This 12 months marks the one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of the New York Worldwide Auto Present (NYIAS), and regardless of considerations over tariffs, there are nonetheless a number of producers right here exhibiting off new fashions together with a handful of US and world debuts. So with out additional ado, listed here are among the coolest vehicles on show on the 2025 NYIAS.
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker
First up on the docket is Subaru, which is right here right this moment with an early take a look at its second-ever EV: the Trailseeker. Now I admit that the followup to the Solterra may not be probably the most thrilling announcement, as this mannequin will as soon as once more be primarily based the e-TNGA platform, which is shared with Toyota’s bZ4x. That stated, whereas the Trailseeker would not have probably the most spectacular vary (round 260 miles), its up to date styling, bigger physique and improved off-roading capabilities really feel extra suited to an outside way of life.
The 2026 Kia EV4
Kia has been on a roll on the subject of EVs due to present vehicles just like the EV6 and EV9. On the 2025 NYIAS, the corporate is seeking to hold that momentum rolling with the US debut of the EV4, which includes most of the headline options from its earlier battery-powered choices, however with an much more inexpensive anticipated beginning worth of between $35,000 and $40,000. It additionally options Kia’s improved i-PEDAL 3.0 regenerative braking tech which now works even in reverse.
Kia EV9 Dusk version
Talking of the EV9, whereas there aren’t a ton of updates for 2025, Kia did roll out a brand new Dusk version for its flagship electrical SUV. It options blacked-out accents all through the automobile together with darkish wheels, trim and badging. That shade scheme even continues contained in the automobile with unique all-black upholstery. And when you think about that this stays one of the crucial inexpensive three-row electrical vehicles, I feel it is a fairly good method to clean up the look of the EV9.
Genesis X Gran Equator idea
Billed as a luxurious overlander, the Genesis X Gran Equator idea is well one of the crucial placing vehicles on the 2025 New York Auto Present. It options an especially lengthy hood and LED gentle strips that wrap all the best way round to the aspect of the automobile together with matching tail lights in again. Inside, whereas it has fancy diamond-stitched upholstery, there are additionally devoted holders for resuable waterbottles, which trace at its function as a possible tenting automobile. And whereas Genesis has not stated what sort of powertrain it is going to have if the X Gran Equator reaches official manufacturing, the shortage of a definite grille up entrance means there’s hope will probably be an EV.
Lucid Gravity
Whereas the Gravity was formally introduced late final 12 months, it is largely solely been obtainable for buy by family and friends of the corporate up till now, which has made it a comparatively uncommon website each at commerce reveals and on the street. However the at NYIAS, it was on show in all of its three-row electrical glory. Not solely is the Gravity the quickest charging EV outdoors of China able to sucking down as much as 400 kW, it additionally boasts a prime vary of as much as 450 miles. Plus, thanks its means so as to add 200 miles of vary in lower than 11 minutes, it just about upends the assumption that EVs aren’t good for longer street journeys. And whereas it is a area of interest function, Lucid even created a particular cushion that goes in its frunk that immediately converts it into a comfortable little love seat. It is the sort of factor that makes me want drive-in film theaters weren’t so onerous to search out these days.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA spec
The TA within the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA spec’s identify stands for time assault. And final 12 months, it did simply that when it set the file at Pike’s Peak for the electrical modified SUV/crossover class with a time of 9 minutes and 32 seconds. However what could be probably the most spectacular factor in regards to the automobile is that regardless of some apparent adjustments to its physique (simply take a look at the dimensions of that rear wing), Hyundai says the TA was additionally constructed to showcase the energy of the regualar Ioniq 5 N’s energy electrical system. So as an alternative of swapping in some one-off motors, this automobile has the identical fundamental setup as the usual mannequin (601 hp) with a small increase in output of simply 37 horsepower.
Maserati GT2 Stradale
Despite the fact that we right here at Engadget desire EVs, we might be remiss to not point out at the least one gas-powered automobile on the New York Auto Present. Introduced again in February, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is principally a road-legal model of the GT2 race automobile, which itself relies on the really outrageous MC20 supercar. And as you’d anticipate, it has some fairly spectacular specs with a blistering 0-60 time of two.8 seconds regardless of it solely having rear-wheel drive. It additionally includes a carbon monocoque design identical to its track-focused sibling and in order for you, you’ll be able to order one with semi-slick racing tires. So for those who’ve ever had goals of driving a race automobile on the road, this could be your journey. That stated, Maserati hasn’t introduced official pricing for the GT2 Stradale. However because the saying goes, if it’s important to ask, you in all probability cannot afford it.
1924 Chrysler 6 prototype
Lastly, capping off this record is the Chrysler 6 prototype which made its debut manner again on the 1924 New York Auto Present. Granted, this factor is historic, however on the time it was state-of-the-art boasting the trade’s first four-wheel hydraulic brakes together with a six-cylinder engine that produced a whopping 68 horsepower. When it will definitely hit the market later that 12 months, the Chrysler 6 price $1,565. After factoring for inflation, that interprets to a sticker worth round $29,000, which truly would not appear too dangerous.
