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2010 New York International Auto Show

The following are some of automotive highlights from the 2010 New York International Auto Show.
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The following are some of automotive highlights from the 2010 New York International Auto Show.

By Jonathan K. Li
Posted 01 April 2010

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Having the ability to cruise at high speeds (approx 97 mph) on electric power alone, the Cayenne S Hybrid features supercharged 333 horsepower 3.0 liter gasoline V6 paired with a 47 horsepower electric motor running on lithium-ion batteries, giving it a total of 380 horsepower combined.If you want to be green, then be prepared to fork over the green. The Cayenne S Hybrid is likely to cost more than $67,000. Expect to see this hybrid in showrooms before the end of the year.
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Having the ability to cruise at high speeds (approx 97 mph) on electric power alone, the Cayenne S Hybrid features supercharged 333 horsepower 3.0 liter gasoline V6 paired with a 47 horsepower electric motor running on lithium-ion batteries, giving it a total of 380 horsepower combined.

If you want to be green, then be prepared to fork over the green. The Cayenne S Hybrid is likely to cost more than $67,000. Expect to see this hybrid in showrooms before the end of the year.

BMW Alpina B7 xDrive

Though the B7 rear-wheel drive version debuted at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, BMW is stepping it up a notch with an xDrive (all-wheel-drive) version. Engine choice has not changed since the release of the rear-wheel drive version, a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 producing 500 horses and 516 pound-feet of torque. Depending on the amount luxury space you want, both a standard-wheelbase and a long-wheelbase will be available in the all-wheel-drive variant.Pricing has yet to be announced for the x
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Though the B7 rear-wheel drive version debuted at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, BMW is stepping it up a notch with an xDrive (all-wheel-drive) version. Engine choice has not changed since the release of the rear-wheel drive version, a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 producing 500 horses and 516 pound-feet of torque. Depending on the amount luxury space you want, both a standard-wheelbase and a long-wheelbase will be available in the all-wheel-drive variant.

Pricing has yet to be announced for the xDrive version, but the standard-wheelbase rear-wheel drive starts at $122,875 and $126,775 for the extended-wheelbase.

2011 Lexus CT 200h

Making it’s North American debut, the CT 200h is a hatchback and is 15 inches shorter than its big sister/brother, the HS 250h. Targeted at the eco-conscious younger consumers, the CT 200h expects to compete with the BMW 1-series, VW Golf, Subaru WRX, Audi A3 and other hatchbacks. The CT 200h will be powered by a slightly updated version of what’s found in the current Prius.It’s rumored that the CT 200h can achieve 45 mpg and will be priced around $30,000 to $35,000
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Making it’s North American debut, the CT 200h is a hatchback and is 15 inches shorter than its big sister/brother, the HS 250h. Targeted at the eco-conscious younger consumers, the CT 200h expects to compete with the BMW 1-series, VW Golf, Subaru WRX, Audi A3 and other hatchbacks. The CT 200h will be powered by a slightly updated version of what’s found in the current Prius.

It’s rumored that the CT 200h can achieve 45 mpg and will be priced around $30,000 to $35,000

2011 BMW 5-Series

Sporting a whole new look and attitude, the 6th generation BMW 5-Series makes its North American debut at the NYIAS. Like always, rear-wheel drive is standard and the xDrive is optional, but the new 5-Series will have some new toys like lane-departure warning system and adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control is a radar-based system that allows to you to cruise at a defined speed, while keeping a pre-defined distance of the car in front. Expect this new 5 to hit showrooms in June with a
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Sporting a whole new look and attitude, the 6th generation BMW 5-Series makes its North American debut at the NYIAS. Like always, rear-wheel drive is standard and the xDrive is optional, but the new 5-Series will have some new toys like lane-departure warning system and adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control is a radar-based system that allows to you to cruise at a defined speed, while keeping a pre-defined distance of the car in front. Expect this new 5 to hit showrooms in June with a base price of $50,475.



For all those performance lovers out there, an M5 variant is expected in 2011.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Making its U.S. appearance, the Sonata Hybrid enters the midsize hybrid war, competing against the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Nissan Altima, and the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Hybrid. Instead of using traditional nickel-metal-hydride cells that other manufacturers have been using for their hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid will use lithium-polymer cells in its battery packs. Doing so will allow the Sonata Hybrid to travel up to 62 mph in an all-electric mode, edging out the Fusion/Milan’s 47 mph.Because of the
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Making its U.S. appearance, the Sonata Hybrid enters the midsize hybrid war, competing against the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Nissan Altima, and the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Hybrid. Instead of using traditional nickel-metal-hydride cells that other manufacturers have been using for their hybrid, the Sonata Hybrid will use lithium-polymer cells in its battery packs. Doing so will allow the Sonata Hybrid to travel up to 62 mph in an all-electric mode, edging out the Fusion/Milan’s 47 mph.

Because of the low vehicle weight and improved aerodynamics, Hyundai estimates that the Sonata Hybrid will get 37 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. The Sonata Hybrid will appear in show rooms this year. Pricing for the vehicle will be announced prior to release.

2011 Acura TSX Sports Wagon

Joining the current 4-cylinder and V6-powered sport sedans, the TSX Sports Wagon wears a bold new styling and has versatile cargo capabilities. Already marketed as the Honda Accord Touring in Europe and Japan, the TSX Sports Wagon will use the same powertrain in the current Acura lineup, approximately 30 mpg highway and 21 mpg city. Expect to see the new Sports Wagon in showrooms late fall.Pricing for the 2011 Acura TSX Sports Wagon has yet to be announced. Current 2010 TSX models starts at $29,
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Joining the current 4-cylinder and V6-powered sport sedans, the TSX Sports Wagon wears a bold new styling and has versatile cargo capabilities. Already marketed as the Honda Accord Touring in Europe and Japan, the TSX Sports Wagon will use the same powertrain in the current Acura lineup, approximately 30 mpg highway and 21 mpg city. Expect to see the new Sports Wagon in showrooms late fall.

Pricing for the 2011 Acura TSX Sports Wagon has yet to be announced. Current 2010 TSX models starts at $29,310.

2012 Volkswagon Touareg Hybrid

The 2012 VW Touareg Hybrid will come to the US soil next year. With a combined 26 mpg for city and highway driving, the Touareg Hybrid weighs 400-pounds less than the last generation and can go 0 to 63 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of about 150 mph.Whether you are hauling the kids around town or taking a much needed road trip, expect to see approximately 21mpg for city and 25 mpg for highway. Pricing has yet to be announced.
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The 2012 VW Touareg Hybrid will come to the US soil next year. With a combined 26 mpg for city and highway driving, the Touareg Hybrid weighs 400-pounds less than the last generation and can go 0 to 63 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of about 150 mph.

Whether you are hauling the kids around town or taking a much needed road trip, expect to see approximately 21mpg for city and 25 mpg for highway. Pricing has yet to be announced.

2011 BMW X5

With production already underway in South Carolina, the 2011 X5 received numerous aesthetic and mechanical upgrades. Gasoline engines variants changes slightly, but will be mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Sorry folks, the diesel’s powertrain will not see a significant change. Lane Departure Warning and Active Cruise Control are new options for the 2011 model.The base 2011 BMW X5 will start $46,675.
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With production already underway in South Carolina, the 2011 X5 received numerous aesthetic and mechanical upgrades. Gasoline engines variants changes slightly, but will be mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Sorry folks, the diesel’s powertrain will not see a significant change. Lane Departure Warning and Active Cruise Control are new options for the 2011 model.

The base 2011 BMW X5 will start $46,675.

2011 Infiniti QX56

Aimed to compete with the entry-level Range Rover Sport and Lexus LX570, the Infiniti QX56, a full-size luxury SUV, made its world debut at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. With construction shifting from the United States to Japan, the new QX56 gains a few more horses, up a total of 80 from late year’s model, from its 5.6-litre V-8 engine to produce a total of 400-horsepower. As for fuel mileage, expect to see 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.The two-wheel drive version starts from $56,

Aimed to compete with the entry-level Range Rover Sport and Lexus LX570, the Infiniti QX56, a full-size luxury SUV, made its world debut at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. With construction shifting from the United States to Japan, the new QX56 gains a few more horses, up a total of 80 from late year’s model, from its 5.6-litre V-8 engine to produce a total of 400-horsepower. As for fuel mileage, expect to see 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.

The two-wheel drive version starts from $56,700 and $59,800 for the four-wheel drive version. Expect to see the 2011 Infiniti QX56 in showrooms this summer.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

The release of the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 commemorates Mercedes’ victory in the 1952 Carrera Panamericana with a modified version of the original Gullwing – the 300 SL. Armed with a huge rear diffuser and multiple large air intakes in the front, the SLS AMG GT3 sports a six-speed sequential gear box and shift paddles. Don’t expect this to be in showrooms any time soon… Why? Well, it’s a race car! The SLS AMG GT3 is not street legal and pricing has not been announced.But you can definitely get the
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The release of the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 commemorates Mercedes’ victory in the 1952 Carrera Panamericana with a modified version of the original Gullwing – the 300 SL. Armed with a huge rear diffuser and multiple large air intakes in the front, the SLS AMG GT3 sports a six-speed sequential gear box and shift paddles. Don’t expect this to be in showrooms any time soon… Why? Well, it’s a race car! The SLS AMG GT3 is not street legal and pricing has not been announced.

But you can definitely get the street legal version, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, for approximately $200,000. Expect to see the SLS AMG on US soil mid-2011. If you’re in dyer need of one, the SLS AMG is expected to go on sale in Europe mid-2010.

2011 Nissan Juke

Arriving to U.S. shores this year, the Nissan Juke is considered a small crossover and falling under its siblings, the Murano and Rogue. Targeted towards the younger crowd who find that the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are not good enough for the value and their personal liking, the expected starting price of approximately $20,000 could start turning heads. But if you start adding the options like all-wheel drive, keyless ignition, leather seats, navigation, and rearview camera, the price for the
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Arriving to U.S. shores this year, the Nissan Juke is considered a small crossover and falling under its siblings, the Murano and Rogue. Targeted towards the younger crowd who find that the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are not good enough for the value and their personal liking, the expected starting price of approximately $20,000 could start turning heads. But if you start adding the options like all-wheel drive, keyless ignition, leather seats, navigation, and rearview camera, the price for the Juke jumps to approximate $25,000. The 2011 Nissan Juke will find its way to showrooms in the fall.

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Making it’s world debut at the New York Auto Show, the Lincoln MKZ Hybris will be the first luxury hybrid offer by Ford Motor Company and based on the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Hybrid platform. Ford believes that the mpg for the MKZ will be somewhat similar to what the Fusion/Milan receives, 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. As for the amenities, expect to see goodies like HID headlamps, heated and cooled leather seats, Microsoft Sync, and various technological driving aids.Pricing for the 20
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Making it’s world debut at the New York Auto Show, the Lincoln MKZ Hybris will be the first luxury hybrid offer by Ford Motor Company and based on the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Hybrid platform. Ford believes that the mpg for the MKZ will be somewhat similar to what the Fusion/Milan receives, 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. As for the amenities, expect to see goodies like HID headlamps, heated and cooled leather seats, Microsoft Sync, and various technological driving aids.

Pricing for the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid was not announced at the show.

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid

Though revealed at the Detroit Auto show, New York gets a taste of the Honda CR-Z, a new sporty sport hybrid coupe that is sure to give the Toyota Prius a run for its money. Why? Well, lets just say sales figures in Japan have exceeded expectations by ten-fold.Depending on the transmission, expect 31 city /37 highway for manual and 36 city / 38 highway for the continuously variable (a.k.a automatic) transmission. Be prepared to see the CR-Z join Honda’s hybrid fleet this fall.
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Though revealed at the Detroit Auto show, New York gets a taste of the Honda CR-Z, a new sporty sport hybrid coupe that is sure to give the Toyota Prius a run for its money. Why? Well, lets just say sales figures in Japan have exceeded expectations by ten-fold.

Depending on the transmission, expect 31 city /37 highway for manual and 36 city / 38 highway for the continuously variable (a.k.a automatic) transmission. Be prepared to see the CR-Z join Honda’s hybrid fleet this fall.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon

Mercedes turned heads last year at the 2009 New York International Auto Show when they debuted their E-Class coupe. This year, Mercedes comes into the show with their E-Class wagon. With the interior styled more towards a traditional sedan, on the exterior, all-wheel-drive (Mercedes’ 4Matic) is standard. If you thought a five-seat arrangement was already good enough, third-row seating is available, making the car a seven-seater.Just in time for the summer driving season, expect to see the wagon
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Mercedes turned heads last year at the 2009 New York International Auto Show when they debuted their E-Class coupe. This year, Mercedes comes into the show with their E-Class wagon. With the interior styled more towards a traditional sedan, on the exterior, all-wheel-drive (Mercedes’ 4Matic) is standard. If you thought a five-seat arrangement was already good enough, third-row seating is available, making the car a seven-seater.

Just in time for the summer driving season, expect to see the wagon make its way to dealerships in the summer.

2011 Mini Cooper Countryman

If you have driven the classic Mini, ones manufactured by BMC (British Motor Corporation), or BMW’s Mini (e.g. three-door hatchback, convertible, or Clubman), well folks, get ready to drive another version pretty soon! North America finally gets the chance to see the Mini Cooper Countryman, a four-seater crossover.This new crossover will still handle like a regular Mini, but for the first time ever in the Mini brand, all-wheel-drive will be an option, which will be called ALL4. As always, there
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If you have driven the classic Mini, ones manufactured by BMC (British Motor Corporation), or BMW’s Mini (e.g. three-door hatchback, convertible, or Clubman), well folks, get ready to drive another version pretty soon! North America finally gets the chance to see the Mini Cooper Countryman, a four-seater crossover.

This new crossover will still handle like a regular Mini, but for the first time ever in the Mini brand, all-wheel-drive will be an option, which will be called ALL4. As always, there will be a regular version, the Mini Cooper Countryman, and a sports version, the Mini Cooper S Countryman.

Pricing and EPA has not been released.

2011 Scion iQ

Your brain is in for a tease. Coming state side early 2011, Toyota’s iQ, considered the word’s smallest four-seater, will be branded as Scion to target Scion’s young demographics. Measuring 120.1 inches in length, the Scion iQ is over a foot longer than the Smart ForTwo and at least two-feet short than a Mini Cooper.Wondering how the four-seater works now? Scion calls it 3+1. The front passenger seat is pushed forward, closer to the windshield, to make room for an adult to sit behind it, comfort
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Your brain is in for a tease. Coming state side early 2011, Toyota’s iQ, considered the word’s smallest four-seater, will be branded as Scion to target Scion’s young demographics. Measuring 120.1 inches in length, the Scion iQ is over a foot longer than the Smart ForTwo and at least two-feet short than a Mini Cooper.

Wondering how the four-seater works now? Scion calls it 3+1. The front passenger seat is pushed forward, closer to the windshield, to make room for an adult to sit behind it, comfortably. As for the seat behind the driver side, well, it has enough room for a small house pet, sorry Fluffy, or a small child. The rear-seat headrests rest against the rear window. Sounds safe eh? Don’t fear. If the car is in a rear end collision, an airbag will deploy between the headrest and the glass.

If you plan to take this car to the golf course, please, not as a golf cart, Scion says that the iQ will accommodate two golf bags with the rear seats folded down.

Pricing and EPA ratings for the 2011 Scion iQ has not been released to the public.