The coolest cars we saw at the New York auto show, from a sleek electric Hyundai to an all-terrain Lamborghini

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Sat, 04/08/2023 - 05:50

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• Car companies trotted out their latest and greatest vehicles at the 2023 New York auto show. 
• We saw plenty of sleek electric cars, battery-powered pickup trucks, and powerful muscle cars. 
• These were 12 models that stood out. 

From an electric truck to the sleek new Toyota Prius, these were the coolest rides we saw at this year's New York International Auto Show.

Ram showed off the 1500 REV, its first battery-powered pickup.

The truck throws down the gauntlet with some impressive stats: up to 500 miles of range, 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and 654 horsepower.

Plus, you get a big front trunk.

The Ram REV hits the market in 2024.

Read more: We got an up-close look at the Ram 1500 REV, an electric truck with a 500-mile range set to take on the F-150 Lightning and Cybertruck

Chevrolet brought a whole slew of future electric models, including the Blazer EV.

The sleek SUV will start at around $45,000 and offer up to 320 miles of range.

Read more: Chevrolet unveils $45,000 electric Blazer with up to 320 miles of range to take on Ford's popular Mustang Mach-E

We also caught a glimpse of the Equinox EV, Chevy's future bargain-bin model that it says will start at $30,000.

It goes on sale this fall, but the cheapest model won't be available until 2024.

Ford trotted out the mean-looking Mustang Dark Horse, a high-performance, track-oriented version of its iconic muscle car.

Read more: Ford's new Mustang has crisp looks and a feature that lets you rev the engine from outside the car

The Dark Horse gets carbon-fiber wheels, a dramatic spoiler, and a 5.0-liter V8 engine targeting 500 horsepower.

Read more: I drove Toyota's first real Tesla rival, the $52,000 bZ4X, and found one glaring flaw. Take a tour of the electric SUV.

Speaking of souped-up muscle cars, Dodge showed off the Challenger SRT Demon 170, its absurdly powerful farewell to the current Challenger model.

Read more: Dodge says goodbye to gas-powered muscle cars with a $96,666 Challenger boasting outrageous horsepower and 'horrible' fuel economy

The SRT Demon 170 costs an evil $96,666 and cranks out more than 1,000 horsepower, according to the brand.

The 3,000-unit limited-edition model comes as Dodge looks to electrify its lineup.

The brand's electric Charger Daytona SRT concept offers a preview of what that gas-free future will look like.

The sleek coupe retains all the drama of Dodge's growling gas vehicles.

Read more: Dodge just unveiled its electric muscle car concept with an exhaust system that mimics the roar of a 797-horsepower Hellcat. Take a look at the Charger Daytona SRT.

It has a multi-speed transmission (highly unusual in EVs), a loud fake exhaust, and all-around performance that beats Dodge's famed SRT Hellcat V8 engine.

Kia debuted the US version of the EV9, a delightfully chunky electric SUV hitting streets later in 2023.

Read more: Kia unveiled a futuristic family SUV with 300 miles of range and room for 7 — see the EV9

It offers up a sleek cabin, seating for up to seven people, and up to 300 miles of estimated range.

Kia hasn't announced pricing yet.

Lexus is a bit late to the EV game, but it's arrived with the RZ450e.

The brand's first EV provides a comfy cabin but a disappointing 220 miles of EPA-estimated range. It costs around $60,000 to start.

The expo was teeming with new and exciting electric cars, so here's another one: Hyundai's Ioniq 6.

Read more: Hyundai's low-cost, long-range sedan is shaping up to be a major pain for Elon Musk

The striking, streamlined sedan will offer up to 361 miles of range, beating out Tesla's Model 3.

A base model costs $41,600.

Hyundai also previewed a future model from its high-end Genesis brand by rolling out the GV80 Coupe concept.

Genesis says the sporty-looking SUV hints at more "performance-oriented models."

The Prius has come a long way from its egg-shaped beginnings.

Read more: Toyota's sleeker, quicker Prius will cost $27,450. See the new-and-improved hybrid here.

More streamlined than ever before, the next-generation hybrid is a stunner.

Plus, it offers better performance and, importantly, fuel economy than the outgoing model.

We save the best — or at least the most aspirational — for last.

This is Lamborghini's Huracan Sterrato, which the brand calls "the first all-terrain super sports car." It rides 1.7 inches higher than a regular Huracan.

It has knobby tires, protective cladding, and extra lights up front. And, since this is a Lambo after all, the Huracan Sterrato has 602 horsepower and can can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the brand claims.

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