Another year brings forth another NY Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC. It’s difficult to believe that we’ve been avid press attendees for over 16 years. Throughout that time, I’ve seen many trends, concepts, and cars come and go, but I’ve also seen many concepts become reality.
So what’s new for the 2026 NY Auto Show? Well, more cars, concepts, EVs, tracks, and experiences for you and the entire family. Let’s get to our favorite things spotted at the NYAS this year. Keep in mind, I only had just over two hours to cover everything, so if you see things not covered here, you know why.
Genesis G90 Concept
Hyundai’s luxury line, Genesis, has been consistently showcasing intriguing and polarizing concepts at the NY Auto Show over the past few years. This year is no different, with its G90 Wingback concept.
This is more or less a hatchback, land-yacht version of the amazing G90 luxury sedan with a whopping 207.7 inches in length. It offers an extended roof, which extends all the way to its rear windows, and an aggressive, muscle-car-like front grill.
Under the hood, it shares the same all-wheel drive with air suspension, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, and eight-speed automatic transmission, and can produce up to 409 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque, thanks to an electric supercharger.
Although the G90 Wingback is labeled as a concept, Genesis is considering a short production run. However, the company has yet to reveal any price points or potential availability.
Hyundai’s Boulder Concept
Hyundai unveiled its new Boulder concept SUV that stands out from the crowd with its metal exterior and its distinguished front grille. Think of it as a Ford Bronco with the aesthetics of the Tesla Cybertruck.
The company is aiming to design the Boulder using a body-on-frame construction, as the two are usually separate. It won’t be a full-fledged EV SUV, but a hybrid of sorts. Hyundai also equipped this concept to handle towing and hauling, and thanks to its massive 37-inch mud-terrain tires, it takes off-roading seriously.
Hyundai is aiming for a 2030 release, but I’m curious to see what visual changes will occur between now and its final production model—if it makes it to market.
Kia EV3
Kia made the EV3’s US debut at the NY Auto Show this year, despite being available overseas for nearly two years. Think of the EV3 as the baby brother to the EV9 and EV6, but more so for the EV9.
Although small in size, it is relatively the same size as the Kia Sportage. The EV3 is set to arrive in two variants: a 58.4 kWh battery capable of up to 220 miles of range and an 81.4 kWh battery with up to 330 miles. It will be able to use its battery to charge small electronics and appliances, as well as power your home.
Kia didn’t reveal pricing, but rumors suggest it could come around a $30,000 to $35,000 starting point. The EV3 is set to go on sale sometime later this year.
The manual Z Nismo returns
Nissan brought back the third pedal and manual transmission for its beloved Z Nismo sports car. Car fanatics can rejoice with the return of the clutch, which has been upgraded compared to the Z’s Sport and Performance trims.
The company equipped it with a six-speed transmission, a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine capable of 420hp with 384lb-ft of torque, borrowed the front brakes from the GT-R, improved cooling, and made chassis upgrades to help it hug the road for high-performance speeds.
As with most vehicles announced at the car show, Nissan didn’t reveal any pricing details for the Z Nismo, but it’s currently slated for a summer launch.
Subaru's 3-Row EV SUV
Subaru took the perfect opportunity to unveil its 3-row Getaway EV SUV, as it shares many features with the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV due to its shared platform.
Like all Subarus, it will arrive standard with all–wheel drive. The Getaway will also arrive with up to 420hp, can go 0-60mph in under five seconds, have a 95.8kWh battery capable of over 300 miles of range, and a 8.3-inches of ground clearance. However, its charging speeds will be on the slower side and require 30 minutes to charge from 20-80%.
Inside touts a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14-inch touchscreen display, which supports both wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The electric SUV also provides up to 45.6 cubic ft of cargo space with the third-row seats folded down.
The long-range version of the Subaru Getaway is due out later this year, as the company has yet to reveal pricing. The company is also planning a shorter-range version with a 77kWh battery sometime during 2027.
