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Top five best sports cars of 2025

A sports car is a dream purchase for many motorists. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the best sports cars currently available.

22 January 2025

Lightweight, agile, fast… When it comes to driving, can anyone really say they wouldn't love to drive a sports car? We don't think so! There's no denying that sports cars are thrilling to drive, breathtaking to look at and a desirable addition to the driveway for many.

That's why we've put together a list of our top five best sports cars of 2025. From the Alpine A110 to the Porsche 718 Boxster, buckle in to learn more about these incredible high-performance cars.

Porsche 718 Boxster

Silver Porsche 718 Boxter

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Our list of the best sports cars had to start with a Porsche - producer of some of the best-looking sports cars in the world. Our pick is the 718 Boxster.

It's fair to say that the Boxster has established itself as the benchmark roadster. In 2017, an updated generation of the mid-engine two-seater was unveiled, powered by a newly developed range of flat four cylinder 'boxer' engines with turbocharging.

These models continued the tradition of the Porsche 718 mid-engined sports cars that won countless races in the 1950s and 1960s.

The Porsche 718 Boxster generates 300hp (220 kW) from its turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, which is more powerful and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor.

The considerable power gain of 35hp (26 kW) compared to previous Boxster models is matched by the impressive efficiency of the new turbo engines, which means that the new models benefit from fuel economy improvements of up to 13%.

With the optional PDK gearbox, it's claimed the Porsche 718 Boxster will hit 62mph in an impressive 4.7 seconds.

Meanwhile, the nose of the 718 Boxster is completed by the new design of the Bi-Xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. Inside, a newly designed dash panel frames the cockpit, while the latest generation of Porsche Communication Management with a state-of-the-art touchscreen comes as standard.

With Porsche dedicated to continually enhancing and upgrading already powerful engines, suspension tuning and braking, the experience of driving the Boxster remains unmatched.

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Alpine A110

Black Alpine A110

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When the Alpine A110 was first designed in 1955, it was made to be a sports car that is compact, lightweight and extremely agile.

Fast forward to today, and not much has changed. The all-new Alpine A110 is a two-seater sports coupé that offers exceptional performance, capturing the spirit of the model's racing origins with a top speed of 150mph.

The Alpine A110's bodywork is sleek and has nods to the original A110 1969 Berlinette - but with a few modern touches of course.

On the outside, there are X-shaped LED taillights with scrolling turn signals and C-pillars adorned with French flags. Step into the Alpine A110 and you'll find stylish lightweight bucket seats as well as a host of high-end technology.

The A110 is equipped with a floating centre console with smartphone connectivity, telemetrics with real-time technical information, a four-speaker focal stereo and a seven-inch touchscreen central display.

Performance is where the Alpine A110 really shines thanks to its power, which comes from the rear-centre, 1.8-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

That's the same engine you'll find in the latest Renaultsport Mégane, and in the A110, it delivers 249bhp and 236lb/ft of torque at 2,000rpm via a seven-speed Getrag double clutch gearbox. It's also worth pointing out other figures that Alpine claim, such as 46.3mpg and under 138g/km of CO2.

as I'm driving through these twisty little roads here pushing the car and leaning on it, you can really feel the 340 newton metres of torque coming back through the dual wishbone suspension as I load it up into each corner.

The A110? Well, it commands the road, but the driver is in control. The handling of the Alpine is first class and due to its size, they [Alpine] can put smaller wheels and tyres on [it] which really let you feel just how delicate this car is.

- Duncan Vincent, Arnold Clark's YouTube Presenter and Automotive Expert

In terms of performance, the A110 can reach 62mph from a standing start in an impressive 4.5 seconds and gives the impression it hits those figures with complete ease.

As we mentioned, the A110 is small - less than 4.2 metres long and 1.8 metres wide - and extremely light at 1,103kg, weighing less than any Porsche or Audi.

And thanks to its three driving modes, drivers won't be left disappointed in the A110. Turn the engine on and the Alpine sparks into life in 'Normal' mode. However, switch to either 'Sport' or 'Track', and you'll really unlock its full potential.

Driving the Alpine A110 can only be described as smooth and effortless, making it one of the best sports cars on the market in our opinion.

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Mazda MX-5

Silver Mazda MX-5 side on view

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The Mazda MX-5 continues to be one of the best sports cars around. It retains icon status among sports car enthusiasts as a lightweight, affordable and reliable roadster.

Now in its fourth generation, Mazda first launched the MX-5 in 2015. In fact, proving its popularity to date, over 1.2 million MX-5s have been produced at Mazda's Ujina plant in Hiroshima, with over 135,000 of these being sold in the UK. Plus, with over 25,000 fourth-generation MX-5s sold in the UK since 2015, there's a huge selection available in the used car market as well.

With each new generation, Mazda has built on the winning formula of the MX-5. Three years after its original 2015 launch, there was an engineering upgrade to the bigger of the two engines on offer, the 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G unit, which got a power hike from 160hp - 184hp.

Then, in 2023, Mazda introduced its torque vectoring system, labelled 'Kinematic Posture Control', intended to stabilise the car through corners and reduce body roll.

In the latest model, the two engines available - a 131PS, 1.5-litre unit and the upgraded 184PS, 2.0-litre powerplant - don't seem to promise too much on paper. However, get behind the wheel and you'll find the real roadster experience, with an electric power steering system playing its part beautifully.

The eight-model range features four Roadster and four RF models with a choice of Prime-Line, Exclusive-Line and Homura trim grades.

The current Mazda MX-5 continues to deliver pure open-top driving pleasure, but inside, there's a new larger central 8.8-inch touchscreen multimedia display and an updated instrument panel.

It also has a new LED headlight design that now incorporates the daytime running lights, while the rear LED lights have also been redesigned. However, as you would expect, Mazda MX-5 retains the same driver focused cabin and driving position.

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MG Cyberster

Red MG Cyberster

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When it comes to the best sports cars in the UK in 2025, there's a new contender on the scene. The MG Cyberster has been billed as 'the world's first affordable EV roadster' and is already picking up awards.

MG's performance electric car was named 'Best EV Roadster' in Top Gear's fifth annual Electric Awards, with judges praising its 'exhilarating driving performance and refined handling'. The model was also crowned 'Best Sports Car' at the 2024 British Motor Show.

As well as its innovative design and electric engine, the Cyberster also comes with a comprehensive seven-year, 80,000-mile warranty as standard when purchased from new.

Carl Gotham, Design Director at MG, says he wanted to achieve a 'striking, all-electric roadster which promises to be as exciting as MG sports cars of the past'. And it certainly delivers - all for a very reasonable price!

The MG Cyberster looks like a supercar with its winged doors, however, with a starting price of roughly £55,000, it offers outstanding value for money compared to some of the other EV roadsters currently on the market.

Available in both single and dual motor configurations, the Cyberster delivers an impressive performance, with the dual motor Cyberster GT boasting 503PS (375kW) and 725Nm (535lb-ft) of torque.

There are multiple drive modes available, which means you can go from relaxed motorway cruising in 'Comfort' to a full throttle in 'Sport' or 'Supersport' models. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive GT accelerates from 0-62mph in just 3.2 seconds, making it MG's fastest production car to date.

Duncan Vincent was particularly impressed with the drive modes on the Cyberster, here's what he had to say:

There's also another button on the steering wheel - 'Super Sport'. Hit that button and it goes full on bad boy!

And on the left-hand paddle: KERS, Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Now that's a term that reminds me of Formula 1 and I remember the first time it was put in a car. Ferrari put it into the La Ferrari, and it was a big, big talking point.

It harvests the energy from the car back into a battery so you can use that at your disposal, so you get a little bit of something back for the driving.

- Duncan Vincent, Arnold Clark's YouTube Presenter and Automotive Expert

The 77kWh battery delivers up to 316 miles* of range (276 miles* for the GT), with rapid charging up to 150kW enabling a charge of 10% - 80% to be achieved in only 38 minutes. It's a fantastic example of the best new sports cars in 2025!

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BMW M2

Blue BMW M2

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We can't speak about the best sports cars without mentioning the BMW M2.

To the eye, you'll notice that it looks more and more like a race car mainly due to its large body kit with swollen wings and huge quad-exit exhausts in a GT-style rear diffuser.

Plus, the M2 has a unique look at its front thanks to frameless kidney grilles, which are believed to be inspired by classic 02 series BMW coupés of the sixties and seventies.

It's clear that the second-generation M2 certainly has more roadway presence, with front-axle, 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design with a Jet Black finish and 20 inches at the rear fitted as standard.

The most recent M2 is 114mm longer than the pre-2022-era F87 generation M2 - and only 219mm shorter than an M4.

In 2024, the M2 received an update, with its power increasing from 460hp to 480hp, which resulted in a 0-62mph performance of 4.2 seconds, an improvement of 0.1 seconds.

Surprisingly, BMW has retained a manual stick shift option and not added in xDrive 4WD. The six-speed manual model has an impressive top speed of 177mph.

Inside, there's a redesigned dashboard, a sophisticated-looking flat-bottomed steering wheel and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen that pairs with the 12.3-inch driver's display as part of one curved panel. Both monitors have M2 bespoke graphics.

As always with BMWs, there is impressive standard equipment in the M2, such as two-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system, a wireless charging tray and the BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Maps navigation system as well as a host of safety features, including, semi-automated driving and parking systems.

The rear seats are small, as to be expected with a sports car. However, there's a 390-litre boot that is more than you'll find in competitors like the Porsche 718 Cayman or Alpine A110. The M2 has everything you would expect from one of the best sports cars currently available on the market.

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