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Hottest Segments
Crossovers, SUVs and trucks continue to be the hottest segments of the U.S. auto market, and the 2018 New York Auto Show underscored this trend. Automakers continue to roll out new SUVs whether they’re updates to existing favorites, entirely new models or concepts that offer a glimpse of what’s to come in the segment. Let’s take a look at this year’s SUV highlights at the New York Auto Show — with a couple of trucks in the mix as well.
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2019 Acura RDX
The redesigned 2019 Acura RDX made its world debut in New York, touting a lighter yet stiffer body and a new chassis. The RDX incorporates new Acura design language revealed with the Acura Precision Concept, adapting the low, wide, sleek look to a 5-occupant SUV with a wider track and longer wheelbase than its predecessor. The prominent Acura Diamond Pentagon Grille is flanked by new Jewel Eye headlights that now include seven LED lighting elements. The interior features a floating console, new design power sport seats, a sport steering wheel and premium materials including brushed aluminum, stainless steel, open-pore Olive Ash wood, Ultrasuede and Milano leather.
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2019 Acura RDX
Power for the 2019 Acura RDX comes from a new VTEC Turbo 2.0-liter direct-injection engine that produces 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The new Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive system includes a new rear differential that can deliver up to 70 percent of the torque to the rear axle. Acura’s SH-AWD uses dynamic torque vectoring to sharpen performance and handling all weather and road conditions. An available new Adaptive Damper System is tied into an Integrated Dynamics System with four drive modes: Sport, Sport +, Comfort and Snow. The 2019 Acura RDX is scheduled to arrive in the middle of 2018.
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2019 BMW X4 M40i M Performance
BMW debuted the 2019 BMW M40i M Performance at the New York show, the high-performance version of the new second-generation X4 with a more aggressive front end, larger kidney grilles and pulled-back headlights that follow the new look of its sibling, the redesigned X3. The M40i M Performance is powered by a turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 355 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque and will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The new BMW X4 M40i M Performance offers a wider track, lower center of gravity, improved aerodynamics and revised suspension settings. M Sport brakes are standard equipment for the U.S. market.
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2019 BMW X4
The 2019 BMW X4 offers standard Navigation Professional with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, iDrive Touch Controller, and real-time traffic and parking information. Standard safety equipment includes Active Guard with Frontal Collison Warning, Automatic City Collision Mitigation and Braking including Daytime Pedestrian Detection, and Speed Limit Information. BMW X4 now features 3-Zone climate control; standard xLine design with Sport Seats and 19-inch wheels; and available Panoramic moonroof. The all-new 2019 BMW X4 will be available for the U.S. market in summer 2018, with X4 xDrive 30i pricing starting at $50,450, and the M40i starting at $60,450 plus $995 destination and handling.
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2019 Cadillac XT4
Cadillac’s new compact luxury crossover, the 2019 XT4 premiered at Cadillac House in Manhattan the night before press preview days at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The XT4 offers an exterior design with clean, sculpted lines and an appealing interior design with integrated technologies. The 2019 Cadillac XT4 will be offered in three trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. Each trim level offers unique styling cues and finishes to appeal to owner preferences. The XT4 Sport has a more aggressive, performance-oriented look, while the Luxury and Premium Luxury trims have a more sophisticated flair including bright metallic grille accents and satin aluminum window trim.
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2019 Cadillac XT4
All trim levels of the XT4 include LED lighting technology for both low- and high-beam headlights, as well as LED light blades for daytime running lights. At the rear, all trims include standard LED taillights with tinted clear lenses for Sport. The XT4 is powered by an all-new turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission. A twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system is offered with the option to disengage the rear wheels for more efficient operation. The interior features a bold, simple design with sweeping arcs and tapered lines enveloping XT4 occupants. All three trims offer unique color and accent combinations.
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2019 GMC Sierra AT4
The 2019 GMC Sierra AT4 premiered at the 2018 New York Auto Show, based on the next-generation Sierra as a bold, capable model with unique trim and equipment for improved off-roading. Standard equipment includes a 2-inch factory installed suspension lift, 4WD with a 2-speed transfer case, a locking rear differential, off-road tuned Rancho monotube shock absorbers, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, a Traction Select System, a 5.3-liter V8 engine and GMC exclusive MultiPro Tailgate. Exterior trim updates include a black chrome finish on the grille insert, fender surround and fog light bezels; body-color grille surround, door handles and bumper; high-gloss black window trim, mirror caps and skidplate; and red recovery hooks.
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2019 GMC Sierra AT4
Inside the Sierra AT4 also carries over the AT4 exclusive dark theme with dark tinted and textured aluminum finishes for the steering wheel, center stack and sill plates, with Jet Black/Kalahari color accents for seats and stitching. Standard equipment includes leather seating with AT4 embroidered on the head restraints and all-weather floormats. Available equipment includes a multi-color head-up display, a Rear Camera Mirror, a carbon-fiber pickup box, advanced safety features, mud-terrain-rated Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires and a 6.2-liter V8 engine or Duramax 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder diesel engine. The Sierra AT4 is the first AT4 variant and will be followed by other AT4 GMC models.
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2019 Hyundai Kona EV
In the Big Apple Hyundai unveiled its first electric compact crossover for the U.S. market with the debut of the 2019 Kona Electric. Built on an all-new CUV platform, Kona Electric features a powerful but efficient electric drivetrain and a comfortable, roomy interior with an estimated driving range on a full charge of 250 miles. The drivetrain features a 150-kW electric motor that produces 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque, and a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. Hyundai estimates expect Kona Electric to be rated at 117 MPGe.
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2019 Hyundai Kona EV
Kona Electric utilizes a Level-II onboard charging system capable of a 7.2 kW rate of charge for rapid recharging. An 80 percent charge can be achieved in 54 minutes with a Level-III quick charge using the SAE-Combo charging port, while a 7.2 kW Level-II charger takes 9 hours and 35 minutes. The Kona Electric receives aerodynamic body enhancements and LED headlights, taillights and daytime running lights. Available safety features include Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Parking Distance Warning and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection.
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
The redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe made its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show, following its world debut at Hyundai’s Motorstudio Goyang in South Korea on Feb. 21, 2018. The new Santa Fe design features a bolder grille with circular mesh, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, more sculpted wheel openings, taillights connected by a bright trim strip and a more prominent rear spoiler. For 2019 Santa Fe will be the model name for the 5-seat version, dropping the Santa Fe Sport name used for the 2018 model, while the 7-seat version will now be known as the Santa Fe XL. A new diesel version of Santa Fe will be added with a third-row seat intended for children, as well as one-touch-folding second-row seats for easy access. The third-row seat is only available in the Santa Fe diesel, but the Santa Fe XL will offer 7-passenger seating with a third row.
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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
The new Santa Fe is larger than the outgoing Santa Fe Sport with increased interior volume and a design that is more horizontal to emphasize space and visibility with a repositioned infotainment screen. Three engine choices will be offered: a 2.4-liter GDI 4-cylinder, a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, or a 2.2-liter CRDi turbodiesel, all combined with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai Smart Sense technologies are standard on the SE trim and above and include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance, Around View Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. Hyundai is debuting Rear Seat Occupant Alert on the 2019 Santa Fe — a rear-seat monitor that helps detect children and pets, reminding the driver to check the rear seat when exiting the vehicle. Hyundai’s most successful SUV in the U.S. market, the new Santa Fe is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in summer 2018.
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2019 Hyundai Tucson
The redesigned 2019 Hyundai Tucson made its debut at the New York Auto Show sporting exterior and interior upgrades. The new look begins with a Hyundai cascading grille similar to the new Santa Fe, a new headlight design with LED daytime running lights, a new rear fascia, redesigned taillights, new 18-inch wheels for the SEL trim and redesigned 17- and 19-inch wheels for other trims. Two new engines are added: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder for Value and SE trims, and a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder for the SEL, Sport and Limited trims. The 2.0-liter is estimated to be rated at 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, with the 2.4-liter estimated at 181 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual-shift mode.
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2019 Hyundai Tucson
Inside, the Tucson receives a lot of new features, including the center stack, instrument cluster, leather seat design, vent design and rearview mirror. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist are both standard. Additional available safety and technology features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, High Beam Assist, rain-sensing wipers, Surround View Monitor, Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Driver Attention Warning. A 7-inch display audio system is standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Blue Link Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link services is available starting with Value trim.
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Jaguar F-PACE SVR
Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations developed and engineered the F-PACE SVR, which debuted in New York, as the fastest and most powerful F-PACE to date. Combining sports car performance and SUV design, the F-PACE is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 550 horsepower and is capable of accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph. Aerodynamic enhancements include larger air intakes at the front, side fender vents that lower pressure in the wheel arches to reduce lift and improve high-speed stability. The SVR hood adds vents to extract hot air; unique wheel arch extensions and lower body moldings give the SVR a more aggressive stance, while at the rear a unique spoiler is added as well as a new bumper for the quad tailpipes.
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Jaguar F-PACE SVR
The F-PACE suspension is upgraded with stiffer front and rear progressive springs and uprated anti-roll bars. Lightweight, wider forged 21-inch wheels are standard with 22-inch wheels optional, and larger brakes are added front and rear. The torque-on-demand all-wheel-drive system is optimized for performance and to take advantage of the rear Electronic Active Differential for high-performance application. The Adaptive Dynamics Suspension, Electronic Power Assisted Steering and Dynamic Driving Mode are all modified and tuned for SVR. Inside, the F-PACE SVR features slimline performance front seats that provide enhanced lateral support and have signature lozenge quilting and an embossed SVR logo. In addition, unique rear seats echo the heavily sculpted designs up front. Finally, the SVR-branded steering wheel features tactile aluminum paddle shifters.
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2019 Jaguar I-PACE
Looking nearly identical to the I-PACE Concept that debuted in 2016, the all-electric 2019 Jaguar I-PACE made its North American debut in New York following its global debut in a live global webcast on March 1 from the I-PACE manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. The all-wheel-drive I-PACE is powered by two electric motors — one driving each axle — for a total output of 394 horsepower and 512 lb-ft of torque, which makes the I-PACE capable of accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, according to Jaguar. Expected driving range is 240 miles on a full charge from the 90kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged from zero to 80 percent capacity in about 40 minutes using publicly-available 100kW rapid charging facilities, or achieve the same 80 percent charge at home using a 230V/32A AC wall box in just over 10 hours.
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2019 Jaguar I-PACE
Built on a unique aluminum-intensive EV architecture that uses advanced riveting and bonding technology, the I-PACE features a light, stiff body structure with a 50:50 weight distribution. The battery is positioned as low as possible between the axles for a low center of gravity. The suspension includes double wishbones at the front and an Integral Link rear suspension with standard Active Air Suspension for good ride quality and agile handling. With a long 117.7-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 184.3 inches, the I-PACE has a similar footprint to the Jaguar F-PACE but offers the interior space of a larger vehicle, thanks to the EV architecture.
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Land Rover Range Rover SV Coupe
Making its North American debut following its world premiere at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the limited-edition 2-door Range Rover SV Coupe is a special full-size luxury SUV Coupe. No more than 999 of the Range Rover SV Coupes will be built, and customers will be offered extensive personalization options, with extremely high standards for materials and craftsmanship. The Range Rover SV Coupe is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 557 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, making it the fastest full-size Range Rover ever produced. According to Land Rover, the Range Rover SV Coupe will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5 seconds flat with a top speed of 165 mph.
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Land Rover Range Rover SV Coupe
The Range Rover SV Coupe presents a powerful stance on the road but also exhibits elegant touches such as power-close doors with frameless glass. Carefully chosen exterior color combinations include a new Contour Graphic available in four 2-tone combinations with unique side vent and grille designs. Liquesence, an all-new optional paint finish for Land Rover, offers a liquid metal finish for the first time. The Range Rover SV Coupe also is the first Range Rover offered with a 23-inch wheel option. The enhanced luxury continues inside with semi-aniline leather front seats featuring a gradated diamond quilt design unique to the SV Coupe. Owners may choose from four contrasting color combinations for the front and rear seats or a range of single-tone options. Range Rover SV Coupe sales are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018, starting at $295,000 in the U.S.
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Lexus UX
After its global rollout in Geneva, the Lexus UX — the first ever compact luxury crossover from Lexus — made its U.S. debut in New York. The first Lexus vehicle to use the brand’s Global Architecture — Compact platform, the UX benefits from a rigid structure and low center of gravity to deliver both agile handling and ride comfort. The exterior design is similar to the larger NX and RX models but more aggressive, with a large spindle grille that dominates the front view along with flared fenders. The grille features a new block-shaped mesh pattern with individual elements that change shape as they expand out from the central Lexus emblem. At the rear, the full-width taillights include 120 LEDs and taper toward the center.
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Lexus UX
The UX will be offered in two versions for the U.S. market: UX 200 and UX 250h. The UX 200 gets power from a new 168-horsepower 2.0-liter engine combined with a direct-shift continuously variable transmission. The UX 250h is powered by the same 2.0-liter engine combined with a new fourth-generation hybrid drive system with total system output expected to be 176 horsepower. E-Four All-Wheel Drive adds an additional electric motor at the rear axle to give the 250h AWD capability. Both UX 200 and UX 250h will be offered as F SPORT versions with sport-tuned suspension and available Adaptive Variable Suspension. The UX 200 and UX 250h will start production this fall and go on sale in the U.S. in December, with pricing announced closer to the on-sale date.
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Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln showed a preview of a future model at the New York Auto Show — an all-new midsize luxury SUV that also reveals Lincoln’s move toward more utility vehicles and electrification. A three-row, rear-wheel drive crossover, the production Aviator will go on sale in 2019. “The Lincoln Navigator continues to turn heads and bring new clients to the brand,” said Joy Falotico, president of The Lincoln Motor Company. “We believe Aviator’s elegant design, state-of-the-art technology and refined plug-in hybrid option will draw even more clients to the Lincoln showroom, including families who are looking for three-row capability,” Falotico said.
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Lincoln Aviator
The Aviator is finished in an iridescent Flight Blue exterior color to complement the elegant, flowing exterior lines and the roofline as it tapers downward toward the rear. The signature Lincoln grille is finished in high-gloss black with chrome accents, and the wraparound windshield reflects the aviation-inspired theme. Aviator will offer a choice of powertrain options, including a twin-turbo engine combined with a plug-in electric powertrain. Inside, the Aviator is spacious and open with horizontal lines and minimal visual clutter. The steering wheel is designed to allow access to many functions via subtle finger movements. Perfect Position seats and second-row seats that recline and slide forward for third-row access add to comfort and flexibility.
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Maserati Levante Trofeo
The first Maserati Levante to offer a V8 engine, the Levante Trofeo debuted at the New York Auto Show as the top performance version of Maserati’s SUV. One of the most powerful engines ever offered by Maserati, the 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 — produced by Ferrari in Maranello, Italy — develops 590 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. Combined with Q4 Intelligent All-wheel Drive, the Levante Trofeo will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of more than 183 mph. The Levante Trofeo features carbon fiber exterior design cues and new 22-inch forged aluminum wheels. The chassis of the Levante Trofeo has been tuned to accommodate the higher power output, maintaining grand touring comfort while delivering supercar performance.
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Maserati Levante Trofeo
At the front, Levante Trofeo is updated with Full Matrix LED lights, a grille with double vertical bars in piano black, a new vented hood, honeycomb mesh in the lower fascia and more more aggressive air intakes in the lower front fascia. The front splitter, side bezel blades in the front air intakes, side skirt inserts and rear extractor are all made of high-gloss carbon fiber. “Saetta” Trofeo logos are added to the C-pillars, and the brake calipers are available in red, blue, black, silver or yellow. Inside, the Levante Trofeo features sport seats finished in Pieno Fiore natural leather in black, red and tan, with contrast stitching and Trofeo stitched in the head restraints. Production of the Levante Trofeo starts in summer 2018 at the refurbished Maserati plant in Mirafiori (Turin), Italy.
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2019 Subaru Forester
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester debuted at the New York Auto Show — the fifth generation of the popular SUV and the roomiest Forester ever offered. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, the new Forester wheelbase increases by 1.2 inches with rear seat legroom increasing by 1.4 inches to 39.4 inches, and rear cargo capacity increases to 76.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The 2019 Forester offers improvements in crash protection, comfort, quietness and driving dynamics. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard, and Forester Touring will debut DriverFocus safety technology that can alert the driver of fatigue or distraction, and also will automatically adjust many driver settings at start-up.
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2019 Subaru Forester
The new Forest is powered by an updated direct-injection 2.5-liter Boxer engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, combined with a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard on all trim levels. Also standard is SI-DRIVE, which allows the driver to choose between Intelligent and Sport modes for throttle response. Intelligent smooths out the throttle for fuel efficiency, while Sport emphasizes performance. The 2019 Forester will be offered in standard, Premium, Limited, Touring and new Sport trim levels and is scheduled to arrive at Subaru dealers later this year.
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2019 Toyota RAV4
The all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 made its world debut at the New York Auto Show, boasting a new tougher, more aggressive design. The new look — particularly the stronger front end — bears more of a resemblance to the 4Runner (Toyota’s legendary off-road SUV) than the previous-gen RAV4. The fifth generation RAV4 is built on a new platform with multilink rear suspension and the new unibody is 57 percent stiffer than the previous model, allowing engineers to tune the chassis for handling, ride comfort and lower interior noise. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 with new active safety technologies is standard as well as Entune 3.0 with Wi-Fi Connect powered by Verizon, Amazon Alexa, and Apple CarPlay Compatibility.
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2019 Toyota RAV4
Two powertrain choices are offered for the 2019 RAV4: a Dynamic Force 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with VVT-iE mated to an 8-speed Direct-Shift Automatic Transmission; and for the hybrid trim levels, a Dynamic Force 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) engine with Electronically-Controlled Continuously-Variable Transmission. The new RAV4 XSE Hybrid is added as the sportiest version of the lineup. For true off-road capability, available Multi-Terrain Select is now offered, as well as a new Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Rear Driveline Disconnect. Two other all-wheel-drive systems continue to be offered: an AWD-i system for the RAV4 Hybrid and the standard AWD for gas versions. The 2019 RAV4 is scheduled to go on sale at the end of 2018, followed by the hybrid versions in early 2019.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Concept
In 2017 Volkswagen introduced the 7-passenger Atlas, and in New York this year the German automaker iterated on the platform with the debut of the Atlas Cross Sport Concept. Showcased at a special event on the eve of the 2018 New York Auto Show, this stylish concept provides a first look at an upcoming production model expected to arrive next year. The Cross Sport Concept maintains the same long wheelbase as the 7-passenger Atlas, but the vehicle is 7.5-inches shorter in overall length. This results in shorter front and rear overhangs, with a coupelike profile, bold fender flares and 22-inch alloy wheels. Up front, the Cross Sport Concept gets a 2-bar grille, LED headlights and running lights are integrated into the grille with illuminated cross bars.
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Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Concept
The interior of the Cross Sport Concept is predictably futuristic with a 10.1-inch integrated display as the centerpiece of the dashboard. All infotainment and basic vehicle functions are accessed using the touchscreen or gesture control. A second touchscreen has climate control settings. The Atlas Cross Sport Concept also has a high-resolution digital cockpit display in front of the driver that changes configuration depending on the drive mode selected. The display can be configured for navigation, driving information or other functions as needed. Volkswagen gives this 5-passenger concept a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain that employs the 276-horsepower V6 engine found in the 7-passenger Atlas combined with two electric motors — one in front, one at the rear. Combined power is rated at 355 horsepower, and VW estimates this crossover could sprint to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and would have an electric-only range of 26 miles.
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Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept
A dual-cab, short-bed pickup, the Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept also made its world debut at the New York show. Built on the same MQB platform as the 7-passenger Atlas SUV, the Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 FSI engine that produces 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission and 4MOTION all-wheel drive. From the B-pillars forward, the Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept is similar to the Atlas, but the front end is more rugged. The rear doors are much different than Atlas, and the door handles are incorporated with the C-pillars. At the rear, an Atlas logo gets integrated into the tailgate and wraparound animated lighting draws attention. Other design features include wheel arch extensions that incorporate integrated side marker lights, and high-gloss 20-inch wheels that use contrasting aluminum and black coloring.
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Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept
Inside this pickup concept, the 5-occupant interior features sport contoured seats in the front and three individual seats for those relegated to the rear. The instrument panel, center console and steering wheel have been redesigned from the Atlas with most functions controlled digitally. Ambient lighting is integrated into the instrument panel, and the roof console lights the interior in yellow or blue light at night, depending on whether the vehicle is in Off-road or City mode. The center console includes a new shifter grip design and a metallic slider to control mode selection for 4MOTION with Active Control.
