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2004 North American International Auto Show
The Ford Shelby Cobra has a 605 horsepower, 6.4 litre, all aluminum V10 engine with 501 foot-pounds of torque. Without the aid of supercharging or turbocharging, the Cobra will do 0 - 60 in less than four seconds.
Chrysler revealed the new 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible at the Detroit auto show on Tuesday. With 84 cubic feet of passenger space and 13 cubic feet of luggage volume, the PT Cruiser Convertible offers more interior cargo volume than its competitors, says the company.
The sleek 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster will arrive in dealerships this Spring, announced DaimlerChrysler during the unveiling at the Detroit auto show.
The Jeep Wrangler, known as the TJ in Canada, is now available in two distinct configurations - original Wrangler and the new longer Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Lexus introduced a new GS luxury sport sedan with more power and more advanced engineering improvements.Significantly, the new GS will feature all-wheel-drive, the first such application in any Lexus car, and offer Lexus Vehicle Dynamic Management (VDM), a system capable of anticipating vehicle stability problems and correcting them with a combination of braking and throttle control.
Lexus introduced what will be the world's first luxury gasoline/electric hybrid SUV. The RX 400h will be powered by a V6 Hybrid system that combines sub-eight second zero-to-sixty acceleration with fuel-efficiency equivalent to the current average for a four-cylinder compact sedan.
Kia unveiled the redesigned 2004 Kia Spectra four-door compact sedan at the North American International Auto Show. The all-new Spectra features a longer wheelbase, a wider track and more horsepower than its predecessor.
Everything's changed but the name on the new 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Now with a new body-on-frame chassis derived from the full-size Pathfinder Armada chassis, the bigger, roomier 2005 Pathfinder features a new 250 horsepower 4.0 litre V6 engine (derived from the VQ 3.5 litre V6), standard 5-speed automatic transmission, three rows of seats, and an independent front and rear suspension.
A new Nissan Frontier pickup that's larger, more powerful and more capable was unveiled in Detroit on Monday. The third-generation Frontier, available in King Cab (extended cab) and Crew Cab models, shares a modified version of the full-size Nissan Titan's fully-boxed ladder frame.
The concept T, a crossover vehicle that resembles a modern dune buggy, was unveiled by Volkswagen.
There's no word whether the sub-compact Mazda MX-Micro Sport concept will make it to North America, but the company did say a production version of the MX-Micro Sport concept will be launched into a key automotive market during calendar year 2004.
Lincoln's next-generation Aviator will "crossover" to a car-based platform, said the company, which displayed a "teaser" of the luxury SUV at the Detroit auto show.
Subaru introduced the redesigned 2005 Legacy 2.5 GT now powered by a new 250-horsepower intercooled/turbocharged 2.5 litre boxer four cylinder engine.
Suzuki unveiled its third all-new model in less than a year, the Suzuki Reno - a compact crossover vehicle. Designed by Ital Design, the Reno will have a starting price of around $13,000 in the U.S.
Hyundai unveiled its newest concept vehicle, the HCD8 sports tourer, at the North American Interanational Auto Show in Detroit. The HDC8 is the newest concept vehicle from the Hyundai Kia Design and Technical Center Design studio and is the first concept vehicle to come from Hyundai's new $30 million Design and Technical Center in Irvine, Calif.
For the first time in its history, Ferrari had chosen Detroit to launch an all new model - the 612 Scaglietti. Ferrari marks its 50th anniversary selling cars in North America in 2004 and North American is the top world market for Ferrari.
On sale this Fall, the Aston Martin DB9 Volante will be built at the company's newly opened Aston Martin Gaydon facility alongside the new DB9 Coupe. Aston Martin hopes to sell 2000 DB9 models, half of them convertibles.
On sale this April, the subtly restyled 2004 Jaguar S-Type will offer a new diesel engine option in the middle of 2004 in addition to the all-aluminium 2.5 and 3.0 litre V6s and both naturally aspirated and supercharged versions of the 4.2 litre V8.
In a worldwide premiere, Mitsubishi unveiled its Sport Truck Concept, Mitsubishi's interpretation of what a pickup truck can be.
A high performance, sports tourer SUV concept car, the Range Stormer is Land Rover's first ever concept show car, and previews a future design direction for Land Rover, said a company news release.
Mitsubishi showed an Eclipse concept car with parallel engines that provide power to both the front and rear axles.
Today, Pontiac revealed a sporty new mid-size sports sedan that's scheduled to replace the Grand Am in the Fall of 2004 as a 2005 model.
Chrysler joined the ranks of Ferrari, Bugatti, McLaren, Lamborghini and Ford with a new prototype V12-powered mid-engine ME Four-Twelve super car.
Designed to be a practical and affordable driver's car, the lightweight Dodge Sling Shot concept car features a rear-mounted 100 horsepower 3 cylinder engine that offers good fuel economy (up to 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres) and reasonable performance (0 to 60 mph in ten seconds).
Designed as a search and rescue vehicle, the new Jeep Rescue concept vehicle also hints at the future design direction of a new large Jeep, says DaimlerChrysler.
Previously shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Jeep Treo is a vehicle that "will thrive in a city or campus environment yet one that will easily take its owner to the trailhead", said the company.
For the first time worldwide, Audi revealed its flagship A8 L 6.0 quattro model which features a 450 horsepower twelve cylinder engine. The A8 6.0 L quattro sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, and it accelerates from 0 to 200 in 17.4 seconds.
With styling reminiscent of Mustangs of the late 60's, the 2005 Mustang isn't shy about cashing in on the popularity of the first American "pony car".
Ford showed its Freestyle "crossover" vehicle which it says "blends the aspirational looks of a sport utility vehicle, the versatility of a minivan and the confidence of an all-wheel-drive sedan."
Ford unveiled the new Five-Hundred, an upscale sedan with a roomy interior, a huge trunk, and seating positions up to four inches higher than in traditional sedans.
Another Ford vehicle that borrows styling from earlier models is the Bronco concept truck - key design features reminiscent of the original Ford Bronco of the 60's include the boxy, upright roofline, short wheelbase, round headlamps and the Bronco nameplate milled into the modern three-bar grille.
Honda unveiled its SUT (sport utility truck) concept and announced plans for the launch of an all-new sport-utility truck slated for introduction in calendar year 2005.
A gas-electric version of the mid-size Toyota Highlander SUV was unveiled on Sunday.
Toyota unveiled a concept pickup truck that provides a hint about the direction in size and styling of Toyota's next big-truck platform.
The sleek, silver, bullet-shaped Nissan Actic concept car, with its flowing body and matching trailer, makes a visionary statement about how vehicle owners will approach technology in the future, say Nissan designers.
Infiniti showed its version of the full-size Nissan Pathfinder Armada SUV, the QX56 which will go on sale this Spring.
General Motors unveiled the 2006 Pontiac Solstice roadster today. It's expected to be in showrooms by the Fall of 2005. The Solstice was first shown as a concept car at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
With styling that harks back to the distinctive two-door 1954 Chevrolet Nomad, a 21st century Nomad concept was unveiled in Detroit today.
Saturn unveiled a 2+2 rear-wheel-drive sports coupe concept here today powered by a supercharged 230 horsepower 2.2 litre Ecotec four cylinder engine, the same engine to be used in the new Saturn Ion Red Line.
General Motors released eagerly-awaited photos and details of the new, sixth-generation Corvette today. Smaller, and more "tossable" than the current Corvette, the 2005 Corvette features a 400 horsepower 6.0 litre V8, improved body rigidity and handling, a new interior with better fit and finish, and "Keyless Access" with push-button start. The coupe will go on sale this summer, the convertible this fall. December 29, 2003 Mercedes-Benz will unveil a diesel hybrid production version of its Vision Grand Sports Tourer at the North American International Auto Show in January 2004, the company announced.
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will introduce two all-new concepts at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) which runs January 4 - 19, 2004 at the Cobo Centre in Detroit. December 18, 2003 Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi announced it will unveil the 340 horsepower S4 Cabriolet and the new A4 2.7 TS Line performance sedan at the Detroit auto show. Audi will also show the Le Mans quattro introduced earlier. The A6 2.7 T S Line has nine-spoke 18" wheels, and a biturbo engine that now puts out 265 horsepower. The car also has quattro all-wheel drive, and a road-reading four-link front Sport suspension. December 17, 2003 General Motors will introduce several new concept and production models at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. December 16, 2003 A group of American and Canadian automotive journalists has selected the Cadillac XLR, Mazda RX-8 and Toyota Prius as the finalists for the North American Car of the Year, while the Cadillac SRX, the Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan are finalists for the North American Truck of the Year. December 10, 2003 Lexus will show a new GS model and the hybrid RX 3300 in Detroit, while Toyota will unveil a full-size pick-up concept and hybrid Highlander.
Torrance, California - Scion, the youth-oriented car brand started by Toyota in the United States, will introduce the new Scion tC sports coupe at a press conference at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, on Monday, January 5th. |  | |
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