Chevrolet, Kia, Nissan, Ram and Toyota all had vehicle world premieres at this year’s Chicago auto show.

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Model year for North American markets in parentheses

Chevrolet Camaro 1LE (2017): track day packages for V6 and V8 variants

Chevrolet Trax facelift (2017): mid-life restyle for this small crossover

Kia Niro HUV (2017): closely related to Hyundai Ioniq but a crossover, not a hatchback

Kia Optima HEV (2017): new 2.0-litre petrol-electric powertrain replaces old-shape’s 2.4

Kia Optima PHEV (2017): 2.0-litre engine and 50kW transmission-mounted motor

Nissan Armada (2017): North American name for the rest of the world’s Patrol

Nissan Pathfinder Warrior and Murano Warrior: fitted with heavy duty snow tracks

Ram Power Wagon (2017): black-out treatment for this Ram 2500 derivative

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro (2017): new grille, black-out treatment for multiple panels

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