The supply chain shortage continues to tamp down automotive production and sales, but that hasn't stopped automakers from introducing new and redesigned models. Electric vehicles are the next hot trend, but gas-powered and hybrid vehicles aren't going anywhere anytime soon, and there are plenty of new ones hitting the market this year. The latest models try to sway buyers with more power, the latest tech and fashionable looks. But which are the most impressive? The experts at Edmunds round up five of the most noteworthy vehicles, sorted by price, hitting dealerships this year.
2023 TOYOTA PRIUS [caption id="attachment_32152" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2023 Toyota Prius, a compact hybrid hatchback that has been redesigned with better looks and better fuel economy. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
When Toyota removed the wraps off the redesigned Prius, most were taken aback by its stylish looks. Gone are the awkward styling and the underpowered hybrid engine. The new powertrain produces almost 200 horsepower — a gain of over 70 horsepower — which results in significantly quicker acceleration. This power gain doesn't come at the expense of fuel efficiency, either. Toyota says the base Prius will get an impressive 57 mpg in combined city/highway driving.
The interior is more conventional-looking, though we see that as a plus, thanks to a high-mounted touchscreen display and a digital gauge cluster that sits behind the steering wheel instead of perched on the centre of the dashboard. Toyota also updated the new Prius' tech with a bigger centre touchscreen and more helpful voice command features.
Estimated starting price: $28,000
2023 DODGE HORNET [caption id="attachment_32153" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2023 Dodge Hornet, an all-new compact SUV that shares underpinnings with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
Dodge's latest creation isn't something you'd expect from a brand that boasts large and powerful vehicles like the Charger and Durango. The all-new Hornet is a small SUV powered by a strong turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine or a 288-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain. It shares a platform with its corporate cousin, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, and will compete with the Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos.
As with other Dodge models, the Hornet sports an aggressive front fascia. Inside, the SUV provides a roomy cabin for its size and a modern interior that features a standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.25-inch centre touchscreen. When you consider its strong engines, standard all-wheel-drive system and tech features, its starting price is quite attractive.
Estimated starting price: $30,000
2024 FORD MUSTANG [caption id="attachment_32155" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2024 Ford Mustang, a muscle car that might be the last V8-powered Mustang from the brand. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
The 2024 Ford Mustang marks the seventh generation of the long-running and renowned pony car. This Mustang is more of an evolution than a revolution since it uses the same platform and is powered by updated versions of the 5.0-litre V8 and turbocharged 2.3-litre engines. Ford has added power to the V8, giving it a maximum of 500 horsepower in the new Dark Horse model. The four-cylinder is up to 315 horsepower, which is the most standard power in a Mustang to date.
The new Mustang's exterior has a familiar but more sculptured and modern design. Inside is where the most significant improvements were made. Your eyes will be drawn to the 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster that can be paired with an available 13.2-inch touchscreen. A new neat feature allows the engine to be revved remotely, via the key fob, to show off to your neighbours.
Estimated starting price: $32,000
2023 HONDA PILOT [caption id="attachment_32154" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the Honda Pilot, a midsize three-row SUV that has been redesigned for 2023 to be roomier and more versatile. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
The three-row Honda Pilot midsize SUV has been hauling families around for 20 years now and benefits from a full redesign for the 2023 model year. Besides a revised exterior and interior, Honda gave its largest SUV more passenger space with additional legroom in both rear rows and an available removable second-row middle seat that allows for up to eight-passenger seating.
A new TrailSport model improves the Pilot's off-road prowess with a 1-inch suspension lift, underbody skid plates, all-terrain tyres and a more capable all-wheel-drive system. Finally, the Pilot's improved 22.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row is one of the largest in its class.
Starting price: $40,445
2023 TOYOTA CROWN [caption id="attachment_32156" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2023 Toyota Crown, an all-new large hybrid sedan that offers an SUV-like view of the road. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
The Crown is Toyota's all-new large sedan that replaces the discontinued Avalon. Hoping to attract SUV buyers and perhaps carve out a niche, the Crown provides a higher driving position than a traditional sedan and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Buyers have a choice of two hybrid engines, a base unit that produces 236 horsepower and a 340-horsepower Hybrid Max engine that powers the top Platinum trim, which can be ordered with a distinctive two-tone paint job.
The comfortable Crown boasts a well-appointed interior that features a large digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen. The base hybrid engine delivers an estimated 41 mpg in combined driving, which is impressive for a large all-wheel-drive sedan. The more powerful hybrid engine, however, returns a less exceptional 30 mpg combined but should deliver a more entertaining driving experience.
Starting price: $41,045
EDMUNDS SAYS: Whether you're looking for an affordable and efficient car, a family SUV, or a tyre-shredding sports car, there's a good chance one of the new vehicles above is right for you in 2023. By RSS/AP READ ALSO:
2023 TOYOTA PRIUS [caption id="attachment_32152" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2023 Toyota Prius, a compact hybrid hatchback that has been redesigned with better looks and better fuel economy. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
When Toyota removed the wraps off the redesigned Prius, most were taken aback by its stylish looks. Gone are the awkward styling and the underpowered hybrid engine. The new powertrain produces almost 200 horsepower — a gain of over 70 horsepower — which results in significantly quicker acceleration. This power gain doesn't come at the expense of fuel efficiency, either. Toyota says the base Prius will get an impressive 57 mpg in combined city/highway driving.
The interior is more conventional-looking, though we see that as a plus, thanks to a high-mounted touchscreen display and a digital gauge cluster that sits behind the steering wheel instead of perched on the centre of the dashboard. Toyota also updated the new Prius' tech with a bigger centre touchscreen and more helpful voice command features.
Estimated starting price: $28,000
2023 DODGE HORNET [caption id="attachment_32153" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2023 Dodge Hornet, an all-new compact SUV that shares underpinnings with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
Dodge's latest creation isn't something you'd expect from a brand that boasts large and powerful vehicles like the Charger and Durango. The all-new Hornet is a small SUV powered by a strong turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine or a 288-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain. It shares a platform with its corporate cousin, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, and will compete with the Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos.
As with other Dodge models, the Hornet sports an aggressive front fascia. Inside, the SUV provides a roomy cabin for its size and a modern interior that features a standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.25-inch centre touchscreen. When you consider its strong engines, standard all-wheel-drive system and tech features, its starting price is quite attractive.
Estimated starting price: $30,000
2024 FORD MUSTANG [caption id="attachment_32155" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2024 Ford Mustang, a muscle car that might be the last V8-powered Mustang from the brand. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
The 2024 Ford Mustang marks the seventh generation of the long-running and renowned pony car. This Mustang is more of an evolution than a revolution since it uses the same platform and is powered by updated versions of the 5.0-litre V8 and turbocharged 2.3-litre engines. Ford has added power to the V8, giving it a maximum of 500 horsepower in the new Dark Horse model. The four-cylinder is up to 315 horsepower, which is the most standard power in a Mustang to date.
The new Mustang's exterior has a familiar but more sculptured and modern design. Inside is where the most significant improvements were made. Your eyes will be drawn to the 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster that can be paired with an available 13.2-inch touchscreen. A new neat feature allows the engine to be revved remotely, via the key fob, to show off to your neighbours.
Estimated starting price: $32,000
2023 HONDA PILOT [caption id="attachment_32154" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the Honda Pilot, a midsize three-row SUV that has been redesigned for 2023 to be roomier and more versatile. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
The three-row Honda Pilot midsize SUV has been hauling families around for 20 years now and benefits from a full redesign for the 2023 model year. Besides a revised exterior and interior, Honda gave its largest SUV more passenger space with additional legroom in both rear rows and an available removable second-row middle seat that allows for up to eight-passenger seating.
A new TrailSport model improves the Pilot's off-road prowess with a 1-inch suspension lift, underbody skid plates, all-terrain tyres and a more capable all-wheel-drive system. Finally, the Pilot's improved 22.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row is one of the largest in its class.
Starting price: $40,445
2023 TOYOTA CROWN [caption id="attachment_32156" align="alignnone" width="1000"]
This photo shows the 2023 Toyota Crown, an all-new large hybrid sedan that offers an SUV-like view of the road. Photo: AP via RSS[/caption]
The Crown is Toyota's all-new large sedan that replaces the discontinued Avalon. Hoping to attract SUV buyers and perhaps carve out a niche, the Crown provides a higher driving position than a traditional sedan and comes standard with all-wheel drive. Buyers have a choice of two hybrid engines, a base unit that produces 236 horsepower and a 340-horsepower Hybrid Max engine that powers the top Platinum trim, which can be ordered with a distinctive two-tone paint job.
The comfortable Crown boasts a well-appointed interior that features a large digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen. The base hybrid engine delivers an estimated 41 mpg in combined driving, which is impressive for a large all-wheel-drive sedan. The more powerful hybrid engine, however, returns a less exceptional 30 mpg combined but should deliver a more entertaining driving experience.
Starting price: $41,045
EDMUNDS SAYS: Whether you're looking for an affordable and efficient car, a family SUV, or a tyre-shredding sports car, there's a good chance one of the new vehicles above is right for you in 2023. By RSS/AP READ ALSO:
Published Date: January 5, 2023, 12:00 am
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