--- title: "Consumer Reports’ Best Cars of 2023 Are Mostly Toyotas and/or Electrified" description: "Consumer Reports' new ten top picks list for 2023 was dominated by Toyota, hybrids, and electric vehicles." date: "2023-02-18" modified: "2023-02-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/consumer-reports-best-cars-of-2023-are-mostly-toyotas-and-or-electrified" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Toyota News" --- # Consumer Reports’ Best Cars of 2023 Are Mostly Toyotas and/or Electrified ![]() Every year, *[Consumer reports]()* compiles a list of the ten best cars on sale, based on a combination of performance, safety, reliability, and owner satisfaction. [Toyota ]()typically dominates the list, so the fact that there are more Toyotas featured on this list than any other brand isn't surprising. What is surprising, though, is just how many electrified cars there are on the list, especially when two of *CR's* most popular models—the Toyota Prius and Lexus RX350h—weren't on sale during the making of this list. Instead of listing how many electrified cars there are on *CR's* 2023 list, it's faster to list the number of non-electrified cars. Of the ten best cars for 2023, only three are powered purely by piston engines. Those three cars are the [Toyota Corolla Cross](), Subaru Forester, and Kia Telluride. That leaves seven of the ten with hybrid or fully electric powertrains, proving the shift toward electrification in the industry. ![]() While both plug-in hybrids and EVs made the list, it was the former that dominated, with five different models. Here's the full list of *CR's* ten top picks: - Toyota Corolla Hybrid - Toyota Corolla Cross - Subaru Forester - Ford Maverick Hybrid - Toyota Camry Hybrid - Nissan Leaf - Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - Kia Telluride - Lexus NX350h Hybrid - Tesla Model 3 Predictably, Toyota far exceeded every other automaker. It had three spots on the list (four if you count Lexus), versus every other brand's lone appearance. Why does Toyota always dominate *CR's* ten top picks lists? According to *CR*, Toyota's always impress with "good all-around performance, fuel economy, and reliability." This year's seven electrified cars beats out last year's list, which only had four. Much of that had to do with the increase in hybrid models on sale this time around, with cars like the[ Maverick Hybrid ]()and Corolla Hybrid being new to the market. But it's still an interesting jump in electrified cars versus last year. ![]() It also shows the direction customers are heading, as owner satisfaction is a big part of *CR's* criteria. More and more customers are buying hybrid and electric vehicles and, according to this list, they're enjoying them. In the case of the Maverick, the hybrid [reportedly ]()accounted for roughly half of all Maverick sales. Don't expect electrified vehicles to slow down, either. Next year, it's entirely possible that every car on the list has some sort of electric motor under its skin, especially after the return of the Prius and Lexus RX. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()