The Must-See New Cars and Concepts of the 2026 New York Auto Show!

The most buzz-worthy reveal at the 2026 New York Auto Show was Hyundai’s surprise unveiling of the Boulder concept, a body-on-frame Bronco/Wrangler fighter shod with 37-inch off-road tires. It’s a signal of Hyundai’s future off-road truck and SUV direction and a preview of a pickup truck due to arrive before 2030. [First Look Full Story]

Kia’s all-electric PV5 Passenger van is already on sale in South Korea and Europe, plus we know it’s bound for Canada—and this concept indicates it could come to the Big Apple. Kia had a wheelchair-accessible PV5, done up as a New York taxi (without the overspray and bondo), to show to the local taxi commission and livery companies.

Nissan got lots of guff for releasing a high-performance NISMO version of the Z with only two pedals. That right has been wronged, and Nissan has the proof on display in New York in the form of a NISMO Z with a six-speed manual transmission. [First Look Full Story]

Though not a New York debut—Genesis first showed the G90 wagon late last year in Europe—this is the first chance for Americans to get an in-person look at the stunning shooting-brake concept. Will Genesis put it into production? We sure hope so. [First Look Full Story]

Several Stellantis brands are releasing “America250” special editions in celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial, and Dodge’s version debuted in New York. The Durango GT America250 (A250 in Stellantis shorthand) is available in red, white or blue—or black or grey—and features unique badging and choice of a Hemi V-8 or Pentastar V-6. [First Look Full Story]

With gas prices on the rise, there’s a new focus on small, affordable EVs, and Kia showed what might just be the right product for our times: EV3, a “tweener”-sized compact SUV with up to 320 miles of range. [First Look Full Story]

Subaru’s newest EV is a close relative of the Toyota Highlander, with unique exterior styling and a 420 horsepower dual-motor powertrain that out-muscles the 328-hp Toyota. Range will be in excess of 320 miles, so you can really… well, you know. [First Look Full Story]

Kia took the wraps off the all-new 2027 Seltos, which features styling derived from the new Telluride and—at long last—a hybrid powertrain. Two hybrid powertrains, actually, as Kia follows Toyota’s playbook with an all-wheel-drive hybrid using an electrically-powered rear axle. [First Look Full Story]

Chrysler’s long-lived minivan gets its first major restyle since 2021, with a new front fascia that harkens a new look for the Chrysler brand—because, as of 2027, the Pacifica is the only Chrysler brand vehicle on sale. (The Voyager, formerly a fleet version of the Pacifica, will become the Pacifica LX.) [First Look Full Story]

Infiniti’s new and much-needed entry-level model, the QX65, features a slick fastback roofline and a starting price under $56,000, with top-of-the-line Autograph models coming in well under $65k. The QX65 will be built in the U.S. at Nissan’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. [First Look Full Story]

Volkswagen’s big three-row SUV has an all-new look, with a smooth, LED-illuminated front fascia that almost makes it look like an EV. Inside, the interior has been modernized with all-new software running on more powerful computing architecture. The engine has been reworked (turbo four for now, hybrid coming in the future) and more standard equipment. Will this be enough to make the Atlas competitive in this segment? [First Look Full Story]

Tread lightly! Subaru has finally brought hybrid power to one of its Wilderness off-road-ready SUVs. The Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses the same 190-hp hybrid powertrain as other hybrid Foresters, which should improve fuel economy by about 25 percent and extend the cruising range well over 500 miles. [First Look Full Story]

The GV70 is the second iteration of Genesis’ Prestige Graphite Special Edition after last year’s G70. In SUV form, the new trim level is offered with a choice of bluish-gray paint hues and a leather-and-suede interior with red accents. [First Look Full Story]

It’s been 30 years since Ford launched the first credible competitor to Chevrolet’s Tahoe, and Ford is celebrating with a 30th Anniversary Edition of the Expedition. The headline feature is the Blue Ember paint color, formerly reserved for the 500-hp Dark Horse Mustang. [First Look Full Story]