The final list of world premiere concepts and production models which appeared for the first time at the New York auto show’s press days.

Where relevant, a model year for North America is in parentheses

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Acura RLX concept: previews the successor to the RL due for launch in late 2012

BMW X1 facelift (2013): and US dealers will finally have a rival for the Evoque

BMW M6 Convertible (2013): can it reach the 189mph maximum speed top-down?

Buick Enclave (2013): a styling update for the big crossover

Cadillac SRX facelift (2013): the first styling update for this crossover

Chevrolet Impala (2014): all-new, to be built at Detroit-Hamtramck from Feb 2013

Chevrolet Traverse facelift (2013): update time for this Lambda platform crossover

Fisker Atlantic (2014): a preview of the smaller, cheaper model due in 2013

Ford Explorer Sport (2013): a 350+hp turbo V6 for this range-topping variant

GMC Terrain Denali (2013): first use of GM’s 3.6-litre V6 in this crossover

Honda Crosstour concept: a preview of the 2013MY version of this crossover

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport & Santa Fe (2013): SWB and LWB bodies, respectively

Infiniti LE concept: a preview of the rebodied Nissan Leaf that’s due by 2014

Jaguar F-TYPE (2014): not at the show, just the announcement of the model name

Land Rover DC 100 Expedition concept: another proposed Defender replacement

Lexus ES (2013): the brand’s traditional US market best-seller is rebodied

Lexus ES Hybrid (2013): the Camry’s petrol-electric powertrain to feature

Lincoln MKZ (2013): little changed from the concept at January’s NAIAS

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (2013): 2.0-litre gasoline engine and electric motor = 188hp

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2013): the second generation appears

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class facelift (2013): and the debut of the US market diesel

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (2013): updated biturbo V12 appears in new-shape car

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport facelift (2013): revamped rear suspension and CVT too

Nissan Altima (2013): project L33 will be a global model and RHD cars will follow

Nissan NV200 Taxi (2014): the production version of New York’s next taxi

Ram 1500 (2013): Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-litre V6 and a facelift are new for 2013

Shelby 1000 (2013): 950hp supercharged 5.4-litre V8 in a modified Mustang body

SRT Viper (2013): 640hp V10 and a 206mph claimed top speed for this all-new car

Subaru Legacy & Outback facelifts (2013): more power too for some variants

Subaru XV Crosstrek (2013): already on sale elsewhere but not with this name

Terrafugia Transition: the auto show debut of the $279,000 car that also flies

Toyota Avalon (2013): svelte styling to banish the ‘Park Avalon’ tag

Toyota Venza facelift (2013): mid-life refresh time for the Kentucky-built crossover

Volkswagen Alltrack concept: Passat Alltrack is renamed but US sales not planned

 

 

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