A preview of what's coming at the 2007 New York Auto Show
Friday March 30, 2007
This coming week, I'll be heading off to the Big Apple to cover the New York Auto Show. New York is going to be chock full o' new-vehicle launches along with a handful of concepts. Among them:
- 2008 Buick LaCrosse and LaCrosse Super: Facelifted styling and an optional 300 hp V8
- 2008 Buick Lucerne Super: With a 292 horsepower version of the current Lucerne's 4.6 liter V8
- 2008 Callaway C16 Cabriolet: Topless version of the C16, a modified Corvette with a 616 hp supercharged V8
- 2008 Cadillac STS: Caddy's middle child gets a little of the CTS' attitude
- 2008 Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex edition: No, really -- this limited edition SUV will have a custom exterior and interior plus a thumpin' stereo
- 2008 Ford F150 Foose Edition: Another limited production truck, this one with unique styling and a 450 hp supercharged V8
- 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR: The King of the Road returns, with a custom suspension and 540 hp supercharged engine
- 2008 Hummer H2: The H2 gets more power and a redesigned interior
- 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha: The baby Hummer gets a V8 engine
- Hyundai Genesis concept: V8-powered rear-wheel-drive concept that hints at hi-lux Hyundais to come
- Infiniti G37 coupe: Two-door companion to the new G35 sedan
- 2008 Mercedes CL65 AMG: Mercedes' big coupe with a 612 hp twin-turbo V12 stuffed under the hood
- 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z: Factory-tuned 350Z with a custom body kit and modified suspension, brakes, exhaust and wheels
- Saab BioPower concept: Based on the 9-5, this concept car features a 2-liter turbocharged engine that runs on ethanol -- and produces 300 horsepower
- Suzuki SX4: Suzuki will reveal the 4-door sedan version of the SX4
- Volvo XC70: Revealed to the world at the Geneva Auto Show, Volvo's newest crossover makes its American debut
This is only a partial list -- I expect to see other new vehicles from Ford, General Motors, Subaru, Honda, Lexus, maybe even Jeep and Mazda. Keep checking back for more news, photos, and, of course, a visitor's guide to the show. -- Aaron Gold
Update: 2007 New York Auto Show Visitor's Guide posted.
Photo © General Motors
What I want is a Freestyle / Taurus X with a turbo diesel. It would get a lot more people mpg than any hybrid.
I understand that Subaru will be showing the redesigned WRX, which very may well be a hatchback. Needless to say, I’m very interested……….. especially to see what the new STi will be like.