New Cars on the Horizon

Click on the model names here to learn more about each of these new cars on the horizon.

Alfa Romeo Tonale • Chevrolet Blazer EV • Chevrolet Colorado • Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray • Chevrolet Equinox • Chevrolet Silverado EV • Dodge Hornet • Fisker Ocean • Ford Mustang • GMC Canyon • Honda Accord • Hyundai Ioniq 6 • Lexus RZ • Mercedes-Benz GLC • Nissan Ariya • Nissan Z • Subaru Crosstrek • Toyota Crown • Toyota Grand Highlander • Volvo EX90

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The Tonale rounds out the trio of cars in Alfa Romeo’s small, stylish lineup, bringing small-SUV utility and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain into the fold. Both the PHEV and the more conventional turbocharged, 2.0-liter gasoline versions of the Tonale will be all-wheel drive, showcasing an interior and exterior aesthetic that will be familiar to Alfa aficionados. The Tonale gets Uconnect 5, the most up-to-date version of the Stellantis infotainment system. It comes with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, wireless phone charging, and Amazon’s voice-activated Alexa virtual assistant. Alfa uses the Tonale to showcase a novel way to record the vehicle service history, via near field technology, along with a full suite of the latest active safety features, including automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning.

Cost: $38,000-$48,000
On sale: Early 2023

Learn more about the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

The Blazer EV is based on GM’s Ultium platform that underpins the latest automaker’s electric models. This midsized SUV will meet the competition, notably the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, and Hyundai-Kia pair in terms of price, functionality, and range. It will be offered in several trims, initially starting with the 2LT trim for $47,595 with a 293-mile estimated range. There is also a sporty RS trim with an estimated 320-mile range. Both will be on sale in summer 2023. An SS that touts 557 hp and an estimated 290-mile range will be available later in the year. A lower-price 1LT will join in 2024. The cockpit is fitted with two large screens: an 11-inch instrument panel display and a 17.7-inch infotainment screen. Features and services can be personalized, and upgraded, using GM’s Ultifi software. The Blazer EV comes with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, LKA, LDW, and ACC. Super Cruise and other active safety and driver assistance features will be optional.

Cost: $45,295-$66,255
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

Looking much like the large Silverado, the redesigned midsized Colorado pickup truck comes only in a crew-cab, short-bed configuration with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 237 or 310 hp, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. There is a choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The truck is clearly focused on off-roading, with three trims offered strictly in 4WD, each with a rising level of capability. Every truck features an 11-inch infotainment screen, with related apps for off-roading and trailering. All Colorados are equipped with Chevy Safety Assist, which includes FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, LKA, LDW, and automatic high beams.

Cost: $26,000-$46,000 (estimated)
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the Chevrolet Colorado.

The Corvette is getting a hybrid version, part of a continuing trend of legacy automakers electrifying their existing fleets. Commemorating the Corvette’s 70th anniversary is the E-Ray, a hybrid version that builds upon the V8 powertrain in the Stingray by adding a front motor (and consequently all-wheel drive) with a total output of 655 hp. Chevrolet claims the E-Ray can race from 0 to 60 mph in a scant 2.5 seconds when using launch control, putting it 0.1 second quicker than the mighty 670-hp Corvette Z06. That makes it the quickest production Corvette in history. For comparison, the automaker cites a 2.9-second time for the regular Corvette Stingray. A fully electric version will follow. 

Cost: $104,295-$115,840
On sale: Late 2023

Learn more about the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.

Chevrolet adds to its electric offerings with the Equinox EV, a small SUV built on GM’s Ultium platform. Chevy aims for a starting price near $30,000, which will make the Equinox one of the lowest-priced EVs on the market. It will be offered in two configurations: front-drive with 210 hp and 250 to 300 miles of range, and all-wheel drive with 290 hp and 280 miles of range. Several versions offer different charge rates and features, such as heated rear seats, a 17.7-inch infotainment screen, and hands-free Super Cruise active driving assistance technology.

Cost: $30,000-$48,000
On sale: Fall 2023

Learn more about the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

This new Silverado joins the full-sized EV pickup market with a twist: It has a foldable midgate that expands the 6-foot-long bed into the cabin to hold 9-foot-long items. Based on GM’s Ultium EV platform, shared with the GMC Hummer EV, the Silverado EV line launches with a basic 510-hp work truck and a premium RST First Edition version with four-wheel steering, adaptive suspension, and Super Cruise. Depending on options, the truck offers up to 664 hp, 10,000 pounds of towing, and an estimated 400-mile driving range.

Cost: $39,900-$105,000 
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the Chevrolet Silverado EV.

Dodge is positioning the Hornet as a performance-oriented sporty compact SUV. It shares much of its body, powertrain, and interior with the upscale (and more expensive) Alfa Romeo Tonale, another upcoming SUV from Stellantis, which owns both Alfa Romeo and Dodge. The base GT packs a 268-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic. The R/T plug-in hybrid nets 288 hp combined, with a 1.3-liter turbo four-cylinder. It has a 30-mile electric-only range before transitioning to regular hybrid operation. Both versions have standard AWD.

Cost: $29,995-$34,995 
On sale: Hornet GT, December 2022; Hornet R/T, spring 2023

Learn more about the Dodge Hornet.

The Fisker Ocean pure-electric SUV features a solar roof and a 17-inch center touchscreen that can be rotated 90 degrees for either a horizontal or vertical display layout. The interior, which features recycled materials throughout, seats five passengers. Environmental Protection Agency driving range figures aren’t yet available, but Fisker estimates that the front-wheel-drive single-motor version has a 250-mile range and that the all-wheel-drive dual-motor variant can go up to 350 miles on a charge. The Ocean will offer an active driver assistance system called Fisker Intelligent Pilot, which includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning, among other systems.

Cost: $37,499-$68,999
On sale: Late 2022

Learn more about the Fisker Ocean.

The redesigned seventh-generation Mustang has more advanced technology, evolutionary styling, and increased power. It may also be the last V8-powered muscle car from Detroit. There are three core versions: the EcoBoost with a 315-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine; the GT with a 480-hp, 5.0-liter V8; and an all-new Dark Horse with a 500-hp, 5.0-liter V8. The EcoBoost and GT will be available in both a coupe and a convertible. The cabin features a customizable digital instrument panel and infotainment screen, available across a single pane of glass.

Cost: $30,000-$60,000
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the Ford Mustang.

Twin to the Chevrolet Colorado, the redesigned Canyon is positioned as slightly more upscale. Like the Chevrolet, there is a single body style: crew cab. The lone engine is a 310-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission. There is a choice of rear-only or four-wheel drive. Its mission is to boldly venture off-road, with several trims providing progressively increased ground clearance and capability, culminating in the new AT4X. Every truck features an 11-inch infotainment screen, with related apps for off-roading and trailering. All Canyons are equipped with standard FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, LKA, LDW, and automatic high beams.

Price: $27,100-$45,300
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the GMC Canyon.

The Accord is treated to an evolutionary redesign for the 2023 model year, growing in size, adding convenience features, and bolstering its safety feature roster. There are six trims to choose from, stepping up from the modestly equipped LX to a well-dressed Touring that aims to rival luxury-branded sedans. The LX and EX use an updated 192-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. All other versions have a 204-hp hybrid. Top trims feature Honda’s largest-ever touchscreen—a 12.3-inch display. AEB with pedestrian detection, LKA, and adaptive cruise control are all standard. Plus there is a standard rear seat-belt reminder, and a rear seat reminder to warn of a child or pet potentially left behind.

Cost: $27,295-$37,890
On sale: Winter 2023

Learn more about the Honda Accord.

The Ioniq 6 is based on the platform of the Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Genesis GV60. This sleek sedan measures about 8 inches longer than the Ioniq 5. It offers a choice of 53-kWh or long-range 77.4-kWh battery. The latter is likely to deliver a longer range than the Ioniq 5’s, thanks to the 6’s more aerodynamic body. The top configuration uses two motors, making it AWD, and they yield a combined 320 hp. Like the Ioniq 5, it is capable of rapid DC fast charging in public places. The cabin is a dead ringer for the Ioniq 5, which we found relatively user-friendly in terms of control layout. The latest Hyundai SmartSense active driver assistance suite is standard, with FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and ACC. More advanced features are available on SEL and Limited trims.

Cost: $45,000-$60,000 (estimated)
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the Hyundai Ioniq 6.

Lexus launches a new era with the RZ 450e, the luxury brand’s first all-electric vehicle. It shares the e-TNGA EV platform with the Toyota bZ4X, and its powertrain draws from the same parts bin. Sized like a Toyota Venza, the RZ features two motors for a combined 312 hp, and it comes exclusively in all-wheel drive. The automaker estimates a driving range of 196 to 220 miles, which is notably less than many of its rivals. The two-row interior features a large 14-inch infotainment screen, and the Lexus is topped with a panoramic sunroof.

Cost: $58,500-$64,000
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the Lexus RZ.

This three-row SUV is the first among several upcoming Mazda models that are designed to take the brand upmarket. To that end, the CX-90 will be available with an all-new 340-hp, 3.3-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, the company’s first inline six and the most powerful production engine ever offered by Mazda. There will be a 323-hp plug-in hybrid version with a 17.8-kWh battery as well. Each uses a new 8-speed automatic. Rear-biased all-wheel drive is standard. A facial recognition system can identify a driver’s saved settings and adjust audio, climate, and seat accordingly.

Cost: $39,595-$59,950
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the Mazda CX-90.

The redesigned GLC looks largely the same as its predecessor but comes with a number of key technological updates. Among them are wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, and an improved suite of standard active safety features and optional driver assistance features. Matching it with the rest of Mercedes’ line, it also gets a voice-activated infotainment system that responds to, “Hey, Mercedes,” and an augmented video navigation system that superimposes navigational directions and pictures of the real world taken from the car’s exterior cameras onto the nav maps. The new GLC is also a tad longer than the last one, which Mercedes says increases passenger room and cargo capacity. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, and BSW are standard.

Cost: $45,000-$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: Spring 2023

Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Nissan’s first dedicated electric SUV comes with two powertrain options, a front-wheel-drive 238-hp single motor and an all-wheel-drive 389-hp dual-motor configuration. Each uses an 87-kilowatt-hour battery, with estimated ranges of up to 300 miles for the FWD and 265 miles for the AWD version. The Ariya can be equipped with ProPilot Assist 2.0, which uses driver monitoring for hands-free highway operation. At 183 inches long, the two-row five-passenger model is similar in size to the Nissan Rogue compact SUV.

Cost: $45,950-$58,950
On sale: Winter 2023

Read the Nissan Ariya first drive.

The all-new 2023 Nissan Z sports car has the classic long, sloped hood and wide rear flanks that evoke the early versions of this storied nameplate. The rear-drive Z has a 400-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged twin-turbo V6, marking a significant 50-plus-hp increase over the previous 370Z’s output. That fiery powerplant can be paired with a choice of six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Nissan is keeping it simple by making the available active safety features standard on all trims. 

Cost: $30,090-$47,190
On sale: Winter 2023

Read the Nissan Z first drive.

The Crosstrek was given an evolutionary redesign for 2024. The EyeSight driver assistance system is now standard across all trims and includes AEB. There are also a few performance and design tweaks that Subaru says will improve handling. However, the basic formula of this small SUV remains the same: It’s still a raised Impreza hatchback with impressive ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. A rugged-looking Sport trim gets bright yellow accent trim, and all versions have more black body cladding. Two engine options carry over from 2023. A manual transmission and the plug-in hybrid version are no longer offered. The interior is similar to the Forester or Outback, and the rear seats fold flat for more cargo capacity. An 11.6-inch touchscreen is optional.

Cost: $24,995-$30,895
On sale: Base and Premium, spring 2023; Sport and Limited, summer 2023. 

Learn more about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.

The 2023 Toyota Crown replaces the big Avalon sedan, with a model that sits higher than a sedan but lower than an SUV, and has a swoopy roofline at the back. It comes exclusively as a hybrid. Most versions will use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid that is paired with an electronic CVT and gets a manufacturer-estimated 38 mpg combined. A 340-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid paired with a six-speed automatic transmission is used in the top version. All-wheel drive is standard. The five-passenger interior features 12.5-inch screens for both the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. Despite its sleek hatchback looks, the Crown features a trunk. All versions get standard FCW; AEB with pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist detection; BSW; RCTW; and lane centering assistance. 

Cost: $39,950-$52,350
On sale: Winter 2023

Read the Toyota Crown first drive.

The three-row Grand Highlander is positioned between the current Highlander and the larger, recently redesigned Sequoia. This all-new SUV offers three powertrains: a base 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a thrifty 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder with a CVT, and a peppy 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid with a 6-speed automatic. We found the turbo hybrid powertrain to be quite entertaining in the Lexus RX500h. The Grand Highlander can be configured to hold seven or eight passengers, and it has greater cargo capacity than the regular Highlander. It features the latest Toyota infotainment system, with a 12.3-inch screen. All versions get the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite. That includes AEB with pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist detection; BSW; and RCTW.

Cost: $24,995-$30,895
On sale: Base and Premium, spring 2023; Sport and Limited, summer 2023. 

Learn more about the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.

Volvo’s new seven-passenger, three-row electric SUV promises to push boundaries on the safety front. It will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a driver monitoring system that can pull the SUV over and call for help, and a sophisticated lidar sensor to support the EX90’s advanced driving assistance systems. Its large 111-kWh battery has a range up to 300 miles, and power is pegged at 496 horses. The minimalist interior gets a massive 14.5-inch center screen, and there’s radar-based occupant detection to help prevent children from being left unattended inside.

Cost: $75,000-$90,000
On sale: Early 2024

Learn more about the 2024 Volvo EX90.