Tuesday, April 22, 2014

2014 New York International Auto Show: A Recap



2014 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW RECAP:

            The 2014 New York International Auto Show began last week in New York City. The New York Auto Show is the second largest American auto show of the year, and, like the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit that is held each January, there are plenty of new and exciting introductions. Let’s take a look at them:
ACURA: Acura unveiled the production version of its TLX sports sedan that was first shown at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) back in January, sporting a new design, and technology features from the larger RLX touring sedan. The TLX will feature I4 or V6 power trains, most likely with automatic or manual transmission options. A Hybrid version will also become available later next year.
BMW: BMW showed off the American version of its all-new X4 compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that was first shown at Geneva last month. Featuring a coupe-like design and an exterior design inspired by the larger X6 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), the X4 is based on the 4 Series line of vehicles, and will offer either front-wheel-drive or xDrive all-wheel-drive, with either I4 or V6 power trains. An X4 M model will most likely become available in the near future.
CHEVROLET: Chevrolet surprised the New York International Auto Show crowd by introducing the Trax compact crossover SUV. Currently sold in all markets except the U.S., and originally not scheduled to be sold there, Chevrolet has finally found the market for its compact crossover, which shares its platform with the Buick Encore, a similar vehicle. In other news, the Corvette Z-06 roadster was also unveiled at the show.
DODGE: To celebrate turning 100 years old, Dodge introduced the all-new 2015 Challenger and Charger. Featuring new transmissions, a revised exterior design, and new technology, Dodge can be commended for making their best-selling full-sized vehicles better than ever before.
FORD: Ford showed off the North American version of the newly-restyled Focus Hatchback, Electric, ST, and Sedan. Offering Aston Martin-like styling details, the new Focus will appeal to teenagers and young adults looking for an affordable, yet good-looking compact sedan that sips fuel. Perhaps the biggest news for Ford was putting the all-new 2015 Mustang pony car atop the 86th observation deck on the Empire State Building. To accomplish this, Ford cut the Mustang into multiple pieces and placed it on the same exact elevator that was used to transport the original 1964 ½ Mustang to the observation deck. The all-new Mustang was available to view on the observation deck on April 17th, 2014, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang (Ford also introduced a 2014 ½ Mustang, which will be finished in Wimbledon White Clear Coat with a black-and-white interior, a unique color combination for the 50th Anniversary Edition 2014 ½ car).


HONDA: Honda introduced the production version of the Urban Compact Sport Utility Vehicle, now called the HR-V. Similar in size to a Nissan Juke, the HR-V appeals to buyers who want a CR-V but want to spend their money wisely and don’t want something as large as the CR-V.
JEEP: Jeep showed off the North American version of its all-new Renegade subcompact “B-Segment” sport utility vehicle, and provided additional details about the vehicle.
LEXUS: Lexus introduced its NX compact lineup of sport utility vehicles. Available in both gasoline and hybrid versions, and based off of the all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the NX offers luxury crossover shoppers a smaller alternative to the more expensive RX midsized sport utility vehicle. The production version of the RF and RF F-Sport coupes, based on the all-new 2014 IS and IS F-Sport sport sedans.
MAZDA: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its MX-5 Miata sports roadster, Mazda introduced an Anniversary Edition of the car, along with many Miata vehicles of different generations on display for all to see. Mazda also previewed the concept version of the next-generation MX-5 Miata’s chassis.
NISSAN: Nissan showed off the preproduction model of its all-new Murano midsized crossover, featuring an all-new design while still sticking to its roots. Nissan also showed off the newly-restyled 2015 Juke subcompact crossover, featuring revised front and rear ends and a slightly new interior design.
SUBARU: Subaru unveiled the latest-generation Outback midsized sport utility wagon. With an all-new design and new technology features, the Legacy-based Outback is expected to sell well when it goes on sale in late 2014.
VOLKSWAGEN: Volkswagen decided to show off the concept version of the (previously called the Jetta) Golf Sport Wagen. Already on sale in other markets, the all-new Sport Wagen will offer all-wheel-drive, a Volkswagen first in America. The newly-restyled 2015 Jetta Sedan also bowed, offering better efficiency and more power for the TDI turbocharged diesel model, as well as new technology features. The new Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, and Golf R400 were also on display for all to see.
That is pretty much the 2014 New York International Auto Show in a nutshell. What was your favorite vehicle from the show and why? Leave a comment below! (:
-Vincent D., Vincent’s Auto Reviews

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