The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at
Chicago
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
's
McCormick Place
McCormick Place is a convention center in Chicago. It is the largest convention center in North America. It consists of four interconnected buildings and one indoor arena sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about south of the Chicago ...
convention center
A convention center (American and British English spelling differences, American English; or conference centre in British English) is a large building that is designed to hold a Convention (meeting), convention, where individuals and groups ...
. 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
Chicago Coliseum
Chicago Coliseum was the name applied to three large indoor arenas, which stood at various times in Chicago, Illinois, from the 1860s to 1982. They served as venues for large national conventions, exhibition halls, sports events, and entertai ...
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
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882April 12, 1945), also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. He is the longest-serving U.S. president, and the only one to have served ...
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.
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
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,
Toyota
is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on August 28, 1937. Toyota is the List of manuf ...
, and
Volkswagen
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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
Subaru Forester
The is a compact crossover SUV that has been manufactured by Subaru since 1997. The first generation was built on the platform of the Impreza in the style of a taller station wagon, a style that continued to the second generation, while the ...
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
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 ...
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
Lexus IS
The is a compact executive car ( D-segment in Europe) sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998. The IS was originally sold under the nameplate in Japan from 1998 until 2005 (the word ''Altezza'' is Italian for 'height' or 'high ...
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,
Tundra
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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,
Forester
A forester is a person who practises forest management and forestry, the science, art, and profession of managing forests. Foresters engage in a broad range of activities including ecological restoration and management of protected areas. Fores ...
,
Impreza,
Legacy
Legacy or Legacies may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
Comics
* " Batman: Legacy", a 1996 Batman storyline
* '' DC Universe: Legacies'', a comic book series from DC Comics
* ''Legacy'', a 1999 quarterly series from Antarctic Press
* ''Legacy ...
,
Outback
The Outback is a remote, vast, sparsely populated area of Australia. The Outback is more remote than Australian bush, the bush. While often envisaged as being arid, the Outback regions extend from the northern to southern Australian coastli ...
,
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
*
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
Chevrolet
Chevrolet ( ) is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM). In North America, Chevrolet produces and sells a wide range of vehicles, from subcompact automobiles to medium-duty commercial trucks. Due to the promi ...
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 ...
,
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/
300
__NOTOC__
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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
*
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
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 ...
(
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"](_blank)
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 Beetle
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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
*
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
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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
*
Volkswagen Beetle
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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
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(North American debut)
* 2013
Volkswagen Beetle
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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
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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
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2500 & 3500 HD
*
DeltaWing
*2011
Ford Edge
*2011
Ford Shelby GT 500
*2011
Ford Transit Connect
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Electric
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*2011
Ford Transit Connect
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Taxi
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*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
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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
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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
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*2009
Mazda MX-5
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(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
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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
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(''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
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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
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* 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
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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.
Coachbuilt.com, retrieved 25 May 2016
References
External links
Chicago Auto Show
Chicago Automobile Trade Association
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Festivals in Chicago
Auto shows in the United States
Recurring events established in 1901
1901 establishments in Illinois
Events at McCormick Place