This year's New York International Auto Show will draw consumers to the Jacob Javits Convention Center through April 16 to experience first hand what their favorite auto manufacturers have to offer.
As consumers continue to feel the pinch of increased vehicle prices, the conversation with manufacturers will undoubtedly revolve around what consumers can afford and whether now is the time to transition to EV. As the 123rd Auto Show begins, carmakers bring their entire lineups in hopes of attracting consumers to alternative options.
With more than 83,000 square feet of indoor EV fun, the show's first-floor test track allows consumers to slip behind the wheel and test drive their favorite manufacturers' EV products. Signed up this year are Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Nissan, Kia and BMW. Additionally, there will be an array of exhibitors to discuss all things EV. On Level 1 the Saratoga Auto Museum will have classics on display as well as a hometown heroes section that is filled with police, fire and other eye-catching displays to witness.
At the NYIAS this year, thrilling experiences top the level of interest for consumers. Camp Jeep comes back this year, with its ever-popular display of outdoor fun. Consumers can sign up to experience Jeep Wranglers in rough terrain and steep inclines as trying out the Wrangler in its primary use is all the craze. Toyota hits the nail on the head with its 2023 experience. Enjoy an “on-ice” experience in which professional drivers take consumers on a ride that places a car into a 90 degree reverse j-turn on synthetic ice. It's sure to get your heart rate rising.
Ford and Hyundai will incorporate their experiences on their very own EV test tracks in their booths on the main floor similar to last year. Additionally, Audi, BMW and Genesis are back and overall have good-size displays.
As car prices still top the conversation for consumers, manufacturers continue to cringe. With more than 150 vehicles slated on the docket from more than 25 manufacturers, consumers get the opportunity to ask questions to public relations staff, engineers and even influential design staff. Enjoy sitting in vehicles and experiencing hands-on usability, while enjoying what the 123rd New York International Auto Show has to offer. Let’s not forget about Exotics. They are back with supercars and hypercars on display from Koenigsegg and Lamborghini and others.
As vehicles flood the Javits Center, we notice some that we have already reviewed in 2023. They include the Kia Niro PHEV, Infiniti Q50 and Kia Telluride, all on display. More vehicles on display are already scheduled in Grasso’s Garage for reviews this year such as Subaru and BMW.
The New York International Auto Show is be located at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 429 11th Ave. in New York City. Hours for the show are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, go to Autoshowny.com, where you can buy tickets, see the floor plan and sign up for various experiences offered this year.
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