Auto shows may be waning in importance as companies find other ways to introduce new products, but the New York International Auto Show still has a healthy list of new vehicle debuts.
Here are some of the new vehicles that were rolled out on the show’s press days Wednesday and Thursday. It’s open to the public from April 19 to April 28:
Toyota Highlander: The popular midsize family-hauling SUV gets a complete revamp with a roomier interior, a redesigned gas-electric hybrid power system and added safety features.
The new Highlander will be in dealerships next winter. Pricing was not announced.
Lincoln Corsair: The luxury version of the Ford Escape small SUV makes its debut at the New York show.
The Corsair will be available in the fall. Prices were not announced.
Hyundai Venue: The Korean automaker adds a seventh SUV to its lineup, this one at the low end of the size and price spectrum. The Venue, due out in the fourth quarter, gives the brand an entry-level utility vehicle to compete with Honda’s subcompact HR-V, Ford’s EcoSport and others.
The price wasn’t released.
Subaru Outback: The new version of the Outback wagon, Subaru’s top-selling vehicle, gets a much stiffer frame, an optional 260-horsepower, 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine and a reworked standard 2.5-litre motor. Price wasn’t announced. The new Outback will reach showrooms in the fall.
Cadillac CT5: The fastback CT5, which looks like a shrunken version of the larger CT6, gets two engine choices: a 237-horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder or a turbocharged 3.0-litre V-6 with 335 horsepower.
The new Caddy will be available in the fall. Price and fuel economy were not announced.
VW Tarok: The Tarok concept from VW is a stylish little pickup truck with a short bed that looks like a modern version of the old Subaru Baja.
But it’s more than a concept. Although VW has no plans to bring it here at present, the Tarok will go on sale in South America soon. The company says it’s showing the truck in New York to gauge interest in North America.
