19 Cars Debuting At The 2016 New York Auto Show
The 2016 New York International Auto Show will open its gates for the press on March 23, while the public days are from March 25 to April 3. Here’s a list of models debuting at the show.
Acura MDX
The third generation Acura MDX will receive a facelift and go on sale as a 2017 model.
Buick
Buick Encore
The Buick Encore will receive its mid-life facelift and go on sale as a 2017 model.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sports the 6.2-litre LT4 V8 Small Block supercharged engine that produces 640 hp and 640 lb.-ft. (868 Nm) of torque. It is the first Chevrolet to feature the new quick-shift 10-speed automatic transmission, and will go on sale in late 2016.
Chevrolet Sonic
The Chevrolet Sonic facelift will be available in the market in Fall 2016. The new model brings new LED signature lighting and MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration compatibility.
Jeep
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will be the most off-road capable Jeep Grand Cherokee. With an increased ground clearance, grippier tyres and other such enhancements, the Trailhawk variant will be another pillar in the Jeep Grand Cherokee range after the SRT variant.
Mazda
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
The Mazda MX-5 range will witness an addition of a retractable hard top version with the Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe.
Mercedes-Benz/Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes GLC Coupe
The Mercedes GLC Coupe making its world premiere in New York this month will be a BMW X4-rivaling coupe-styled version of the Mercedes GLC.
Mercedes CLA/Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
The Mercedes CLA is getting a facelift after the Mercedes A-Class, on which it is based. The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 facelift will also be unveiled alongside it. The facelifted CLA will reach showrooms in July 2016.
Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC
The Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC is the first AMG variant of the fifth generation Mercedes E-Class. It’s market launch is scheduled in September 2016.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is Affalterbach-based Mercedes-AMG’s first model in the mid-size crossover/SUV segment. The first variant of the GLC to be offered with a six-cylinder engine will be launched in June 2016.
MINI
MINI Clubman ALL4
The second generation MINI Clubman has gained an all-wheel drive variant in the MINI Clubman ALL4. The first ALL4 model to be built at MINI Plant Oxford will go on sale in the UK in April.
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
The third generation MINI Convertible’s John Cooper Works variant is powered by the most powerful engine in the MINI range, a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit that produces 170 kW (231 hp) and 320 Nm of torque.
Nissan
Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R will get its second and final facelift at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, and is India bound in September.
Scion
Scion tC RS 10.0
Toyota Motor North America’s youth division Scion will unveil the final Kei Miura-inspired Scion tC Release Series 10.0 as a goodbye. Priced from US$23,190, the Scion tC Release Series 10.0 will be limited to 1,200 units and become available in June 2016 at Toyota dealerships.
Subaru
Subaru Impreza
The fifth generation Subaru Impreza will have its world premiere and debut the company’s new design language which will later be used for the next-gen Subaru Impreza Hatchback as well as the next-gen Subaru XV (Subaru Crosstrek).
Toyota
Toyota 86
With Scion about to shut down, Toyota is renaming the Scion FR-S as the ‘Toyota 86’. The model to be showcased in New York will be a facelift with exterior and interior changes, as well as powertrain and suspension upgrades.
Toyota Yaris iA
The Mazda2 Sedan’s North American version, currently called the Scion iA, will be sold as the Toyota Yaris iA starting from the 2017 model year.
Toyota Corolla iM
The second generation Toyota Auris, currently sold as the Scion iM stateside, will be rebadged into the Toyota Corolla iM starting from the 2017 model year.
Toyota Highlander
The third generation Toyota Highlander (Toyota Kluger) will receive a facelift with a refreshed exterior, new V6 engine, newly developed 8-speed automatic transmission and Toyota Safety Sense package.
