There is just a short time left in the year, regardless of how you feel about that. The automobile manufacturers appear to be making great efforts to get their 2023 goods to the dealers as soon as possible. Even though January will soon be here, there is still a great deal of work to be completed. That’s only a taste of a few of many options for the upcoming 2023 cars.
10 Most Anticipated Upcoming 2023 Cars
Some cars were supposed to come in 2022 but were delayed; don’t sleep on 2023 models though. From Ferrari Purosangue to Lexus RZ, here are some of the most anticipated new vehicles of 2023 (timing subject to change).
1. 2023 Ferrari Purosangue
Finally, a Ferrari SUV! To date, the Purosangue has the greatest power of any normally aspirated Ferrari product with 715 horsepower and 528 pound-feet of torque. The new Ferrari Purosangue will debut on sale later next year with a starting price of almost $400,000.
| Price | From 400,000 USD / RM1.8M (MRSP) |
| Transmission | 8 – speed Dual – Clutch Automatic Transaxle |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Trunk Volume | 16.7 ft³ |
| Engine | 6.5L V12 Gas |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: TBC Hwy: TBC |
More info on the Ferrari Purosangue visit Ferrari’s official website.
2. 2023 BMW XM
Last year, BMW introduced the XM concept, which featured bold aesthetics and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with output of up to 750 horsepower. The time has come for that idea to become a reality which serves as one of the upcoming 2023 cars. Both 644 and 650 pound-feet of torque will be available in the launch model, with 750 horsepower following later in 2023.
| Price | 159,000 USD / RM820,00 – RM1.4M (MRSP) |
| Transmission | 8 – Speed Automatic |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | 4.4L Twin – Turbo V8 Plug-in Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: TBC Hwy: TBC |
More info on the BMW Series visit BMW’s official website.
3. 2023 Honda HR-V
In 2016, Honda introduced its crossover SUV HR-V. However, the subcompact receives a significant redesign for the 2023 model year, giving it a sleek new body and a new 2.0-liter engine that generates 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. Prices for this inexpensive crossover begin at $24,895.
| Price | 23,800 USD / RM140,000 (MRSP) |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | 2.0L Inline – 4 Gas |
| Drivetrain | Front – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: 26 MPG Hwy: 32 MPG |
More info on the Honda HR-V and other series, visit the Honda’s official website.
4. 2023 Kia Niro
To prepare for the line up as one of the upcoming 2023 cars, Kia gave the Niro a complete redesign. Both the PHEV and full-electric vehicles will be maintained alongside the newer, more up-to-date designs. In any case, the base Niro retains its 139-horsepower 1.6-liter hybrid drivetrain from the previous model year.
| Price | From 26,490 USD / RM159,960 (MRSP) |
| Transmission | Single Speed Automatic |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | Electric |
| Drivetrain | Front – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: 126 MPG Hwy: 101 MPG |
More info on the Kia Niro, visit Kia’s official website.
5. 2023 Toyota GR Corolla
Thanks to Toyota’s new GR Corolla, we no longer have to slake our appetite for a sporty hatchback. Upon its release later next year, the GR Corolla may feature roughly 270 horses and a manual transmission thanks to rumours that it would use the same turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine as the Yaris.
| Price | From 35,900 USD / RM162,000 (MSRP) |
| Transmission | 6 – Speed Manual |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo Inline – 3 Gas |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: 28 MPG Hwy: 37 MPG |
More info on the Toyota Corolla, visit Toyota’s official website.
6. 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
A new 5.5-liter V8 engine provides the C8 Z06 with 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque when it finally hits the market later next year. This hyper coupe has an insanely high rev limit of 8,600 RPM and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 2.6 seconds. The price of the brand new Z06 will be at least $105, 300.
| Price | 105,300 USD / RM476,000 (MSRP) |
| Transmission | 8 – Speed Automatic |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Trunk Volume | 12.6 ft³ |
| Engine | 5.5L V8 Gas |
| Drivetrain | Rear – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: 12 MPG Hwy: 21 MPG |
More info on the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, visit Chevrolet’s official website.
7. 2023 Toyota Crown
The Crown is a one-of-a-kind addition to Toyota’s 2023 portfolio, sitting between the sedan and the crossover. It offers a choice between two hybrid powertrains, the more powerful of which generates 340 horsepower from either a 2.5-liter or a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine.
| Price | 39,950 USD / RM200,000 (MSRP) |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | 2.5L Inline – 4 Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: TBC Hwy: TBC |
More info on the Toyota Crown, visit Toyota’s official website.
8. 2023 BMW i7
When it comes to luxury sedans, BMW’s largest and most expensive offering is all-new for lining us as one of the upcoming 2023 cars. The new 7 Series has a striking exterior design, a luxurious cabin, and the choice between a gas and electric engine. The gasoline vehicles include either six or eight cylinders, while the new BMW i7 runs on a battery pack rated at 101,7 kilowatt hours. A maximum of 536 horsepower may be generated by both the gas-powered 7 Series and the electric i7.
| Price | 119,300 USD / RM550,000 – RM600,000 (MSRP) |
| Transmission | Single Speed Automatic |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Trunk Volume | 17.7 ft³ |
| Engine | Electric |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: TBC Hwy: TBC |
More info on the BMW i7, visit BMW’s official website.
9. 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale
The Tonale is Alfa Romeo’s newest crossover, adding to the company’s already robust selection. The Tonale is the first plug-in hybrid from the company and sits underneath the bigger Stelvio. It is powered by a turbocharged 1.3-liter inline-four engine with battery assistance. It has a total of 272 horsepower and can travel 30 kilometres on electricity alone. When it hits the market later this year, the new Tonale should begin at roughly $30,000.
| Price | 30,000 USD / RM154,800 (MSRP) |
| Transmission | 9 – Speed Automatic |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo Inline – 4 Gas |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: TBC Hwy: TBC |
More info the Alfa Romeo Tonale, visit Alfa Romeo’s official website.
10. 2023 Lexus RZ
The latest Lexus RZ 450e is ready to be introduced as one of the brand new and upcoming 2023 cars. The first fully-electric premium SUV from Lexus. Compared to the NX and the RX, it falls in the middle ground between the two in terms of size. With a full charge, Lexus claims a range of 225 kilometres.
| Price | TBC |
| Transmission | Single – Speed Automatic |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Trunk Volume | TBC |
| Engine | Electric |
| Drivetrain | All – Wheel Drive |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
| Fuel Economy | City: TBC Hwy: TBC |
More info on the new Lexus, visit Lexus’s official website.
We have come to the end of our discussion on the automobiles that everyone is most looking forward to seeing in 2023, and we hope that after reading this post you are just as thrilled as we are.
(Source: Car And Driver)
