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The coolest cars we saw at the New York auto show, from a sleek electric Hyundai to an all-terrain Lamborghini

Tim Levin   

The coolest cars we saw at the New York auto show, from a sleek electric Hyundai to an all-terrain Lamborghini
The Genesis GV80 Coupe, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, and Kia EV9 were some of the best vehicles at the 2023 New York auto show.Tim Levin/Insider
  • Car companies trotted out their latest and greatest vehicles at the 2023 New York auto show.
  • We saw plenty of sleek electric cars, battery-powered pickup trucks, and powerful muscle cars.

From an electric truck to the sleek new Toyota Prius, these were the coolest rides we saw at this year's New York International Auto Show.

From an electric truck to the sleek new Toyota Prius, these were the coolest rides we saw at this year
The 2024 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Ram showed off the 1500 REV, its first battery-powered pickup.

Ram showed off the 1500 REV, its first battery-powered pickup.
The 2024 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The truck throws down the gauntlet with some impressive stats: up to 500 miles of range, 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and 654 horsepower.

The truck throws down the gauntlet with some impressive stats: up to 500 miles of range, 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and 654 horsepower.
The 2024 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Plus, you get a big front trunk.

Plus, you get a big front trunk.
The 2024 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The Ram REV hits the market in 2024.

The Ram REV hits the market in 2024.
The 2024 Ram 1500 REV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Chevrolet brought a whole slew of future electric models, including the Blazer EV.

Chevrolet brought a whole slew of future electric models, including the Blazer EV.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV.      Tim Levin/Insider

The sleek SUV will start at around $45,000 and offer up to 320 miles of range.

The sleek SUV will start at around $45,000 and offer up to 320 miles of range.
The Chevrolet Blazer EV.      Tim Levin/Insider

We also caught a glimpse of the Equinox EV, Chevy's future bargain-bin model that it says will start at $30,000.

We also caught a glimpse of the Equinox EV, Chevy
The Chevrolet Equinox EV.      Tim Levin/Insider

It goes on sale this fall, but the cheapest model won't be available until 2024.

It goes on sale this fall, but the cheapest model won
The Chevrolet Equinox EV.      Tim Levin/Insider

Ford trotted out the mean-looking Mustang Dark Horse, a high-performance, track-oriented version of its iconic muscle car.

Ford trotted out the mean-looking Mustang Dark Horse, a high-performance, track-oriented version of its iconic muscle car.
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse.      Tim Levin/Insider

The Dark Horse gets carbon-fiber wheels, a dramatic spoiler, and a 5.0-liter V8 engine targeting 500 horsepower.

The Dark Horse gets carbon-fiber wheels, a dramatic spoiler, and a 5.0-liter V8 engine targeting 500 horsepower.
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse.      Tim Levin/Insider

Speaking of souped-up muscle cars, Dodge showed off the Challenger SRT Demon 170, its absurdly powerful farewell to the current Challenger model.

Speaking of souped-up muscle cars, Dodge showed off the Challenger SRT Demon 170, its absurdly powerful farewell to the current Challenger model.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.      Tim Levin/Insider

The SRT Demon 170 costs an evil $96,666 and cranks out more than 1,000 horsepower, according to the brand.

The SRT Demon 170 costs an evil $96,666 and cranks out more than 1,000 horsepower, according to the brand.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.      Tim Levin/Insider

The 3,000-unit limited-edition model comes as Dodge looks to electrify its lineup.

The 3,000-unit limited-edition model comes as Dodge looks to electrify its lineup.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.      Tim Levin/Insider

The brand's electric Charger Daytona SRT concept offers a preview of what that gas-free future will look like.

The brand
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.      Tim Levin/Insider

The sleek coupe retains all the drama of Dodge's growling gas vehicles.

The sleek coupe retains all the drama of Dodge
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.      Tim Levin/Insider

It has a multi-speed transmission (highly unusual in EVs), a loud fake exhaust, and all-around performance that beats Dodge's famed SRT Hellcat V8 engine.

It has a multi-speed transmission (highly unusual in EVs), a loud fake exhaust, and all-around performance that beats Dodge
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.      Tim Levin/Insider

Kia debuted the US version of the EV9, a delightfully chunky electric SUV hitting streets later in 2023.

Kia debuted the US version of the EV9, a delightfully chunky electric SUV hitting streets later in 2023.
The Kia EV9.      Tim Levin/Insider

It offers up a sleek cabin, seating for up to seven people, and up to 300 miles of estimated range.

It offers up a sleek cabin, seating for up to seven people, and up to 300 miles of estimated range.
The Kia EV9.      Tim Levin/Insider

Kia hasn't announced pricing yet.

Kia hasn
The Kia EV9.      Tim Levin/Insider

Lexus is a bit late to the EV game, but it's arrived with the RZ450e.

Lexus is a bit late to the EV game, but it
The Lexus RZ450e.      Tim Levin/Insider

The brand's first EV provides a comfy cabin but a disappointing 220 miles of EPA-estimated range. It costs around $60,000 to start.

The brand
The Lexus RZ450e.      Tim Levin/Insider

The expo was teeming with new and exciting electric cars, so here's another one: Hyundai's Ioniq 6.

The expo was teeming with new and exciting electric cars, so here
The Hyundai Ioniq 6.      Tim Levin/Insider

The striking, streamlined sedan will offer up to 361 miles of range, beating out Tesla's Model 3.

The striking, streamlined sedan will offer up to 361 miles of range, beating out Tesla
The Hyundai Ioniq 6.      Tim Levin/Insider

A base model costs $41,600.

A base model costs $41,600.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6.      Tim Levin/Insider

Hyundai also previewed a future model from its high-end Genesis brand by rolling out the GV80 Coupe concept.

Hyundai also previewed a future model from its high-end Genesis brand by rolling out the GV80 Coupe concept.
The Genesis GV80 Coupe concept.      Tim Levin/Insider

Genesis says the sporty-looking SUV hints at more "performance-oriented models."

Genesis says the sporty-looking SUV hints at more "performance-oriented models."
The Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept.      Tim Levin/Insider

The Prius has come a long way from its egg-shaped beginnings.

The Prius has come a long way from its egg-shaped beginnings.
The Toyota Prius.      Tim Levin/Insider

More streamlined than ever before, the next-generation hybrid is a stunner.

More streamlined than ever before, the next-generation hybrid is a stunner.
The Toyota Prius.      Tim Levin/Insider

Plus, it offers better performance and, importantly, fuel economy than the outgoing model.

Plus, it offers better performance and, importantly, fuel economy than the outgoing model.
The Toyota Prius.      Tim Levin/Insider

We save the best — or at least the most aspirational — for last.

We save the best — or at least the most aspirational — for last.
The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.      Tim Levin/Insider

This is Lamborghini's Huracan Sterrato, which the brand calls "the first all-terrain super sports car." It rides 1.7 inches higher than a regular Huracan.

This is Lamborghini
The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.      Tim Levin/Insider

It has knobby tires, protective cladding, and extra lights up front. And, since this is a Lambo after all, the Huracan Sterrato has 602 horsepower and can can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the brand claims.

It has knobby tires, protective cladding, and extra lights up front. And, since this is a Lambo after all, the Huracan Sterrato has 602 horsepower and can can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the brand claims.
The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.      Tim Levin/Insider

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