If there’s one thing the Chicago Auto Show can brag about is that it’s the largest of its kind in North America covering over 1 million square feet at the McCormick Place. However, in regards to world debuts, it's long fallen behind other major events like the New York, LA and Detroit shows.
This year’s show opens with the press preview on Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12, before welcoming the public from Saturday, February 13 through 21.
There’s only a handful of notable world premieres, such as Chevrolet’s new Camaro 1LE and refreshed Trax crossover, Hyundai’s facelifted Santa Fe models, an updated RAM heavy-duty pickup, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Concept and perhaps the most interesting of all, Kia’s new Niro dedicated compact crossover. It’s also been speculated that Nissan might choose Chicago to unveil the new Armada SUV based on the Infiniti QX80.
On the other hand, for Chicago residents who would like to see new cars regardless of when and where they were first presented, the show will be jam-packed with fresh entries, ranging from production models like the Fiat 124 Spider, Genesis G90, Honda Ridgeline and Lexus LC500, to concepts, including the Kia Telluride, Acura Precision and Buick Avista.
We’ll be covering the show’s progression, so be sure to check back for all the updates and official presentations.
Note: NC = Not Confirmed | F/L = Facelift
PRODUCTION CARS
Chevrolet Trax F/L
Chevrolet Camaro 1LE
CHRYSLER 200S & 300S ALLOY EDITIONS
Ford Explorer XLT Sport
Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa FE Sport F/L
Kia Niro
Nissan Armada [NC]
RAM HD
Subaru XV Special Edition
Toyota Tacoma Special
CONCEPT MODELS
Mercedes Sprinter