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. It is the largest auto show in North America.


Event History

Samuel Miles, formerly a promoter of bicycle shows, produced the first "official" Chicago Automobile Show in 1901. The event was staged in March of that year at the third
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located at 1513 S. Wabash Avenue. The 1901 show featured an indoor track for attendees to test drive the ten vehicles exhibited: five electric powered, three steam powered, and two with gasoline engines. The 1902 show saw 100 cars on display; the indoor track was discontinued after the first year to accommodate space requirements for the exhibitors. By the late 1920s, the automotive industry's maturation resulted in many smaller automobile manufacturers being acquired or replaced by larger ones. The Chicago Auto Show continued to gain prominence during this era and was often regarded as the "National Auto Show". Samuel Miles retired as the Chicago Auto Show's general manager in 1931 after three decades of service. 1935 was characterized by three major changes to the Chicago Auto Show: The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the United States' oldest and largest metropolitan automobile dealership organization, became the event's producer and organizer. Also, the show was held twice in calendar year 1935—once in January for the 1935 models, and once in November for the 1936 models. This arrangement was a result of automakers shifting the start of the model year to the fall, based on a recommendation by President
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to advance the introduction of new automobile models by two months. Finally, the November 1935 show moved to a much larger venue, the International Amphitheatre located at 4220 South Halsted Street.
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curtailed production of motor vehicles for consumers in the United States, with the domestic automotive industry retooling to manufacture defense and military equipment. As a result, the Chicago Auto Show was not held between 1941 and 1949. In 1961, the Chicago Auto Show moved from the International Amphitheatre to the original McCormick Place. The latter facility was destroyed by fire just a month prior to the 1967 show, so the International Amphitheatre resumed its role as the Chicago Auto Show's venue between 1967 and 1970. The show returned to McCormick Place in 1971, when a replacement building was constructed at the site. Additional expansions to McCormick Place toward the end of the 20th century allowed the Chicago Auto Show to become the largest auto show in the United States. The event currently encompasses more than 1 million square feet in the North and South exhibit halls of McCormick Place. Due to the vast amount of space available, several auto manufacturers have implemented creative uses of their exhibit area in recent years. For example, FCA US,
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, and
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have all configured indoor test track experiences adjacent to their respective vehicle displays. In 2021, CATA received approval to host a special summer edition of the Chicago Auto Show in the West Building of McCormick Place, supplemented by outdoor activities such as test drives and technology demonstrations.


2025

The 2025 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with a press preview starting on February 6 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala on February 7.


Production car introductions

* 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited * 2025
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Hybrid * 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness


2024

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with a press preview starting on February 8 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala on February 9.


Production car introductions

* 2025 Kia Carnival (refresh) (North American debut) * 2025 Kia K5 (refresh) (North American debut) * 2024 Nissan Frontier Forsberg Edition * 2023 Chevrolet Blazer (refresh) * 2022
Ford Bronco The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUV, SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company, Ford. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of ...
Everglades * 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor* * 2022
Ford GT The Ford GT is a Mid-engine design, mid-engine two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor Company, Ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the company's 2003 centenary. The second gene ...
Alan Mann Heritage Edition * 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Black Package * 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV * 2022 Ram 1500 "Built to Serve" Firefighter edition * 2023
Toyota Sequoia The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV manufactured by Toyota mainly for the North American market since 2000 for the 2001 model year, being derived from the Toyota Tundra, Tundra pickup truck. It is the second largest SUV ever produced under th ...
* * 2022
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Capstone* * auto show debut


Concept car introductions

* Nissan Frontier Project 72X, Project Hardbody, and Project Adventure


2021

The 2021 Chicago Auto Show was held from July 15 through July 19. The press preview and the "First Look For Charity" Gala events held in previous years were not part of the 2021 show.


Production car introductions

* 2022 BMW iX (North American debut) * 2022 Chevrolet Traverse (refresh)* * 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning* * 2022 Ford Maverick* * 2022 Jeep Compass (refresh) * 2021 Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package * 2022 Kia EV6* * 2022
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500 Performance Launch Edition* * 2022 Lexus NX* * 2022 Nissan Frontier* * 2022 Nissan Pathfinder* * 2022 Ram 1500 BackCountry Edition * 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie G/T & Rebel G/T * 2022 Ram 1500 Limited 10th Anniversary Edition * 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport* * 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross (North American debut)* * 2022 Toyota GR 86* * 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 3.0, Trail Edition* * 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI, Golf R (North American debut)


Concept car introductions

* Nissan Z Proto* * auto show debut


2020

The 2020 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with press preview starting on February 6 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 7. The 2020 event concluded before government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois took effect.


Production car introductions

* 2021 Chevrolet Equinox (refresh) * 2021 Chrysler Pacifica (refresh) * 2020 Dodge Durango SRT Black appearance package, redline stripe * 2020
Ford GT The Ford GT is a Mid-engine design, mid-engine two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor Company, Ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the company's 2003 centenary. The second gene ...
(refresh) * 2021 Genesis GV80 (auto show debut) * 2020
Honda Civic The is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. , the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/Honda City, City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 ...
Type R (refresh) (US debut) * 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (North American debut) * 2020 Jaguar F-Type (refresh) (North American debut) * 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, High Altitude * 2020 Jeep Wrangler Mopar JPP edition * 2020 Jeep Wrangler High Altitude, Rubicon Recon * 2020 Kia Cadenza (refresh) (North American debut) * 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Weekender camper van * 2020 Nissan Frontier (refresh) * 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE * 2021 Toyota Tacoma,
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, Sequoia Nightshade * 2021 Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner Trail * 2021 Volkswagen Atlas (refresh)


2019

The 2019 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press preview starting on February 7 and the "First Look For Charity" Gala taking place on February 8. Acura hosted a panel discussion to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Acura NS-X concept, which debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show.


Production car introductions

*2020
Alfa Romeo 4C The Alfa Romeo 4C (Type 960) is a mid-engined sports car that was produced by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show#2013, 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the 4C was initially only available as a coupé, with a spider body ...
Spider Italia *2019
Cadillac XT5 The Cadillac XT5 (short for Crossover Touring 5) is a luxury vehicle, luxury crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors. It was introduced at both the Dubai Motor Show and LA Auto Show in November 2015. The XT5 replaced the Cadillac SRX crosso ...
Sport package *2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD *2019 Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan 35th Anniversary Edition *2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty (refresh) *2020
Kia Forte The Kia Forte (), known as the K3 in Asia, the Forte K3 or Shuma in China and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia, is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia from mid-2008 until 2024, replacing the Kia S ...
GT-Line *2020 Kia Sportage (refresh) *2019 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series *2019 Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Edition *2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition *2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition *2020 Nissan Rogue Sport (refresh) *2019 Ram 1500 with multifunction tailgate *2019 Ram 4500/5500 HD Chassis Cab *2020 Range Rover Evoque (North American debut) *2020
Subaru Legacy The is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine. The Leg ...
*2020
Toyota Land Cruiser The , also sometimes spelt as LandCruiser, is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. , the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than 1 ...
Heritage Edition *2020
Toyota RAV4 The is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is known for starting the wave of compact crossovers. The RAV4 is one of the best-selling SUVs of all time. By February 2020, a total of 10 million RAV4 ...
TRD Off-Road *2020
Toyota Sequoia The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV manufactured by Toyota mainly for the North American market since 2000 for the 2001 model year, being derived from the Toyota Tundra, Tundra pickup truck. It is the second largest SUV ever produced under th ...
TRD Pro *2020 Toyota Tacoma (refresh) *2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI


2018

The 2018 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on February 8 and First Look For Charity taking place February 9.


Production car introductions

*2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS *2018 Dodge Durango SRT with Mopar performance parts *2018
Fiat 500 The Fiat 500 (, ) is an Economy car, economy / city car that was manufactured and marketed by Fiat Automobiles from 1957 until 1975. It was sold as a two-door semi-convertible or saloon car and as a three-door panel van or estate car. Launched ...
(U.S. spec refresh) *2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite *2019
Ford Transit Connect The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van sold by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans ( Ford Escort and Ford Courier vans) with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model lin ...
Wagon (refresh) *2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & PlugIn Hybrid (refresh) *2018 Lexus RC F, GS F 10th Anniversary Editions *2018 Mazda MX-5 RF (minor refresh) *2018 Nissan Titan/Titan XD with ICON Vehicle Dynamics lift kit *2019 Ram 1500 with Mopar accessories *2018 Subaru 50th Anniversary Editions ( BRZ,
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, Impreza,
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, WRX STI, XV) *2019 Toyota Tacoma,
Tundra In physical geography, a tundra () is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: #Arctic, Arctic, Alpine tundra, Alpine, and #Antarctic ...
, 4Runner TRD Pro *2019 Volkswagen Arteon (North American debut)


Concept car introductions

* Nissan 370Zki * Nissan Armada Snow Patrol


Race car introductions

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Hyundai i30 The Hyundai i30 is a small family car manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company since 2006. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia Ceed, available as a three-door hatchback (2012–2017), five-door hatchback, five-d ...
N TCR (North American debut)


2017

The 2017 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on February 9.


Production car introductions

* 2017/2018
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Redline Series special editions (Cruze, Malibu, Camaro, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Colorado, Silverado) * 2017 Chrysler Pacifica BraunAbility wheelchair accessible van * 2018 Dodge Durango SRT * 2017 Mopar Dodge Challenger * 2018 Ford Expedition * 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT (North American debut) * 2017 Infiniti Q50 3.0t, QX80 Signature Edition * 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon * 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition * 2017
Nissan is a Japanese multinational Automotive industry, automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The company sells its vehicles under the ''Nissan'' and ''Infiniti'' brands, and formerly the ''Datsun'' brand, with in-house ...
Altima, Murano, Pathfinder, Rogue, Sentra Midnight Edition * 2017 Nissan Titan King Cab * 2017 Ram 1500 Copper Sport * 2017 Ram 2500/3500 HD Night package * 2018
Subaru Legacy The is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine. The Leg ...
(refresh) * 2018
Toyota RAV4 The is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is known for starting the wave of compact crossovers. The RAV4 is one of the best-selling SUVs of all time. By February 2020, a total of 10 million RAV4 ...
Adventure * 2018
Toyota Sequoia The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV manufactured by Toyota mainly for the North American market since 2000 for the 2001 model year, being derived from the Toyota Tundra, Tundra pickup truck. It is the second largest SUV ever produced under th ...
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Tundra In physical geography, a tundra () is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: #Arctic, Arctic, Alpine tundra, Alpine, and #Antarctic ...
TRD Sport


Concept car introductions

* Mercedes-Benz Metris MasterSolutions Toolbox concept van * Nissan NV Cargo X * 2017 Nissan Titan Pro-4X Project Truck * 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition


2016

The 2016 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 13 through February 21, with press days starting on February 11.


Production car introductions

* 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE * 2016
Chevrolet Silverado The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the to ...
/ Chevrolet Colorado Midnight Editions * 2017 Chevrolet Trax ( refresh) * 2016 Chrysler 200S/
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S Alloy Edition * 2017
Ford Escape The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company since the 2001 model year. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape fell below the Ford Explorer#Second generation (UN105/150; 1995), F ...
Sport Appearance Package * 2017
Ford Explorer The Ford Explorer is a range of Sport utility vehicle, SUVs manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first five-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer, was introduced as a replacement for the three-door Ford Bronco II ...
BraunAbility MXV * 2017
Ford Explorer The Ford Explorer is a range of Sport utility vehicle, SUVs manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first five-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer, was introduced as a replacement for the three-door Ford Bronco II ...
XLT Sport * 2017 Honda Ridgeline (Shown with newly released optional accessories) * 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe (refresh) * 2017 Kia Niro * 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, Kia Optima PHEV * 2016
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, ...
Worker * 2017 Nissan Armada * 2017 Ram Power Wagon (refresh) * 2017 Ram 2500 4x4 Off Road Package * 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek Special Edition * 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro


Concept car introductions

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle (van) built by Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past, the Sprinter had been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, ...
Extreme Concept *
Nissan is a Japanese multinational Automotive industry, automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The company sells its vehicles under the ''Nissan'' and ''Infiniti'' brands, and formerly the ''Datsun'' brand, with in-house ...
Winter Warriors Concepts


2015

The 2015 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 14 through February 22 and had a 7 percent increase in attendance compared to 2014. The show's media preview day hosted 18 world premieres including the introduction of the Kia Trail'ster concept as well as production vehicles such as the Acura RDX, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Pilot and Toyota Avalon.


Production car introductions

* 2016
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( refresh) * 2015 Chevrolet Colorado GearOn Edition * 2016 Chevrolet Equinox (refresh) * 2015
Chevrolet Silverado The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the to ...
Custom * 2015
Chevrolet Silverado The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the to ...
Midnight Edition * 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (refresh) * 2016 Honda Pilot * 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT (refresh) * 2016 Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition * 2016 Kia Rio (refresh) * 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited * 2016
Toyota Avalon The is a full-size car, full-size Sedan (automobile), sedan manufactured by Toyota, as its largest front-wheel drive sedan; also its flagship in the United States, Canada, China and the Middle East. The Avalon was also manufactured in Australi ...
(refresh) * 2016 Toyota Camry Special Edition * 2016
Toyota Corolla The is a series of compact cars (formerly Subcompact car, subcompact) manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla was the best-selling car worldwide by 1974 and has bee ...
Special Edition


Concept car introductions

* Kia Trail'ster (e-AWD) * 2016
Mazda MX-5 The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-person sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. The convertible is marketed as the or in Japan, and as the Mazda Miata () in the United States, and formerly in Canada, where it is now marketed as the ...
accessories concept * Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV (North American debut) * Nissan 370Z
NISMO , abbreviated as Nismo, is a division of Nissan Motorsports & Customizing focused in motorsport and performance-oriented car models for Nissan. Nismo was initially a company, , formed in 1984 as a result of a merger of two motorsport departmen ...
Roadster


Race car introductions

* Nissan GT-R LM NISMO


2014

The 2014 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with press days starting on February 6.


Production car introductions

* 2014 BMW 740Ld XDrive (U.S. introduction) * 2015 Chevrolet City Express"Chevrolet City Express, Tahoe PPV to Debut at Chicago Auto Show"
from Auto Guide (January 30, 2014)
* 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV * 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad * 2014 Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX Edition * 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid ( facelift) * 2015
Kia Soul The Kia Soul () is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Kia since 2008. Often described and marketed as a Crossover (automobile), crossover since its introduction, the Soul is a hatchback with a box proportion and tall roof, ...
EV * 2015 Lincoln Navigator (facelift) * 2015 Nissan Versa Note SR * 2014 SRT Satin Vapor Editions (Challenger, Charger, 300) * 2015
Subaru Legacy The is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine. The Leg ...
* 2015 TRD Pro Series (Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner) * Volvo S60/V60 Polestar (U.S. debut)


Concept car introductions

* Kia Niro (U.S. debut) * Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner


Race car introductions

* Volkswagen GRC
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2013

The 2013 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press days starting on February 7.


Production car introductions

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Chevrolet Cruze The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by General Motors from 2008 through 2023. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, ...
Diesel * Chrysler 300 SRT8 "Core" * Dodge Challenger R/T Redline, * Dodge Challenger SRT8 "Core" * Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee *
Kia Forte The Kia Forte (), known as the K3 in Asia, the Forte K3 or Shuma in China and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia, is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia from mid-2008 until 2024, replacing the Kia S ...
5-door * Mopar '13
Dodge Dart The Dodge Dart is a line of passenger cars produced by Dodge from the 1959 to 1976 model years in North America, with production extended to later years in various other markets. The production Dodge Dart was introduced as a lower-priced full-si ...
* Nissan 370Z NISMO * Nissan GT-R Track Edition * Nissan Juke NISMO * Nissan NV200 Cargo Van * Ram ProMaster 3500 Cargo Van * Ram ProMaster 3500 Chassis Cab Cutaway * Scion FR-S Pro/Celebrity Race * Toyota Tundra Crew Cab 1794 Edition * Toyota Tundra CrewMax Platinum Package * TRD Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited *
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GSR * Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible R-Line * Volkswagen GTI Driver's Edition * Volkswagen GTI Wolfsburg Edition


Concept car introductions

* Chevrolet "Turbo" Camaro Coupe Concept * Dodge Charger Defiance Show Car * Kia Cross GT Concept * Kia Optima Hybrid "Inspired by Superman" Concept * Ford Fiesta ST GRC Concept * Ford Focus TrackSTer Concept


2012

The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on February 8. Introductions and concepts: * 2013 Acura ILX (production vehicle) * 2013
Acura RDX Acura is the luxury vehicle, luxury and performance division of Japanese automaker Honda, based primarily in North America. The brand was launched on March 27, 1986, marketing luxury and performance automobiles. Acura sells cars in the United St ...
(production vehicle) * 2013
Chevrolet Corvette The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953. Throughout eight generations, indicated sequentially as C1 to C8, the Corvette is not ...
427 Covertible * 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible * 2013 GMC Acadia * 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe * 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT (North American debut) * Kia Track'ster concept * 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition * 2012 Mopar '12 Chrysler 300 * 2013 Nissan 370Z * 2013 Nissan NV200 (North American debut) * 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited * 2013
Toyota Land Cruiser The , also sometimes spelt as LandCruiser, is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. , the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than 1 ...
(North American debut) * 2013
Volkswagen Beetle The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. One of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the Beetle is noted for its distinctive shape. Its pr ...
TDI In addition to the factory-built Chrysler 300, Mopar also showed three 75th anniversary accessory kits: the
Dodge Dart The Dodge Dart is a line of passenger cars produced by Dodge from the 1959 to 1976 model years in North America, with production extended to later years in various other markets. The production Dodge Dart was introduced as a lower-priced full-si ...
"GTS 210 Tribute",
Fiat 500 The Fiat 500 (, ) is an Economy car, economy / city car that was manufactured and marketed by Fiat Automobiles from 1957 until 1975. It was sold as a two-door semi-convertible or saloon car and as a three-door panel van or estate car. Launched ...
"Stinger", and Mopar Jeep Compass "True North".


2011

The 2011 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on February 9. Introductions and concepts: * 2012 Acura TL * 2012 Buick Regal with eAssist * 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 * 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible * 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 * 2011 Dodge Durango Heat * 2012 Hyundai Genesis (including 5.0 R-Spec) * Hyundai Veloster rally car * 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition * 2011 Ram 1500 Tradesman * 2011 Ram 3500 HD * 2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible * 2011 Toyota Matrix * 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI


2010

The 2010 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 12 through February 21, with press days starting on February 10. Introductions and concepts: *2011 BMW Alpina B7 (F01) *2011
Chevrolet Silverado The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the to ...
2500 & 3500 HD * DeltaWing *2011 Ford Edge *2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 *2011
Ford Transit Connect The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van sold by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans ( Ford Escort and Ford Courier vans) with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model lin ...
Electric Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of matter possessing an electric charge. Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the phenomenon of electromagnetism, as described by Maxwel ...
*2011
Ford Transit Connect The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van sold by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans ( Ford Escort and Ford Courier vans) with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model lin ...
Taxi A taxi, also known as a taxicab or simply a cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a Driving, driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of thei ...
*2011 Honda Odyssey (concept) *2011 Hyundai Azera * Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept *2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition *2010 Scion tC RS 6.0 ("Speedway Blue") *2011
Toyota Avalon The is a full-size car, full-size Sedan (automobile), sedan manufactured by Toyota, as its largest front-wheel drive sedan; also its flagship in the United States, Canada, China and the Middle East. The Avalon was also manufactured in Australi ...


2009

The 2009 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 13 through February 22, with press days starting on February 11. Introductions and concepts: *2010 Acura TSX V6 *
Chevrolet Corvette The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953. Throughout eight generations, indicated sequentially as C1 to C8, the Corvette is not ...
Stingray concept *2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty *2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 *2010 Ford Taurus SHO *2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec *2010
Kia Forte The Kia Forte (), known as the K3 in Asia, the Forte K3 or Shuma in China and Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia, is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia from mid-2008 until 2024, replacing the Kia S ...
*2009
Mazda MX-5 The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-person sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. The convertible is marketed as the or in Japan, and as the Mazda Miata () in the United States, and formerly in Canada, where it is now marketed as the ...
(North American introduction) *2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (U.S. introduction) *2009 Nissan Cube Krom *2009 Scion tC RS 5.0 ("Gloss Black") *2010
Toyota Tundra The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer (the first was the Toyota T100 ...
Also, the
Ford Transit Connect The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van sold by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans ( Ford Escort and Ford Courier vans) with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model lin ...
was re-introduced as an official 2010 model, after pre-production units were displayed for the first time in the U.S. at the previous year's show.


2008

The 2008 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17, with press days starting on February 6. Introductions: * 2009 Acura RL * 2009 Chevrolet HHR Flexfuel * 2009 Chevrolet Traverse * 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 * 2009 Ford Edge Sport *
Ford Transit Connect The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van sold by Ford since 2002. Developed by Ford of Europe, the model line replaced sedan-based vans ( Ford Escort and Ford Courier vans) with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. The model lin ...
(North American debut) * GMC Denali XT concept * 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid * 2009 Hummer H3T * 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring (U.S. debut) * 2009 Hyundai Sonata * 2009
Mitsubishi Eclipse The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a sport compact car manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi over four generations for model years 1989-2011. A convertible body style was added during the 1996 model year. The first two generations ...
* 2009 Mitsubishi Galant * 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS (North American debut) * 2008 Scion tC RS 4.0 ("Galactic Gray Mica") * 2009
Suzuki Equator The Suzuki Equator was a mid-size pickup truck based on the Nissan Navara#D40, Nissan Frontier and assembled by Nissan. It was first sold in the US for the 2009 model year with MSRPs starting at $17,220, and made its debut at the Chicago Auto Sho ...
* 2009 Volkswagen Routan The show also had a special U.S. Army area, open to the public, which displayed military vehicles and featured Army-related activities and video games.


2007

The 2007 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 9 through February 18, with press days starting on the 7th. Introductions: * 2008 BMW 5 Series (North American introduction) * 2008 Dodge Dakota * 2008
Ford Taurus The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009, Ford marketed the Taurus alongside its rebadged variant, the Mercury Sable. Four generati ...
(''renamed from Ford Five Hundred'') * 2008 Ford Taurus X (''renamed from Ford Freestyle'') * Kia Rondo SX concept * 2008 Mercury Sable (''renamed from Mercury Montego'') * 2008 Nissan Armada * 2008 Nissan Pathfinder * 2008 Nissan Titan * 2008 Pontiac G8 * 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (North American introduction) * 2008 Saturn Astra * 2008
Saturn Vue The Saturn Vue is a compact SUV that was built and marketed by Saturn, and it was Saturn's best-selling model. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year. The Vue was facelifte ...
Green Line * 2008
Saturn Vue The Saturn Vue is a compact SUV that was built and marketed by Saturn, and it was Saturn's best-selling model. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year. The Vue was facelifte ...
Red Line * 2008
Scion xB The Scion xB is a five-door compact hatchback that was produced by Scion (automobile), Scion, a former marque of Toyota. Produced from the 2004 to 2015 model years, it was one of the two launch models of the Scion marque, alongside the Scion xA. ...
* 2008 Scion xD * 2008 Toyota Highlander * 2008 Volkswagen R32 (North American introduction)


2006

The 2006 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 10 through February 19, with press days starting on the 8th. Introductions: * 2007 Bentley Continental GTC convertible * 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche * 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak C4500 (Special Modification) * 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 * 2007 Dodge Charger Super Bee * 2007 Dodge Nitro * Dodge Rampage Concept (front wheel drive pickup) * 2007 Ford Expedition * 2007 Hyundai Entourage * 2006 Hyundai Accent 3-door * 2007 International MXT * 2007 International RXT * 2007 Lexus ES 350 * 2007 Lincoln Navigator/Navigator L * 2007 Lincoln MKZ (formerly the Lincoln Zephyr) * 2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG * 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart * 2007 Nissan Quest * 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca * 2007
Toyota Tundra The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer (the first was the Toyota T100 ...
* 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit


2005

The 2005 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 11 through February 20, with press days starting on the 9th.


Production car introductions

* 2006 Buick Lucerne * 2006 Cadillac DTS * 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab * 2006 Hummer H3 * 2006 Kia Sedona * 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG * 2006 Mercury Milan * 2006 Mercury Mountaineer * 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid * 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara * 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser


Concept car introductions

* Dodge Nitro (concept) * Honda Civic Si coupe (pre-production concept) * Hyundai Portico


2003

The 2003 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 14 through February 23. Introductions: * 2004 Chevrolet Aveo * 2004 Ford Freestar * 2004 Mercury Monterey * 2004 Suzuki Forenza * 2004 Suzuki Verona


2002

The 2002 Chicago Auto Show was held from February 8 through February 17. Introductions: * 2003 Kia Sorento * 2003
Mercury Marauder The Mercury Marauder is an automobile nameplate that was used for three distinct full-size cars produced by the Mercury (automobile), Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. Deriving its name from the most powerful engines available to the Mercury ...


2001

Introductions: * 2002
Nissan Xterra The Nissan Xterra is a truck-based Compact sport utility vehicle, compact SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan from 1999 to 2015 across two generations; the first (1999–2004) sharing a platform and many of its major exterior parts from th ...
* 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport * Hyundai HCD6 Roadster Concept Car * Toyota RSC concept


1998


Production car introductions

* Acura 3.5 RL Special Edition * Acura Integra Type-R SCCA Race Car * Acura NSX SCCA Race Car * Cadillac Seville * Chevrolet Corvette Convertible * Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 * Chevrolet TrailBlazer * Chrysler Town & Country Limited * Dodge Viper GTS-R GT2 Championship Edition * Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited * Jeep Cherokee Classic * Mitsubishi Galant * Nissan Quest * Kia Sportage Convertible * Ford SVT F-150 Lightning * Ford F-150 NASCAR Special Edition * Ford SVT Mustang Cobra Bondurant * Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Supercab * Toyota Corolla Sedan * Toyota Land Cruiser * Toyota Tacoma Xtracab * Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited


Concept car introductions

* Pontiac Grand Prix Concept:Cure by Cynthia Rowley * Cadillac DeVille Concours Concept:Cure by Michael Kors * Chevrolet Venture Concept:Cure by Joe Boxer's Nicholas Graham * GMC Jimmy Concept:Cure by Tommy Hilfiger * GMC Sierra DEUCE * Ford Libre * Nissan Frontier 4-door Concept * Infiniti Q29 Roadster * Kia Minivan Concept * Toyota T150 Concept


1997

* Ford Powerforce


1995

* Buick XP2000


1992

More than 1,000 vehicles were on display, from the automotive manufacturers and other groups.


Production car introductions

* Audi 90 * Buick Skylark Sedan * Ford Escort GT * Ford SVT Mustang Cobra * Ford SVT F-150 Lightning * Infiniti J30 * Mazda 626 * Mercury Tracer * Subaru Legacy Touring Sports LE Wagon * Toyota Camry Wagon


Concept car introductions

* Geo Tracker concepts (Back Packer, Beach Low-Rider, Baja Race, Biker, Snow) * Ford Explorer Drifter * Ford Boss Bronco * Saab 9000CD Turbo Flex Fuel Concept * Toyota Avalon 4-door convertible concept


1991

* GMC Rio Grande All-Wheel-Drive Concept


1990


Production car introductions

* Vector W8


Concept cars

* Cadillac Aurora * Dodge Daytona R/T concept * Dodge Viper RT/10 concept * Eagle Optima * Geo "California Concept" Storm * GMC Mahalo * Geo Tracker "Hugger" * GMC Transcend * Plymouth Voyager III * Subaru SRD-1 * Subaru SV/X concept


1989

The 1989 Chicago Auto Show featured the debut of the Acura NS-X sports car concept, which would lead to the production NSX in 1990. The 1989 Chicago Auto Show featured the debut of the 1989 Syclone concept sports pickup, which would lead to the production of the GMC Syclone in 1991. The 1989 Chicago Auto Show featured the release of the Mazda MX-5 Miata (first generation).


1968


Production car introductions

* AMC AMX


1923


Production car introductions

* Crossland Steam CarRock Falls Mfg. Co.
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References


External links


Chicago Auto Show

Chicago Automobile Trade Association
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