The 2020 Chicago Auto Present kicked off auto present season and gave automobile consumers a preview of what they’ll anticipate on supplier heaps later this 12 months. The brand new vehicles proven off on Thursday’s media day ranged from pure efficiency to posh and sensible. We’ll follow the latter, regardless that the $750,000 Liquid Carbon restricted version 2020 Ford GT is auto present eye sweet of the best order.
This is a rundown of what is value an additional search for consumers through the show from Feb. 8-17, and later within the 12 months at sellers.
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 2020 Chicago Auto Present
2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 2020 Chicago Auto Present
Whereas snow swirled in from Lake Michigan, Fiat Chrysler Cars launched the refreshed 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan in a snow globe. Along with a revised entrance finish, the successful minivan now provides all-wheel drive that may ship 100% of the torque to the rear wheels. The Toyota Sienna, which is the one different minivan out there with all-wheel drive, is in bother. It additionally takes a chew out of the benefit of three-row crossover SUVs. The AWD Pacifica nonetheless comes with the intelligent and handy Stow-N-Go second row seats that fold into the ground for voluminous cargo area. Apparently, AWD can be out there as quickly as April on late 2020 fashions, earlier than the 2021 rolls into heaps within the third quarter. We would advise ready, because the 2021 mannequin additionally includes a new 10.1-inch touchscreen that controls the fifth era of the Uconnect infotainment system, which was already top-of-the-line within the enterprise. The 2021 Pacifica additionally will get normal automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot displays, lane-departure warnings, and adaptive cruise management that may deliver the van to a cease.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen’s giant three-row crossover SUV will get somewhat bigger with a 2021 refresh. It nonetheless seems conservative, however up to date bumpers give it somewhat extra aptitude. An additional 3 inches of size helps enhance inside consolation. Most fashions will get extra driver-assistance options in addition to an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will get an EPA-estimated 54 mpg freeway, 52 mixed. That represents a whopping 10 mpg enchancment over the previous mannequin and makes it as environment friendly because the Toyota Prius Eco. Neat trick for a mid-size sedan that has shortly turn into one in all the best in class. An out there photo voltaic roof panel can add vitality to each the hybrid system and the 12-volt battery and account for as much as 700 miles of gas-free driving yearly, based on Hyundai. The Sonata Hybrid can go greater than 680 miles on a single tank. It is due in summer season.
2021 Genesis GV80, 2020 Chicago Auto Present
2021 Genesis GV80, 2020 Chicago Auto Present
2021 Genesis GV80, 2020 Chicago Auto Present
Launched final week in Miami however proven off in full in Chicago, the primary crossover SUV from Hyundai’s luxurious sub-brand Genesis is an actual swell looker. Past the huge protect grille, the GV80 swaddles its inside with the best luxurious supplies, together with out there quilted leather-based seats, a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen that may be managed by a neat haptic dial within the wood-grain console, and all kinds of energetic security options. It is powered by both a 2.5-liter turbo-4 or a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6, each with an 8-speed automated. Rear-wheel and all-wheel drive can be provided.
2020 Kia Cadenza
The refreshed 2020 Kia Cadenza was a shock. Kia would not appear to wish it because the sort-of full-size sedan splits the market with the Optima mid-size sedan, although with extra luxurious. Launched final 12 months in Kia’s South Korean residence, the 2020 Cadenza is obtainable within the U.S. in Know-how and Restricted trims. The subtly engaging Cadenza wears a extra fluid entrance and rear, and the gear highlights embrace a normal 12.3-inch infotainment display screen and extra energetic security options.
2020 Nissan Frontier
This is an odd one. Nissan’s previous mid-size pickup truck, which hasn’t been redesigned since 2005, will get a brand new engine and transmission that can carry over into the utterly new mannequin, which is about to launch for 2021. It is like dipping your huge toe within the water. The 2020 Frontier can be powered by a 310-horsepower 3.8-liter V-6 making 281 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired to a new-for-Frontier 9-speed automated transmission, and patrons can go for rear- or four-wheel drive. The previous 5-speed handbook and a pair of.5-liter inline-4 are historical past. The 2020 Frontier will arrive in showrooms in late spring and end its run by the tip of the 12 months, so hurry and get it if you’d like normal handbook home windows.