There are a lot of interesting new cars just around the corner, from long-range electric vehicles to practical family SUVs and everything in between. But are they worth waiting for? Our experts will help you decide with this early peek at some new or revamped models coming out in 2022 and early 2023. Consider keeping them on your “possible” list until we get them out to our test track for a deeper evaluation. Show 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. The BMW X1 is redesigned for 2023, gaining power, features, and sophistication. The next-generation SUV increases incrementally in size, and it features a slightly more squared-off design, further separating it from the closely related X2. The X1 uses a 2.0-liter, twin-turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. For the first time, the X1 is available with an adaptive suspension. As before, the X1 is based on a front-drive platform, although all-wheel drive is standard. Finally, the car gets blind spot warning, which was an odd omission in the previous generation. All X1s have FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, BSW, RCTW, LDW, and safe exit warning. Cost: $38,600 Learn more about the BMW X1. 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 that 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 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) Learn more about the Chevrolet Colorado. Chevrolet continues its electric product offensive with the Equinox EV. This small SUV will be offered in two configurations: The front-drive versions have 210-hp with 250 to 300 miles of range and all-wheel-drive versions have 290-hp with 280 miles of range. Numerous trims pile on comfort and convenient features, such as a massive 17.7-inch infotainment screen. It is notable for its generous roster of active safety features and the availability of the hands-free Super Cruise driver assistance technology. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV goes on sale in fall 2023, starting with the uplevel 2RS trim. Cost: $30,000-$48,000 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. Fitting with the brand’s muscle car image, Dodge is positioning the Hornet as a performance-oriented sporty compact SUV. Sharing a mechanical pedigree with the new Alfa Romeo Tonale is a promising start. All-wheel drive is standard. Two powertrains are offered: The base GT packs a 268-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission for less than $30,000. The R/T plug-in hybrid nets 288 hp combined, based on a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic, that works in parallel with a 90-kilowatt electric motor on the rear axle and 15.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. It has a 30-mile electric-only range. The Uconnect 5, based on the Android operating system, provides a variety of features. The Hornet comes standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, BSW, RCTW, LDW, and LKA. Cost: $29,995-$34,995 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 Learn more about the Fisker Ocean. Ford is sticking to its proven formula with the redesigned 2024 Mustang. Changes center around freshening the appearance, boosting the convenience technology, and edging up horsepower. There are three core versions: The EcoBoost car with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine; GT with a 5.0-liter V8 that produces about 480 hp; and an all-new Dark Horse, a higher-performance V8 model with over 500 hp. The EcoBoost and GT are available as both coupes and convertibles, with a Premium trim and Performance Package option to add upgrades. The cabin centers around a digital instrument panel and infotainment screen, available with a single pane of glass connecting the two. There is much customization available via the screens, allowing the driver to impact appearance and performance. Cost: $30,000-$60,000 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 Learn more about the GMC Canyon. Honda completely redesigned the CR-V for 2023 and added new standard safety features, more comfort, and improved fuel efficiency. Along with more dynamic styling and an improved all-wheel-drive system, the automaker added a stronger hybrid powertrain. The turbocharged gasoline-only engine option received only minor tweaks. Some of the popular SUV’s improvements come as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety continues to beef up its crash test standards. The CR-V features an updated body structure designed to better deflect crash energy and improve occupant protection during a variety of collision types, as well as more airbags and more standard active safety and driver assistance features, including a driver attention monitoring system and a rear seat reminder. Price: $28,000-$38,000 (estimated). Learn more about the Honda CR-V. 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- 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) Learn more about the Hyundai Ioniq 6. The next-generation 2022 Land Rover Range Rover continues its legacy of a regal, ultraluxury SUV that pushes boundaries, with new tech and an elegant design. The Range Rover will be offered in four-, five-, and seven-seat configurations, marking the first time it has been available with a third row. It comes as either a mild-hybrid inline-six and a twin-turbocharged V8, or a plug-in hybrid (with an estimated 48-mile electric-only range), and a full-electric version will follow. An all-wheel steering system is standard, which can add stability at speed and promises the tightest turning circle of any Land Rover. Special SV versions add further opulence. Cost: $93,800-$215,200 Learn more about the Land Rover Range Rover. This redesigned luxury midsized SUV follows the trail blazed by the larger Range Rover, with a variety of powertrains, including a hybrid; premium amenities; and ultrasmooth styling. The Range Rover Sport launches with two inline turbocharged six-cylinder engines that use a mild-hybrid setup, a plug-in hybrid based on that same engine (with a claimed 48-mile electric-only range), and a twin-turbo V8. All use an eight-speed automatic transmission. An all-electric version joins the lineup for 2024. Within the minimalist interior are numerous available features to pamper, such as massaging seats, a premium audio system, and sophisticated noise cancellation. Cost: $83,000-$121,500 Learn more about the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Similar to the smaller redesigned NX, the 2023 redesigned RX will offer four new powertrains that use turbocharging or hybridization, or employ both technologies. Three of the engines will be available at launch, with a plug-in hybrid version arriving at a later date. A 275-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine replaced the V6. It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Two hybrid versions are available: A 246-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid is mated to a continuously variable transmission, and a 367-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The infotainment system uses touchscreen-based controls for almost every audio, climate, and navigation feature. There are some hard controls. The RX features the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Cost: $47,000-$67,000 (estimated) Learn more about the Lexus RX. Named for a Mediterranean wind, the Grecale is sized between its Stellantis cousin, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and the Maserati Levante. This makes it a little larger than the traditional small luxury SUV. But it may be the combination of elegance and performance that most distinguishes it. There are three trims (GT, Modena, and Trofeo) and powertrains initially, with 296-hp and 325-hp four-cylinder engines, and a 523-hp turbo V6. The cabin is decidedly modern, being dominated by screens. Even the center-dash timepiece is more like a smartwatch than a chronograph. Cost: $60,000-$100,000 (estimated) Learn more about the Maserati Grecale. The EQS SUV takes all the opulence and engineering marvel long associated with the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan and applies these concepts to a large, three-row electric SUV. It comes standard in a rear-drive, one-motor configuration, with the 4Matic upgrade granting it all-wheel and two motors. Both configurations have a 9.6-kW onboard charger and use a 107.8-kWh lithium-ion battery. They are compatible with maximum DC charging output of 200 kW. The MBUX Hyperscreen (optional on base, standard on 580 4Matic) places three screens below a shared glass cover that spans almost the width of the vehicle. The EQS SUV boasts a full complement of active safety features, with many touting added sophistication above the norm. Cost:
$45,950-$58,950 Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. 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) 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 Learn more about the 2022 Nissan Ariya EV. 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 Read the Nissan Z first drive. 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: $38,000-$45,000 (estimated) Learn more about the Toyota Crown. The redesigned Sequoia SUV uses a fresh platform (shared with the Tundra and Lexus LX). This full-sized, three-row SUV has a smooth and punchy 437-hp, 3.5-liter turbocharged hybrid V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The large SUV can be configured in rear- or four-wheel drive, but unlike its peers it lacks an auto 4WD mode. It forgoes the previous Sequoia’s independent rear suspension to the detriment of third-row seat roominess. Maximum tow capacity is 9,000 pounds. A new premium Capstone grade allows the Sequoia to cover for the departed Land Cruiser. A TRD Off-Road package is available on the SR5 and Limited trims, equipping the SUV for more off-road capability. The cockpit is essentially a carryover from the redesigned Tundra. Top trims use a large 14-inch infotainment display. Cost: $50,500-$69,775 Read the 2023 Toyota Sequoia first drive.
 Jeff S. Bartlett A New England native, I have piloted a wide variety of vehicles, from a Segway to an aircraft carrier. All told, I have driven thousands of vehicles—many on race tracks across the globe. Today, that experience and passion are harnessed at the CR Auto Test Center to empower consumers. And if some tires must be sacrificed in the pursuit of truth, so be it. Follow me on Twitter (@JeffSBartlett). Can you pre order 2023 cars?You can pre-order your perfect 2023 vehicle.
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