Pictures NYIAS 2017

[sako97]

After decades of attending the the show, I've concluded that NYIAS is an auto show featuring debuts important to the Northeast U.S market. The "international" part is what attracts foreign press.

My biggest new car highlight wasn't at the show itself.. I got a preview of the mopf (facelift) S-Class at another location. The front of the AMG packet is identical to the E-Class. It's nice but the prefacelift AMG sport bumper was perfect, imo. Change for the sake of change. Interior changes aside from the updated infotainment is very minimal, which is a good thing.

I toured some stands with infamous supercar collector "BC". He's down to earth and for someone who owns the most exclusive cars; he has geniune interest in all kinds of cars.

Every year Audi showcases numerous R8s on press days to compensate for no new reveals.

Horrible combination

BC actually had interest in the R8

I wasn't expecting to see a S5 Sportback in the states. Handsome looking saloon

RS5 - Honestly the S5 looks better. It's missing the flared arches of the first generation.

Alfa Romeo

Lexus - Their design language is just not for me.

The interior quality of the LC is just impeccable. I felt like ex VW CEO Winterkorn inspecting all the surfaces. Even the door sill is surrounded by leather. Rear legroom is nonexistent.

 

[sako97]

The Mercedes (AMG) stand always attracts the most attention with the most elaborate lineup and over-the-top debuts.


The AMG GT C is drop dead gorgeous. It’s as if it was destined to be a convertible rather than a coupe. The GT R is also a sight to behold; aggressive.

The AMG GT Concept looks terrific in the flesh, though I’m not sold on the rear 3/4. I took a close look at the interior and discovered it’s an E63 interior.

The grille of the AMG GLC is subtle in person.

2017 World Luxury Car of the year

Porsche

Stunning as usual. Manual GT3 deliveries begin in September.

The rear center console of the Sport Turismo is such an afterthought

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Well done, @sako97, well done. Did a local dealer eventually rep McLaren and bring out the 720s there?

 

[sako97]

Bugatti

The Chiron is just visually arresting; really a sight to behold. I took a closer look at the U.S bumperette and discovered that it is connected using two screws. One of the dealer representatives hinted it can be removed after inspections.

Whitesse’ Agera

The Ford GT has really grown on me visually. It looks awesome in this multi layer red

Carbon Fiber wheels

BMW

Not much going on at BMW. i8 wins World Urban Car

M performance accessories are extremely tacky

 

[sako97]

Range Rover... by far the best looking SUV lineup. Craftmanship on the full size SV Autobiography is top-notch thanks to incremental upgrades every model year.

As much as I dislike large truck-based SUVs, I must admit the (finally) all-new Navigator is the best executed - literally the concept without silling gullwings. It has the nicest interior of any American car

Miscellaneous:

Last of a kind

"Street legal drag car"

Better seats and materials for the facelift

Vapourware?

This year's concept monstrosity brought to you by Infiniti

Winner of this year's Rolex 24h Daytona

Brand design may be questionable, but reliablity isn't:

 

[Rolf]

Thanks for the great write up and wonderful pics @sako97 there was a nice selection of cars displayed at NYIAS certainly must have pulled in the crowds.

 

[sako97]

Well done, @sako97, well done. Did a local dealer eventually rep McLaren and bring out the 720s there?

No 720s, the dealer in Greenwich wants potential clients to view (and I believe test) at their location.

 

[martinbo]

Thanks for the terrific NYIAS coverage @sako97. You can use my apartment for the long weekend.
Address: 95H, 432 Park Avenue. I'll PM you the access codes.

 

[slicknick]

The Mercedes (AMG) stand always attracts the most attention with the most elaborate lineup and over-the-top debuts.


The AMG GT C is drop dead gorgeous. It’s as if it was destined to be a convertible rather than a coupe. The GT R is also a sight to behold; aggressive.

The AMG GT Concept looks terrific in the flesh, though I’m not sold on the rear 3/4. I took a close look at the interior and discovered it’s an E63 interior.

The grille of the AMG GLC is subtle in person.

2017 World Luxury Car of the year

Porsche

Stunning as usual. Manual GT3 deliveries begin in September.

The rear center console of the Sport Turismo is such an afterthought

It looks very similar in size, format and the cars that are displayed to Geneva Motor Show, sooo wish I could be there right now...Thank you so much for this contribution, @sako97

 

[slicknick]

This is just SAD....It's like someone drawing a moustache on Mona Lisa

 

[Yaz]

Ugh, there's always something missing at NYIAS.
Really wanted to see the 720S and not have to schlep it to CT to see one.

 

[slicknick]

Ugh, there's always something missing at NYIAS.
Really wanted to see the 720S and not have to schlep it to CT to see one.

Where exactly in CT do they have the 720S anyway (Greenwich, I'd imagine) ? Might be worth a ride over the weekend if it is not awfully far away

 

[Merc1]

Thanks for that. It doesn't look like I will make it this year, first time in 10 years I haven't gone.

M

 

[Yaz]

Where exactly in CT do they have the 720S anyway (Greenwich, I'd imagine) ? Might be worth a ride over the weekend if it is not awfully far away

Yeah, Miller's Motor Cars.

 

[slicknick]

Yeah, Miller's Motor Cars.

So I 'd say go for it!!

 

[Monster]

Thanks for uploading all the photos and sharing your thoughts with us @sako97, the NYIAS is full of eye candy, but that Chiron, what a machine. Also what do you think of that Maybach convertible?

 

[sako97]

Thanks for uploading all the photos and sharing your thoughts with us @sako97, the NYIAS is full of eye candy, but that Chiron, what a machine. Also what do you think of that Maybach convertible?

My favorite GT is the S Coupé/Cabrio, but honestly the S650 is a weak special edition for $300k. Wheels aren't nice. The use of both the luxury and the AMG lower side bumper doesn't flow.

Though not as exclusive, the S63 AMG is far more attractive and quicker.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Great photos! Love the new Lincoln Navigator.