2017 NYI Auto Show Report

NEW FOR NEW YORK

Joining a growing list of World introductions expected at this year’s Show, here are some of the North American debuts confirmed for New York.

HONDA CIVIC R-TYPE

Mercedes-AMG GT Concept The performance hybrid system in the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept combines a highly efficient V8 petrol engine with a powerful electric motor and a modular battery concept. The system offers a compelling electric range and can generate an output of up to 600 kW (816 hp). The GT Concept dispatches the sprint from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds. Range Rover Velar The Velar is the all-new fourth member of the Range Rover family, bringing a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. Refined for every occasion and for various terrains, the Range Rover Velar uses unique sustainable materials and advanced engineering to continue Range Rover’s drive to excel on and off road. Honda Clarity The all-new Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Honda Clarity Electric will make their world debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The Clarity Electric is the first affordable, midsize, five-passenger battery electric vehicle (BEV). The third vehicle in the Clarity series, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, will launch in all 50 states and is poised to be the volume leader in the series, combining an all-electric driving range rating in excess of 40 miles with a hyper-efficient gasoline-hybrid extended range mode. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Dodge’s new ultimate performance halo car — the all-new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon — will make its world debut during the New York International Auto Show’s press week. Mercedes AMG Wagon In the new wagon versions of the E 63 4MATIC and the E 63 S 4MATIC, superlative performance is supplied by the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with up to 612 hp and the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. The new Wagon’s 0-62 mph acceleration is 3.5 seconds. Honda Civic R-Type With an MSRP in the mid-$30k range, this is the first Type R-badged Honda to be sold on American soil. The Type R features a high performance 2.0-liter turbocharged powertrain, substantially upgraded body and chassis, and other track-ready, Nürburgring-tuned and tested performance components.

RANGE ROVER VELAR

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