Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong affinity for cars from a young age, having grown up in a family of classic Mercedes-Benz collectors. He has perused through numerous automotive literature in a bid to further his knowledge and understanding of all things car-related. He eventually went to attain a degree in Media and Writing, English Literature, and Film and Television Studies at the University of Cape Town while working as a go-kart marshal in-between hours. His passions remain automotive, with an increased interest in electromobility and autonomous technologies.
Now that we’re well into the final month of 2025, there are a lot of competitive and appealing deals available for some of the most intriguing cars currently available in the new car market, including both ICE and EV. These deals apply to both 2025 and 2026 model years across various segments and pricing groups, so there’s a lot of variety to be enjoyed. If you’re in the market for something new, these are the best options that you should be considering.
Zero percent financing deals are a common offering on models that aren’t selling too well or are soon to be replaced by new model years, which are typically largely unchanged. Zero percent APR refers to the Annual Percentage Rate. It means you pay no interest on a loan or credit card balance for a set promotional period, allowing you to pay off the principal amount only, but these deals often hide costs like higher sticker prices, mandatory extras, and steep interest jumps if you miss payments or the intro period ends, making them great for controlled debt repayment but risky if mismanaged.
You get to enjoy zero percent financing APR for 60 months on the 2026 RAM 1500, but this increases to 72 months if you consider a 2025 model year. There’s also a $5,500 total cash allowance on specific 2026 RAM 1500 Big Horn and Laramie crew cab models currently sitting on dealership floors. The 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn features 18-inch aluminum wheels, durable seating materials, and an 8.4-inch Uconnect 5.0 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Practical touches include 12-volt power outlets, climate control, and power-adjustable pedals.
The Laramie includes 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, leather-trimmed seats, and heated and ventilated front seats, together with a 12-inch touchscreen, upgraded Alpine-brand audio, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. J.D. Power issues the 2026 Ram 1500 with a 76/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 77/100 for quality and reliability, 76/100 for the driving experience, 81/100 for resale, and 71/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the same model with a 7.9/10 overall score, including 7.8/10 for reliability, 8.3/10 for retained value, and 7.6/10 for safety.
The 2026 Kia EV9 is currently on offer for zero percent APR over 60 months, including a $3,000 cash bonus, or $10,500 customer cash for qualifying buyers. The Kia EV9 features dual 12.3-inch screens for the gauge cluster and infotainment, plus a 5.3-inch panel for climate controls. The system includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and wireless smartphone charging. Drivers and front passengers enjoy power-adjustable seats with heating and ventilation. You also get tri-zone automatic climate control for the seven seats, together with a height-adjustable smart power tailgate and a large cargo area.
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Kia EV9 with a 73/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 67/100 for quality and reliability, 82/100 for the driving experience, 77/100 for resale, and 73/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the same model with a 6.8/10 retained value score and a 9.0/10 for safety.
All trims of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder are currently on offer for zero percent financing for 60 months. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder features a standard eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with a six-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless smart entry and ignition, heated exterior mirrors, and painted alloy 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-season tires.
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder with an 83/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 82/100 for quality and reliability, 82/100 for the driving experience, 80/100 for resale, and 85/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the same model with an 8.4/10 overall score, including 7.7/10 for reliability, 7.4/10 for retained value, and 10/10 for safety.
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is available with zero percent APR over 60 months, together with a $4,250 customer cash allowance, $250 of which is if you are a non-GM owner. You can get an additional $1,250 if you are a Costco Executive member. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV comes standard with a large 17.7-inch center touchscreen and an 11-inch digital instrument display, together with keyless entry and remote start, dual-zone climate control, and a six-speaker audio system.
The Equinox EV rides smoothly, and its cabin is quiet, allowing you to focus on your daily grind.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV with an 80/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 76/100 for quality and reliability, 81/100 for the driving experience, 83/100 for resale, and 84/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the same model with 6.9/10 for retained value and 8.0/10 for safety.
The 2025 Nissan Murano is available for the exact same deal as the aforementioned Pathfinder of zero percent APR financing over 60 months across all trim lines. All Murano models come standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and equally sized digital instrument cluster, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get power adjustments for the front seats with heating, dual‑zone automatic climate control, and a power tailgate.
The upholstery immediately stands out as a class above what’s expected here. Elaborately quilted seats are trimmed in two-tone leather and are as nice to sit in as they are to look at.
– Seyth Miersma for TopSpeed
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Nissan Murano with an 82/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 77/100 for quality and reliability, 92/100 for the driving experience, 80/100 for resale, and 85/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the same model with a 7.7/10 overall score, including 7.7/10 for reliability, 7.4/10 for retained value, and 8.0/10 for safety.
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is available with zero percent APR over 60 months, together with a $4,250 customer cash allowance, $250 of which is if you are a non-GM owner. You can get an additional $1,250 if you are a Costco Executive member. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV includes a large 17.7‑inch center touchscreen and an 11‑inch digital instrument cluster. The cabin also includes 12‑way power‑adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation surfaces, dual‑zone automatic climate control, and heated rear outboard seats for passenger comfort.
The Silverado EV’s large dimensions mean there’s no shortage of cabin space in there. Front and rear passengers are met with more leg and headroom than they actually need. Wherever you’re sitting, you’ll also be met with a ton of comfort thanks to fantastic seats.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
Convenience features include power windows, keyless entry and remote start, a wireless smartphone charger, and a premium Bose seven-speaker audio system. J.D. Power issues the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV with an 83/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 86/100 for quality and reliability, 77/100 for the driving experience, 80/100 for resale, and 84/100 for the dealership experience.
You can currently pick up a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander on zero percent APR financing over 60 months with a $1,000 cash bonus. There’s also a $4,000 factory rebate on SEL Black and Platinum Editions, together with an additional $1,000 for legacy or conquest customers. The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander comes standard with a 12.3‑inch central infotainment screen paired with an eight‑speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The cabin lies host to keyless ignition and hands‑free entry for convenience, together with a wireless smartphone charger, multi‑zone automatic climate control, and LED lighting.
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with a 78/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 75/100 for quality and reliability, 84/100 for the driving experience, 79/100 for resale, and 78/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the same model with a 7.9/10 overall score, including 7.7/10 for reliability, 7.7/10 for retained value, and 8.2/10 for safety.
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning can be had on zero percent financing APR for 66 months with a $6,000 cash back bonus. It comes with dual‑zone electronic automatic temperature control, a 12‑inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12‑inch infotainment touchscreen. Additional features include a six-speaker audio system, electrically adjustable front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
All four seating positions provide all-day comfort. You can expect to arrive in a good mood after a long road trip in the F-150 Lightning. The journey won’t wear you out like it would in a less comfortable automobile.
-Lyndon Conrad Bell, TopSpeed Journalist
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning with an 82/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 86/100 for quality and reliability, 77/100 for the driving experience, 72/100 for resale, and 80/100 for the dealership experience.
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is available with a zero percent APR financing deal over 72 months or a $5,000 cash back bonus. It comes standard with a digital instrument cluster and a 12‑inch infotainment touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a seven‑speaker audio system. The ID.4 also gets dual‑zone automatic climate control and a heated leatherette multifunction steering wheel.
iSeeCars issues the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 with 7.0/10 for retained value and 9.0/10 for safety. J.D. Power fails to submit any scoring for this model, despite it being on the market since 2021, but it holds a 3.8/5 overall score on the Edmunds owner review page.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E is also available via a very appealing zero percent financing AP over 74 months with a $6,000 cash back bonus. It gets a large 15.5‑inch central touchscreen running SYNC 4A, a 10.2‑inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a six‑speaker audio system.
Material quality here is honestly excellent, with neat touches on the dashboard, like a mix of soft-touch materials and metallic-like surfaces. The Mach-E is quiet on broken roads and absent of unwanted cabin rattles.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
iSeeCars issues the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E with 6.8/10 for retained value and 10/10 for safety. J.D. Power also fails to submit any scoring for the Mustang Mach-E, despite it being on the market since 2021, but it holds a 4.4/5 overall score on the Edmunds owner review page.
Sources: J.D. Power, iSeeCars, and Edmunds
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