MT Poll: What’s Your Favorite 2013 Chicago Auto Show Debut
The 2013 Chicago Auto Show is probably not choked with fast and unsafe new cars just like the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, but loads of interesting and critical new concept and production-ready vehicles have debuted including the updated 2014 Toyota Tundra, the 2014 Ram Promaster, and the diesel-powered 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
After reading concerning the Chicago auto show cars below – and visiting our 2013 Chicago Auto Show page – let us know which debut was your favorite.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD: The long-promised diesel-powered Chevy Cruze is finally here, offering 42 mpg highway, 259 lb-ft of torque (as much as 280 lb-ft with overboost), and a $25,695 price ticket.
2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core: The Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core is designed to give a lower price-of-entry into the SRT club, at slightly under $45,000.
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline: The Redline package brings sporty graphics, black five-spoke wheels, and an upgraded interior to the Challenger R/T and R/T Plus.
2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Core: Another ‘stripped-out’ SRT8, the Challenger SRT8 Core keeps the complete horsepower, but ditches dearer content to get the bottom price down slightly below $40,000.
2013 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee: The Super Bee’s back! Other than call the recent base Charger SRT8 a “Core” model, Dodge brought back the Super Bee at Chicago.
Ford Fiesta ST GRC: What’s to not like about an all-wheel-drive Fiesta ST The Fiesta ST GRC rally car will compete internationally in Global RallyCross this year by the hands of Ken Block, Brian Deegan, and Tanner Foust.
Ford Focus TrackSTer: The focal point TrackSTer is one in all Ken Block’s project Focus STs. The auto have been designed to be without equal road- and track-going hot hatch.
Kia Cross GT Concept: The gorgeous Kia Cross GT Concept previews Kia’s full-size crossover above the Sorento. The all-wheel-drive Cross GT concept is reportedly powered by a hybridized 3.8-liter V-6, which makes 400 hp, and has an all-electric range of 20 miles.
2014 Kia Forte Hatchback: It could bear the Forte nameplate, however the only thing the Forte Hatchback shares with the sedan is its headlights and hood. The Forte Hatch is Kia’s first ever compact turbocharged car, offering the Hyundai Veloster Turbo’s 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 under the hood, making 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
Kia Optima Hybrid Superman: The Superman-inspired Kia Optima Hybrid is Kia’s latest Justice League-themed vehicle, all of that are built for charity.
Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart: Mopar got its hands at the Dodge Dart this year, and could offer this black-and-blue Dart this year filled with Mopar aftermarket parts, but no engine modifications.
2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo: Nissan reintroduced its Nismo performance brand in full at Chicago. The recent 370Z Nismo gets some visual updates, and not using a changes to the three.7-liter 350-hp V-6.
2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition: Godzilla loses some weight, in addition its back seat with the hot GT-R Track Edition. The limited edition GT-R also includes a stiffer suspension than standard GT-Rs.
2013 Nissan Juke Nismo: It would not be a Juke-R, but it’s a start. The Juke Nismo gets some sportier bits, in addition to an influence bump as much as 197 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
2014 Nissan NV200: The non-taxi version of the NV200 cargo van made its U.S.-debut on the Chicago show, able to go head-to-head with the Ford Transit Connect.
2014 Ram Promaster: Mopar guys, here’s your next van. In line with the Fiat Ducato, the frumpy-looking Promaster is a Euro-style, front-drive full-size van, powered by a three.6-liter Pentastar V-6 or Fiat-sourced turbodiesel I-4.
2014 Toyota Tundra: The Tundra gets a belated updated on the Chicago Auto Show, with a revised exterior and updated interior, but unchanged powertrains.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR: The recent canary yellow 2014 Beetle GSR pays tribute to the unique 1970 Beetle GSR.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Convertible: The hot Beetle R-Line Convertible joins the Tiguan and Touareg R-Lines with sporty wheels, LEDs, and a sport-tuned suspension.
2013 Volkswagen GTI Driver’s Edition: The GTI Driver’s Edition doesn’t even have any new features to enhance at the regular 2013 GTI’s driving experience, nevertheless it does include a hat and a key chain, so there’s that.
2013 Volkswagen GTI Wolfsburg Edition: The VW GTI Wolfsburg Edition was introduced to assist send off the Mark VI GTI, with just 2000 examples to be built.
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