The coolest cars at the 2025 New York International Auto Show

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 whole lot 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 automobiles on show on the 2025 NYIAS.

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker

First up on the docket is Subaru, which is right here as we speak with an early have a look at its second-ever EV: the Trailseeker. Now I admit that the followup to the Solterra won’t 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 doesn't 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 life-style.

The 2026 Trailseeker is Subaru's second-ever EV.

The 2026 Kia EV4

Kia has been on a roll in relation to EVs because of current automobiles just like the EV6 and EV9. On the 2025 NYIAS, the corporate is seeking to maintain that momentum rolling with the US debut of the EV4, which contains lots of the headline options from its earlier battery-powered choices, however with an much more reasonably priced anticipated beginning value 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.

The front of the EV4 has a very funky design while having some family resemblance with Kia's other EVs.

With an expected starting price of between $35,000 and $40,000, the EV4 should be one of the most affordable new EVs for 2026.

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 vital reasonably priced three-row electrical automobiles, I feel it is a fairly good technique to clean up the look of the EV9.

The new EV9 Nightfall edition features blacked out accents across the entire car, including the interior.

With its darker trim, the EV9 Nightfall edition looks even better than the standard model.

The all-black interior is exclusive to the EV9 Nightfall edition.

Genesis X Gran Equator idea

Billed as a luxurious overlander, the Genesis X Gran Equator idea is definitely one of the vital hanging automobiles on the 2025 New York Auto Present. It options a particularly lengthy hood and LED mild 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 would 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.

The Genesis X Gran Equator concept is billed as a luxury overland.

The X Gran Equator has some of the most complex wheels we've seen in recent memory. Here's hoping they make it to production.

The dedicated storage for resuable water bottles looks like a nod towards the X Gran Equator's role as a luxury overlander/camping vehicle.

Lucid Gravity

Whereas the Gravity was officially announced late final 12 months, it's largely solely been out there for buy by family and friends of the corporate up till now, which has made it a comparatively uncommon web site each at commerce exhibits and on the highway. 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 exterior of China able to sucking down as much as 400 kW, it additionally boasts a high vary of as much as 450 miles. Plus, thanks its potential 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 highway journeys. And whereas it's a distinct segment characteristic, Lucid even created a particular cushion that goes in its frunk that immediately converts it into a comfortable little love seat. It's the sort of factor that makes me want drive-in film theaters weren't so onerous to search out these days.

The three-row Lucid Gravity at the NYIAS.

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 may be probably the most spectacular factor concerning the automobile is that regardless of some apparent modifications to its physique (simply have a look at the scale 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 enhance in output of simply 37 horsepower.

Maserati GT2 Stradale

Regardless that we right here at Engadget choose EVs, we'd be remiss to not point out a minimum of one gas-powered automobile on the New York Auto Present. Introduced again in February, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is mainly a road-legal model of the GT2 race automobile, which itself is predicated on the really outrageous MC20 supercar. And as you'd count on, 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 encompasses a carbon monocoque design similar to its track-focused sibling and in order for you, you possibly can order one with semi-slick racing tires. So should you've ever had desires of driving a race automobile on the road, this may be your experience. That stated, Maserati hasn't introduced official pricing for the GT2 Stradale. However because the saying goes, if it’s a must to ask, you most likely can't afford it.

1924 Chrysler 6 prototype

Lastly, capping off this record is the Chrysler 6 prototype which made its debut approach 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 value round $29,000, which really doesn't appear too unhealthy.

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