You’ve seen the commercials… It’s Christmas morning. You walk out to your driveway to get the newspaper and what do you find? A NEW CAR with a giant red bow on it. What an incredible gift!
Now, while we wouldn’t encourage anyone to go out and buy a car as a gift without first discussing it with your spouse, a car is a great gift to give (again, after you have discussed it with your spouse!).
If you are considering buying a new car this holiday season, or in the near future, check out this list of the 10 Best Cars to Buy in Texas in 2023. We have compiled this list by category, which includes the following:
- Best Luxurious Car for Work Commuters
- Best Family Car
- Best Affordable Car in Texas
- Best Used Car to Buy
- Best High-Tech Car
- Most Reliable Car to Buy
- Most Fuel-Efficient Car
- Most Popular Texas Car
- Most Popular Texas SUV
- Most Popular Texas Truck
Keep reading to see which car was chosen for each category.
Disclaimer: We are in no way endorsed by any of the dealerships or brands listed below. This list has been compiled strictly to help our readers and customers find the right vehicle.
10 Best Vehicles to Purchase in 2023
- Acura RLX Sport Hybrid (Best Luxury)
- 2022 Honda Passport (Best Family)
- 2022 Chevrolet Spark (Best Affordable)
- Dodge Ram 1500 Classic (Best Used)
- 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (Best High-Tech)
- Toyota (Most Reliable)
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (Most Fuel-Efficient)
- Toyota Camry (Most Popular Texas Car)
- Toyota RAV4 (Most Popular Texas SUV)
- Ford F-150 (Most Popular Texas Truck)
Best Luxurious Car for Work Commuters
Source: Edmunds
Luxury vehicles like this Acura RLX Sport Hybrid make commutes more enjoyable. The seats are comfortable, the radio is good, and by choosing a hybrid vehicle, you’ll save on fuel getting to and from work.
See full list of best luxury cars for work commuters.
Best Family Car
Source: Honda of Fort Worth
A family car needs to be spacious on the inside to fit the whole family plus their gear (i.e. sports equipment, backpacks, luggage, etc.). Plus, they need to be safe. The 2022 Honda Passport is a great family vehicle. It’s spacious on the interior and is equipped with automatic emergency braking, as well as lane-keeping assistance.
As an added bonus…if you have a young driver in the family, the HondaLink Remote will enable you to set up speed and geofencing alerts to make sure your young driver is driving safely.
See full list of best cars for families in 2022.
Best Affordable Car in Texas
Source: Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet
Cars are an investment. But if you’re looking to save the most on a new vehicle while also getting a quality vehicle that will get you and your family from point A to point B, consider the 2022 Chevrolet Spark.
While most new cars will cost anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000, the 2022 Chevrolet Spark averages between $15,000 – $17,000.
See full list of most affordable vehicles.
Best Used Car to Buy
Source: Drivetime
Another cost-saving way to save money on a car is by buying a used vehicle. If you’re nervous the vehicle won’t be worth the money you spend, consider the Dodge Ram 1500 Classic. This is a great used car because it is very reliable and useful on Texas roads.
See full list of best used cars to buy.
Best High-Tech Car
Source: AutoNation Ford of Fort Worth
Are you all about the latest and greatest technology? If so, you might want to consider the benefits of the best high-tech cars, like the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E that is being released next year.
This car will, at times, allow you to drive hands-free. It has BlueCruise, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane centering and speed recognition.
See full list of best high-tech cars.
Most Reliable Car to Buy in Texas
Source: Toyota of Fort Worth
Toyota cars are known for how long they last. They have proven themselves to be the most long-lasting vehicle of any brand. If you are looking for a car that will last for a long time, go with Toyota.
See a full list of most reliable cars to buy in Texas in 2022. The top 5 most reliable cars include:
- Toyota
- Honda
- GMC
- Chevrolet
- Ford
Most Fuel-Efficient Car in Texas
If you commute to work everyday or go on a lot of family vacations, you probably want a car that is fuel-efficient so you aren’t spending so much money on gas each month. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a great Texas car that is fuel-efficient. You will be able to fuel the vehicle with gas or charge its motor the night before.
See full list of most fuel-efficient cars.
Most Popular Texas Car
Source: Toyota of Fort Worth
How do you choose the best car for you and your family? Ask yourself: What is the most popular car in Texas right now? Being unique and different isn’t always the best when it comes to cars. When it comes to vehicles, choosing the popular car can be most beneficial. Why? The reason cars are popular is because of their drivability, comfort, fuel-efficiency and reliability. These are all good things to have in a car.
In 2022, the Toyota Camry was the most popular car in Texas.
See full list of most popular cars in Texas.
Most Popular Texas SUV
Source: Toyota of Fort Worth
Say you want more room than the Toyota Camry has to offer… that’s where you could benefit from the most popular SUV, which is the Toyota RAV4. It offers similar benefits and advantages that the Toyota Camry does but with extra space.
See full list of most popular SUVs.
Most Popular Texas Truck
Source: AutoNation Ford in Fort Worth
It doesn’t take long driving around Texas to know the Ford F-150 is the most popular truck, and the data backs that up. If you are in the market for a good, reliable, roomy, durable truck, consider the Ford F-150.
See full list of best selling trucks of 2022.
What Should You Do After You Purchase a New Vehicle?
According to Bankrate, here is a list of things to do after you purchase a new car:
- Register your car
- Update your car insurance
- Read the owner’s manual
- Maintain your vehicle
- Put together an at-home detailing kit
- Schedule regular auto details with Fort Worth Auto Detail
