Our Favorite New-for-2022 Cars - Kelley Blue Book (2024)

One of the most exciting vehicles coming to market in 2022 is the all-new . Don’t fear if you’ve never even heard of the electric car company based in the U.S. — it’s relatively new. The Lucid Air sedan competes with the likes of the Tesla Model S, Mercedes Benz EQS, Audi e-tron GT, and Porsche Taycan.

The Lucid Air is a traditional 4-door sedan that ranges in price from $77,400 to $169,000. It can make up to 1,111 horsepower from a long-range battery pack, and has unique electric motors.

Our editors liked the distinctive and unique design, the available maximum all-electric range of up to 520 miles, and the performance: The Lucid Air does 0-60 in just 2.5 seconds.

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One of Jeep’s most exciting debuts on the books for 2022 is the and Grand Wagoneer. While many may recall the name from the 1960s, the 2022 Wagoneer is all new and offers three rows of seating for up to eight passengers, a tough body-on-frame chassis, super luxurious interiors, and the ability to tow up to a whopping 10,000 pounds thanks to its 5.7-liter e-Torque V8 engine.

While there’s no plug-in hybrid version or diesel model, the Wagoneer also comes in the Grand Wagoneer version that adds an upscale interior, a Quadra-Lift suspension, and rugged off-road ability. The Jeep Wagoneer starts at $58,845 while the Grand Wagoneer starts at $88,440.

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Rivian is another all-electric automaker that, like Lucid, is relatively new on the scene. The company introduced its R1T, a midsize electric pickup that, at this time, lacks any true competitors on the market. It’s got unique styling and design, an all-electric range of up to 314 miles, tons of storage space, a high-tech interior, and it tows up to 11,000 pounds. It also comes standard with Rivian’s “hands-free” driving system. Prices for the2022 Rivian R1Tstart at $67,500 and climb from there See the Rivian R1T models for sale near you

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The midsize Grand Cherokee from Jeep offers a combination of capability and sophistication that’s truly unmatched by anything else in the segment. If you’re looking for a vehicle that can take on both a rugged adventure and offers a stylish sanctuary, you can’t go wrong with theJeep Grand Cherokee. It has been totally redesigned for 2022 and offers a new plug-in hybrid powertrain and three rows of seating inJeep Grand Cherokee Lform. Prices start at $37,785 and go as high as $70,000. See the Jeep Grand Cherokee models for sale near you

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The all-newKia Carnivalis a brand-new entry into the family hauler space and it takes over from the popular Kia Sedona minivan. For those who need to comfortably carry eight passengers, the Carnival is up to the task. It has class-leading interior and cargo space, and like most of the vehicles in the Kia lineup, comes packed with safety features as standard. Plus, there’s the fantastic 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Kia Carnival starts at $32,300 See the Kia Carnival models for sale near you

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While the Toyota Tundra has been around for over 20 years, it’s gotten a fantastic new (and much-needed) update for 2022 that makes it a favorite of our editors this year. There are two new powertrain options: a hybrid or a standard gasoline model, with each boasting a twin-turbo V6. Toyota doesn’t offer the Tundra in a V8 — but the increase in power, capability, and efficiency should please the loyal Tundra customers that Toyota’s developed over the past two decades. The2022 Toyota Tundrastarts at $35,950. See the Toyota Tundra models for sale near you

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The Nissan Frontier is also all-new for this year and it offers some excellent features. Our editors liked the chiseled new styling, the excellent V6 power, and the standard tech features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the chassis is merely updated (not completely new), and there’s no 4-cylinder model available and no manual transmission option, the2022 Nissan Frontierstarts under $30,000 at $28,140 and comes in King Cab and Crew Cab configurations. See the Nissan Frontier models for sale near you

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Another small truck on the list for 2022 is the Hyundai Santa Cruz. With unique looks, the Santa Cruz is the first pickup truck offered in the U.S. by Hyundai. It offers SUV comfort and pickup utility. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds and is available with full-time all-wheel drive. The Santa Cruz comes with complimentary maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles. While its bed is a bit short and some safety features (like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert) are not standard, our editors were roundly impressed with the small pickup. Prices for the 2022Hyundai Santa Cruzstart at $24,140. See the Hyundai Santa Cruz models for sale near you

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The all-new small crossover from Genesis is proof that the luxury carmaker is on the rise. Built on the same platform as the stellar G70 sedan, theGV70offers gorgeous styling both inside and out, standard all-wheel drive, and a quiet and comfortable ride. At a starting price of $41,500, this Genesis offers plenty of power and panache combined with very good technology including a 3D digital gauge cluster. See the Genesis GV70 models for sale near you

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Hyundai has introduced the all-newHyundai Tucsonfor 2022 and it offers tons of technology, safety, and connectivity in a good-looking midsize crossover package, all for a price that starts around $25,000. While the Tucson name has been around since 2005, this year’s totally new vehicle offers plenty of bells and whistles.

Our editors really liked the spacious cabin, handsome looks, and the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain that’s coming later this year. The Tucson has become a serious rival for popular crossovers like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Nissan Rogue.

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For 2022, the Honda Civic gets a wheels-up redesign. The new Civic recently took home theNorth American Car of the Year Award for 2022. It also earned the2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award in the compact car class.

KBB editors love the solid feel, appealing road manners, and sporty nature of the Civic sedan and hatchback. Plus prices start under $25,000 ($22,350), which is a rare find as the average new car transaction price now tops $47,000.

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This compact truck from Ford rides on a comfortable unibody platform, and comes with a hybrid powertrain as standard. The Ford Maverick is all new for 2022 and is evolved to meet the changing needs of American drivers — the need for smaller pickups that can get the job done.

Our editors really liked that the2022 Ford Maverickgets up to 42 mpg of fuel economy in the city and it can tow up to 4,000 pounds and carry up to 1,500 pounds of payload in its 4.5-foot long bed. It also starts under $20,000 — $19,995, to be exact. The Ford Maverick earned Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards forBest New ModelandBest Compact Pickup Truck.See the Ford Maverick models for sale near you

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Our Favorite New-for-2022 Cars

1. 2022 Ford Maverick
2. 2022 Honda Civic
3. 2022 Hyundai Tucson
4. 2022 Genesis GV70
5. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
6. 2022 Nissan Frontier
7. 2022 Toyota Tundra
8. 2022 Kia Carnival
9. 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
10. 2022 Rivian R1T
11. 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
12. 2022 Lucid Air