BMW employees reveal M6 convertible, M6 coupe, X1 sport utility, and 6-series sedan models to the automotive press at the New York Auto show April 4, 2012. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
This year’s 2012 New York International Auto Show officially opens Saturday April 7 at 10am, with festivities beginning earlier at 8:30am. We previewed it and offer some highlights and pictures to help you know what to expect.
(A slide show with pictures from the show is at the end of the article.)
Show hours are 10am-10pm (Sundays 10am-7pm) through Sunday April 15, 2012. Location: Jacob Javitz Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street in New York City. For details, see the Javitz Center website http://www.autoshowny.com/show/
In addition to all production vehicle models already on the market, what you’ll see for the first time this year at the New York show is…
CONCEPT CARS FEATURED AT THE 2012 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:
Acura NSX mid-engine sports car
BMW i8 hybrid electric sports car
BMW i3 hybrid electric small hatchback
Chevrolet 130R compact two-door coupe (rear-wheel-drive)
Chevrolet 140R compact two-door hatch (front-wheel-drive)
Land Rover Defender DC100
Mazda Miata Speedster
NEW VEHICLES MAKING A FIRST-TIME DEBUT AT THE 2012 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:
2014 Acura RLX sedan
2013 Bentley GT coupe and GTC convertible
2013 Bentley Mulsanne large four-door sedan
2013 BMW 6-series “four door coupe”
2013 BMW M6 coupe and M6 convertible
2013 BMW X1 small sport utility vehicle
2013 Cadillac SRX small sport utility vehicle
2014 Chevrolet Impala
2013 Chevrolet Traverse (facelifted) and GMC Acadia Denali
2013 Dodge Viper SRT
2013 Dodge Ram pickup (technological & powertrain updates)
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby (powertrain update)
2013 Honda Crosstour
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport utility vehicle
2013 Infiniti LE (new model, low emissions four door sedan)
2013 Infiniti ES four door sedan
2013 Lexus GS F high performance rear-wheel-drive midsize sedan
2013 Lincoln MKZ large four-door sedan
2013 Mazda 6 four-door sedan
2013 Mercedes GL large sport utility vehicle
2013 Nissan Altima four door midsize sedan
2013/4 Nissan official NY City taxi van
2014 Range Rover Evoq convertible
2013 Rolls Royce Phantom II large four-door sedan
2013 Subaru Legacy four-door sedan (facelifted)
2013 Subaru Outback midsize wagon/crossover
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek small wagon/crossover
Terrafuga Flying Car (hybrid small propellor airplane and road vehicle)
2013 Toyota Avalon
2013 VPG MVI mobility van
VEHICLE MODELS ALSO NEW TO THE MARKET BEING SHOWN AT THE 2012 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:
Acura RDX sport utility vehicle
BMW 3-series sedan (rear-wheel-drive versions only)
Cadillac ATS compact four-door sedan
Cadillac XTS large four-door sedan
Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan
Chevrolet Spark subcompact four-door hatchback
Dodge Dart compact four-door sedan
Fisker Atlantic four-door luxury hybrid sedan
Ford Fiesta hatchback and four-door sedan
Ford Focus ST hatchback
Ford Fusion four-door sedan
Lamborghini Aventador
Mercedes SL two seat convertible
Mini Roadster two-door convertible
Nissan Pathfinder midsize sport utility vehicle
Porsche Boxster small two-seat convertible
Scion FR-S two-door compact coupe (rear-wheel-drive)
Subaru BRZ two-door compact coupe (rear-wheel-drive)
Toyota Prius C subcompact hybrid four-door hatchback.
SELECT ANY OF THE PICTURES BELOW TO VIEW IN FULL SIZE. CLICK ON ARROWS UNDERNEATH EACH PICTURE TO SCROLL BACKWARD OR FORWARD. PICTURES ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY MAKE…
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- Seeking to build on the anticipated success of the Audi A4 Allroad, VW debuts its own elevated 4wd wagon based on the new 2011 Passat design. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- VW shows an R version of its new Golf, available for the first time in the United States with 4 doors. Continuing tradition of prior Rs, all-wheel-drive is standard. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Toyota debuts an additional Prius hybrid model, known as the Prius C. And yes, it is the official hybrid vehicle of the New York Yankees. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Toyota markets its version of the rear-wheel-drive sport coupe as the Scion FT86. Developed jointly with Subaru, this goes on sale this year. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Subaru introduces its first rear-wheel-drive-only BRZ model. Designed for light weight, low content, and affordability it is equally well-balanced to look at. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Subaru debuts its new Crosstrek model, an updated version of the Impreza outback. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Introducing the new Rolls Royce Phantom, company CEO said 2011 was the first year China was the companys largest market instead of the US. That may change… (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Porsche also debuts its new Boxster. While slightly larger, it is also lighter than the outgoing model and offers a 15 percent improvement in fuel economy. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The seventh-generation Porsche 911 is subtly longer, lower, has a wider front track and improves handling with a new rear axle, steering system and more. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The new Nissan Pathfinder marks a company departure from agressive-looking sport utilities towards a flavor of crossover-ness. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg awarded the city’s taxi production contract to Nissan for this new design of all-purpose minivan. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- For 2013, the Nissan best-selling Altima gets a redesign and marks a first companywide entry into integrated multimedia systems and advanced safety technology. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Mitsubishi displays a rather odd-looking electric car concept this coming week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- As always, the folks at Mini show their great sense of humor with the Yachtsman display. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Mini brings in an authentic doubledecker bus from England for display on its stand. This one’s worth a look. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The Mini Speedster John Cooper Works edition is on display next week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Mercedes debuted their new GL large sport utility vehicle with brass band fanfare on April 4th, and will be displaying it through the 15th at the NY auto show. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Chances are rare to see a $229,000 McLaren MP4-12C supercar in person. With a lightweight body shell, it reaches 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- MazdaSpeed MotorSports shows this concept Miata Speedster at the NY show this coming week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- According to Mazda CEO Jim OSullivan, this concept car is a thinly disguised version of the upcoming 2013 production Mazda 6. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Lotus debuts supercharged S versions of its Elise sports car at the New York show this coming week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- All instrument cluster gauges and center console controls are LED flat surface light-up displays. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Lincoln makes its world debut of the new MKZ luxury sedan at the NY show next week. Its all-touch-screen gauges and control buttons are worth seeing alone. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The production Lexus LFA supercar, powered by a 552 hp V10 engine, is made mostly of carbon fiber for low weight and costs $375k. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The entire Lexus product line for 2012 features this bold new grille design, shown here on the newly-introduced GS model. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- To mark 25 years selling vehicles in the United States, Land Rover / Range Rover displays this 1987 Range Rover – their first product offering stateside. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- According to Land Rover, this convertible version of its recently-released Range Rover Evoq compact sport utility shows new direction for the company. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- A Land Rover spokesman described this Defender concept sport-utility model as a work in progress that will be introduced to the US in several years. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Lamborghini’s next supercar, the Aventador, makes an appearance at the NY show, featuring a 700 horsepower V12 engine. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Showgoers are invited to participate in the Jeep off-road proving course set up outside the convention hall. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Fan of Jaguar performance cars? A 550 horsepower high performance XKR-S will be at the show cloaked in modified British racing green color. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Infiniti displays an all-electric SUV. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Infiniti displays its LE hybrid sedan concept car next week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The Honda Accord Coupe concept, likely to see production as displayed here. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- A better look at the Ford Raptor pickup truck, designed for “fast off-roading”. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Ford’s Raptor pickup truck on display. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- California-based Fisker Automotive Group unveils their second hybrid model, the Atlantic, at the NY show. Their original Karma model will also be on display. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Fiat introduces its 500 Gucci Edition. Convertible top, leather interiors and even seat belts all prominently display Gucci pattern stripes. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The Fiat 500 Gucci Edition’s seat belts and head rests also display the company pattern logo.
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- Visitors will have a chance to testdrive a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or Mitsubishi iMiev at the show on a basement level mini track all days during the show. (Photo credit: Sean Connor )
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- An all new Power Wagon version of the heavy duty Dodge Ram pickup truck is on display this week. Side storage boxes in fenders are a new feature. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Dodge brings back a 1970s nameplate with its new Dart model, developed heavily with Fiat vehicle underpinnings after the two companies merged. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- All-black Chrysler group SRT8 models powered by a 6.4-liter V8 producing 470 horsepower will be present this year (Dodge Challenger shown). Photo credit: Sean Connor
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- A new Dodge Viper debuts for 2013 and will be on display next week. Fans will not be disappointed with its V10 engine producing 640hp. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Wearing a Detroit logo shirt printed in Ferrari font, Chrysler SRT Performance Group chief Ralph Gilles introduces the new 2013 Dodge Viper. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The reborn Delorean Motor Company will be producing new vehicles with original-spec body parts. Power will be solely from electric battery packs. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Next to its upcoming 2014 Impala, Chevrolet displays a classic 1965 Impala SS convertible. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- A new Chevy Impala goes on sale next spring as a 2014 model. With 4- and 6-cylinder choices, buyers can opt for up to 35mpg. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Chevy also displayed this 140R compact car concept. Unlike the 130R, this has traditional front-wheel-drive and traditional “futuristic” styling. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Chevy debuts its compact rear-wheel-drive 130R concept car designed for efficient 4-cylinder performance. With classic styling, it is worth seeing. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The Cadillac XTS full-size sedan comes on the market later this year with 6-cylinder power and front- or all-wheel-drive. It replaces the DTS sedan. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Cadillac debuts its new compact ATS sedan, available with 4- or 6-cylinder power for maximum efficiency. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Buick’s new compact Verano sedan is based on the Chevrolet Cruze platform, and offers luxury to buyers seeking a smaller, more economic package. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Buick’s new Encore compact crossover features a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 140 hp. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The Bugatti Veyron featured at the auto show has a 16-cylinder engine with four turbochargers that produces 1,001 horsepower. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- BMWs i8 hybrid sports car concept features a 3-cylinder gas engine and electric power to reach 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- BMW’s i3 all-electric concept car. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- For the 2012 model year, BMW 3-series has been redesigned…but only in sedan and only in rear-wheel-drive form. 3-series coupes, convertibles, wagons, and all-wheel-drive sedans are currently the same as last year for 2012 – and will be redesigned in upcoming model years. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- As well, BMW introduces its new 4-door 6-series. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- BMW also debuts its new M6 coupe, powered by a twin-turbo V8. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- BMW’s new M6 convertible makes its debut at the New York auto show next week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- BMW M6 coupe, M6 convertible, X1 sport utlity, and 6-series sedan under cover before introduction to the press at the 2012 NY Auto Show.
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- Evolutionary styling can be used to describe the new Bentley GTC coupe and convertible on display next week. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- If a king of the road feeling is what you desire, the Mulsanne is one of few choices available anywhere. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Bentley debuts the next generation of its traditional full-size Mulsanne – complete with 505 hp, 21-inch wheels and adjustable suspension. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Audi introduces its RS5 performance coupe to the US market. With a 444-horsepower 4.2-liter V8, the RS5 reaches 60mph in 4.3 seconds. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Making its public debut is the new Audi Allroad wagon, a reincarnation of a prior model produced last decade. Underpinnings are based on A4 Avant wagons. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Close up view of the Audi TT RS color matched wheel. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- The highest performance version yet of the Audi tried-and-true TT two-seater sports car is known as the RS, and features a 360 hp turbo 5-cylinder engine. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Acura butches up its MDX sport utility as a patrol vehicle concept for display at next week’s show. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- Acura debuts their NSX3 mid-engine supercar concept as a nod to their legendary 1991-2004 NSX. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
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- BMW employees reveal M6 convertible, M6 coupe, X1 sport utility, and 6-series sedan models to the automotive press at the New York Auto show April 4, 2012. (Photo credit: Sean Connor)
