Sneak Preview of the 2009 New York International Auto Show

One of the biggest auto shows of the year is held each April. The New York International Auto Show will have lots of new cars and concepts on display; we're taking a look at a few.

I enjoy attending auto shows, so much so that I almost always get in two or three shows a year. That isn't much compared to what some other automotive journalists do, but it gives me just enough on site information to carry me through the entire year.

I won't be able to attend this year's show in New York City, but I will be following all of the updates surrounding the New York International Auto Show because there are quite a few debuts that will be revealed at this year's show.

New York is keeping a tight lid on what's being planned later this month, but naturally I was able to read between the lines and deduce what some of the hot cars will be showcased. Including some speculating on my part, some of the more newsworthy debuts will include the following:

Toyota iQ – Powered by a 1.OL I3 engine, the diminutive iQ went on sale in Japan late last year and was introduced in the UK in January. Toyota may import the car to the US as a Scion model next year.

Subaru Legacy – The automaker's largest model is all new for 2010. The midsize sedan goes on sale later this summer and will have a new, optional 3.6L boxer engine. All wheel drive remains standard.

Hyundai Nuvis Concept – Any vehicle that is a concept probably won't look exactly the same if it goes into production. However, the Nuvis should garner a lot of attention as the gullwing doors are a can't miss feature on this crossover.

Hyundai Equus – This Hyundai is no concept, having made its debut in Asia already. Think Genesis, but only larger, a real BMW 7-Series fighter, a true flagship sedan for Hyundai.

Jeep Gran Cherokee – The news has been focusing on parent Chrysler's pending alliance with Fiat, but Jeep isn't waiting to roll out the newest iteration of its heralded Gran Cherokee. This model is expected to be car based, meaning off road duty will have to go to the Wrangler. Still, it'll be roomy and get decent gas mileage.

EV Innovations – This North Carolina company is reportedly going to field a pair of electric vehicles at this year's show. One is expected to be a super-duper sportscar, the other a mass produced vehicle, priced some five thousand dollars less than the Chevy Volt.

Lots of other vehicles will get their US debut with a handful of international roll outs likely to be rolled out at the last minute. You can follow all the buzz on The Auto Writer and other car sites which track what is happening in the Big Apple.

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