Dallas Auto Show - 2010

thangu · 20th March 2010, 20:24

This is an annual event that happens in Dallas and has all the main stream automakers displaying their new models. Here are a few pictures to start off, will start uploading more pictures soon.

thangu · 20th March 2010, 21:39

The following pictures showcase the American muscle at its best

Challenger SRT

This HEMI outputs an amazing 425 BHP at 420 lb/ft. (approx 570Nm).
6.1 Liter V8 (pics in the previous post)
5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual.
Brembo Discs on all 4 wheels

Challenger RT

Smaller 5.7 Liter V8 HEMI with an output of 372 Bhp at 400 lb/ft (approx 543 Nm)

Charger
Both the 6.1 and 5.7 Liter HEMI's are available on the Charger as well. This is fast becoming the choice of the law enforcement agencies with the old Crown Victoria becoming an aging dinosaur.

This is common sight in and around Dallas now, hardly every see a Crown Vic

shamik.bose · 20th March 2010, 21:45

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thangu · 20th March 2010, 22:09

The following pictures showcase the American muscle at its best

Challenger SRT

This HEMI outputs an amazing 425 BHP at 420 lb/ft. (approx 570Nm).
6.1 Liter V8 (pics in the previous post)
5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual.
Brembo Discs on all 4 wheels

Challenger RT

Smaller 5.7 Liter V8 HEMI with an output of 372 Bhp at 400 lb/ft (approx 543 Nm)

Charger
Both the 6.1 and 5.7 Liter HEMI's are available on the Charger as well. This is fast becoming the choice of the law enforcement agencies with the old Crown Victoria becoming an aging dinosaur.

This is common sight in and around Dallas now, hardly every see a Crown Vic

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thangu · 20th March 2010, 22:36

Corvette ZR1
This is the top of the line 'vette which comes standard with the following

6.2 Liter supercharged V8 throwing out a massive 638 hp
Brembo carbon ceramics on all 4 wheels
Short-throw 6-speed manual with launch control
Aluminium frame
Run-Flat tires (19 inchers in the front and 20 at the back)

The next couple of pics are shots of the Corvette Convertible

6.2 Liter 430 hp V8
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps
Short throw 6-speed manual with launch control
Run flat tires (18'' in the front and 19'' at the back)

thangu · 21st March 2010, 09:45

The Hyundai stall was dominated by the new upcoming Sonata sedan. It looked pretty impressive and along with the Genesis coupe and sedan it was generating a lot of foot traffic

2011 Hyundai Sonata

The Genesis was another attention hogger, it had won the last year's Car of the year award, but this sporty rear-wheel drive car is not really scorching the sales charts. We can hardly see any of these on the road.

Genesis Coupe

Genesis Sedan

swift8847 · 21st March 2010, 10:09

I like the aerodynamics of the new Sonata. I get to see one everyday in the parking lot.

thangu · 21st March 2010, 10:14

The Honda area was taken over by the new Accord Crosstour, the notchback version of the popular Accord sedan. This was released a few months back but we can hardly see any on the roads and doesn't seems to have got any followers yet.

Accord Coupe

Accord Crosstour

The CRZ was another car which Honda was showcasing

thangu · 21st March 2010, 10:30

One interesting model that Honda has is the Element, its promoted as a Sports activity vehicle and is pretty unique in its shape and doors...

The Oddysey was another attention grabber. This is one of the preferred people movers seen commonly on the road. Wonder if we will see these in India any time soon.

The Fit (Jazz) was adjudged the best car for first time drivers.

A few pics of the other models on display

thangu · 21st March 2010, 10:42

Audi was another manufacturer which attracted quite a crowd with their R8 and other sedans.

Luxury....

aargee · 21st March 2010, 10:55

Audi is looking simply superb; defines how a sedan should look like; keep them coming, I'm awaiting for Camaro's pics

Animesh · 8th July 2010, 14:28

I was there at this precise Auto Expo and don't quite remember how many times my jaws dropped at the exhibition. Not a huge fan of Pick-ups (don't tickle my sensibilities), but there were some really cool monsters outside the Main Covered area.

My only experience with any Auto-show. I now aspire to see one of the kinds that take place at Detroit, Frankfurt and now the emerging scene at Shanghai.

FlyingSpur · 8th July 2010, 15:56

Tht new Sonata is looking quite good. I hope it reviews Hyundai's fortuner in the 15-20L segment. The profile is very attractive, and in the right colors with a little less chrome, this one could really be the thing for Hyundai ow that the Accord prices have climbed to silly levels, and the Superb is taking away all their business at ~20L. Diesel heart, MT / AT with good pricing. Might be asking for a lot, but Hyundai has it to make this happen.

@ Animesh : You should go to the Dubai Motor Show, you will fracture your jaw. Everything there is either exotic or blinged out

PS : When will Audi learn?

extreme_torque · 8th July 2010, 16:01

The new Sonata looks better than Genesis in my opinion. The Genesis looks yuck!

suhaas307 · 9th July 2010, 00:27

What is stopping Hyundai from introducing the new Sonata in India? It looks absolutely stunning! And I'm sure it would be a hit if priced competitively! Come on Hyundai! And while you'll are at it, do introduce the Genesis and the all new Verna as well!

20th March 2010, 20:24	#1
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	Dallas Auto Show - 2010 This is an annual event that happens in Dallas and has all the main stream automakers displaying their new models. Here are a few pictures to start off, will start uploading more pictures soon. Attached Thumbnails
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20th March 2010, 21:39	#2
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	The following pictures showcase the American muscle at its best Challenger SRT This HEMI outputs an amazing 425 BHP at 420 lb/ft. (approx 570Nm). 6.1 Liter V8 (pics in the previous post) 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual. Brembo Discs on all 4 wheels Challenger RT Smaller 5.7 Liter V8 HEMI with an output of 372 Bhp at 400 lb/ft (approx 543 Nm) Charger Both the 6.1 and 5.7 Liter HEMI's are available on the Charger as well. This is fast becoming the choice of the law enforcement agencies with the old Crown Victoria becoming an aging dinosaur. This is common sight in and around Dallas now, hardly every see a Crown Vic
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20th March 2010, 21:45	#3
shamik.bose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,684 Thanked: 133 Times	Something's wrong with the attachments. They aren't showing.
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20th March 2010, 22:09	#4
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	The following pictures showcase the American muscle at its best Challenger SRT This HEMI outputs an amazing 425 BHP at 420 lb/ft. (approx 570Nm). 6.1 Liter V8 (pics in the previous post) 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual. Brembo Discs on all 4 wheels Challenger RT Smaller 5.7 Liter V8 HEMI with an output of 372 Bhp at 400 lb/ft (approx 543 Nm) Charger Both the 6.1 and 5.7 Liter HEMI's are available on the Charger as well. This is fast becoming the choice of the law enforcement agencies with the old Crown Victoria becoming an aging dinosaur. This is common sight in and around Dallas now, hardly every see a Crown Vic [Note] Reposting the message as the attachments did not appear in my previous post.
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20th March 2010, 22:36	#5
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	'Vette Corvette ZR1 This is the top of the line 'vette which comes standard with the following 6.2 Liter supercharged V8 throwing out a massive 638 hp Brembo carbon ceramics on all 4 wheels Short-throw 6-speed manual with launch control Aluminium frame Run-Flat tires (19 inchers in the front and 20 at the back) The next couple of pics are shots of the Corvette Convertible 6.2 Liter 430 hp V8 Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps Short throw 6-speed manual with launch control Run flat tires (18'' in the front and 19'' at the back)
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21st March 2010, 09:45	#6
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	Hyundai The Hyundai stall was dominated by the new upcoming Sonata sedan. It looked pretty impressive and along with the Genesis coupe and sedan it was generating a lot of foot traffic 2011 Hyundai Sonata The Genesis was another attention hogger, it had won the last year's Car of the year award, but this sporty rear-wheel drive car is not really scorching the sales charts. We can hardly see any of these on the road. Genesis Coupe Genesis Sedan
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21st March 2010, 10:09	#7
swift8847 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore/Houston Posts: 324 Thanked: 2 Times	I like the aerodynamics of the new Sonata. I get to see one everyday in the parking lot.
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21st March 2010, 10:14	#8
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	Honda The Honda area was taken over by the new Accord Crosstour, the notchback version of the popular Accord sedan. This was released a few months back but we can hardly see any on the roads and doesn't seems to have got any followers yet. Accord Coupe Accord Crosstour The CRZ was another car which Honda was showcasing
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21st March 2010, 10:30	#9
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	Honda Cont... One interesting model that Honda has is the Element, its promoted as a Sports activity vehicle and is pretty unique in its shape and doors... The Oddysey was another attention grabber. This is one of the preferred people movers seen commonly on the road. Wonder if we will see these in India any time soon. The Fit (Jazz) was adjudged the best car for first time drivers. A few pics of the other models on display Attached Thumbnails
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21st March 2010, 10:42	#10
thangu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 124 Thanked: Once	Audi Audi was another manufacturer which attracted quite a crowd with their R8 and other sedans. Luxury....
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21st March 2010, 10:55	#11
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,641 Times	Audi is looking simply superb; defines how a sedan should look like; keep them coming, I'm awaiting for Camaro's pics
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8th July 2010, 14:28	#12
Animesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 348 Thanked: 296 Times	I was there at this precise Auto Expo and don't quite remember how many times my jaws dropped at the exhibition. Not a huge fan of Pick-ups (don't tickle my sensibilities), but there were some really cool monsters outside the Main Covered area. My only experience with any Auto-show. I now aspire to see one of the kinds that take place at Detroit, Frankfurt and now the emerging scene at Shanghai.
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8th July 2010, 15:56	#13
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	Tht new Sonata is looking quite good. I hope it reviews Hyundai's fortuner in the 15-20L segment. The profile is very attractive, and in the right colors with a little less chrome, this one could really be the thing for Hyundai ow that the Accord prices have climbed to silly levels, and the Superb is taking away all their business at ~20L. Diesel heart, MT / AT with good pricing. Might be asking for a lot, but Hyundai has it to make this happen. @ Animesh : You should go to the Dubai Motor Show, you will fracture your jaw. Everything there is either exotic or blinged out PS : When will Audi learn? Last edited by FlyingSpur : 8th July 2010 at 15:59.
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8th July 2010, 16:01	#14
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	The new Sonata looks better than Genesis in my opinion. The Genesis looks yuck!
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9th July 2010, 00:27	#15
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	What is stopping Hyundai from introducing the new Sonata in India? It looks absolutely stunning! And I'm sure it would be a hit if priced competitively! Come on Hyundai! And while you'll are at it, do introduce the Genesis and the all new Verna as well!
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