It is April. Within the automotive world, meaning the New York Auto Present. It is true that auto exhibits aren’t the bastion of debuts they as soon as have been, however 28 automakers are signed up for this yr’s present. And some of them will probably be pulling the covers off one thing new.

The present opens to the general public on April 18, although you will begin listening to about all the large reveals a few days prior. Media days start on April 16, however we have already got some thought of what to anticipate. And now, so do you.

Here is a preview of the debuts happening at this yr’s New York Auto Present.

Photograph by: Kia

Hyundai Group resides giant in New York, and Kia is on the high with three occasions deliberate. Particulars aren’t confirmed, however Kia tells us to anticipate electrified and naturally aspirated fashions starting from a “sedan to SUV to one thing in between.” One is nearly actually the wagon model of the K4, whereas the EV4 will make its North American debut after its preliminary launch in February in South Korea. That is two autos, neither of which is an SUV. So the third could be a facelifted Telluride. We have seen camouflaged prototypes operating round, however at this level, the third car stays a thriller.

Photograph by: Hyundai

A brand new Palisade is coming. Hyundai’s next-generation three-row SUV morphs right into a boxier physique to match the corporate’s present design language seen on the Santa Fe. As with the Kia EV4, the Palisade has already been revealed in South Korea. However New York will mark its North American debut, together with any modifications that may come for the US market.

Photograph by: Subaru

The subsequent-generation Outback is confirmed for a debut in New York. Do not anticipate this to be the lifted station wagon you have recognized for many years, nevertheless. The above teaser picture provides a glimpse of the upright physique, however spy photographs present a radically completely different Outback wanting far more like a chunky crossover SUV. With the Legacy now gone, it appears Outback is leaving its sedan roots behind.

Photograph by: Volkswagen

The German model is listed on the press docket for a presentation on April 16, however presently it is unclear what will probably be introduced. It is doable a streamlined model of the Tayron is headed for the US, one thing VW pointed in the direction of final yr. The Tayron obtained its begin in China and would slot above the Tiguan; a VW spokesperson advised Motor1 in October 2024 {that a} long-wheelbase Tiguan was coming, and its “sheet metallic, powertrain choices, and tools set will differ markedly.”

Photograph by: Toyota

Much like Volkswagen, Toyota is listed on the auto present media checklist, however there’s been no clear point out of what could be in retailer. It might be one thing so simple as a particular PR marketing campaign for the brand new 4Runner, which Toyota introduced on April 7. One thing infinitely extra attention-grabbing, nevertheless, could be the debut of a brand new Corolla GRMN, which the corporate is creating.

As with each auto present, shock bulletins are all the time a chance. We’ll have boots on the bottom to convey you some stay updates from the present, so keep tuned to Motor1 for the newest information.