The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show

Auto show

An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year...

 held in New York City

New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...

 in late March or early April. It is usually held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center located on Eleventh Avenue, between 34th and 38th streets, on the West side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was undertaken in 1979 and...

. It usually opens on or just before Easter

Easter

Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...

 weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter. In 2012 the NYIAS will take place from April 6 through April 15.

The show has been held annually since 1900.
The show was held at the New York Coliseum

New York Coliseum

The New York Coliseum was a convention center that stood on Columbus Circle in New York City from 1956 to 2000. It was designed by architects Leon and Lionel Levy in a modified international style, and included both a low building with exhibition space and a 26-story office block.-History:The...

 from 1956 to 1987 when the show moved to the Javits Center.

Before the show opens every year, several auto companies debut new production and concept vehicles for the press. In addition, the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association (GNYADA) and the International Motor Press Association

International Motor Press Association

The International Motor Press Association , is the oldest trade association representing automotive journalists and Public Relations professionals in the United States. It was established in 1909.- Monthly meetings :...

 (IMPA) host corporate meetings and events.

2011

The 2011 show was held from April 22 through May 1, with press preview days on April 20 and April 21.

World debuts

• 2012 BMW Z4
  BMW Z4
  The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel drive sports car by the German car maker BMW. It follows a line of past BMW roadsters such as the BMW Z1, BMW 507, BMW Z8, and the BMW Z3. The Z4 replaces the Z3. First generation production started in 2002 at BMW USA's Greer, South Carolina plant, with production of both...
  
   sDrive28i
• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
  Chevrolet Malibu
  Malibus and all other Chevelles were completely restyled for 1968 with semi-fastback rooflines on two-door hardtops and wheelbases split to on two-door models and 118 for four-door sedans and station wagons. Engine offerings included a new V8 rated at that replaced the V8 that had served as the...
  
   ECO
• 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec accessories
• 2011 Chrysler 200
  Chrysler 200
  The Chrysler 200 is a mid-size sedan and convertible produced by Chrysler, being introduced for the 2011 model year. The Chrysler 200 is an update and new nameplate for the outgoing 2010 Chrysler Sebring....
  
   S sedan, S convertible
• 2012 Chrysler 300
  Chrysler 300
  The Chrysler 300 is a full-size upscale car first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as a concept car. Sales in the U.S. began in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model year car. Designed by Ralph Gilles, the new 300 was built as a high-end sedan while the SRT-8 model was designed to be the...
  
   SRT8, S, C Executive Series
• 2012 Dodge Avenger
  Dodge Avenger
  The Dodge Avenger is a front-wheel drive, mid-size sedan, built by the Chrysler Corporation for the Dodge marque. In its initial debut, the Avenger was produced from 1995 to 2000 as a 2-door coupe...
  
   R/T
• 2012 Dodge Charger
  Dodge Charger
  The Dodge Charger is an American automobile manufactured by the Dodge division of Chrysler. There have been several different Dodge vehicles, built on three different platforms and sizes, all bearing the Charger nameplate...
  
   Mopar
  Mopar
  Mopar is the automobile parts and service arm of Chrysler Group LLC. The term was first used by Chrysler in the 1920s and has been in continuous use ever since. Mopar parts are original equipment manufactured parts for Chrysler vehicles...
  
   Edition
• 2013 Ford Taurus
  Ford Taurus
  The Ford Taurus is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. Originally introduced in the 1986 model year, it has remained in near-continuous production for more than two decades, making it the fourth oldest nameplate that is currently sold in the North American...
  
  
• 2012 Honda Civic
  Honda Civic
  The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact and subsequently compact cars made and manufactured by Honda. The Civic, along with the Accord and Prelude, comprised Honda's vehicles sold in North America until the 1990s, when the model lineup was expanded...
  
  
• 2012 Jaguar XF
  Jaguar XF
  The Jaguar XF The Jaguar XF The Jaguar XF (type (X250) is a mid-size luxury car / sports saloon produced by British car manufacturer Jaguar. The car, which replaced the Jaguar S-Type, was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at...
  
  
• 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. While some other SUVs were manufactured with body on frame construction, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always used a unibody chassis.- Development :...
  
   SRT8
• 2012 Kia Rio
  Kia Rio
  The Kia Rio is a series of subcompact automobiles produced by Kia Motors since August 2000. Two generations have been produced, both in five-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, all equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive...
  
   sedan
• 2012 Kia Soul
  Kia Soul
  The Kia Soul is a compact car designed at Kia's design center in California, unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, manufactured in South Korea and marketed globally beginning with model year 2010....
  
  
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
  Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact executive car produced by the Mercedes-Benz division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range , the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's lineup until the 1997 arrival of the A-Class...
  
   Coupe
• 2012 Nissan Versa
• 2012 Porsche Panamera
  Porsche Panamera
  The Porsche Panamera is a four-door a coupe. It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive versions also available....
  
   Turbo S
• 2012 Shelby GTS
  Shelby Mustang
  The Shelby Mustang is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang which was built by Shelby American from 1965 through 1970. Following the introduction of the fifth generation Ford Mustang, the Shelby nameplate was revived in 2007 for new high performance versions of the Mustang.- 1965–1966 :The...
  
  
• 2012 Shelby GT500
  Shelby Mustang
  The Shelby Mustang is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang which was built by Shelby American from 1965 through 1970. Following the introduction of the fifth generation Ford Mustang, the Shelby nameplate was revived in 2007 for new high performance versions of the Mustang.- 1965–1966 :The...
  
   Super Snake
• 2012 Subaru Impreza
  Subaru Impreza
  Introduced in November 1993, the Impreza was offered in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions and as a four-door sedan/saloon or five-door station wagon/estate. According to a Motor Trend article written March 1992 on page 26, the name of Subaru's new compact was, initially, to be...
  
  

North American debuts

• 2012 BMW 6 Series
  BMW 6 Series
  BMW 6 Series refers to several generations of executive coupés produced by BMW.The first was the E24, being derived from the E12 & E28 5 Series 4-door sedans. The E24 launched in 1976 to replace the 3.0CS & 3.0CSi . 14 years later, in 2003, BMW released the all new E63/E64 which was available as a...
  
   Coupe
• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
  Chevrolet Malibu
  Malibus and all other Chevelles were completely restyled for 1968 with semi-fastback rooflines on two-door hardtops and wheelbases split to on two-door models and 118 for four-door sedans and station wagons. Engine offerings included a new V8 rated at that replaced the V8 that had served as the...
  
  
• 2012 Fiat 500C
• 2012 Hyundai Accent
  Hyundai Accent
  The Hyundai Accent , or Hyundai Verna in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most...
  
   (U.S. debut)
• Lotus Evora
  Lotus Evora
  The Lotus Evora is a sports car produced by British car manufacturer Lotus. The car, which was developed under the project name Project Eagle, was launched as the Evora on 22 July 2008 at the British International Motor Show.- Development :...
  
   S, IPS
• 2012 Mazda3 (U.S. debut)
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
  Volkswagen New Beetle
  -Specifications:*Dimension:**Length: **Width: **Height: **Wheelbase: **Curb weight: *Max speed: 177–210 km/h *Acceleration : 6.5-13.2 sec-Body styles:-Engine choices:-Safety:...
  
  

World debuts

• Dodge Avenger
  Dodge Avenger
  The Dodge Avenger is a front-wheel drive, mid-size sedan, built by the Chrysler Corporation for the Dodge marque. In its initial debut, the Avenger was produced from 1995 to 2000 as a 2-door coupe...
  
   Mopar
  Mopar
  Mopar is the automobile parts and service arm of Chrysler Group LLC. The term was first used by Chrysler in the 1920s and has been in continuous use ever since. Mopar parts are original equipment manufactured parts for Chrysler vehicles...
  
  /Magneti Marelli rally car
• Lexus LF-Gh
• Nissan Leaf
  Nissan Leaf
  Nissan introduced its first battery electric vehicle, the Nissan Altra at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on 29 December 1997. The Altra EV was produced between 1998 and 2002, only about 200 vehicles were ever produced, and it was mainly used as a fleet vehicle for companies such as...
  
   NISMO
  Nismo
  Nismo is the motorsports and performance division of Nissan Motor Company. Formed in 1984 as a result of a merger of two motorsport departments, Nismo cars have participated in JSPC, Formula Nippon, JTCC, 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona...
  
   RC
• Scion FR-S Concept
• Suzuki Kizashi
  Suzuki Kizashi
  The Suzuki Kizashi is a mid-size car, unveiled in the United States on July 30, 2009. The Kizashi went on sale in Japan on October 21, 2009, in North America on December 1, 2009, and in Australia and New Zealand on May 11, 2010. The Kizashi is the first mid-size Suzuki automobile sold in the...
  
   Apex, EcoCharge concepts

North American debuts

• Infiniti IPL G Convertible
  Infiniti G
  The Infiniti G is a compact executive/entry-level luxury car produced by Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti. The first two generations of the Infiniti G were sedans based on the Nissan Primera. Beginning with its third generation , the Infiniti G have been rebadged versions of the Nissan Skyline line...
  
   concept
• Mazda Minagi
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class
  Mercedes-Benz A-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a mini MPV produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The first generation was introduced in 1997, and the all-new second generation model appeared in late 2004. Launched as a five-door hatchback in 1997, the second generation W169 introduced a...
  
   concept
• Saab PhoeniX
  Saab PhoeniX
  Saab PhoeniX is a concept car by Saab unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. It was designed by Jason Castriota as one of his first creations for Saab. The design is inspired by the Saab 92001, but with design cues from nearly every Saab model made...
  
  
• Volkswagen Bulli
  Volkswagen Microbus Concept
  The Volkswagen Microbus Concept Car was a concept car recalling the original Volkswagen Microbus and first presented at the 2001 North American International Auto Show....
  
  

Infiniti

Infiniti

is the luxury division of automaker Nissan. Infiniti officially started selling vehicles on November 8, 1989 in North America. Marketing operations have since grown to include the Middle East, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, China, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Infiniti began sales in additional...

 announced production of the JX

Infiniti JX

The Infiniti JX is an upcoming seven-passenger mid-size luxury crossover SUV to be introduced by the Infiniti division of Japanese automaker Nissan. A concept version will debut at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event, with a production version scheduled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto...

 mid-size crossover, to be revealed as a concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an automotive charitable event held each year on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, considered the most prestigious event of its kind. It is the finale of a week long festival of classic cars events in the Monterey area every year...

 in August, and in production form at the LA Auto Show

LA Auto Show

The LA Auto Show is an annual auto show held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in late November/early December. The LA Auto Show is an OICA sanctioned international exhibition and also endorsed by the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association...

 in November. Mazda

Mazda

is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...

 announced production of the 2013 CX-5

Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is Mazda's first car featuring the new KODO - Soul of Motion Design language first shown in the Shinari concept vehicle in May 2010. It is also the first vehicle featuring the company's Skyactiv Technology featuring a rigid, lightweight platform, combined with a new series of...

 compact crossover, to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

2010

The 2010 show was held from April 2 through April 11, with press preview days on March 31 and April 1.

World debuts

• 2011 Acura TSX
  Acura TSX
  -Overview:Named as Touring Sportscar eXperimental. The 2004 model year TSX's powertrain consisted of a 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission , and a front wheel drive layout. A five-speed automatic transmission was a no-cost option in the U.S...
  
   Sport Wagon
• 2011 BMW X5
  BMW X5
  The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission...
  
  
• 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
• 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
  Chevrolet Cruze
  The Chevrolet Cruze is a General Motors automobile, spanning two unrelated models. The original iteration, a subcompact crossover SUV, was manufactured by Suzuki in Japan between 2001 and 2008 under joint venture with GM...
  
   Eco
• 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
  Chevrolet Cruze
  The Chevrolet Cruze is a General Motors automobile, spanning two unrelated models. The original iteration, a subcompact crossover SUV, was manufactured by Suzuki in Japan between 2001 and 2008 under joint venture with GM...
  
   RS package
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata
  Hyundai Sonata
  The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car/full-size car manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company. From the sixth generation onwards, it is known as the i45 in the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand markets...
  
   Hybrid
• 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
• 2011 Infiniti QX56
• 2011 Kia Forte
  Kia Forte
  The Kia Forte is a compact car manufactured by Kia Motors since mid-2008 to replace the Cerato, available in two-door coupe, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback variants...
  
   five-door
• 2011 Kia Optima
  Kia Optima
  The Kia Optima is a mid-size four-door sedan manufactured by Kia Motors since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002...
  
  
• 2011 Kia Sorento
  Kia Sorento
  The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
  
   SX
• 2011 Lincoln MKZ
  Lincoln MKZ
  The Lincoln MKZ, initially named the Lincoln Zephyr, is a mid-size, entry-level luxury car from the Lincoln division of the Ford Motor Company. Lincoln revived the Zephyr name in the fall of 2005 as a platform-mate for the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan; the vehicles were based on the CD3 platform,...
  
   Hybrid
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  The R-Class is a multi-purpose vehicle offered by Daimler AG in 2006 model year under the Mercedes-Benz brand. It is the first full-sized multi-purpose vehicle ever produced by Mercedes-Benz...
  
  
• 2011 Scion iQ
• 2011 Scion tC
  Scion tC
  The Scion tC is an automobile manufactured and sold by Scion, a division of Toyota. Introduced in the United States in June 2004 and Canada in 2010. The name tC does not fit in with its stablemates the xA, xB, and xD, because the name XC designation has already been used by Volvo for its lineup of...
  
  
• 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX
  Subaru Impreza WRX
  The Subaru Impreza WRX is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza, an all-wheel drive, four-door passenger vehicle. It is available as a sedan or wagon....
  
   / WRX STI
  Subaru Impreza WRX STI
  The Subaru Impreza WRX STI, has the highest trim in the Subaru Impreza compact car line, produced by Japanese automaker Subaru.In the late 1980s, Subaru created the Subaru Tecnica International division to coordinate development for the FIA World Rally Championship and other motorsports activities...
  
  
• 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
  Suzuki Kizashi
  The Suzuki Kizashi is a mid-size car, unveiled in the United States on July 30, 2009. The Kizashi went on sale in Japan on October 21, 2009, in North America on December 1, 2009, and in Australia and New Zealand on May 11, 2010. The Kizashi is the first mid-size Suzuki automobile sold in the...
  
   Sport

North American debuts

• 2011 BMW 335is
• 2011 Hyundai Equus
  Hyundai Equus
  The Hyundai Equus , known as the Hyundai Centennial in the Middle East, is an upscale full-size luxury car that serves as the flagship model of Hyundai Motor Company worldwide, named after the Latin word for "horse". The Hyundai Equus is the largest and most expensive sedan in the company's lineup...
  
  
• 2011 Kia Sportage
  Kia Sportage
  The Kia Sportage is a compact crossover SUV built by the Korean automaker Kia Motors since July 1993.- First generation :...
  
  
• 2011 Lexus CT200h
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive-size cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. The E initially stood for Einspritzmotor, ; a new feature in volume production vehicles at the time that the E-Class first appeared, with the E as a suffix to the...
  
   Wagon
• 2011 Mini Countryman
  Mini Countryman
  The Mini Countryman is a crossover SUV car, and is the first such car to be launched under the Mini marque by BMW. The car was announced in January 2010, and formally launched at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as the first Mini crossover SUV, and the first 5-door model...
  
  
• 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
• 2011 Nissan Juke
• 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  Volkswagen Touareg
  The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle was named after the Tuareg people, a Berber-speaking group in North Africa...
  
   / Touareg Hybrid
• 2011 Volvo S60
  Volvo S60
  The Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo from 2000. Two generations of the sedan have been produced to date.-First generation :...
  
  

2009

The 2009 show was held from April 10 until April 19, with press preview days on April 8 and April 9.

Production car introductions

• 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (North American debut)
• 2010 BMW 760Li
  BMW F01
  The BMW F01 is the current BMW 7 series that went into production in September 2008. The long-wheelbase model, codenamed BMW F02, is longer than the BMW F01.-Presentation:...
  
  
• 2010 BMW X6 M
  BMW X6
  The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover released for sale in the second quarter of 2008 by German automaker BMW. The X6 was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupé by BMW...
  
  
• 2010 GMC Terrain
  GMC Terrain
  The GMC Terrain is a mid-size crossover SUV. According to GM, it replaced the GMC Envoy, the Isuzu Ascender, which was discontinued after Isuzu stopped selling their automobiles in America, and Pontiac Torrent, which was sold in the same dealerships prior to GM dropping the Pontiac brand.. Like the...
  
  
• 2010 GMC Yukon
  Chevrolet Tahoe
  The Chevrolet Tahoe are full-size SUVs from General Motors. Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their Blazer/Jimmy model names through the early 1990s. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1992...
  
   Denali
  GMC Denali
  The GMC Denali nameplate is used by General Motors' heavy truck division, GMC, on its top-of-the-line. The name applies to the top version of all SUVs as well as pick-up trucks in the GMC line-up. Vehicles with the Denali trim option carry MSRPs up to 43% higher than those of the regular models...
  
   Hybrid
• 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. While some other SUVs were manufactured with body on frame construction, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always used a unibody chassis.- Development :...
  
  
• 2010 Kia Forte Koup
• 2010 Land Rover LR4
  Land Rover Discovery
  The Discovery was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1989. The company code-named the vehicle "Project Jay". The new model was based on the chassis and drivetrain of the more upmarket Range Rover, but with a lower price aimed at a larger market segment and intended to compete with Japanese...
  
  
• 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
  Range Rover
  The Range Rover is a large luxury four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle produced by British car maker Land Rover. The model, launched in 1970, is now in its third generation...
  
  
• 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
  Range Rover Sport
  The Range Rover Sport is a luxury-type sport utility vehicle produced by the Jaguar Land Rover business unit of India's Tata Motors.-Chassis:...
  
  
• 2010 Mazdaspeed3
  Mazdaspeed3
  The 2010 Mazdaspeed3 retains the MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine. Pictures and comprehensive details were revealed to the public at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show and its North American Debut was at the New York Auto Show in April 2009. The MZR 2.3 liter engine remains, however new ECU tweaks will provide...
  
   (North American debut)

• 2010 Mazda CX-7
  Mazda CX-7
  The CX-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV model from Mazda, the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. The CX-7 is built in Hiroshima, Japan, starting in early 2006. The CX-7 was shown publicly for the first time at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Production officially began on...
  
   (United States debut)
• 2010 Mazda CX-9
  Mazda CX-9
  The Mazda CX-9 is a full-size crossover SUV manufactured by Mazda at their Ujina 1 plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.The CX-9 is built on the Ford CD3 Platform shared with the Ford Edge, and it uses the same 3.7L V6 engine used in the Ford lineup. Although outwardly similar, the CX-9 and Mazda...
  
  
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid
• 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z
• 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
• 2010 Porsche 911 GT3
  Porsche 911 GT3
  The Porsche 911 GT3 is a higher performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car. It is the latest in a line of high performance models, beginning with the 1973 911 RS...
  
   (North American debut)
• 2010 Subaru Legacy
  Subaru Legacy
  The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by the Japanese company Fuji Heavy Industries, and manufactured by its division Subaru since 1989, and is available as a sedan or wagon. Part of the original design goals for the Legacy model was to provide Subaru a vehicle in which they could compete in...
  
  
• 2010 Subaru Outback
  Subaru Outback
  The Subaru Outback is a station wagon manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries since 1995. Its original concept originated with Subaru of America, which was suffering from slumping sales in the mid-1990s partly due to a lack of an entry in the then-burgeoning sport utility vehicle market...
  
  
• 2010 Volkswagen GTI
  Volkswagen Golf Mk6
  The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 is the successor to the Mk5, and was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2008. Volkswagen released pictures and information on 6 August 2008, prior to the official unveiling. The vehicle was released to the European market in the winter of 2008...
  
  

Concept car introductions

• Acura ZDX
  Acura ZDX
  The Acura ZDX is a mid-size luxury crossover developed by Honda for its upmarket brand Acura. The car was originally scheduled to be called the Acura MSX. The ZDX debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009...
  
   concept
• Ford Transit Connect
  Ford Transit Connect
  The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
  
   Family One
• Mercedes-Benz E250
  Mercedes-Benz W212
  The Mercedes-Benz W212 is a sedan sold as the ninth-generation E-Class, replacing the previous W211 model. C207 is the chassis code for the related E-Class Coupe, a replacement for the CLK-class coupe and cabriolet...
  
   BlueTec concept
• Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype
• Hyundai Nuvis
  Hyundai Nuvis
  Hyundai HCD-11 Nuvis Concept is a concept vehicle designed at the company's California Design Center in Irvine, California. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.-Design:...
  
  
• Scion iQ concept

General Motors

General Motors

General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...

 and Segway

Segway Inc.

Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA is the manufacturer of a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, the Segway PT, invented by Dean Kamen...

 demonstrated a prototype of the PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility) electric vehicle at the show. Mercedes-Benz gave a select group of journalists a preview of the interior of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS

Mercedes-Benz SLS

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a luxury grand tourer automobile developed by Mercedes-AMG to replace the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and is described by Mercedes-Benz as a spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.The...

, which was fully unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

2008

The 2008 show was held from March 21 until March 30, with press preview days on March 19 and March 20.

Production car introductions

• 2009 Acura TSX
  Acura TSX
  -Overview:Named as Touring Sportscar eXperimental. The 2004 model year TSX's powertrain consisted of a 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission , and a front wheel drive layout. A five-speed automatic transmission was a no-cost option in the U.S...
  
  
• 2009 Dodge Challenger
  Dodge Challenger
  The Dodge Challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles marketed by the Dodge division of Chrysler.The first generation Dodge Challenger was a pony car built from 1970 to 1974, using the Chrysler E platform and sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda. The second...
  
  
• 2009 Honda Fit
  Honda Fit
  The Honda Jazz is a five-door hatchback subcompact manufactured by the Honda Motor Company of Japan, first introduced in June 2001 and is now in its second generation. The Jazz shares Honda's Global Small Car Platform with the City/Fit Aria, Airwave/Partner, Mobilio, Mobilio Spike, Freed and Freed...
  
   (North American debut)
• 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
  Hyundai Genesis Coupe
  The Hyundai Genesis Coupé is a rear-wheel drive sports coupe from Hyundai Motor Company, released on October 13, 2008 for the Korean market. It is Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports coupe, and shares its basic platform with the Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan....
  
  
• 2009 Kia Optima
  Kia Optima
  The Kia Optima is a mid-size four-door sedan manufactured by Kia Motors since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002...
  
  
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a luxury mid-size sport utility vehicle , first offered in 1997 as a 1998 model, and built by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. Gradually, the M-Class became a sales success in the United States and Mexico. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller...
  
  
• 2009 Nissan Maxima
  Nissan Maxima
  The first car to wear the Maxima name was introduced in 1981. It was essentially a Japanese-market Bluebird 910 with a longer nose. The car was offered as the 810 Deluxe or 810 Maxima that first year, and all 810s became Maximas for 1982...
  
  
• 2009 Pontiac G8
  Pontiac G8
  The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan that was produced by Holden, the Australian General Motors subsidiary. The G8, a rebadged Holden Commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the United States, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in Canada. Production stopped in...
  
   GXP
• 2010 Pontiac G8
  Pontiac G8
  The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan that was produced by Holden, the Australian General Motors subsidiary. The G8, a rebadged Holden Commodore, was released in early 2008 for the 2008 model year in the United States, and in 2008 for the 2009 model year in Canada. Production stopped in...
  
   sport truck
• 2009 Pontiac Solstice
  Pontiac Solstice
  The Pontiac Solstice is a small sports car from the Pontiac division of General Motors. Introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show, the Solstice roadster began production in Wilmington, Delaware, starting in mid-2005 for the 2006 model year. The exterior styling of the...
  
   Coupe
• 2008 Porsche Boxster
  Porsche Boxster
  The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder....
  
   RS60 Spyder (North American debut)
• 2009 Volvo XC60
  Volvo XC60
  The Volvo XC60 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium and is based on Volvo Y20 platform. In 2009, the Volvo XC60 was Volvo's best selling car.-XC60 concept :...
  
   (North American debut)

Concept car introductions

• Ford Transit Connect
  Ford Transit Connect
  The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford Europe and designed by Peter Horbury, introduced in 2002 to replace the older Ford Escort and Fiesta-based Courier van ranges, which had ceased production in the same year....
  
   Taxi
• Kia Koup
• Nissan Cube
  Nissan Cube
  The Nissan Cube is a Mini MPV produced by Nissan for the Japanese market since 1998, and now sold in export markets such as North America and Europe.-First generation:...
  
   Denki/Quazé/Nielus concepts
• Saleen S5S Raptor
  Saleen S5S Raptor
  The Saleen S5S Raptor is a sports car revealed by Saleen, Inc. on March 20, 2008 at the 2008 New York International Auto Show.The Raptor is intended to be equipped with a 5.0-liter supercharged Saleen engine which will yield 650 hp...
  
  
• Scion Hako Coupe
  Scion Hako Coupe
  The Scion Hako Coupe is a concept car unveiled by the automaker Scion at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. Inspired by the iconic Scion xB and the emergence of American vintage style amongst young Tokyo trendsetters, Tokyo Design Division developed the Hako Coupe with classic American...
  
  
• Suzuki Kizashi
  Suzuki Kizashi
  The Suzuki Kizashi is a mid-size car, unveiled in the United States on July 30, 2009. The Kizashi went on sale in Japan on October 21, 2009, in North America on December 1, 2009, and in Australia and New Zealand on May 11, 2010. The Kizashi is the first mid-size Suzuki automobile sold in the...
  
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2007

The 2007 show was held from April 6 until April 15, with press preview days on April 4 and April 5.

Production car introductions

• 2008 Audi R8
• 2008 Audi TT
  Audi TT
  The Audi TT is a two-door sports car manufactured by the German automaker and Volkswagen Group subsidiary Audi since 1998.The Audi TT has been produced in two generations. Both generations have been available in two car body styles; as a 2+2 Coupé, or two-seater Roadster...
  
  
• 2008 Bentley Brooklands
  Bentley Brooklands
  The Bentley Brooklands is a full-size luxury car introduced for 1992 as a replacement for the Bentley Mulsanne and Bentley Eight models. It was intended as a slightly cheaper alternative to the Bentley Turbo R, featuring the same styling, underpinnings and the Rolls-Royce 6.75 litre V8...
  
  
• 2008 BMW 5-Series
• 2009 BMW M3
  BMW M3
  The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles...
  
  
• 2008 Buick LaCrosse
  Buick LaCrosse
  The Buick LaCrosse is a mid-size entry-level luxury sedan produced by General Motors. It replaced the Buick Century and Regal in North America beginning in the 2005 model year.-North America:...
  
   Super
• 2008 Buick Lucerne
  Buick Lucerne
  The Buick Lucerne is a full-size car sold by the Buick division of General Motors. Introduced at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, the Lucerne replaced both the Park Avenue and the LeSabre for the 2006 model year, and was sold through the 2011 model year...
  
   Super
• 2008 Cadillac STS
  Cadillac STS
  The STS is a mid-size luxury sports sedan / executive car manufactured and sold by Cadillac. It is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting and driver shift control.- Origins :...
  
  
• 2008 Callaway
  Callaway Cars Incorporated
  Callaway Cars Inc. is an engine design company who is notable for their modification of Chevrolet cars, the Corvette sport cars in particular, especially their twin-turbo kit that became a dealer option and their record breaking Corvette Sledgehammer car....
  
   C16 Convertible
• 2008 Ford Expedition
  Ford Expedition
  The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1997 as a replacement to the Ford Bronco, it was previously slotted between the smaller Ford Explorer and the larger Ford Excursion, but as of the 2005 model year, it is Ford's largest and last truck-based,...
  
   Funkmaster Flex Edition
• 2009 Ford Flex
  Ford Flex
  The Ford Flex is a full-size crossover manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Its styling is based on the Ford Fairlane concept unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The production vehicle made its debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Sales of the Flex began in...
  
  
• 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition
• 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR
• 2008 Honda S2000
  Honda S2000
  The Honda S2000 is a roadster that was manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. It was launched in April 1999 and was created to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The car was first shown as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, following which it was launched in...
  
   CR
• 2008 Honda Accord
  Honda Accord
  The Honda Accord is a series of compact, mid-size and full-size automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, and sold in a majority of automotive markets throughout the world....
  
  
• 2008 Hummer H2
  Hummer H2
  The Hummer H2 is an SUV and SUT that was marketed by General Motors under the Hummer brand. It is a large truck , while longer, heavier , and taller with room for six passengers , seven passengers in some models. The rearmost part of the H2 SUV was modified to a pickup truck bed for the 2005 H2 SUT...
  
  
• 2008 Hummer H3
  Hummer H3
  The Hummer H3 was a crossover SUV/Sport Utility Truck from General Motors' Hummer division introduced in 2005 based on the GMT355 underpinning the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. Produced at GM's Shreveport, Louisiana factory and the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa the...
  
   Alpha
• 2008 Infiniti G37 coupe

• 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. While some other SUVs were manufactured with body on frame construction, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always used a unibody chassis.- Development :...
  
  
• 2008 Jeep Liberty
  Jeep Liberty
  Inspired by styling from the Dakar and Jeepster concept cars, the Liberty was intended as a replacement for the discontinued Jeep Cherokee . Three trim levels were initially offered; the top end Limited, a more rugged looking Renegade and the base Sport. All were made available with either 2WD or 4WD...
  
  
• 2008 Lexus LX 570
  Lexus LX
  The Lexus LX is a full-size sport utility vehicle sold by Lexus since 1996. Three generations of the Lexus LX have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser series of SUVs. The first generation LX 450 debuted in 1996 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its...
  
  
• 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
  Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a luxury coupé automobile produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The name CL stands for the German Comfort Leicht ....
  
  
• 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG
  Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a mid-size rear-wheel drive coupé/convertible . While it was based on the W202 and W203 platforms of the C-Class, its styling cues, engine, and price range are closer to that of the E-Class, with Mercedes-Benz slotting the CLK as a coupé version of the W210 and W211...
  
   Black Series
• 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact executive car produced by the Mercedes-Benz division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range , the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's lineup until the 1997 arrival of the A-Class...
  
  
• 2007 Nissan Nismo 350Z
• 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
• 2008 Subaru Impreza
  Subaru Impreza
  Introduced in November 1993, the Impreza was offered in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions and as a four-door sedan/saloon or five-door station wagon/estate. According to a Motor Trend article written March 1992 on page 26, the name of Subaru's new compact was, initially, to be...
  
  
• 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
  Subaru Impreza WRX
  The Subaru Impreza WRX is a turbocharged version of the Subaru Impreza, an all-wheel drive, four-door passenger vehicle. It is available as a sedan or wagon....
  
  
• 2008 Subaru Tribeca
  Subaru Tribeca
  The Subaru Tribeca is a mid-size crossover SUV sold since 2005 by Subaru, the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries . Released in some markets as the Subaru B9 Tribeca, the name "Tribeca" derives from the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City...
  
  
• 2008 Suzuki SX4
  Suzuki SX4
  The Suzuki SX4 is a compact car developed by Japanese automaker Suzuki and sold by Suzuki and by Fiat and produced since 2006.-History:...
  
  
• 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
  Volkswagen Jetta
  Although the Golf had reached considerable success, in the North American markets, Volkswagen observed that the hatchback body style lacked some of the appeal to those who preferred the traditional three-box configuration...
  
   Sportswagen
• 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
  Volkswagen Touareg
  The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle was named after the Tuareg people, a Berber-speaking group in North Africa...
  
   2
• 2008 Volvo V70
  Volvo V70
  The Volvo V70 is a mid-size five-door estate car / station wagon manufactured by Volvo Cars since 2000. It is closely related to the S70, S60 and S80 saloons, as well as the four-wheel drive Cross Country and XC70....
  
   Wagon
• 2008 Volvo XC70

Concept car introductions

• Chevrolet Beat
• Chevrolet Groove
  Chevrolet Groove
  The Chevrolet Groove is one of three small car concepts introduced on 4 April 2007 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The Groove showcases a new style of small car from General Motors. The mini car was completely designed by GM Daewoo in South Korea...
  
  
• Chevrolet Trax
  Chevrolet Trax
  The Chevrolet Trax is one of three small car concepts introduced on 4 April 2007 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. The Trax showcases a new style of small car from General Motors with a two-tone exterior. The mini car was completely designed by GM Daewoo in South Korea...
  
  
• Hyundai Genesis
  Hyundai Genesis
  The Hyundai Genesis is a full-size luxury car initially introduced as a concept car in the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Hyundai has introduced the vehicle worldwide, known internally as the BH model, and markets the Genesis as a "premium sports sedan". The Genesis is currently not...
  
   concept
• Infiniti EX
  Infiniti EX
  The Infiniti EX is a premium-type compact crossover SUV priced below the Infiniti FX. It is based on the same FM platform as the Infiniti G, M, and FX models.- Infiniti EX Concept :...
  
  
• Lexus LF-A
• Toyota FT-HS
  Toyota FT-HS
  The Toyota FT-HS is a hybrid sports car concept introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Calty Design Research designed the concept. FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport....
  
  
• Mazda Nagare
  Mazda Nagare
  The Nagare is a concept car that was introduced by Mazda at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Nagare is considered to be an exercise in natural and organic car design to explore the future of Mazda automobiles...
  
  

2006

The 2006 show was held from April 14 until April 23, with press preview days on April 12 and April 13.

Production car introductions

• 2007 Acura RDX
  Acura RDX
  The Acura RDX is Acura’s first compact crossover SUV. Originally previewed as the Acura RD-X concept car, the production RDX had its debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show and went on sale on August 11, 2006....
  
  
• 2007 Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet
  Audi A4
  The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
  
  
• 2007 Audi TT
  Audi TT
  The Audi TT is a two-door sports car manufactured by the German automaker and Volkswagen Group subsidiary Audi since 1998.The Audi TT has been produced in two generations. Both generations have been available in two car body styles; as a 2+2 Coupé, or two-seater Roadster...
  
  
• 2007 Bentley Continental GTC
• 2007 BMW Z4/M Coupe
• 2007 Chrysler 300 Extended Wheelbase
• 2006 Ford Shelby GT-H
• 2007 Hyundai Elantra
  Hyundai Elantra
  Launched in 1990 , the Elantra received a mid-term facelift in 1993.The Elantra was powered by a Mitsubishi-designed 1.6 L straight-4 This DOHC 16-valve 1.6 L unit produced 113 hp at 6000 rpm and could push the Elantra to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds...
  
  
• 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan
• 2007 Jeep Patriot
  Jeep Patriot
  The Jeep Patriot is a compact crossover SUV introduced in early 2007 for the 2007 model year by the Jeep marque of Chrysler. It debuted publicly in April 2006 at the New York Auto Show and slots between the Compass and Liberty in the Jeep lineup...
  
  
• 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
• 2007 Kia Sorento
  Kia Sorento
  The Kia Sorento is a mid-size crossover SUV produced since 2002 by the South Korean automaker Kia Motors.- First generation :...
  
  
• 2007 Lexus LS 600h L
  Lexus LS Hybrid
  The Lexus LS is the fourth generation of the Lexus LS line of flagship sedans. Lexus debuted the model line at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, with variants including the standard wheelbase LS 460 and long wheelbase LS 460 L ; the chassis codes are derived from the fourth...
  
  
• 2007 Mazda CX-9
  Mazda CX-9
  The Mazda CX-9 is a full-size crossover SUV manufactured by Mazda at their Ujina 1 plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.The CX-9 is built on the Ford CD3 Platform shared with the Ford Edge, and it uses the same 3.7L V6 engine used in the Ford lineup. Although outwardly similar, the CX-9 and Mazda...
  
  

• 2006 Mazdaspeed3
  Mazdaspeed3
  The 2010 Mazdaspeed3 retains the MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine. Pictures and comprehensive details were revealed to the public at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show and its North American Debut was at the New York Auto Show in April 2009. The MZR 2.3 liter engine remains, however new ECU tweaks will provide...
  
   (North American introduction)
• 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive-size cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. The E initially stood for Einspritzmotor, ; a new feature in volume production vehicles at the time that the E-Class first appeared, with the E as a suffix to the...
  
  
• 2006 MINI Cooper Works GP
• 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
  Mitsubishi Outlander
  The Airtrek was first introduced to the Japanese market on June 20, 2001, priced from ¥1.7–2.3 million. It offered a choice of either a 4G63 2.0 L or a 4G64 2.4 L GDI, mated to a standard INVECS-II 4-speed semi-automatic transmission. Both front- and four-wheel drive were available...
  
  
• 2007 Nissan Altima
  Nissan Altima
  The Nissan Altima is a mid-size automobile manufactured by Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1957. It has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The Altima is available...
  
  
• 2007 Nissan Maxima
  Nissan Maxima
  The first car to wear the Maxima name was introduced in 1981. It was essentially a Japanese-market Bluebird 910 with a longer nose. The car was offered as the 810 Deluxe or 810 Maxima that first year, and all 810s became Maximas for 1982...
  
  
• 2007 Saleen
  Saleen
  Saleen, Incorporated, commonly known as Saleen, was an American manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and high-performance automotive parts in Troy, Michigan, formerly based in Irvine, California...
  
  /Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang
  Ford Mustang
  The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
  
  
• 2007 Saturn Aura
  Saturn Aura
  The Saturn Aura is a mid-size car produced under the Saturn brand of American automaker General Motors. It debuted as a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005. The production model of the Aura was shown at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April, with production...
  
  
• 2007 Saturn Outlook
  Saturn Outlook
  The Saturn Outlook is a crossover SUV that debuted at the New York International Auto Show, and is based on the new GM Lambda platform, which it shares with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia...
  
  
• 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line
• 2006 Scion tC RS 2.0 (Blue Blitz Mica)
• 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited
  Subaru Impreza WRX STI
  The Subaru Impreza WRX STI, has the highest trim in the Subaru Impreza compact car line, produced by Japanese automaker Subaru.In the late 1980s, Subaru created the Subaru Tecnica International division to coordinate development for the FIA World Rally Championship and other motorsports activities...
  
  
• 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec B
  Subaru Legacy
  The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by the Japanese company Fuji Heavy Industries, and manufactured by its division Subaru since 1989, and is available as a sedan or wagon. Part of the original design goals for the Legacy model was to provide Subaru a vehicle in which they could compete in...
  
  
• 2007 Suzuki XL-7
  Suzuki XL-7
  -First generation:The first-generation XL-7 was a Suzuki design and was essentially a stretched Grand Vitara. It had a Suzuki-designed 2.7 liter V6 on a rear wheel drive-based platform with optional four wheel drive. When introduced, the XL-7 was the least expensive SUV available with 3-row seating...
  
  
• 2007 Volvo XC90
  Volvo XC90
  The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars since it was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 2002. It is based on the P2 platform, shared with the first generation Volvo S80 and other large Volvo cars...
  
  

Concept car introductions

• Acura MDX
  Acura MDX
  The Acura MDX, or Honda MDX as known in Japan and Australia , is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Acura since the 2001 model year. The MDX was the first crossover SUV to have third-row seating. It is related to the Honda Pilot. The alphanumeric moniker stands for...
  
   concept
• Honda Element SC
  Honda Element
  The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV based on a modified CR-V platform, manufactured in East Liberty, Ohio and marketed in the United States and Canada from December 2002.-Overview:...
  
  
• Pontiac G6
  Pontiac G6
  The Pontiac G6 was a mid-size car produced under the Pontiac brand of American automaker General Motors.It was introduced in the fall of 2004 to replace the Grand Am. The car was built on the GM Epsilon platform which it shared with the Chevrolet Malibu and Saab 9-3 along with other General Motors...
  
   GXP concept
• Saturn PreVUE
• Scion Fuse
  Scion Fuse
  The Scion Fuse is a concept car created under one of Toyota's brands, Scion. The Fuse was built by Five Axis Models in Huntington Beach, CA with assistance from MillenWorks. It was first introduced at the 2006 New York International Auto Show...
  
  

2005

The 2005 show saw the following introductions:

Production car introductions

• 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
  Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2005)
  The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a four-door variant of the Bentley Continental GT coupé. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur was introduced in 2005....
  
  
• 2006 BMW 325i
  BMW 3 Series
  The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in five different generations and in no less than five different body styles. It is BMW's best-selling model, accounting for around 30% of the...
  
  
• 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size sport utility vehicle produced by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors.On November 10th, 2011, General Motors officially revealed a second generation of the vehicle to be sold worldwide...
  
   SS
• 2006 Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Maxx
  Chevrolet Malibu
  Malibus and all other Chevelles were completely restyled for 1968 with semi-fastback rooflines on two-door hardtops and wheelbases split to on two-door models and 118 for four-door sedans and station wagons. Engine offerings included a new V8 rated at that replaced the V8 that had served as the...
  
   SS
• 2006 Cadillac XLR-V
  Cadillac XLR
  The XLR was a retractable hardtop convertible marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors, assembled in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Intended to be Cadillac's flagship sports car, the XLR was based on the Chevrolet Corvette's Y platform...
  
  
• 2006 Dodge Charger
  Dodge Charger (LX)
  The Dodge Charger LX is a rear-wheel drive four-door automobile introduced in February 2005. Built by Chrysler for its North American Dodge brand, the car was created to continue the Dodge Charger line, and replaced the Dodge Intrepid as Dodge's full-size sedan...
  
   SRT-8
• 2006 Ferrari F430
  Ferrari F430
  The Ferrari F430 is a sports car that was produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari from 2004 to 2009, as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show...
  
   Spyder
• 2005 Ford GT
  Ford GT
  The Ford GT is a mid-engine two-seater sports car. Ford Motor Company produced the Ford GT for the 2005 to 2006 model years. The designers drew inspiration from Ford's GT40 race cars of the 1960s.- Development :...
  
  
• 2006 Hyundai Accent
  Hyundai Accent
  The Hyundai Accent , or Hyundai Verna in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most...
  
  
• 2006 Hyundai Azera
• 2006 Isuzu i-Series
  Isuzu i-Series
  The Isuzu i-Series mid-size pickup truck line was launched at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The i-Series replaces the Isuzu Hombre, which has been out of production since 2000....
  
  
• 2006 Jeep Commander
  Jeep Commander
  The Jeep Commander is a mid size SUV produced from 2006 to 2010. The first use of the Commander name on a passenger vehicle was the popular Studebaker Commander which was produced from the 1920s through 1966....
  
  
• 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. While some other SUVs were manufactured with body on frame construction, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always used a unibody chassis.- Development :...
  
   SRT-8
• 2006 Lexus GS 450h
  Lexus GS
  The Lexus GS is a series of mid-size luxury sports sedans / executive cars sold by Lexus since 1993. Designed to fill the gap between the ES and LS, and to provide Lexus with a performance sedan to compete in the mid-luxury class, three generations of the GS have been produced to date...
  
  
• 2006 Lexus IS
  Lexus IS
  The Lexus IS is a series of entry-level luxury cars / compact executive cars sold by Lexus since 1998. The IS was introduced as an entry-level sport model slotted below the ES in the Lexus lineup...
  
  
• 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  The R-Class is a multi-purpose vehicle offered by Daimler AG in 2006 model year under the Mercedes-Benz brand. It is the first full-sized multi-purpose vehicle ever produced by Mercedes-Benz...
  
  
• 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
  Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
  The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, colloquially known as the Lancer Evo or Evo, is a high-performance sedan manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a roman numeral...
  
  
• 2006 Shelby Cobra GT500
  Shelby Mustang
  The Shelby Mustang is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang which was built by Shelby American from 1965 through 1970. Following the introduction of the fifth generation Ford Mustang, the Shelby nameplate was revived in 2007 for new high performance versions of the Mustang.- 1965–1966 :The...
  
   (Ford Mustang
  Ford Mustang
  The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
  
  )
• 2006 Subaru Forester
  Subaru Forester
  The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel drive crossover wagon manufactured since 1997 by Fuji Heavy Industries and sold under the Subaru brand...
  
   2.5 XT Limited and L.L. Bean Edition

Concept car introductions

• Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  The Ford Explorer Sport Trac, also known just as the Ford Sport Trac, is a mid-size sport utility vehicle with a pickup truck bed that was sold mostly in North America. The Sport Trac was based on the Ford Ranger pickup and was built by the Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2010. The pickup truck...
  
   Adrenalin SVC
• Nissan
  Nissan Motors
  , usually shortened to Nissan , is a multinational automaker headquartered in Japan. It was a core member of the Nissan Group, but has become more independent after its restructuring under Carlos Ghosn ....
  
   Sport Concept
• Scion t2B
• Suzuki Concept X2
  Suzuki Concept X
  The Concept X is a concept car and sport utility vehicle from Suzuki. It features touch-sensitive buttons that control all the vehicle's interior functions. It débuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The future production version in 2006 could be Suzuki's largest sport utility...
  
  

Production car introductions

• 2005 Audi A6
  Audi A6
  The Audi A6 is an executive car marketed by the German automaker Audi AG, now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany – and is available in saloon, and wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.All generations...
  
   4.2
• 2005 Bentley Arnage
  Bentley Arnage
  The Bentley Arnage is a large luxury car produced by Bentley Motors in Crewe, England from 1998 to 2009. The Arnage, and its Rolls-Royce-branded sibling, the Silver Seraph, were introduced in the Spring of 1998, and were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980.Another break...
  
   T
• 2005 Cadillac STS
  Cadillac STS
  The STS is a mid-size luxury sports sedan / executive car manufactured and sold by Cadillac. It is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with performance algorithm shifting and driver shift control.- Origins :...
  
  
• 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
• 2005 Infiniti Q45
  Infiniti Q45
  The Infiniti Q45 was a full-size luxury car sold by Nissan's Infiniti marque from 1990 until 2006. It is a rear wheel drive, four-door sedan powered by a V8 engine. Early generations were based on the automaker's Japanese-market flagship sedan, the Nissan President, while models produced after 1997...
  
  
• 2005 Jaguar XJ
  Jaguar XJ
  Jaguar XJ is the designation that has been used for a series of luxury saloon cars sold under the British Jaguar marque. The first XJ was launched in 1968 and the designation has been used for successive Jaguar flagship models since then. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have had...
  
  
• 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Jeep division of Chrysler. While some other SUVs were manufactured with body on frame construction, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has always used a unibody chassis.- Development :...
  
  
• 2005 Jeep Liberty
  Jeep Liberty
  Inspired by styling from the Dakar and Jeepster concept cars, the Liberty was intended as a replacement for the discontinued Jeep Cherokee . Three trim levels were initially offered; the top end Limited, a more rugged looking Renegade and the base Sport. All were made available with either 2WD or 4WD...
  
  
• 2005 Kia Spectra
  Kia Spectra
  The Kia Spectra is a compact car produced by Kia Motors between 2000 and 2009.- First generation :- Second generation :...
  
  
• 2005 Land Rover LR3
• 2005 Lincoln Zephyr
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
  Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  The Mercedes-Benz SL is a grand tourer manufactured by Mercedes since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sport Leicht, or Sport Lightweight — and was first applied to the 300SL 'Gullwing' named also after its gullwing or upward-opening doors.The term SL-Class refers to the...
  
  
• 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible
• 2005 Nissan Altima
  Nissan Altima
  The Nissan Altima is a mid-size automobile manufactured by Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1957. It has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The Altima is available...
  
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• 2005 Nissan Xterra
  Nissan Xterra
  The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV built on the Nissan F-Alpha platform. The Frontier-based vehicle is named after the XTERRA off-road triathlon race series that Nissan sponsored through the end of 2006.-Introduction:...
  
  
• 2005 Saab 9-7X
  Saab 9-7X
  The Saab 9-7X was a Saab-branded mid-size sport utility vehicle based on General Motors' GMT360 platform, which also included the GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Oldsmobile Bravada, Isuzu Ascender, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer The Saab 9-7X was a Saab-branded mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) based on...
  
  
• 2005 Suzuki Forenza Wagon

Concept car introductions

• Acura RL
  Acura RL
  The Acura RL is the flagship car for North American luxury brand Acura — marketed in Japan as the Honda Legend and manufactured in Saitama, Japan...
  
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• Audi RSQ
  Audi RSQ
  The Audi RSQ is a mid-engined concept car developed by Audi AG for use as a product placement in the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot. It is meant to depict a technologically advanced automobile in the Chicago cityscape from the year 2035....
  
  
• Infiniti M45 concept
• Lexus LF-C

External links

• New York International Auto Show (official site)
• New York Auto Show 2009 Mahalo Archive
• New York Auto Show Guide - About.com
• Photo reportage from NY Auto Show: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
• Semicultured.com Photo Essay