2016 Canadian International AutoShow features more than 40 vehicle unveilings

The 2017 Lincoln Continental was one of the many new models unveiled at the CIAS Media Preview

“With such a strong roster, it cements the Canadian International AutoShow’s place as the biggest and best consumer show in the country,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow.

The 43rd Canadian International AutoShow kicked off on Thursday with more than 40 vehicle launches during Media Preview Day.

The world’s leading automotive manufacturers pulled the covers off 33 production vehicles and 11 concepts over the course of the media tour that took a record number of digital, broadcast and print journalists through the 1,000 cars and 650,000 square feet of show space at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The AutoShow opens to the public Friday, February 12 at noon.  Hit jump for the full list of new vehicles and concepts unveiled.

“With such a strong roster, it cements the Canadian International AutoShow’s place as the biggest and best consumer show in the country,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. “This year’s lineup is an incredible opportunity to see cars that haven’t been seen before in Canada.”

The day began with the announcement of the Honda Civic as the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada Canadian Car of the Year and the Mazda CX-3 as the 2016 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. Ray Tanguay, a special consultant to the Canadian and Ontario governments on the automotive industry, discussed the future direction of the domestic auto sector while media also heard from Martin Sander, Head of Audi’s operations in the Americas, after breakfast and Ian Callum, Global Director of Design for Jaguar Land Rover, during lunch.  

Among the vehicle launches at the AutoShow are the Tesla Model X, its new SUV production vehicle, and the Toyota U² concept vehicle. Other vehicles unveiled at the show include:

Audi

• 2017 RS7 Performance
• 2017 R8 5.2
• R18 E-Tron Quattro
• Concept - Audi H-Tron

Buick

• 2017 LaCrosse
• Concept - Buick Avenir

Cadillac

• 2016 CT6

Chevrolet

• 2017 Bolt EV
• 2017 Cruze Hatch

Chrysler

• 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
• 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
• 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
• 2016 Dodge Viper ACR
• 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland
• 2016 75th Anniversary Jeep models

Ford

• 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew
• 2017 Fusion
• 2017 Lincoln Continental

GMC

• 2017 Acadia

Honda

• 2017 Ridgeline

Hyundai

• Genesis G90
• Concept - Hyundai Enduro
• Concept - Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Truck

Infiniti

• 2017 Q60
• 2016 Q50 lineup

Jaguar

• F-PACE

Kia

• Concept - Kia Niro

Lexus

• Concept - LF-C2

Maserati

• Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna

Mazda

• 2016 Mazda CX-9

Mercedes

• 2017 Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabriolet
• 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL 63
• 2017 Mercedes-AMG SLC 43
• Mercedes-Benz S 550e Sedan
• 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS
• 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet

Mitsubishi

• Concept - Mirage G4 Sedan

Nissan

• 2016 GT-R NISMO
• Concept - TITAN Warrior

Porsche

• 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera

Subaru

• Concept - Subaru Impreza

Tesla

• Model X

Toyota

• Concept - Toyota U²

Volkswagen

• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
• Concept – GTI Roadster