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Nowadays, environmental impacts and economic factors, in addition to performance, are increasingly becoming more prominent among the criteria that drivers consider when choosing a vehicle. In this context, the priority for 4x4 and pickup vehicle enthusiasts is undoubtedly to find 4x4 pickups and models that burn the least fuel. The year 2023 sees remarkable developments in this regard and provides drivers with the opportunity to discover 4x4 and pickup vehicles that offer an environmentally friendly and economical driving experience.

2024 / 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB

• On-Sale Date: Summer 2024
• Price: $55,000 (est.)

The ID. Buzz is finally making its way stateside with the long-wheelbase model – the only trim that will be available in the US for now. Slated to go on sale summer of 2024 (either as a late 2024 or early 2025 model year vehicle), the ID. Buzz LWB has up to 282 hp. Details like price, range, and availability are still unknown but expect the ID. Buzz to be available between early next year and summer.

2024 Toyota Tacoma

On-Sale Date: Late 2023
Price: $30,000 (est.)

The Toyota Tacoma was one of the most anticipated debuts of 2023 (so far). With a bold new look that makes the compact truck even more rugged, an interior heavy with tech, and a 326-hp hybrid powertrain, this new Taco could be the best one yet. There are still no details on pricing, but the truck should go on sale before the end of the year.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek / Wilderness

• On-Sale Date: Now
• Price: $26,290 / $33,290

The new Subaru Crosstrek may not look all that different, but the 2024 model has a few significant upgrades. The base model has an adequate 152 hp from its 2.0-liter engine while the Sport trim has a more robust 182 hp courtesy of a 2.5-liter unit. At the top of the range, buyers can now select the Wilderness model, complete with 9.3 inches of ground clearance and a handful of other rugged upgrades that make the compact crossover even more capable.

2024 Nissan Sentra

• On-Sale Date: Fall 2023
• Price: $23,000 (est.)

The compact Nissan Sentra was updated for the 2024 model year with a new grille design, fresh wheel options, and a new SV Premium package that adds an eight-speaker Bose sound system, integrated side-mirror turn signals, and Nissan’s Intelligent Around View Monitor. The new Sentra still doesn’t have a price or an on-sale date, but expect both in the next few months.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

On-Sale Date: Late 2023
Price: $60,000 (est.)

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is all new for 2024, boasting an EQ-inspired exterior design, a cabin flush with lavish materials, and a massive center display. The base model gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 255 hp while the optional inline-six offers up 375 hp. The new E-Class is expected to go on sale later this year, but no pricing details have been released yet.

2024 Lexus TX

On-Sale Date: Late 2023
Price: $55,000 (est.)

With the death of the RX L comes the new and much improved Lexus TX three-row SUV. Based on the Toyota Grand Highlander, the TX comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine making 275 hp or a plug-in powertrain at the top of the lineup good for 406 hp and 33 miles of electric range. No pricing for the new Lexus TX yet, but the three-row goes on sale later this year.

2024 Lexus GX

On-Sale Date: Late 2023
Price: $60,000 (est.)

The Lexus GX was long overdue for a makeover. The 2024 model arrives with an excellent boxy design and new features that make it even more capable off-road. It comes with a twin-turbo V6 engine with 349 hp, an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case, and a locking rear differential on certain trims. The Lexus GX doesn’t go on sale until later in the year, and Lexus should release pricing closer to that on-sale date.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

On-Sale Date: Late 2023 / Early 2024
Price: $30,000 (est.)

Hyundai just pulled the wrap off the 2024 Sante Fe, which trades the current vehicle's generic crossover look for a more rugged Land Rover vibe. No details on drivetrains or pricing are available yet, but Hyundai is planning a full launch party in August.

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

On-Sale Date: Summer 2023
Price: $60,850

A powerful new trim joins the Ford Mustang lineup for 2024: Dark Horse. This pony car packs a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine good for 500 hp and features a few exterior design tweaks as well as major upgrades inside. You can take one home this summer for just over $60,000.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse

On-Sale Date: Early 2024
Price: $36,000 (est.)

The Traverse got a major glow-up for the 2024 model year. The updated SUV boasts a handsome exterior design with a rugged new Z71 trim designed for (light) off-roading and a more premium interior complete with a sizeable 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen. Pricing details won’t be available until later in the year, but the 2024 Traverse goes on sale early in 2024.

2024 Buick Envision

• On-Sale Date: Late 2023
• Price: $38,000 (est.)

The Buick Envision received a bold redesign for the 2024 model year, complete with a more upscale Avenir trim and, for the first time, Super Cruise hands-free driver assist. There’s still plenty we don’t know about the updated Envision, but Buick promises full details before the luxury SUV goes on sale sometime before the end of the year.

2024 Audi RS6 Avant / RS7 Performance

• On-Sale Date: Fall 2023
• Price: $126,895 / $127,800

The Audi RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Performance bring, well, more performance to the table for 2024. Both of these cars use a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine good for 621 horsepower and 625 pound-feet, helping rocket them to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds. The RS6 is actually the more affordable of the two, asking $126,895 with the destination fee included, while the RS7 costs $127,800. Both of these cars go on sale this fall.

2024 Acura ZDX

Acura is reviving the ZDX nameplate in the form of its first-ever electric SUV. Scheduled to debut early in 2024, the new Acura ZDX will have a more traditional shape than its wacky predecessor, as well as a Google-based infotainment system, and a Type S model that promises to be the brand's "most powerful and quickest accelerating SUV" ever. Early estimates put the pricing near the $60,000 mark.