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New York 2022: A Top 10 of 'Under the Radar' Highlights

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Vincent Aubé
While you were looking the other way ...

BMW M3, Renault 5 Turbo II and Jaguar XJR-15

A BMW M3, Renault 5 Turbo II and Jaguar XJR-15
A BMW M3, Renault 5 Turbo II and Jaguar XJR-15 | Photo: V.Aubé

Other classics of the past were gathered a little further along. The legendary BMW M3 E30, in red, is still a crowd favourite, especially in the official absence of the German automaker inside the walls of the Javits Center. In black, a Renault 5 Turbo II is definitely a rare bird in North America. With a mid-mounted turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and two rear-wheel drive, the souped-up version of the Renault 5 has become a prized collector's item over the years.

Finally, in yellow, the Jaguar XJR-15 is really not a common sight here, there or anywhere on the planet. Only a little more than 50 copies were built in the early 90s... for the whole world!

Kia EV9 concept

The Kia EV9, walking on water
The Kia EV9, walking on water | Photo: V.Aubé

It is quite impressive to see what can be done to showcase a vehicle of the future. In the case of the Kia EV9 - which will eventually become a production model - the animated screen and floor added a rather interesting dimension. Next to the refreshed Telluride, the EV9 is a bit smaller, by the way.

Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists