An increase in new car inventory is expected to lead to a rise in sales in 2023. Edmunds is forecasting that 14.8 million new cars will be sold in 2023. That's about 1 million more than were sold in 2022.

What type of cars will Americans be purchasing this year? Consumer Reports compiled a list of its top cars for 2023. Many of them are hybrids or fully electric, which are seeing a rise in popularity.

The best car under $25,000 is the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, according to Consumer Reports. The all-wheel drive vehicle received high marks for fuel efficiency and added features like adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams.

The best midsized sedan, according to Consumer Reports, is the Toyota Camry Hybrid. At 47 miles per gallon, the car also received high marks for fuel efficiency. The Camry Hybrid comes with advanced driver assistance features including lane-keeping assistance. The entry-level vehicle is priced at just over $26,000.

The Nissan Leaf is among Consumer Reports' top electric vehicles. The Leaf, which starts at under $30,000 before incentives, got the nod for its 149-mile range on the standard version. Consumer Reports says the Leaf has a soft ride and quiet cabin.

The Lexus NX350h was named the best vehicle over $45,000 by Consumer Reports. The hybrid model got high marks for getting 38 miles per gallon. Consumer Reports says the vehicle launches smoothly and glides quietly. It also got high marks for its premium interior commonly found in luxury vehicles.

Click here to see the other vehicles on Consumer Reports' list of best cars of 2023.

While many plan to buy a new car in 2022, the market won't necessarily be easier to navigate.

Experts at Edmunds say that there will be a slight increase in new car sales in 2022. Automakers expect to get more inventory, which will help align supply and demand.

"That means if automakers can produce more vehicles next year, then hopefully prices will start to go down, and maybe consumers will start seeing more incentives," said Jessica Caldwell, the executive director of insights at Edmunds.

Caldwell says new car prices will likely still be high for at least the first half of 2022. She adds that consumers shouldn't expect to see rebates on cars and that prices on used vehicles will also continue to rise.

"I think it's a direct offshoot of what's happening in the newer car market, because a lot of people are seeing high prices on the new car side, so they're thinking, 'Well, I'll just shop for a used vehicle.' But when so many people are doing it, it's really caused those used car prices to skyrocket as well," Caldwell said.

Experts say it's also possible that the U.S. sees more build-to-order cars. While the concept is popular in Europe, consumers in the U.S. typically want their car immediately. But as it becomes more difficult to find new cars, the build-to-order option may become more popular.