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New York 2008: Top debuts of the show (w/ Poll)
The 2008 New York Auto Show press preview is in the books, and now it's the public's turn to roam the floor in the Javits Center. After thinking things over, we thought we'd put together a video of our top five most significant introductions from the show. New York served as a launching pad for exciting new vehicles like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Saleen S5S Raptor, so there were some winners to choose from. Click play on the video above to see our picks for the most significant debuts, and follow the jump to check out the high-res shots from the show floor and place your vote for which ride you think deserves the number one spot.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Thedevil 9:06PM (3/22/2008)
How about none of the above? thanks
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Alpz 9:07PM (3/22/2008)
What about the Maxima?
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Maxima? 9:13PM (3/22/2008)
Are you kidding me? The Maxima is absolutely horrible... Have you seen those headlights?? Its good to try different stuff, as long as you succeed
MoonRover 8:47AM (3/23/2008)
I have to agree with Maxima, the designers of the new Maxima must have sat around for hours asking each other "What can we do that is different", Oh I know said one, lets make these headlights look like paint splatters.
Red 9:09PM (3/22/2008)
I believe there's an Acura debut and two Honda debuts tomorrow. At least Honda/Acura fans will enjoy it. But I think Hyundai had the most to gain from the exposure and it looks like they did what they set out to do.
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James 9:19PM (3/22/2008)
My vote also goes to the Genesis Coupe. I think it, along with the Genesis sedan, has the most potential to really change the perception of Hyundai and turn it into a brand people take seriously. Hyundai has also made a vehicle that successfully attracts the target audience, leaving Scion a mere afterthought.
I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I'll take the 2.0 Turbo with xenon headlights!
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Thedevil 9:36PM (3/22/2008)
OH!here we go again,another hyundai that's going to destroy anything toyota makes?sigh! instead of getting let down once again,how about letting it hit the market first ? we sure hope its not a flop like the sonata and azera ,compare to the toyota's in their class.
James 9:54PM (3/22/2008)
Hey, now. I never said Hyundai was going to destroy everything Toyota makes, but I think it's quite clear in comparing Scion's new concept with Hyundai, which automaker successfully attracted more interest among young buyers.
I think we can also agree that the Genesis Coupe does what it does far better than any Azera or Sonata currently on the streets does. Does that mean all the sudden all the new tC's will be left collecting dust on dealer lots? Certainly not. All I'm saying is Hyundai made an extremely solid vehicle that people want, and generated tons of buzz in the process. That's noteworthy, isn't it?
John R 10:38PM (3/22/2008)
The Sonata is a flop? I see three of those things per day.
Mike 12:35AM (3/23/2008)
dude....get a photo of an old roadster with a roof, and look at the new scion concept. they look nearly identical.
my father saw the scion and loved the exterior, the dash not so much. he liked the interior on the Qube more lol
for guys that are 6'6"+, being able to haul 4 big guys in a car with enough headroom and kneeroom for everyone is near impossible, except in the xB. I want to see if this one is similar, and has an engine with more power.
Marvelous 9:28PM (3/22/2008)
It's obviously the Genesis coupe, the impact this car will have is major. RWD, Turbo or 300Hp and manual trans, all around $25K. This car effects far more people with its perfomance and price than any other debut at the show.
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Mr K 10:37PM (3/22/2008)
Sorry I don't agree. The Hyundai Genesis is a big let down for me. it doesn't look as edgy, as crisp as it did in concept stage where it really sang. The production Genesis looks like a Hyundai Tuscan on steriods - a big let down.
I sure hope Suzuki can bring the K3 concept to production without loosing any of it's cutting edge design.
MoonRover 8:52AM (3/23/2008)
That sagging rear window is horriffic, how in hell did a ligitimate designer ever conclude that was a good line. It will date this car from the begining by growing old and tiresome, kind of like a can of tuna that's been opened and l left on the counter.
Montezuma 12:04AM (3/24/2008)
Sagging windows is a great trick to make butt look thinner, wider and more aggressive... Also it gives a nice overall curve to the window line... not to mention giving the car some character...
Kevin 9:56PM (3/22/2008)
I think Kia Koup may be most dramatic.
290 hp, 2.0T, for maybe 20k...
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Chris72b9 9:59PM (3/22/2008)
Hyundai, Kia, Suzuki...
Uggh.
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3seriesisking 10:39PM (3/22/2008)
I'm with ya' Chris......Urgh indeed
AlexP 10:42PM (3/22/2008)
Enjoy your Taurus.
iSpec 10:01PM (3/22/2008)
Gen Coupe
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Christopher H. Kim 10:06PM (3/22/2008)
Genesis Coupe all the way!
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