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

Genesis GV80 Coupe, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato and Kia EV9.

The Genesis GV80 Coupe, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato and Kia EV9 were some of the best cars at the 2023 New York Auto Show.Tim Levin/Insider

  • Auto companies have unveiled 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.

Close-up of a 2024 Ram 1500 REV pickup truck against a blue background.

2024 Ram 1500 REV.Tim Levin/Insider

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

Wide shot of a blue 2024 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck at the New York Auto Show.

2024 Ram 1500 REV.Tim Levin/Insider

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.

The black and silver wheel on the 2024 Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup.

2024 Ram 1500 REV.Tim Levin/Insider

You also get a large front trunk.

Photo of the open front trunk of the 2024 Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup.

2024 Ram 1500 REV.Tim Levin/Insider

Ram REV goes on sale in 2024.

The interior of the 2024 Ram 1500 REV, including three screens and a steering wheel.

2024 Ram 1500 REV.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: We take a closer 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 unveiled a slew of future electric models, including the Blazer EV.

A red Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV sits at the New York Auto Show.

Chevrolet Blazer EV.Tim Levin/Insider

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

Close-up photo of the front wheel and charging port of a red Chevrolet Blazer EV.

Chevrolet Blazer EV.Tim Levin/Insider

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

We also got a glimpse of the Equinox EV, Chevy’s upcoming bargain model that’s said to start at $30,000.

Blue Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV.

Chevrolet Equinox EV.Tim Levin/Insider

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

A blue Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV seen in profile.

Chevrolet Equinox EV.Tim Levin/Insider

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

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse muscle car in dark blue on a dark background.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: Ford’s new Mustang has fresh looks and a feature that lets you spin the engine outside the car

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

The rear of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse muscle car with a black spoiler attached to the trunk.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse.Tim Levin/Insider

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 beefed-up muscle cars, Dodge showed off the Challenger SRT Demon 170, its ridiculously powerful farewell to the current Challenger model.

A silver Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is seen in front, with other cars in the background.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: Dodge says goodbye to gas-powered muscle cars with $96,666 Challenger that boasts incredible horsepower and ‘terrible’ fuel economy

The SRT Demon 170 costs a whopping $96,666 and makes more than 1,000 horsepower, according to the brand.

Rear brake lights glow red on a silver Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.Tim Levin/Insider

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

A small silver demon head badge on the front fender of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.Tim Levin/Insider

The brand’s Daytona SRT Electric Charger Concept offers a preview of what that gas-free future will look like.

Red Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept Muscle Car.

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.Tim Levin/Insider

The sleek coupe retains all the drama of Dodge’s snarling gas cars.

Red Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept front view.

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.Tim Levin/Insider

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

It has a multi-speed transmission (very unusual for an EV), a loud fake exhaust, and overall performance that beats Dodge’s famed SRT Hellcat V8 engine.

The complex rim of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept.Tim Levin/Insider

Kia has debuted the US version of the EV9, a delightfully massive electric SUV that hits the streets later in 2023.

The Kia EV9 light SUV is shown with lights in the background.

Kia EV9.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: Kia unveils futuristic family SUV with 300-mile range and seating for 7 – check out the EV9

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

The interior of the Kia EV9 electric SUV is shown as seen from the passenger side door.

Kia EV9.Tim Levin/Insider

Kia has yet to announce pricing.

The front of the Kia EV9.

Kia EV9.Tim Levin/Insider

Lexus was a bit late to the EV game, but it has arrived with the RZ450e.

Blue SUV Lexus RZ450e.

Lexus RZ450e.Tim Levin/Insider

The brand’s first EV delivers a comfortable cabin but a disappointing EPA-estimated 220-mile range. It costs about $60,000 to start.

A blue Lexus RZ450e on a wooden floor, with a large LED screen in the background that reads

Lexus RZ450e.Tim Levin/Insider

The show is full of new and exciting electric cars, so here’s another one: Hyundai’s Ioniq 6.

A silver Hyundai Ioniq 6 Sedan illuminated on a carpeted floor at the New York Auto Show.

Hyundai Ioniq 6.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: Hyundai’s cheap, high-mileage sedan is shaping up to be a big pain for Elon Musk

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

A red stop light strip at the rear of a Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan is shown close-up

Hyundai Ioniq 6.Tim Levin/Insider

The base model costs $41,600.

A dark gray steering wheel in a Hyundai Ioniq 6 car with two screens behind it.

Hyundai Ioniq 6.Tim Levin/Insider

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

Orange Genesis GV80 Coupe concept SUV, shown from the front, with a red background.

The Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept.Tim Levin/Insider

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

Orange SUV Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept on a white floor.

The Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept.Tim Levin/Insider

The Prius has come a long way from its ovoid beginnings.

Silver Toyota Prius 2024, front view.

Toyota Prius.Tim Levin/Insider

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

More streamlined than ever, the next-generation hybrid is stunning.

Silver Toyota Prius.

Toyota Prius.Tim Levin/Insider

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

Silver Toyota Prius, rear close-up.

Toyota Prius.Tim Levin/Insider

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

Shiny green Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.

Lamborghini Huracan Off-Road.Tim Levin/Insider

It’s Lamborghini’s Huracan Sterrato, which the brand calls “the first all-terrain super sports car.” It is 1.7 inches taller than a regular Huracan.

The nose of the shiny, green Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, with glowing V-shaped headlights.

Lamborghini Huracan Off-Road.Tim Levin/Insider

It has flared tires, protective cladding and additional lights at the front. And since it’s a Lambo after all, the Huracan Sterrato has 602 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, the brand claims.

The rear wheel of the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, including a chunky off-road tire and plastic trim.

Lamborghini Huracan Off-Road.Tim Levin/Insider

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