All of the New Automobiles That Swept into the Massive Apple
The 1900 New York Auto Present featured seven electrical and two petrol-powered automobiles and a gasoline tricycle. The 2025 NYIAS had the next octane mixture of electrics and gasoline automobiles with SUVs taking heart stage. Automobiles ranged from a twin-turbo V8 hybrid race automotive to a compact EV sedan that guarantees to be an reasonably priced electrical automotive, with a bunch of recent fashions and ideas of future automobiles in between. In alphabetical order that is what we noticed within the media preview:
Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 Hypercar
Genesis rolled-out its full-scale GMR-001 Hypercar that’s being examined and ready to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 and IMSA in 2027. The smooth sports activities automotive, in shiny orange with yellow accents, featured the model’s two-line lighting signature. Powered by a hybrid twin-turbo V8, rules set by the 2 sanctioning our bodies locations the full horsepower between 643 and 697. Additionally on-hand on the reveal celebration have been the automotive’s drivers—three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner André Lotterer and Luis “Pipo” Derani, a four-time victor on the 12 Hours of Sebring. Making the night much more particular have been phrases from key advisor to the crew, Jacky Ickx, who brings a close to limitless quantity of data as a driver in Formulation One (8 wins), the World Endurance sequence (six-time winner on the 24 Hours of Le Mans), IMSA (two time Sebring victor) and winner of the Paris-Dakar Rally.
The World Endurance Championship with the GMR-001 Hypercar begins in April 2026.
Genesis X Gran Equator Idea
Genesis premium SUVs are the model’s high sellers, providing a variety of sizes and propulsion choices. So, what’s lacking? How a couple of very massive, very smooth idea that targets Vary Rover and Mercedes-Benz for these desirous to go off-roading in most consolation. The design course contains the now normal twin horizontal lights, entrance and rear. No engine sort was talked about however with no grille it will appear this design is meant to be all-electric.
Manufacturing dates weren’t talked about, so for now simply think about tackling grime, mud and rocks in a luxurious SUV.
2026 Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade has been up to date considerably for 2026 with a brand new 2.5-liter hybrid system and a brand new 3.5-liter V6, each with all-wheel drive accessible. The brand new exterior and inside designs be a part of further security tech and a brand new trim of the XRT constructed for gentle off-roading. Hyundai says: “It’s journey prepared.”
The 2026 Palisade will likely be inbuilt Ulsan, South Korea. Gasoline-only fashions are set to reach at Hyundai sellers in early summer season with hybrid fashions scheduled to go on sale early fall.
2026 Kia EV4
With the addition of the 2026 EV4, Kia could have 5 battery electrical fashions, EV4, EV6, EV9, Niro, and Soul, together with plug-in hybrids, Niro and Sportage, and two hybrids, Sorento and Sportage.
The sleek-looking design has a low nostril, long-tail and fastback roofline for a singular silhouette. The EV4 has two high-voltage battery choices—58.3 kWh good for an estimated 235-mile vary and 81.4 kWh for an all-electric driving vary of 330 miles.
The Kia EV4 is predicted in sellers, with pricing and additional particulars, in early 2026.
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback
The K4 sedan, launched in 2025 (full overview right here), is being followed-up with the 2026 K4 Hatchback. Should you like a hatch, which we do at Clear Fleet Report, then you may be excited to see this variant of Kia’s smallest automotive.
Eric Watson, vp gross sales at Kia America, advised us: “We noticed a niche in automobiles which are reasonably priced with entry-level SUVs have gotten very costly within the $30,000+ vary. Folks desire a fuel-efficient car that has cargo capability. Plus, there will not be plenty of hatchbacks anymore within the market, so we see a distinct segment and alternative for it now. The K4 Hatchback goes to be another for those that need one thing greater than a sedan and don’t need to pay to stand up into SUV costs.”
Whereas Watson says the K4 Hatchback “isn’t going after the WRX ‘Sizzling Hatch’ because it isn’t efficiency,” with the accessible turbocharged 1.6-liter with 190 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, 8-speed automated and the hatch being 11 inches shorter than the sedan, it ought to make for some enjoyable driving.
The 2026 K4 Hatchback is predicted to reach in late 2025, with pricing, trim particulars and EPA-rated gasoline economic system to be introduced nearer to its on-sale date.
2026 Kia EV9 Dusk Version
When Kia launched the 2024 EV9, the automotive media raved about it, and primarily based on the gross sales, so has the driving public. Kia is amping-up the efficiency with the 2026 EV9 GT. On the NY auto present, revealed the 2026 EV9 Dusk Version. Not merely an look package deal, despite the fact that the gloss black styling parts and 20-inch wheels make it stand out, it has as much as 443 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque that may take the three-row SUV to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
The EV9 Dusk Version, together with all Kia EV9 trims, are assembled at Kia’s West Level, Georgia, meeting plant. Gross sales are anticipated to start within the second quarter of 2025.
2026 Subaru Outback
The all-new seventh technology 2026 Subaru Outback is greater and boxier than ever, dropping its station wagon vibe that has made it a gross sales success. Will loyal Outback homeowners take to the brand new design or not be involved so long as the rugged off-road functionality stays?
Energy within the Base trim is the carryover 2.5-liter boxer engine with 180 hp and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. The Outback XT and Outback Wilderness fashions get the turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer producing 260 hp and 277 lb.-ft. of torque. Each engines are mated to a repeatedly variable transmission (CVT) and have all-wheel drive.
The 2026 Subaru Outback will likely be accessible in Premium, Restricted, Touring, Restricted XT, Touring XT and Wilderness trim ranges when it goes on sale in late 2025.
2026 Subaru Solterra EV
Launched in 2023 and upgraded in 2024, the all-new 2026 Subaru Solterra EV now has extra energy, prices quicker and has an extended driving vary. One large improve is the Solterra adopting the North American Charging Customary (NACS), giving it entry to greater than 65,800 Tesla Superchargers. Add to this the greater than 65,000 mixed charging aystem (CCS) stations for Solterra homeowners, accessible with an adapter.
The 2026 Solterra now has a 74.7 kWh battery good for 285 all-electric miles, which is a 25% enhance over the outgoing mannequin. It additionally has a battery preconditioning system for chilly climate charging and presents a alternative of 233 hp or 338 hp, relying on the trim. All Solterra trims have all-wheel drive that includes X-Mode and eight.3-inches of floor clearance.
Inside occupants are handled to improved rear seat legroom, elevated cargo house and extra normal tech than on earlier Solterra fashions. An all-new 14-inch Subaru multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is normal as is a quicker wi-fi cellphone charger and USB-C cost ports.
Clear Fleet Report could have full overview once we get behind the wheel someday later in 2025 when detailed specs and pricing will likely be launched.
2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV
The Subaru Trailseeker EV is all-new to the corporate for 2026. Sharing the Solterra platform, however is 6-inches longer and an inch taller, the Trailseeker presents extra inside room. The identical 74.7 kWh battery and preconditioning system are used with a 260-mile all-electric vary. With a wider cargo space and taller roof, the Trailseeker nonetheless shares the identical 8.3-inches of floor clearance with normal all-wheel drive. It additionally has X-Mode to deal with off-road trails.
The 14-inch Subaru multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is normal as is wi-fi cellphone charging and USB-C cost ports.
Launch, with pricing, is focused for early 2026, at which period Clear Fleet Report could have full overview.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo
The Volkswagen Tiguan was all-new for 2025, with one of many trims being the SEL R-Line that has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder non-turbo engine. The 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line has upped the efficiency by 67 hp and 51 lb.-ft. of torque by dropping-in a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder for 268 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. Internally Volkswagen calls this engine EA888 evo5, which in Europe powers the Volkswagen Tayron three-row SUV.
The 8-speed automated transmission and all-wheel drive are normal on all 2026 Tiguan trims.
The third technology 2025 Tiguan, which carries-over to 2026, is 170 kilos lighter than the final mannequin, aiding in acceleration and gasoline economic system. The all-new design has a shorter rear overhang with nothing radical having been carried out that may scare away Tiguan homeowners from upgrading to the brand new mannequin.
Availability and pricing of the 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo will likely be introduced nearer to launch this fall.
Different automakers have been represented on the present, however didn’t maintain media occasions highlighting new product.
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Story by John Faulkner. Pictures by John Faulkner and the producers.
