Car news, 13th February ’25: Kia set to reveal EV4 and new concept vehicles, Mitsubishi Outlander to be updated for 2025, and more

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, February 13th 2025. Notably in car news today: Kia set to reveal EV4 and concept vehicles, Mitsubishi Outlander to be updated for 2025 and more. 

Browse this issue:

• Kia set to reveal EV4 and new concept vehicles  
• Mitsubishi Outlander to be updated in 2025 
• Audi A5 Avant prototype spotted in Sydney without camouflage
• Ford and GM at odds over US tariffs 

Kia set to reveal EV4 and concept vehicles  

• Kia is gearing up for their second EV Day, which takes place later this month in Spain. This event follows from Kia’s first EV day held in Korea back in 2023. 

• Kia’s 2025 EV Day will house the global reveal of the Kia EV4, which was originally showcased as a concept at the 2023 EV Day.  

• As well as the Kia EV4, Kia is expected to present the PV5 and a new concept vehicle, the EV2. 

• This event is also where Kia will share strategies for the future, namely their role as a Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV). Kia’s leadership team is also expected to reveal the companies plans for expanded electrification.  

Mitsubishi Outlander to be updated in 2025 

• We can expect to see an updated Mitsubishi Outlander in the third quarter of 2025. The Mitsubishi Outlander was the second top selling SUV in 2024, so this will be a much anticipated release.  

• Mechanical changes for 2025, include updated sway bars, shock absorbers, changes to suspension spring rates and revisions to the power steering. 

• Cosmetic enhancements will revolve around a more premium interior, styling updates to the exterior including a new grille and tail lights, as well as new wheel designs for 2025. 

• Pricing and full specs have not yet been announced, however it goes without saying we’ll see these closer to the Australian launch later in the year. 

Audi A5 Avant prototype spotted in Sydney without camouflage

• Chasing Cars staff recently spotted this Audi A5 Avant Market Evaluation vehicle while on a road test.  

• The vehicle was spotted on M7 highway in Sydney, without camouflage, and in left hand drive configuration. 

• By doing a search of the vehicle’s registration, we can see it is a 2024 model, that weighs 1828kg and had approximately 5071km on the clock when registered in December 2024.  

• Rumours suggest we will see the production version of the Audi A5 Avant on sale in Australia in the next few months. 

Ford and GM at odds over US tariffs 

• It seems the word on most vehicle manufacturers’ minds is tariffs. Ford and GM also have different reactions to the tariff plan Donald Trump has in place. 

• When asked at an industry event in the States, Ford CEO Jim Farley, and GM CEO Marry Barra offered completely different attitudes towards Trump’s tariffs. 

• “President Trump has talked a lot about making our U.S. auto industry stronger, bringing more production here, more innovation to the U.S. and if this administration can achieve that, it would be, I think, one of the most signature accomplishments. So far, what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos,” said Mr Farley

• Alternatively Mary Barra believes GM can handle up to 50% of the impact of these tariffs without seeking additional capital. “ We are prepared when we know exactly what’s going to happen. Of course, if tariffs are longer, there’s additional things that we’ve studied that we know we can do from a capital-efficient way,” said Barra.  

The next issue of Car News Today will be published on Friday 14th of February at 4.30pm Sydney time.