Here Is a Personal Choice for My Favorite Cars, SUVs, and Trucks Launched in 2023

Top Picks for 2023 Vehicles

If you're trying to meet the New Year appropriately with new wheels, and you're currently shopping for a new 2023 car, truck, or SUV, you might have landed at the right place. I don't promise any revelations, though, as this is my personal best-of list for the year that has almost passed.

So, without further ado, let's jump right into the middle of the action. If you're living in Europe, you could easily select the Dacia Duster as the best upcoming vehicle launched in 2023 – if you're strapped for cash. The reason I want to highlight this little crossover SUV is simple – it's still back-to-basics, just like its predecessors, but now looks like something created during the 21st century.

Top Picks from Japan

Now, let's delve into a different region – Japan. Actually, I could probably select the same vehicle for Australia, too, since they drive on the same side of the road. Without any thinking, my pick for these two regions would be the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser without a doubt. It's adventurous, prepared for anything, and comes with great technology and powertrains.

Top Picks in North America

All right, we can now focus on North America. Again, if you're on a tight budget, I recommend looking at General Motors' new entry-level brand. That's Buick nowadays, instead of Chevrolet, by the way – and they recently launched the first-ever 2024 Envista. It's dirt cheap at a starting MSRP of $22,400, it doesn't look awkward like the Chevy Trax or Trailblazer, and it's also fashionable with its coupe-SUV looks.

Concurrently, if you're not refraining from spending big and driving big, you might want to purchase a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series – it costs $122,135 with destination and order fees included. However, it's a great deal because of the tri-motor setup, standard Full Self-Driving capability, charging equipment with PowerShare, and limited-edition goodies.

Future Releases to Look Out For

Moving on, there is something new to fit every budget if you're willing to wait a little longer for models that got their initial reveal this year but won't appear until 2024 comes into its own. For example, EV fans might get mesmerized by the Kia EV9 – an all-electric variant of the ever-popular Kia Telluride. However, if you don't need three rows and still want to go electric (other than a Tesla Model 3 or Y, that is), there are also the Honda Prologue, MINI Countryman EV, as well as one of my personal favorites – the little Volvo EX30.

Suppose you don't need a fully electric vehicle but still want to be a little more sustainable than the rest of the pack. In that case, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is returning (as the Prado or 250 version known from overseas) to America with only hybrid power under the hood: 326 hp and the i-Force Max inline-four setup from the N400 Toyota Tacoma. Big pickup truck fans will undoubtedly take a look at the Ram 1500 Ramcharger because it has a curious range extender status. Still, I fear potential faults when dealing with such a complicated assembly.