2023 MOTORTREND NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE - PART 1

With literally hundreds of models on the new car market today, it would be insane to track every last one of them.

Yet that's exactly what we do year-round in our online Buyer's Guide because we're a little crazy. We're also passionate and want to help people make smarter buying decisions. That's why we always strive to deliver the most thoughtfully presented info, insightful perspective, and useful tools for consumers on their way to the dealership as well as for the curious enthusiast virtually kicking tires.

The industry's rapid evolution doesn't make things easy. It seems we hear news about a new hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric car every week, but there's tons of activity beyond those electrified options, too-on the next 41 pages, you'll see what we mean.

Parts shortages and fluctuating market conditions have dramatically affected the car world, and our Buyer's Guide is here to help. Once you're ready to continue your automotive discovery, head to Motor Trend.com/cars for the latest rankings and details on your favorites.

ACURA

INTEGRA It's back! After being absent for more than a decade, the Integra replaces the ILX as the gateway to the brand. In typical Honda/Acura fashion, the Integra is almost a carbon copy of the concept we saw last year, and it returns to the fold with a history of performance. With the new Acura competing against the Mercedes-Benz CLA, Audi A3, Cadillac CT4, and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, the company aims to score a bigger slice of the entry-level sedan pie.

Mechanically, everything from the strut towers down is a copy of the Civic Si, but Acura's engineers made changes to several chassis parts to give the car its own identity. Designers also made sure the Integra doesn't look like a Civic; the models share zero sheet metal. Paying homage to previous Integras, the 2023 version is available only as a four-door hatchback-another differentiator from the Civic Si, as the sporty Honda is available only in sedan form.