Cleveland, Ohio – Several automakers have debuted, or will debut, new models at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. The following is a wrapup of several announcements.
- Jaguar I-PACE (pictured) – An electric crossover from Jaguar Land Rover uses the same naming structure as the F-PACE and E-PACE SUVs. The 5-seat I-PACE features a 90kWh lithium-ion battery to deliver an estimated 240-mile range. With 394hp and 512 lb-ft of torque, the I-PACE offers acceleration from 0mph to 60mph in as little as 4.5 seconds.
- Land Rover Range Rover SV Coupe – Also from Jaguar Land Rover, the Range Rover SV Coupe is a two-door SUV that will have an extremely limited production run – only 999 units. The small vehicle will carry a 556hp, supercharged V-8 engine.
- 2019 Toyota Yaris – Despite massive declines in small car popularity, Yaris sales were up in 2016 and 2017 as the subcompact has been able to stay relevant to people looking for inexpensive transportation. The upcoming model will offer more of the same – a 1.5L, direct-injected engine capable of 106hp and 103 lb-ft of torque and 40mpg highway. Toyota officials say the new model will have an updated interior with a 7” touchscreen multimedia system with voice recognition, remote interface, steering wheel controls, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also boasts a low-speed pre-collision system, which scans the road ahead for potential vehicle collisions. If the system detects a potential frontal collision, an audio/visual alert and braking assistance are designed to automatically activate. Should the driver not respond, this system may automatically apply the brakes.
- 2019 Honda Insight – Unlike the first-generation of the first hybrid-electric vehicle to go on sale in the U.S., the new Insight looks like a normal car, not a science experiment. Priced between Civic and Accord, the upcoming Insight is a 151hp hybrid featuring an efficient two-motor design. Honda engineers expect city fuel economy to hit 55mpg. Unlike earlier hybrid models, owners will still get usable trunk space (15.1ft3) because the batteries will ride under rear seats. The hybrid system combines a 1.5L engine with electric motors fueled by lithium-ion batteries. The Insight will be manufactured alongside the Civic and CR-V at Honda's plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The hybrid battery unit will be assembled at the company's Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, with the 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine manufactured by Honda's Anna, Ohio engine plant.
About the author: Robert Schoenberger is the editor of Today's Motor Vehicles and a contributor to Today's Medical Developments and Aerospace Manufacturing and Design. He has written about the automotive industry for more than 18 years at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio; The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky; and The Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi.