Various world premieres were announced at the 2015 Chicago auto show. 

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Acura MDX (2016): six speed auto replaced by nine-speed auto, power unchanged

Acura RDX facelift (2016): first restyle since this SUV's debut at 2012 Chicago show

Chevrolet Equinox facelift (2016): new trim levels too, goes on sale in the fall

Chevrolet Silverado Custom (2015): new model grade, 4.3-litre V6 or 5.3-litre V8

Ford Police Interceptor Utility facelift (2016): unlike the Explorer, V6 engines only

Honda Pilot (2016): new generation of this US-built eight-seater SUV

Honda Ridgeline (2017): sketch issued to the media, to be built from 2016

Hyundai Elantra GT facelift (2016): equivalent i30 restyle debuted at Brussels show

Hyundai Veloster facelift (2016): show debut as was announced in Korea in January

Kia Rio sedan facelift (2016): hatchback is already on sale in South Korea

Kia Trail'ster concept: e-AWD version of the Soul EV with a higher ride height

Nissan 370Z NISMO roadster concept: 350hp V6 and sports suspension

Ram Laramie Limited (2015): new model grade for 1500, 2500 & 3500 trucks

Toyota Avalon facelift (2016): mid-life restyle and updates for infotainment system

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