Lexus New RX Partially Improved, Upgraded to Latest Equipment, Released February 27, 2025
Lexus will be making some improvements (annual upgrades) to the new RX, a large luxury crossover SUV, and will release it on February 27, 2025. This upgrade brings some exciting advancements, including improved dynamic performance and a new interior. Pre-orders will begin on January 22, 2025, with production scheduled to begin on March 3, and expectations are already building. Prices are expected to rise by between 20,000 and 150,000 yen, but it’s well worth the increase.
Lexus GX550 full model change production start and pre-sales launch in March 2025
In June 2023, Lexus unveiled the new GX for the first time in the world, and in Japan, a lottery sale of the first 100 limited edition models, the GX550 “OVERTRAIL+” , began in April 2024. However, due to the impact of Toyota Motor Corporation’s certification fraud scandal, the release of the regular model, originally scheduled for autumn, was postponed and changed to March 2025.
GX550 OVERTRAIL+
Subaru’s new Forester undergoes a full model change, featuring the next-generation e-BOXER hybrid system, and will be released in April 2025.
Subaru is expected to fully redesign the new Forester and release it in Japan in April 2025. The current model was released on July 19, 2018, and this will be the first full model change in about six years. The Forester is Subaru’s most popular model, and many people are eagerly awaiting the next model.
2025 Subaru Forester
Lexus’ new “TZ550e” and “TZ450e” EV models, possibly a three-row SUV
Lexus announced the new BEV (battery electric vehicle) “TZ550e” and “TZ450e” in 2024. These models are expected to be released in 2025. The “Z” in “TZ” is used by Lexus to identify fully electric models such as the “RZ” SUV. The “e” in “550e” and “450e” is similarly used for electric models such as the Lexus UX300e. The “T” suggests that the car is likely based on the “TX.” The “TZ” is likely a larger BEV (battery electric vehicle) three-row SUV than the “RZ.” This concept model is similar to Lexus’ version of the ” bZ Large SUV .”
2024 Lexus TX
Lexus’ new EVs “RZ350e,” “RZ500e,” and “RZ550e” have been trademarked, further expanding the lineup
Lexus plans to add the new “RZ350e,” “RZ500e,” and “RZ550e” to its lineup of new EV models, the “RZ.” According to US media , on December 5, 2023 (local time), Lexus filed for trademark registration for the ” RZ350e ,” ” RZ500e ,” and ” RZ550e “ with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) .
Nissan Kicks undergoes full model change, adopting the latest e-POWER and CMF platform, to be released in 2025
Nissan is planning to fully redesign its crossover SUV, the Kicks, and release the third generation around 2025. The current model has actually been on sale overseas since 2016, so it’s already been seven years, and this will be the first full model change in eight years.
2025 Nissan Kicks
Nissan’s new “X-Trail” minor change design changes to be released in July 2025
Nissan plans to make minor changes to the new X-Trail and release it in August 2025. The current model X-Trail was released on July 25, 2022, so the change will come three years later.
2024 Nissan Rogue
Mazda CX-3 undergoes full model change, adopts next-generation SKYACTIV-X engine, and becomes larger. Launch date: 2025
Mazda’s pride and joy, the CX-3 compact crossover SUV, is undergoing a full model change and is scheduled for release in 2025. This model will see increased electrification, and is expected to adopt the e-SKYACTIV X mild hybrid and the e-SKYACTIV R-EV rotary EV model found in the MX-30. The previous model went on sale in 2015, and this will be the first full model change in exactly 10 years. We will explain in detail what kind of model the next-generation model will be.
Honda CR-V partial improvement hybrid model “e:HEV” to be released in 2025
Honda will add a hybrid model, the CR-V e:HEV , to the SUV CR-V, which was reintroduced on July 19, 2024, as the fuel cell vehicle CR-V e:FCEV, make some improvements, and add the RS grade, which is also sold overseas, to be released in Japan in 2025.
2024 Honda CR-V
Mazda CX-5 Fully Redesigned Third-Generation Japanese Model to be Released in December 2025
Mazda is expected to fully redesign the CX-5 and release it around December 2025. In its financial results announcement for the fiscal year ending March 2024 , it was revealed that, as part of Mazda’s electrification strategy, the next-generation CX-5 will be equipped with a Mazda-made hybrid (HV). The current model is already seven years old, and a full model change is scheduled for the eighth year. We will explain in detail what kind of model the next-generation model will be.
CX-5
Mitsubishi’s new “Exforce” may be introduced in Japan in 2025
Mitsubishi may launch a new compact SUV, the Ex-Force, in Japan around 2025. The model was unveiled for the first time in the world by Mitsubishi Indonesia on August 10, 2023, and is produced at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia. Sales will begin in Indonesia, followed by other ASEAN countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. While no announcement has been made about whether the vehicle will be introduced in Japan, the Ex-Force could be a replacement for the RVR, a model in the same class , which is scheduled to end production in Japan in April 2024 .
Mitsubishi Xforce
Mitsubishi Pajero full model change to be released in 2025
Mitsubishi will fully redesign the new Pajero and release it as the new “Pajero Duke Cross” in 2025. The ” Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer SUV Concept ” was unveiled to the world for the first time at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show , which will be held from March 7th to 17th, 2019. The second-generation new Pajero is scheduled to be unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini revival with new 4-door, featuring Dynamic Shield for the first time, to be released in 2025
Mitsubishi Motors’ light SUV, the Pajero Mini, is expected to undergo a full model change and be released in 2025. This model debuted in 1994 and production ended in 2012, but it will be making a comeback after 13 years. Let’s take a closer look at the features of this new model.
2025 mitsubishi pajero min
Suzuki’s new mass-produced EV “e VITARA” flagship SUV to be released in 2025
Suzuki unveiled the electric vehicle (EV) concept model “eVX” for the first time in the world on January 11, 2023, in India. It is scheduled to be commercially available by 2025. It was also unveiled in Japan at the “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to November 5, 2023. As of 2023, development is progressing, test runs have begun, and spy shots have been taken.
eVX
Suzuki unveiled its first mass-produced battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e-VITARA, in Milan, Italy on November 4, 2024. This marks Suzuki’s final entry into the EV market.
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Toyota’s new “Land Cruiser EV” three-row SUV battery EV to be released around 2025
Toyota is expected to release the Land Cruiser EV, a new three-row SUV that will be a battery electric vehicle (BEV), around 2025. The outline of the base concept model, the LAND CRUISER Se, was revealed on October 21, 2023. The BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept model, the LAND CRUISER Se, was exhibited at the Toyota booth at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, which will be held mainly at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to November 5, 2023 (open to the public from Saturday, October 28).
Toyota LAND CRUISER Se
Key points for choosing an SUV
Here are some things to consider when choosing a new SUV:
- Body Size :
- Choose the appropriate size based on your intended use and parking space.
- Number of passengers :
- Choose the number of seats you need based on your family size and how often you travel.
- Powertrain :
- Choose the optimal powertrain by taking into consideration fuel economy, driving performance, environmental performance, etc.
- design :
- Choose a design that suits your taste and an SUV that you will enjoy owning.
- price :
- Choose an SUV that fits your budget and is within your budget.
- Safety equipment :
- Check the safety features, such as automatic braking and lane keep assist.
- Comfort features :
- Check the details of comfort features such as a navigation system and heated seats.
Many attractive new SUVs are scheduled to appear in 2025. The SUV market is expected to become even more vibrant as manufacturers compete fiercely to offer electrification, advanced technology, and stylish designs.
We hope that the information provided in this article will be helpful in choosing your SUV.
*This information includes predictions, so please check the official announcements from each manufacturer for the latest information.
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Really enjoyed this roundup of upcoming 2025 SUVs — it’s fascinating to see how many brands are focusing on blending practicality with outdoor versatility. The emphasis on models like the Clipper Van for camping and the updates to the Delica D:5 show how automakers are responding to lifestyle trends rather than just performance specs. It’ll be interesting to see which of these models set the tone for the next generation of adventure-ready vehicles.