The results are in, and the UK car industry has had its biggest shake-up of the year. The What Car? Awards 2025 and the Auto Express New Car Awards 2025 have officially crowned the best cars you can get your hands on right now — and the good news? Many of these award-winning models are already available to lease through National Vehicle Solutions.
These awards matter because they cut through the noise. No fancy gimmicks, no marketing fluff just real-world testing, honest verdicts, and proper head-to-head comparisons. So if you’re thinking about your next lease, these winners should absolutely be on your radar.
Let’s take a look at who topped the charts in 2025…
What Car? Awards 2025 – Full Highlights
The What Car? Awards continue to champion value, efficiency, and everyday usability — the stuff that real drivers care about.
Key Winners
- Renault Clio 1.0 TCe 90 Techno – Best Small Car 2025
Compact, affordable, and impressively refined. A brilliant choice for cost-conscious drivers. - Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Icon – Best Family Car 2025
Loved for its hybrid efficiency, reliability, and everyday practicality. - Mercedes-AMG A45 S Plus – Best Hot Hatch 2025
A serious bit of fun. Power, precision, and all the drama you’d expect. - Kia EV3 – Best Small Electric SUV 2025
A standout newcomer in the EV world with strong range and clever tech. - Kia Sportage – Best Family SUV 2025
Consistently one of the UK’s favourite SUVs — and now officially award-winning again.
Auto Express New Car Awards 2025 – Full Highlights
Auto Express has always focused on innovation, performance, and future-ready tech — and this year’s winners show just how far the market has come.
Key Winners
- Skoda Elroq – Car of the Year 2025 & Mid-Size SUV of the Year
Practical, modern, efficient… and now officially the best car of the year. - Kia Picanto – City Car of the Year 2025
A tiny car with huge personality and unbeatable value. - Skoda Superb Estate – Estate Car of the Year 2025
Massive boot, luxury cabin, and efficient engines — a clear winner for load-lugging families. - BMW iX – Large Premium SUV of the Year 2025
Bold styling, exceptional comfort, and next-level electric performance. - Bentley Flying Spur – Luxury Car of the Year 2025
Opulence at its finest. If you want a luxury lease, this is the one. - Honda Civic Type R – Hot Hatch of the Year 2025
A driver’s dream. Raw, responsive, and unapologetically sporty.
What This Means for National Vehicle Solutions Customers
When a car wins big at What Car? or Auto Express, it’s because it delivers real-world results. Better running costs, smarter tech, improved reliability — all things that make leasing simpler and more cost-effective.
At National Vehicle Solutions, we work to secure competitive rates, flexible terms, and nationwide delivery, meaning you can get behind the wheel of these award-winning models without the dealership runaround.
Whether you're after a family EV, a city-friendly hatchback, or something with a bit more power and presence, these 2025 winners give you the confidence to choose a model that’s been tested, scrutinised, and crowned the best in its class.
Ready to Lease an Award-Winning 2025 Model?
If you want a car that’s already proven itself among the best of the best, now’s the time to act.
Explore award-winning lease deals today with National Vehicle Solutions and let us make your next car choice easy, affordable, and completely hassle-free.
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