2025 New York Auto Show

What better way to celebrate 125 years of the New York International Auto Show than with one of the best U.S. auto shows in recent times.

Subaru unveiled three vehicles, including the seventh-gen 2026 Outback. It trades some hallmark wagon proportions for more SUV boxiness and a more spacious interior. An enhanced Wilderness variant also debuted with more aggressive tires and electronic suspension dampers. An updated Solterra EV premiered with paint matched body cladding and more range, now up to 285 miles. And an all-new EV, the Trailseeker, will effectively serve as a longer version of the Solterra with an estimated 260 miles of range.

Korean brands made a lot of news at the New York show. This Kia K4 Hatchback will soon join the well regarded K4 sedan. It’s 11 inches shorter but provides more headroom and cargo space. The EV4 is Kia’s first all-electric global sedan, boasting up to 330 miles of range. What we’ve seen so far is very reminiscent of the EV6 utility. Meanwhile, Hyundai showcased the second-generation Palisade three-row SUV, including a first time hybrid. Expect 30+ highway mpg and 619 miles of range. A new XRT PRO grade packs more off-road goodies for the explorer at heart. Luxury off-shoot Genesis unveiled the X Gran Equator Concept. Its bold, squared-off styling is met by the brand’s iconic parallel LED lighting, and an upscale, yet simplistic interior.

Rugged luxury is the theme of the Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition. Limited to just 2,000 units, the Overland has air suspension, a two-speed transfer case, 32-inch all-terrain tires, skid plates and more, priced about $75,000.

And for a more compact thrill, Volkswagen showed a new Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo. Its turbo-four is uprated to 268 horsepower with all-wheel-drive standard. It arrives this fall.

And that’s it from the Big Apple and this week’s Motor News!