Chicago Auto Show 2012

Chicago auto show might not be the biggest in North America however ironically it has the largest floor area. It happens every year in McCormick Place. More and more car makers are choosing the event to show off their latest production. This 2012 there were 18 cars that were launched and this number is high as compared to Detroit’s Auto Show. The Windy city is one of the favorites not just for viewing shiny new cars but you can do more than just taking pictures of new cars that will hit the streets in the future. There are other things that you can do aside from looking and admiring vehicles. There are large car makers like Toyota and Honda that have put driving stimulators and game like machines that will showcase the technology of their vehicles. However Ford has taken the display to a different level with the Programmable Vehicle Model that would let you touch the prototype car in 3D space.

Show goers can actually experience quite a number of test tracks, obstacles and off road driving. There is also dirt paths that would let you go up and down the hills. GMC has a unique display and this has gone a long way to a lot of people. After looking at cars on platform and turntable, their booth contains chassis and an engine of their Sierra Denali. Chicago Auto Show 2012 was also an event that showcased several cars that will be launched in the market in the next two years. One is coming from Volkswagen and that is the 2013 Beetle TDI.

This bug received few mechanical and aesthetic tweaks. The engine can produce about 236 lb ft torque which can deliver a smile to the driver’s face. It is more masculine compared to its predecessor. Another top pick in this year’s Chicago Auto Show was the Acura ILX. It is said to be the best Civic Si Sedan. This car has definitely saved the company for going to funny directions. Hyundai also made a big splash and its Elantra is selling like cold lemonade during hot days. It got praises from the public and car the community.

The Coupe in the Elantra lineup debuted here in the Chicago Auto Show. The five-door GT is light but big compared to other cars that fall in the segment. The specific design elements are revisions from the past models coming from the car maker’s collection. People in Chicago can’t stop talking about the Kia Track’ster. The concept is cool and it is not just because of the engine under its hood but for its 3-door body and wide hips. It is one of the most awaited cars for production. Another star in Chicago Auto Show this year was the 2013 Convertible Shelby GT500 with high horsepower.