CHICAGO, IL – Taking center stage at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show are more than 20 vehicles that made their world debut during the Media Preview including the Kia Niro, Ram Power Wagon, Nissan Armada, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Chevrolet Trax, Hyundai Santa Fe and Infiniti Q50 among others. More than a dozen concept cars are also on parade, including the Acura Precision, Buick Avista, Genesis Vision G, Kia Telluride and Nissan Murano Winter Warrior.
This year marks the 108th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. The show runs from Feb. 13-21 and opens at 9 a.m. each day. There are nearly 1,000 different vehicles on display throughout the more than 1 million sq. ft. of McCormick Place.
“The Chicago Auto Show is truly a great indoor winter festival, featuring nearly 1,000 of the latest vehicles, interactive displays, cutting-edge technology and fun for the entire family,” said Colin Wickstrom, 2016 Chicago Auto Show chairman. “What’s more is show-goers can actually test drive vehicles during the show with four outdoor drives and three indoor test tracks including Camp Jeep and Toyota’s Blizzard to the Beach.”
During the two-day Media Preview, thousands of journalists flocked to the Windy City to get a first glimpse of 21 world debuts. Chicago Auto Show attendees can be the first to see the newest cars debuted, including:
โข Chevrolet Trax
โข Chevrolet Camaro 1LE
โข Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Midnight
โข Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Midnight
โข Chevrolet Colorado Midnight
โข Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition
โข Chrysler 300S Alloy Edition
โข Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package
โข Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV
โข Kia Niro
โข Kia Optima Hybrid
โข Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
โข Hyundai Santa Fe
โข Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
โข Infiniti Q50
โข Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme Concept
โข Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker
โข Nissan Armada
โข Ram Power Wagon
โข Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
โข Toyota RAV4 Rally
Supercars return to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show in full force. The lineup features the first North American auto show appearance for the Bentley Bentayga and includes:
โข Acura NSX
โข Aston Martin DB9
โข Audi R8
โข Bentley Continental GTC
โข BMW i8
โข Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
โข Dodge Viper GTS
โข Ford GT
โข Lamborghini Huracan
โข Lotus Evora & Exige
โข McLaren 650S
โข Rolls-Royce Ghost, Phantom Drophead and Wraith
Not that every day isn’t a special day down at the Chicago Auto Show, but show organizers have again added structure to the 9-day run of the show. Special days at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show include:
โข Family Day: Monday, Feb. 15. The Chicago Auto Show will host family fun on Presidents Day. Manufacturers will host programs tailored to families, including kid-oriented activities and safety events.
โข Women’s Day: Tuesday, Feb. 16. Women will be admitted for just $7. Manufacturers will present women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance.
โข Hispanic Heritage Day: Friday, Feb. 19. On Hispanic Heritage Day, Chicago Auto Show exhibitors develop and host Hispanic celebration events.
โข Chicago Auto Show Food Drive: Feb. 17-19. Show patrons who bring three cans of food will receive a coupon for half-priced admission. All food will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation.
The Chicago Auto Show also features hundreds of interactive, aftermarket, accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, antique and collector cars.