New Cars on the Horizon

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

Buick Envista • Chevrolet Blazer EV • Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray • Chevrolet Equinox EV • Chevrolet Silverado EV • Chevrolet Traverse • Fisker Ocean • Ford Mustang • Ford Ranger • Hyundai Kona • Jeep Wrangler • Lexus GX • Lexus TX • Lincoln Nautilus • Mercedes-Benz E-Class • Mercedes-Benz GLC • Subaru Crosstrek • Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid • Toyota Grand Highlander • Toyota Land Cruiser • Toyota Tacoma • Volkswagen ID.7 • Volvo EX90

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The Buick Envista is an all-new replacement for the Encore, Buick’s previous subcompact SUV. This front-wheel-drive SUV coupe slots below the Buick Encore GX, and pricing starts in the mid-$20,000 range. With styling cribbed from the Wildcat concept car unveiled in 2022, the Envista features a fresh aesthetic that evokes a more premium feel than its predecessor and is more likely to boost its appeal from its frumpy predecessor. But its looks may come at a cost. The Envista’s coupelike roof profile is likely to eat into cargo space and compromise visibility. But a large rear hatch typically makes it easy to load and unload large and bulky objects. The Envista is powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder gasoline engine, which turns the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

Price: $23,495-$29,695
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the Buick Envista.

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 and drive configurations, initially starting with the 2LT FWD trim for $56,715 with a 293-mile estimated range. There’s also a sporty RS AWD trim with an EPA-rated 279-mile range. Both will be on sale in August 2023. An SS that touts 557 hp and an estimated 290-mile range will be available later in the year. 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 forward collision warning (FCW), AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistance (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW), and adaptive cruise control (ACC). Super Cruise and other active safety and driver assistance features will be optional.

Price: $56,715-$61,790
On sale: August 2023, starting with the RS AWD

Learn more about the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

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 that 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. 

Price: $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.

Price: $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 items up to 9 feet long. 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.

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

Learn more about the Chevrolet Silverado EV.

The midsized three-row Chevrolet Traverse is redesigned for the 2024 model year, adopting more of a traditional SUV appearance rather than a minivan look as was the case with the previous generation. The sole engine is a 315-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, teamed with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The SUV can be had in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations. A new, off-road-focused Z71 trim brings increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels, and unique suspension and AWD system tuning. The cabin has a rather minimalist design with a large instrument panel display and a massive 17.7-inch infotainment screen. Seating can be configured for seven or eight passengers. Maximum tow capacity is 5,000 pounds.

Price: $36,000-$55,000
On sale: Winter 2024

Learn more about the Chevrolet Traverse.

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. Driving range figures from the EPA 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 FCW, AEB, and BSW.

Price: $37,499-$68,999
On sale: Summer 2023

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.

Price: $30,920-$57,970
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the Ford Mustang.

The redesigned Ford Ranger may look like the outgoing model but it’s slightly larger, with a screen-filled modern interior, a wider bed, and a generous suite of advanced safety features. There’s now just a single body style—crew cab—offered in two- and four-wheel drive. The base 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine again has 270 hp. The midlevel option is a more powerful 315-hp, 2.7-liter turbocharged V6. The new off-road-focused Raptor has a 405-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. All engines use a 10-speed automatic transmission. The instrument cluster is either the standard 8-inch or the upgraded 12.4-inch display. The center infotainment screen is either a 10.1-inch or an upgraded 12-inch display with the latest Sync 4A system. The standard Ford CoPilot-360 suite includes BSW, RCTW, and rear automatic emergency braking. Active parking assistance and trailer assistance are available.

Price: $34,000-$57,000
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the Ford Ranger.

The redesigned Kona will again be offered with a gasoline engine and electric powertrains, and at a later date, as a hybrid as well. The EV will be available with a short- and long-range battery. At public DC fast-charging places it can go from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in just 41 minutes, the automaker says. The redesigned Kona is slightly larger than before, gaining an inch in height and width, and growing 7.5 inches in length. That should provide a bit more elbow room as well as cargo space. The electric models have extra storage in the front trunk. The cabin features dual 12.3-inch screens serving as the instrument panel and infotainment display. The regular Kona and sporty N Line go on sale in the summer of 2023, followed by the Kona EV later in the year. 

Price: $24,000-$38,000 (estimated)
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the 2024 Hyundai Kona.

The Wrangler receives a wide range of midlife updates for the 2024 model year. The most obvious is the exterior freshening that sees it gain a more modern interpretation of its iconic seven-slot grille and 10 new wheel designs. More significantly, the interior is upgraded with a new instrument panel, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen (requiring a move to rectangular center vents), wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and available 12-way adjustable front seats. There are now first- and second-row side curtain airbags. Forward collision warning is standard on Sport S and higher trims. The Willys (shown above) gains larger 33-inch tires, with a corresponding increase in ground clearance and wider fenders. There’s a new one-touch power-operated top. The new Sport S 4xe provides a lower price for a plug-in hybrid Wrangler. Rubicon X raises the off-road stakes with standard 35-inch tires, steel bumpers, and an off-road camera. A factory-installed winch is available. The Rubicon 392 with a 470-hp V8 continues. 

Price: $32,000-$83,000 (estimated)
On sale: Fall 2023

The redesigned Lexus GX promises more luxury and power than the long-running model it replaces. The three-row GX shares the GA-F platform with the Lexus LX, giving it a strong foundation, and it’s larger in every key dimension. It uses a 349-hp, 3.4-liter turbocharged V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive. Lexus claims it gets 17 mpg combined—not impressive. A hybrid powertrain will be available in the future. A new Overtrail trim level gives the GX heightened off-road abilities, with large 33-inch tires and a rear locking differential. Interior space is said to have increased.

Cost: $60,000-$75,000 (estimated)
On sale: Early 2024

Learn more about the Lexus GX.

Lexus expands its SUV line with the all-new TX, a three-row model that shares its dimensions and many mechanical bits with the new Toyota Grand Highlander. Sized a notch up from the RX, the TX launches with two powertrains: a 275-hp turbo four-cylinder, with an estimated 21 mpg combined, and a 366-hp turbo four-cylinder hybrid, with an estimated 24 mpg combined. A 406-hp V6 plug-in hybrid with 33 miles of electric-only range will come later. The center row can be configured as a bench seat or captain’s chairs. Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 is standard on the TX, bundling a full suite of active safety and convenience features.

Cost: $50,000-$70,000 (estimated)
On sale: Fall 2023

Learn more about the Lexus TX.

The Nautilus gets a new shell for 2024. In addition to styling updates, the two-row midsized luxury SUV boasts an optional hybrid drivetrain and a wide display screen that wraps around the front of the cabin. The base engine is a 250-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic, and standard all-wheel drive. The optional 310-hp hybrid powertrain can be ordered on all trim levels and is mated to a continuously variable transmission. Two-tone paint and a blacked-out trim package are optional. All of the latest active safety features come standard. Ford’s excellent BlueCruise active driving assistance system is available as a subscription.

Cost: $46,500-$70,000 (estimated)
On sale: Early 2024

Learn more about the Lincoln Nautilus.

Mercedes recently unveiled its redesigned E-Class midsized sedan, which moves its high-tech and advanced driver assistance features to the next level. The new E-Class is available with infotainment screens that span nearly the entire length of the dashboard, allowing owners to download and use apps, including TikTok, and the Angry Birds game. Plus, the optional selfie and video camera allows Webex as well as Zoom videoconferencing. The company says the driver is blocked from viewing the video screens when the car is in motion. Powertrains include turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines that feature a mild hybrid setup. Both use a nine-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard.

Cost: $57,000-$68,000 (estimated)
On sale: Late 2023

Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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 the Mercedes line, it also gets a voice-activated infotainment system that responds to “Hey, Mercedes.” And there’s 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: $47,100-$68,200
On sale: Summer 2023

Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

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 eight-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 six-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: $43,070–$58,125
On sale: Summer 2023 

Learn more about the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.

The redesigned Land Cruiser is smaller, less expensive, and more fuel-efficient than the previous U.S. version. This two-row SUV shares its platform with the forthcoming redesigned Lexus GX. It’s fitted with a turbocharged, hybrid four-cylinder powertrain shared with other Toyotas. Here the engine is matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission, routing power through a full-time four-wheel-drive system. Peak output is 326 hp and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, and maximum tow capacity is 6,000 pounds. The base trim, dubbed "1958" in an homage to the original Land Cruiser, features nostalgic touches like round headlights, and it puts the focus on value and off-roading. The eponymous midlevel trim steps up the creature comforts, while the top First Edition trim ladles on all the extras, from leather upholstery to a roof rack. 

Cost: $55,000-$65,000 (estimated)
On sale: Spring 2024 

Learn more about the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser.

The redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma adapts the platform from the latest full-sized Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV, and it borrows an optional hybrid powertrain from the Toyota Crown. Throw in several off-road-focused trim levels, some serious adventure-ready hardware, big screens, and the latest safety features, and the new Tacoma promises to be much more capable and modern. There are two-door extended cab and four-door crew cab configurations; 5- and 6-foot beds; and rear- and four-wheel drive. There are several versions of the 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, ranging from 228 to 278 depending on trim and transmission. A 326-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid four-cylinder engine joins the line in the spring of 2024.

Cost: $29,000-$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: Late 2023 

Learn more about the 2024 Toyota Tacoma.

The Volkswagen ID.7 midsized electric sedan uses the company’s modular electric drive (MEB) platform, shared with the ID.4 SUV. It’s sized like the retired Passat sedan, but it promises to be even roomier than that spacious four-door. And this latest electric car has a few tricks up its sleeve, such as a giant 15-inch center screen, a heads-up display, an adjustable tint glass roof, adaptive suspension, and available massaging seats. And although it may not be readily apparent, it’s a hatchback. The ID.7 uses a new electric drivetrain, with a 282-hp electric motor paired with a two-stage, one-speed transmission. A lithium-ion battery is packaged in the floor with a 77-kilowatt-hour capacity and a 170-kW charging capability. A larger 86-kWh version may be offered later. Made in Germany, the ID.7 goes on sale in 2024. 

Cost: $45,000-$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: 2024

Learn more about the Volkswagen ID.7.

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 of up to 300 miles, and power is pegged at 496 horses. The minimalist interior gets a large 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.