There are plenty of of new cars hitting the market in 2023, even amid the storm of supply chain shortages. Manufacturers have toughed it out and pressed on with development, even if customers are still waiting a long time for their new wheels.
There are non-electric cars on this list, and you might find that one or two of the more exotic, old-school examples catch your eye. However, the majority of 2023’s new models will come with a plug, which is a sign of the times as the UK gears up for its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
Read on for our pick of the best new cars on sale in 2023.
The Best New Cars Coming in 2023
- Audi A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron
- BMW 5 Series
- Ferrari Purosangue
- Fiat Panda
- Ford Mustang
- Honda CR-V
- Hyundai Ioniq 6
- Kia EV9
- Maserati GranTurismo
- Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
- Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
- Peugeot e-308
- Polestar 3
- Rolls-Royce Spectre
- Vauxhall Astra-e
- Volvo EX90
Audi A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron
The premium German brand is pushing on with its electric plans in 2023 with two new e-tron models. The A6 e-tron is a plug-in version of its executive saloon, but it’s due to look a little sharper than the standard four-door – more like the company’s sleek Sportback models (the concept car, pictured, is a good indicator). Expect official figures for both horsepower and range of more than 400, along with a plush interior and loads of tech. The Q6 e-tron is the new SUV equivalent, so expect similar range and power, along with Audi’s latest fast-charging capabilities.
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BMW 5 Series
Hot on the heels of the Audi A6 e-tron is the new BMW 5 Series, so competition is fierce in the executive saloon sector in 2023. An all-new 5 Series, known as the G60, is due around the middle of the year. The current G30 model (pictured – there were no official shots of the G60 at the time of writing) is arguably the leader of the posh four-door pack (the A6 and the Mercedes E-Class being the main competition), so its replacement will have to be seriously impressive. It’ll cover all bases on the powertrain front, with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions, along with a fully electric variant called the i5. Expect an official range north of 300 miles from the latter, and 48-volt mild-hybrid tech accompanying the petrol engines and the diesels.
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Ferrari Purosangue
Ferrari will join the SUV crowd in 2023, and it’ll be quite an entrance. Going up against the Lamborghini Urus and the Aston Martin DBX, power will come from a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine, rendering it good for 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds. It will also be the most practical car ever to wear the prancing horse badge, due to its large boot and space for four adults. Purists might baulk at a Ferrari SUV, but if Porsche’s success with the body style is anything to go by, we doubt it will struggle to sell.
Fiat Panda
Lots of manufacturers are ditching city cars and superminis, but Fiat made its name with small cars and it’s sticking with them. The new Panda will be an all-electric model based on the 2019 Centoventi concept car (pictured) and it’s said to focus more on space than styling, so think of it as a more practical alternative to the 500 supermini.
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Ford Mustang
It’s getting on for 60 years since the first Mustang supercharged the pony car class. Since then, there have been countless versions, good and bad – think anything bearing the Shelby name or Steve McQueen’s GT 390 from the 1968 film Bullitt for the former; for the latter, more or less any third-generation model built between 1979 and 1993. The 2023 Mustang’s edgier styling absolutely looks the part, especially in range-topping Dark Horse guise (pictured), and expect the new 5.0-litre V8 engine to sound just as menacing.
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Honda CR-V
The CR-V has long been one of the best all-round mid-size SUVs, and the sixth-generation version is due in 2023. It will take on familiar rivals such as the Toyota RAV-4 and the Mazda CX-5 with hybrid-only engines, while the new model’s longer wheelbase will create more space inside – which the previous version wasn’t exactly short of. Honda is also believed to be lining up a new all-electric SUV for 2023; it’s expected to be a good bit smaller than the CR-V – more like a Jazz on stilts – with a range in the region of 200 miles.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6
There is no shortage of electric cars on the way on 2023, but none of them look like this. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a seriously unique sci-fi exterior, and the back end, in particular, is screaming 1980s synthwave. It’s a step upmarket for Hyundai, because it’s appealing to style-conscious electric car buyers who might normally go for a Tesla Model 3 or a Polestar 2. Power comes from a 77kWh battery, driving either the rear wheels or all four, and it’s brimming with kit, including loads of driver aids.
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Kia EV9
Following the success of the EV6, Kia is shooting for the stars with the EV9, which will be its flagship model when in arrives in 2023. It’s a big, boxy thing, tipped to have a 100kWh battery pack and twin electric motors for four-wheel drive, a range north of 300 miles, and a massive infotainment screen. The brand is also said to be planning a smaller electric SUV for 2023 in the form of the EV4, which will be a similar size to the Sportage, but a purpose-built EV, again with a range of around 300 miles.
Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati will straddle its traditional ground of petrol and electric with the 2023 GranTurismo. Along with all the luxury trimmings you’d expect from a high-performance coupe, the potent V6 engines will offer a minimum of horsepower in the mid-400s, while the plug-in model will become both the environmental and the performance flagship of the range. Dubbed the Folgore – which means ‘Thunderbolt’ in Italian – it’ll pack more than 700bhp.
Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
V8 fans will lament the move from the traditional, snarling eight-cylinder engine to a plug-in hybrid with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine, but you can’t argue with the figures. The newest souped-up C Class from Mercedes’ performance arm is actually faster than its predecessor – it’ll hit 62mph from standing in 3.4 seconds, which is 0.6 seconds quicker than before. The electric range is paltry at just eight miles, but that’s still enough to render it the lowest-emitting C63 to date.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
As the name suggests, this is the SUV version of the groundbreaking EQE saloon. Like its four-door sibling, it’s a dedicated electric car, rather than an internal combustion model converted to electric, and its 366-mile range is exceptional. The standard model will be available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and there’s also an AMG version promising a massive 677bhp. Also on Mercedes’ list for 2023 are a new version of the AMG GT sports car and the all-new Mercedes CLE, which is tipped to replace both the C Class and E Class coupes and convertibles.
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Peugeot e-308
All-electric versions of Peugeot’s popular 308 hatchback will arrive in 2023, adding to the internal combustion and plug-in hybrid models. Power comes from a 54kWh battery via a 156bhp motor, which is good for an official range of up to 248 miles. The e-308 will also be available as an estate, known as the SW, which is a rarity for electric cars in the UK (although there’s more to come if you scroll down).
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Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 will be the new kid on the block in the luxury electric SUV game when it arrives in 2023. Given that it’ll muscle into a corner of the market currently occupied by the Jaguar I-Pace and the Tesla Model X, chances are, it will be quite desirable. Even more so when you factor in the official 379-mile range, the swanky interior and what’s set to be exceptional performance. A smaller electric SUV known as the Polestar 4 is also said to be in the offing.
Rolls-Royce Spectre
The first fully-electric Rolls-Royce, the Spectre, will arrive in 2023. Given that refinement is a hallmark of the brand, this transition to plug-in power seems more fitting than it is with, say, Mercedes-AMG. The figures are impressive for a car with a kerb weight of just under three metric tonnes – an official range of 320 miles and 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds – but technology will be this Roller’s trump card. It will feature rear-wheel steering and satnav that will relay information to the suspension to better prepare it for the road ahead, all with the aim of completely unruffled cornering.
Vauxhall Astra-e
Vauxhall wants to be an electric-only manufacturer by 2028, so an EV version of its bestselling family hatchback seems only right. It will add to the existing line-up of petrol, diesel, and PHEV Astras, and include a 114kW electric motor and a 54kWh battery, which will be good for an official range of 258 miles – not bad for a competitively priced hatchback. The Astra-e will also be sold as an estate, known as the Sports Tourer, which will add to the small but growing band of EV wagons.
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Volvo EX90
It may be last on our list (blame the alphabet) but the EX90 is arguably the most important car on it. Volvo isn’t exactly known for making low-rent cars, but is heading seriously upmarket with the XC90’s all-electric successor. The price will reportedly be close to £100,000 for the ‘entry-level’ model, with higher-end versions breaking six figures. That seems incredibly steep, but it’s perhaps an indication as to what’s under the skin. The EX90 will pack what is likely the most advanced set of safety systems on any car ever, including a Lidar system, and is essentially ready to be a driverless car – regardless of whether that’s allowed. There’s far too much other clever tech to list here (hit the link below for more info), but we can tell you that it’ll crack an official 373 miles after one charge.
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