5 great cars worth buying in 2023

2022 is coming to an end and 2023 promises to be a year of new car launches. Here are some great cars that customers can consider buying in 2023.

Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is arguably one of the most anticipated cars of 2023, not just because of the new "Dark Horse" version, but also because Ford assures enthusiasts that the V8 engine and manual transmission will be around indefinitely.

The S650 Mustang will be available with a 2.3-liter turbocharged i4 or a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 mated to a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic – just like the current model.

Toyota Crown

Toyota has been really excited about the new Crown series of cars in the first half of the year. The first model is currently being tested on the road.

The Crown Crossover will be the first to debut, followed by the Crown Sedan, Crown Sport, and Crown Estate. All models will feature a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, with the most powerful making an impressive 340 horsepower from its turbocharged 2.4-liter engine.

Mazda 6

The Mazda 6 is one of the Japanese manufacturer's most important models, and the 2023 model will be all-new. According to reports, the upcoming 6 will have rear-wheel drive instead of the traditional front-wheel drive.

Another rumor that has surfaced is that the Mazda 6 will get a new inline-six engine instead of the usual four-cylinder. It will be based on Mazda's award-winning SkyActiv technology.

Ford Ranger

The new Ford Ranger is a big improvement over the current model, and the first examples have just rolled off the production line in South Africa. The new Ranger will be available with two twin-turbo V6 engine options for the first time, replacing the 3.2-liter inline-five turbodiesel.

The Ranger also gets a high-performance Raptor version as the range-topping model, which gets the Bronco Raptor’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, meaning 400 horsepower instead of 210. The Ranger’s platform will be shared with the upcoming second-generation V Amarok.

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Hyundai recently showed off the production version of the stunning Ioniq 6. While it looks a little more normal than the incredible concept, it still manages to turn heads in the same way the Ioniq 5 did.

The Ioniq 6 will come with most of the 5's powertrain options, including a 225-horsepower base model and a 320-horsepower dual-motor setup. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is expected to have a range of between 300 and 350 miles.