Who wants to travel to Chicago, in February, during a snowstorm, to see what’s new in the automotive world as it’s put on display at the Windy City’s auto show? Don’t all raise your hands at once! Whether you’re not a fan of cold or couldn’t swing a flight to the Midwest, don’t worry—we’ve broken down for you the new-car debuts and other happenings of consequence from the 2020 Chicago auto show. No bundling up necessary!
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
For 2021, Chrysler has refreshed the slick Pacifica minivan, giving it sharper-edged styling that’s less rounded than before, as well as a new all-wheel-drive option. And, get this, the AWD setup doesn’t require buyers to give up Chrysler’s signature Stow ’N Go second-row seats, which can fold flat into cubbies in the floor. (When the seats are raised, the empty cubbies can be used for handy storage.) There also is a new Pinnacle trim level that overhauls the Pacifica’s interior to resemble something from a European automaker, right down to its wood trim, quilted-leather seats, and fancy stitching on the dashboard and door panels. Very upper-crust. Read more about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica here.
2020 Ford GT
Even though the Ford GT has been essentially sold out since it debuted for 2017, Ford is giving the sports car an extra 13 horsepower (for a total of 660!), more engine cooling, and a few new snazzy personalization options for 2020. Buyers can even now specify a striking, paintless carbon-fiber body or an updated orange-and-blue Gulf Racing heritage livery. Did Ford need to do any of this? No, but it did, the results look incredible, and so here we are. Read more about the 2020 Ford GT here.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
We’re still reeling from the Hyundai Sonata’s wild redesign for 2020, and now this? Hyundai has announced the hybrid version of the newest Sonata, and the gas-electric sedan now delivers class-leading fuel economy—while maintaining the same visual gravitas as the gas-powered Sonata. In fact, the 2020 Sonata hybrid is capable of up to 54 mpg on the highway, beating out rivals such as the Toyota Camry hybrid and Honda Accord hybrid. Read more about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata hybrid here.
2021 Jaguar F-Type
Jaguar has previously shown off its mildly restyled F-Type sports car, but the Chicago show marked its North American debut. The two-door coupe and convertible swap their previously cat-like vertical headlights for wide-set, thin horizontal elements that seem to better match the nearly unchanged taillights. Most of the lineup is now all-wheel drive, too—only the base four-cylinder P300 model offers rear drive—which is useful here in Chicago, where, you know, weather happens. Read more about the 2021 Jaguar F-Type and its pricing here.
2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Typical Jeep Wrangler products—its Gladiator pickup offshoot included—are all about rock-bashing and slow-speed trail work. They’re not really intended for high speed, whether on-road or off-road. The Mojave trim Jeep debuted for the 2021 Gladiator flips that stereotype on its lid. Set up for faster desert off-roading, along the same vein as the Ford F-150 Raptor and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the rig’s suspension benefits from remote-reservoir Fox shocks, a wider front track, and hydraulic bump stops that act as secondary shock absorbers for when the suspension is fully compressed—say, after landing a jump. Other revisions allow the four-wheel-drive’s Lo (low-range) to stay engaged up to 50 mph for sand play, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and extra ground clearance. The Mojave is therefore the first-ever Jeep to be “Desert Rated” rather than “Trail Rated.” How appropriate. Read more about the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave here.
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
What do you get when Toyota tries to impart some sportiness on its Highlander three-row crossover? That’d be the 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE, which spices up the redesigned-for-2020 SUV with sporty styling touches and some chassis refinements versus the regular Highlander. Read more about the 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE here.
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