The automotive world is currently in a state of change, with most automakers switching over from internal combustion engines to electric motors and batteries. Some of the more premium automakers have decided to have their engines go out with a bang, which means they are producing the ultimate versions of their cars.

Many new models are coming out in 2023, but a few have caught our attention, and we are extremely interested to see what they will be like. Subscribe to HotCars Premium to learn about our picks for the top five upcoming sports cars for 2023.

Updated November 2022: Even though the automotive world is evolving towards hybridized and electric vehicles, we're still excited to see what 2023 has in store for us. There are plenty of new models coming out in 2023. Here's an updated list of everything that has caught our attention.

Whether it be new performance models such as the Chevy Corvette Z06, or viability-deciding models such as the Alfa Romeo Tonale, these models are interesting. Some models—such as the Mazda 6—are getting completely redesigned from the ground up while others – like the Nissan Z – are continuations of the models we love.

So, many cars will make headlines when they are eventually on sale to the public. With that, here are ten cars to be released in 2023 which we are looking forward to.

10 BMW XM

BMW XM Concept
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The upcoming BMW XM will be the brand’s second M-only model. The XM will be a large and luxurious SUV, powered by the excellent S63 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, mated to some electric motors which will reportedly produce a combined 644 hp or 735 hp depending on the model—although the Germans almost always understate their power figures.

The Upcoming BMW XM Super SUV
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The XM will have subtle touches which hark back to the M1 supercar of the 1970s, mixed with modern BMW design and huge kidney grilles on the front. The XM will compete with other super SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX707, and the upcoming Ferrari Purosangue, making it one vehicle we are most excited to see.

Related: Here's Why We're Looking Forward To The 2023 BMW XM

9 Hyundai Ioniq 6

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Hyundai is currently winning the electric car design battle going on between the various automakers. They already made a splash in the pond with the Ioniq 5 and are now continuing the ripple effect with the Ioniq 6 sedan.

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Based on the extremely popular Hyundai Prophesy Concept, the Ioniq 6 is a fresh design that will make people do a double take. The Ioniq 6 will use the same platform as the Ioniq 5, meaning it will most likely share the same drivetrain and battery capacities.

8 Toyota Crown

All-New 2023 Toyota Crown Limited Crossover Left Front Three Quarter Image
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Toyota has recently announced the new Crown – or Crowns – as four different cars. They have also announced that the Crown will return to the US, albeit in limited body styles. The new Crown will be available as a lifted hatchback sedan, a wagon, a sporty crossover, and a normal crossover.

All-New 2023 Toyota Crown Family Of Four New Cars
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The Crown will share the Camry’s 2.4-liter hybrid drivetrain as standard but will offer an e-AWD system through the use of a rear-axle electric motor. The new Crown will reboot the model and will help it fall in line with Toyota’s new design language and sportier outlook. We are quite excited about it.

Related: Everything You Need To Know About The New 2023 Toyota Crown Family

7 Nissan Z

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The Nissan Z cars have always been some of the best budget sports cars on the market. The new Nissan Z is no different—even though it has changed a bit to go with the times. Instead of a punchy naturally aspirated V6, the new Z now has a twin-turbocharged V6 from the Infiniti Q60.

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The standard transmission stays a 6-speed manual; however, a 9-speed dual-clutch automatic is available. The new Z’s styling may not impress everyone, but it has a few classical touches which heed back to Z-cars of old—including the original 240Z and the 300ZX.

6 Alfa Romeo Tonale

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale
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The Alfa Romeo Tonale is currently slated to be the company’s most important vehicle in recent history. Alfa Romeo does not have the best reputation for reliability or build quality; however, the Giulia and Stelvio have improved the overall reputation. Now though, the Tonale will make or break the brand.

Alfa Romeo 2023 Tonale
via: Reddit

The Tonale will be smaller than the Stelvio and will feature hybrid drivetrains to compete with other crossovers such as the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Audi Q3. The Tonale will be available with a series of 4-cylinder engines, some of which will feature either turbochargers or hybrid systems and front-wheel and all-wheel drive layouts.

Related: What The 2023 Tonale Says About The Future Of Alfa Romeo

5 Mazda 6

2023 Mazda 6 Sedan
Via: YouTube

The Mazda 6 has been around since 2002 and is currently in its third generation. Interestingly, the 2023 Mazda 6 will get a full redesign to fit a rear-wheel-drive platform and a straight-six engine. This is quite exciting, as it would make the vehicle a proper competitor to the BMW 3 Series.

Upcoming 2023 Mazda 6 Sedan
Via: YouTube

While there have been some reports that Mazda will shelf the rear-drive layout, others are still adamant that it is happening. Regardless, the idea of a rear-drive Mazda 6 is an intriguing idea that would probably attract many loyal and new buyers to the brand.

4 BMW M4 CSL

The 2023 BMW M4 CSL Burns The Track
 via: BMW Group Press

BMW has unveiled its newest CSL model in the form of the current M4. It will be a more track-focused version of the standard car, with more power, less weight, bespoke aero bits, and a steep price. The M4 CSL still boasts the same 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six as the standard car, but now produces 543 hp—40 more than the normal M4 Competition.

The 2023 BMW M4 CSL on the track.
Via BMW Group Press

The M4 CSL is also lighter by 240 lbs and receives a bespoke body kit, including a new front splitter, rear spoiler, racing side skirts, and a new hood. Sadly, the upgrades amassed quite a high price, starting at around $140,000. BMW will only produce 1,000 units of the M4 CSL—so for those interested, act fast.

Related: The 2023 BMW M4 CSL Is The Greatest Hommage To The M's Glory Days

3 Fisker Ocean

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Fisker

Fisker does not have the best reputation for keeping a model going. Founded by Henrik Fisker, the brand produced the Karma, its first electric car with an onboard generator to provide power. This was a fantastic idea, but some spontaneous combustion incidents gave the car a pretty terrible reputation.

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Fisker then created some other modified cars before settling on the Ocean, an electric SUV. Fisker will build the Ocean at Magna Steyr in Austria and, as of February 2022, already had over 30,000 preorders. The Ocean will boast around 250 miles of range in its lowest trim, rising to 340 and 350 miles in the ‘Ultra’ and ‘Extreme’ trims.

2 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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The Chevrolet Corvette C8 was the first of the production Corvettes to feature a mid-engine layout, changing the car from a sports car rival to a supercar rival. The normal C8 uses a 6.2-liter V8, which can give a Ferrari a run for its money.

Orange 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
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The upcoming Corvette Z06 will actually make Ferrari anxious as it features a 5.5-liter naturally aspirated flat-plane V8, which will produce 670 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque going to the rear wheels only via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. The Z06 should be one of the most enjoyable mid-engine cars on sale.

1 Ferrari Purosangue

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Ferrari has never made a mass production 4-door car or an SUV, but now they are doing both in the same car. The Purosangue will rival the likes of the Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, Bentley Bentayga Speed, Audi RSQ8, BMW X6M, and Aston Martin DBX. However, unlike all of those cars, the Purosangue will have a naturally aspirated V12 under the hood.

Gray Ferrari Purosangue Gorgeous Shape
Ferrari

The Ferrari SUV may well do the same to the super SUV segment as the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG did to the hot hatchback class—completely dominate it. Since it's the first Ferrari SUV, the Purosangue is one of the ultra performance vehicles we're looking forward to in 2023.