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Consumers can see the 2023 Nissan Leaf and several other models at the New York Auto Show.
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- Auto shows have helped car companies over the years make big splashes and reveals.
- Automakers and startups showed off refreshes and new vehicles at the New York Auto Show this year.
- Here’s a look at some of the hottest cars that automakers showcased in New York.
At the New York International Auto Show this year, the industry’s established players showed off new cars, refreshed favorites, and even some nostalgia-inducers (at least, Volkswagen did with the ID.Buzz). But the show’s spotlight also shone brightly on EV startups — and quite fresh ones at that.
Nascent companies INDI, VinFast, and Deus all displayed brand-new product as they bid to enter the accelerating and competitive market and tapping into what’s anticipated to be booming consumer demand for EVs over the next several years. They’re offering cars that they say will rival market-leader Tesla and the incumbent automakers in the industry’s transition to EVs.
You can see the future of autos from companies like Hyundai and Toyota, and can also take a look into the world of startups from outfits like INDI, at the New York Auto Show. Here’s eight cars to see:
INDI EV
Indi EV Indi One.
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The Los Angeles, California-based startup INDI EV made its first splash in the global EV market at the NY show with its INDI One five-passenger crossover. INDI EV was founded in 2017 by Chinese entrepreneur Shi Hai.
The base model, coming in at $45,000, comes standard in a Pacific Pearl white with a 230-mile range. Premium models have a 300-mile range, come in eight additional colors, and will go for $69,000. INDI began accepting pre-orders for the vehicle at the show, and says it expects to begin deliveries in spring 2023.
The company also prides itself on a “Vehicle Integrated Computer” capable of high-end gaming, live-streaming, and content creation.
2023 Hyundai Palisade
2023 Hyundai Palisade.
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Hyundai’s popular Palisade is getting a refresh for 2023 that includes exterior and interior updates. On the outside, the SUV gets sharper headlights, an interesting new grille, and an overall look that’s a bit more squared-off and geometric than the 2022 model.
The Palisade’s interior makeover includes a new steering wheel, a sleek air vent that stretches across the dash, and optional heated seats for the back row. Hyundai also added a whole boatload of tech; the Palisade benefits from a newly standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, faster wireless charging, and a digital rearview mirror, among other upgrades.
2022 Toyota GR Corolla
2022 Toyota GR Corolla.
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Hatchbacks are a dying breed in the US as consumers increasingly turn toward SUVs. But that didn’t stop Toyota from unveiling a high-performance hatch for the US that has car enthusiasts swooning.
The upcoming GR Corolla, revealed last month and showcased in New York, claims to put out 300 horsepower from its turbocharged, three-cylinder engine. The car will be sold with all-wheel drive and a manual transmission exclusively.
The GR Corolla also gets aggressive, sporty styling to match its prodigious power. The hot hatch has a rear wing for extra downforce, flared-out fenders to make room for wider tires, and — on the more expensive model — a carbon-fiber roof to reduce weight.
Vinfast VF 8
Vinfast VF 8
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Vietnamese startup VinFast, founded in 2017, previously unveiled two full battery-electric SUV models at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
In New York, it showed the midsize VF 8 SUV, which starts at $41,000 and has a range of up to 292 miles. It is expected to reach the US later this year. VinFast is also developing the full-size, seven-seat VF 9 SUV, which starts at $56,000 and has a range of up to 369 miles.
The company recently announced its plans to invest $2 billion to open an assembly plant in North Carolina, and is targeting production to begin there in 2024.
2023 Kia Niro
2023 Kia Niro.
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At the show, Kia took the wraps off of the new generation of its Niro compact SUV. The revamped 2023 model gets bolder styling all around, including a distinctive piece toward its rear that can be painted to contrast with the rest of the car.
Slightly larger in every dimension than its predecessor, the 2023 Niro should offer a bit more interior space than the outgoing model. Interior surfaces make use of recycled and sustainable materials.
Like before, the 2023 Niro will be sold in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric versions. Kia says the battery-powered Niro should drive a healthy 253 miles on a full charge.
Deus Vayanne
Deus Vayanne.
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Deus, a new EV startup, unveiled its very first model at the show: the Vayanne.
The Vayanne doesn’t just look the part of an exotic supercar, it claims some outrageous performance numbers too. Austria-based Deus says its debut model will put out 2,200 horsepower, have a top speed of 248 mph, and zip from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds.
We’ll have to wait until 2025, when the first Vayannes are set to hit the streets, to see if Deus manages to keep those promises. The company says production will be limited to 99 cars.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
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Volkswagen showed off the ID.Buzz (the European-spec version) in New York. It had already made its official debut in March.
The ID.Buzz resurrects the automaker’s retro Microbus as an electric with three rows of seating, a range of around 260 miles, and “Plug and Charge” capabilities, which automates payment for EV charging.
The vehicle is scheduled for release in the US in 2024.
2023 Nissan Leaf
2023 Nissan Leaf.
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A decade after its debut, Nissan’s Leaf EV hatchback saw a refresh that updates its front-end styling and improves its aerodynamics.
Nissan expects the new Leaf, with ranges anticipated to be similar to the 2022 versions, to go on sale this summer. The refresh also simplified the Leaf’s trim levels down to two options, the $28,425 Leaf S, with a range of 149 miles, and $36,425 Leaf Plus SV, with a range of 215 miles.
Nissan also showed off its second EV, the Ariya, at the show.
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