The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) returned after a three-year hiatus owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Considered one of the best-attended auto shows on the planet, the organizers of the NYIAS flung the gates of the Jacob K. Javits Center-wide open from April 15-24, 2022 for automobile giants and startups alike to showcase their latest creations to the world.
Although this year's event featured fewer debuts compared to previous years, popular brands like Lamborghini, Kia, Volkswagen as well as lesser-known automakers like VinFast and Deus Automobiles took center stage at the event. We were particularly fascinated by the insane electric vehicle concepts exhibited at the event. So, in case you missed it, here are the 10 coolest cars that made their debut at the 2022 NY Auto Show.
10 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition
Ford is still very much in the business of making the GT supercars, and the latest iteration is the Holman Moody Heritage Edition, which honors Ford's third-place finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. For the 2022 Ford GT to bear semblance to the original Holman Moody of the '60s, Ford covered it with a unique blend of gold and red.
The number 5 roundels on the new GT are in the same Oxford white as the original Holman Moody race car. For the side sills, engine louvers, and splitter, Ford employs glossy carbon to perfect the job. Although the price tag of the new Holman Moody Heritage Edition has not been revealed, Ford says the supercar would be on the market this spring.
9 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
The latest Lamborghini in town is an attempt to close the gap between the two major versions of the Huracán—EVO, and ST0—with the new Tecnica. With aerodynamic improvements, a rear-wheel-drive, and a power-packed V10, the 2023 Huracán Tecnica will be just as great on the road as it is on the track.
Lamborghini gives the 5.2-liter V10 engine lid of the 2023 Huracán Tecnica a fresh look, and the engine blasts out 631 hp and 417 lb-ft of peak torque. Lamborghini also notes that the new Huracán Tecnica sprints to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and tops out at 202 mph.
8 Chrysler Airflow Graphite Concept
Chrysler plans to go fully electric by 2028, so the Airflow Graphite Concept is a glimpse of what to expect in the near future. The Airflow Graphite is the Stellantis sub-brand's first EV, and it's expected to be released by 2025. Chrysler decked out the Airflow Graphite Concept in a Galaxy Black paint, which makes it more captivating than the non-graphite version.
The Airflow Graphite Concept is still a work-in-progress and Chrysler engineers are still working round-the-clock to ensure it achieves 400 miles on a full charge, and ultimately lives up to the hype.
7 VinFast VF 8
Barely six months after VinFast, the Vietnamese smart electric vehicle manufacturer, launched its concept cars at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, it officially unveiled the VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9 at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. But the most exciting part of the show is that attendees had the opportunity to test drive the VF 8.
The VinFast VF 8 is an eSUV built with a plethora of premium features that deliver comfort and a fun-filled driving experience. Although the dual-motor all-wheel-drive VF 8 is still in the works, we expect it to produce around 402 hp.
6 2023 Hyundai Palisade
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade and its production sibling, the Telluride come fully refreshed with a beefier look. On the outside, Hyundai enlarges the front grille and headlights, and for the interior, the three-row seats, steering wheel, and infotainment system are all new.
Under the hood of the new Palisade lies a 3.8-liter V6 engine that delivers 291 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, which will be enough for your family adventures. Besides the new features in and out of the 2023 Palisade, Hyundai offers an off-road trim called XRT.
5 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Even though the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is not expected to hit the US market until 2024, we got a sneak peek of the all-electric funky minivan at the 2022 NYIAS. Meanwhile, Volkswagen plans on releasing a long-wheelbase version of the ID.Buzz to the US market in 2023, and it will feature large display screens, a roomy cabin, and let's not forget its vintage charm.
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz rides on the Modular Electric Drive (MEB) platform with the likes of the Audi e-tron crossover. The base model, which will come with a single, rear-mounted electric motor is expected to produce about 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque.
4 Deus Automobiles Vayanne Concept
Deus Automobiles is an Austrian startup that made its auto debut at the 2022 NYIAS, and it unveiled the stunning-looking Vayanne Concept, which is an EV hypercar. What's really shocking about the Vayanne is that Deus claims it will produce up to 2,200 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of peak torque.
The Austrian automaker reports that the Vayanne will sprint to 62 in just 1.9 seconds and top out at 248 mph. Deus Automobiles says the Vayanne Concept is “production-oriented", and it intends on making only 99 units, which will be available by 2025.
3 Genesis X Speedium Concept
The new X Speedium Concept is Genesis' attempt at making a coupe, and it is an improved version of the X Concept that was unveiled in 2021. Genesis draws inspiration from a racetrack in Inje, South Korea for the alluring X Speedium Concept, which is wrapped in metallic emerald green.
With the shooting brake/fastback design of the Genesis X Speedium, it was one of the best-looking concept cars at the auto show. As Genesis plans on going fully electric by the end of the decade, the X Speedium gives us a good idea of what to expect, even though there's no certainty of the concept car going into production.
2 Indi One EV
Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV) is another EV startup that drew the attention of auto enthusiasts at the just concluded 2022 NYIAS. The California-based startup plans on putting the Indi One EV into production by the middle of 2023, but details of the car are still sketchy, so whatever we highlight here are estimates.
Two variants of the Indi One EV—the Standard and Premium—are already in the works. The standard version is expected to make around 270 hp with a 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds. On the other hand, the premium version will put out 461 hp and hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
1 Kia EV9 Concept
At the just concluded 2022 NYIAS, Kia confirmed that the production model of the EV9 Concept will be available in the US before the end of 2023. The Kia EV9 is a seven-seat electric SUV, which may start at $50,000. One of the cool things about the EV9 is that Kia doesn't sacrifice the core elements of an SUV on the altar of efficiency.
The EV9 Concept has a sleek design with its partly flat, high-set hood, and geometrically-shaped body panels. The EV9 might be a 4-wheel-drive, with a power output of 350 horsepower.