I’ve been keeping an eye on Autoblog all day, reading their coverage of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
And of all the cars that were introduced today, 5 of them caught my eye in a very big way. These are 5 very significant vehicle introductions, all of them coming out in the next 9 months, and ready for purchase by those people ready for a new car.
I am going to start with my least favorite of the five, and move on through the list to my favorite of the five.
#5: 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY (Autoblog’s post / gallery)
The Toyota Camry is the best-selling car in the United States, so when Toyota redesigns this model, it’s very big news. However, Toyota is really playing it safe with this new model, as it looks pretty much the same as the current model.
There is a changed front end, bringing into the same design style as the new Prius, and a new rear-end design, but for the most part this is the same boring Camry you will currently find on your local Toyota dealers lot.
#4: 2010 CADILLAC SRX (Autoblog’s post / gallery)
Unlike the Camry, the new SRX is a completely new vehicle, with a completely new interpretation of Cadillac’s Art and Science design scheme.
The new SRX is much smaller than the model it replaces, and is designed to compete with the likes of the Lexus RX and Acura MDX.
It’s a nice looking vehicle, but the problem I have with it is that there is just something about the vehicle I cannot put my finger on that just doesn’t sit well with me. Once I see it in person, I might figure it out.
And while it has all of the typical Cadillac design elements, there’s just something un-Cadillac about the vehicle.
#3: 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX (Autoblog’s post / gallery)
The current Equinox is a decent little people-mover, but it’s kind of bland. The 2010 model, however, is a stylish piece of art by comparison. The new design is sharp, and incorporates Chevrolet’s new familial grille design that first came to light on the current Malibu.
And while it is the same size as the current Equinox, the new model actually looks much larger in pictures that the current model.
I really cannot wait to see this vehicle in the showroom, and see how well it compares to it’s competition.
#2: 2010 FORD TAURUS (Autoblog’s post / gallery)
In 1986, Ford introduced a car that would quickly become the best-selling car in the United States: the Taurus. Is was a revolutionary design for the time, being extremely round and aerodynamic, something the other cars in it’s class weren’t.
in 2006, Ford cancelled the Taurus because it just wasn’t selling as well as it once had. In it’s place, they offered the Five Hundred, a rather plain looking sedan with nothing to make it stand out among other cars. Then they lightly changed the style of the Five Hundred and brought back the Taurus name, but sales were still dismal.
Now, for 2010, the Taurus gets an all new look that is gorgeous, to say the least.
And as much as I hate Fords, I am more than willing to test drive this car when the time comes for me to trade in my Toyota. It is just THAT good looking! Design-wise, Ford had hit the ball out of the park.
Let’s hope the rest of America feels the same way and makes the new Taurus the best-selling car once again.
Finally:
#1: 2010 BUICK LACROSSE (Autoblog’s post / gallery)
This is by far the most significant introduction at the show, period!
This is most beautiful car Buick has produced in many years, and while I will be more than willing to test drive the Taurus, I just have this feeling that I will end up buying the LaCrosse!
The design makes the car look as if it could easily be found on a Lexus dealer lot, or even an Acura lot. The design is just that precise.
But the most interesting thing about this car is the body line that runs from the front to back which evokes the old boat-tail Riviera of the ‘70s. It’s a little piece of retro design that completely works on this very modern and luxurious design.
So, there you have it. The five most significant cars introduced in Detroit this year.
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