The future is electric. We know, with the amount of new EVs coming up in the next five years. But gas-powered future cars are not going down without a fight, even if they are becoming fewer and farther between.

Every automaker has now signed on the EV pact, making zero-emission cars to reduce the giant human carbon footprint that has already started strangling the environment. It’s a good step forward, we agree, but making electricity free from emissions is key to the effectiveness of EVs helping the environment, else, it’s all moot.

We need fewer fuel-hogging cars, and that’s an undeniable truth. But remember, not everyone can afford an EV, and minus charging stations or cheap electricity, the EV just becomes another white elephant. So on that note, here go 10 gas-powered future cars we are still very excited about, with the reasons why… Do you see yourself buying these?

10 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor: Off-Roading Beast

When the legendary Ford Bronco returned in 2021, it became one of the biggest headlines in the automotive world. Plus, Ford stated at the launch itself that this was just the beginning. Keeping in line with what they said, Ford announced a high-performance Raptor variant of the Bronco that would share its underpinnings with its cousin, the F-150 Raptor.

This included a shared powertrain as well as the Fox Live Wire dampers from the F-150 Raptor. A twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 cranking out 450 horses and 510 pound-feet of torque will power this future off-road SUV and has us looking forward to this gas-powered future car.

9 2023 Toyota GR Corolla: Go Manual Or Go Home

Toyota's Gazoo Racing motorsport and tuning division has churned out many legendary automobiles in the past such as the GR Supra, the GR Yaris, and the GR86. We all know that the popular GR Yaris never reached the US shores and that disappointed its American fans.

As a result, Toyota has decided to introduce a GR Corolla that will use the same 1.6-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder GR Yaris engine making around 300 horses. An all-wheel-drive system is also on the cards, making it a rather exciting gas-powered future car with manual transmission.

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8 2023 Mazda 6: A New Platform & Engine

Mazda 6 was discontinued in the US for 2022 as the company was mulling over the idea of switching to an all-new rear-wheel-drive platform. New inline-six engines for this mid-size gas-powered future car were also in the offing.

It finally is happening now as the 2023 Mazda 6 has been announced that will be armed with the brand-new secret weapon to lock horns with the likes of BMW and Mercedes. It will ride on an all-new rear-wheel-drive platform and carry a new 3.0-liter straight-6 turbo Skyactiv-X gasoline engine under its hood making it one of the most-awaited gas-powered future cars.

7 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: Supercar Decimator

For the first time in history, the Chevy Corvette switched from the front-engine layout to the mid-engine layout, in 2020. This mid-engine C8 Corvette was all-new from top to bottom and stole everyone’s heart instantly.

It made the list of every top luxury sports car ranking, but there is more in the offing. An ultra-high perform­ance version, the Z06, will join the 'Vette parade later in 2023. It will use a flat-plane-crank V8, similar to a Ferrari V8, to spit out around 670 ponies. This naturally aspirated DOHC 32-valve 5.5-liter V8 flying machine will start at about $85,000 and belongs on our list of the most exciting gas-powered future cars.

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6 2023 Acura Integra: A Biggie Comeback

There’s great news for the Acura Integra fans in the US as this iconic nameplate is finally making a comeback after a long, 16-year hiatus. It’s almost set to go on sale in the US later this year as a 2023 model, telling the world that gas-powered future cars are still a thing.

This all-new Integra will share most of its underpinnings with its cousin, the 2022 Honda Civic. However, under the hood, this sleek four-door hatchback will have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine borrowed from the current-gen Civic Si, its other cousin.

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5 2023 Nissan Z: The Legacy Goes On

As a successor of the ancient 370Z, this long-anticipated Z car is set to be back on American roads later this year as a 2023 model. It shares its platform with the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport which means it’ll get its powerful 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that churns out 400 horses, giving it a 400Z moniker.

It will be offered in various trims including Sport, Performance, and limited-production Z Proto model. A 6-speed manual transmission will be standard with an option of a 9-speed automatic in this new Z, yet another awaited gas-powered future car.

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4 2022 Cadillac CT4-V & CT5-V Blackwing: Everyone Wants More

The CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing models have started rolling their deliveries now, so we can only hope that their gas-powered future is bright. In either form, the CT4-V or the CT5-V, the Blackwing is going to be unlike any other Cadillac sedan we have ever seen on American roads. As one of the fastest and most powerful sports sedans, they are set to rule the thrill-seeker hearts for sure as they have got insane acceleration.

Their 0-to-60 MPH time is 3.8 seconds and 3.7 seconds respectively. The CT4-V has got a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 thrashing out 472 horses while its twin brother, the CT5-V, has got a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pumping out a massive 668 horses. Will there be even more exciting trims for these gas-powered future cars? Let's wait and see.

3 2023 Hyundai RM20 N: Hyundai's 10-Second Car

The upcoming RM20 N is Hyundai’s version of the Nissan Z and the Toyota Supra. As a budding star of the N Series, this mid-engine speedster will be based on Hyundai’s RM19 concept car. It is likely to have a turbocharged 2.0-liter mill making about 325-350 horses.

Hyundai has equipped its gas-powered future car to take the war against the mid-engined stalwarts like Chevrolet C8 Corvette and Porsche 718 Cayman. This up-and-coming hot hatch will deliver a phenomenal driving experience similar to its elder siblings, the Veloster N, the Elantra N, and finally, the Kona N.

2 2022 Maserati MC20: Drive It Like Beckham

The MC20 is a new member of the Maserati lineup of this year. David Beckham has already ordered one, or perhaps he’s getting one for free as he’s the global brand ambassador of Maserati. This mid-engine sports car gets an all-new twin-turbocharged V-6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission making a whopping 630 horses.

This engine borrows its technology from the Formula 1 race cars and is expected to do a 0-to-62 MPH jig in less than 3 seconds on the way to a top speed of over 200 MPH making it one of the most exciting gas-powered future cars.

1 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class: All-New Swag

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class is a new design, finished exclusively by Mercedes’ AMG performance arm. This gas-powered future car now rides on a brand-new aluminum-intensive platform and features a folding fabric roof as well as an AWD as a standard.

The entry-level SL55 gets a twin-turbo V8 coughing up 469 ponies while the racier SL63 also gets the same engine but tuned to making a massive 577 ponies. Needless to say, it’s got a palatial, tech-heavy cabin laden with all kinds of amenities one can think of in a luxury sports car making it a much-awaited gas-powered future car for those with deep pockets.

Sources: CarBuzz, CarandDriver, Motor1