CHICAGO (WLS) — The more you walk through the showrooms at the Chicago Auto Show, the more you’ll see electric and hybrid vehicles taking center stage.
“We’re seeing in 2023 a lot of new electric vehicles arriving and that’s not necessarily new but they’re arriving in segments that people want to buy vehicles in, cross-overs, SUVs, pick-up trucks, said Aaron Bragman, Cars.com Detroit Bureau Chief.
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The Ford Maverick EV was named Cars.com’s pick-up of the year for its fuel economy, size efficiency and overall value.
The base sticker price for the EV? Approximately $24,000.
The Corvette E-Ray is another standout EV being displayed at the Chicago Auto Show.
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“This is the first ever electrified Corvette so it’s gonna deliver unquestionable performance,” said Sabin Blake, the director of General Motors North America Business Communications. “We’ve got a 160 HP motor in the front, matted with that legendary V8 small block in the back.”
All that power gets the E-Ray from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds.
The Bronco Raptor is the first thing you’ll see at the Ford exhibit. It’s Ford’s fastest and most capable off-road vehicle, making it perfect for Chicago potholes.
If you visit Ford, take a ride on Bronco Mountain. This is the third year Ford will feature the 25-foot mountain. The 38-degree decline makes it great for testing out new vehicles.
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Another trend at this year’s show is third-row seating. The Volkswagen Atlas SUV fills the needs of larger families by having plenty of seating. It features a redesigned interior.
The Toyota Highlander three-row SUV can seat seven or eight passengers and has a new, more fuel efficient V6 engine.
You may need that extra space if you’ve got four-legged passengers in your family. At the Subaru booth, visitors can meet adoptable puppies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. every day of the show.
For our complete guide to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, visit abc7chicago.com/autoshow.
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