The Denver Auto Show is set to open to the public today featuring
new, green, concept, exotic, classic, luxury and even high tech cars.
Doors open to the public at 5:00 and the show runs through April 5th at the Denver convention center.
The Denver Auto Show will feature the following cars:
2009 “Car of the Year” the Hyundai Genesis.
2009 Green Car of the Year the VW Jetta Clean Diesel and the Most Environmentally Friendly Car of the Year.
2009 Ford Mustang
2009 Honda Accord (the second best-selling car in the U.S.)
2009 Subaru Forester, Motor Trend's Sport Utility of the Year
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 International Truck of the Year
Concept Cars:
Chrysler Akino (two opposing doors, lounge rear seat, swivel front seat)
Jeep Renegade (two-seater, “hang on fun,” 40-mile electric range with diesel extender)
Jeep Trailhawk (on-road, off-road, open air concept)
Dodge Zeo (all-electric, 2+2 sport wagon, built for muscle and speed)
Green Cars:
“Green
cars” ranging from hybrids, plug-ins, clean diesel, hydrogen power, and
more and in a full-range of styles from sedans, two-seaters, SUVs,
trucks, wagons, and more. Models include: Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion,
Chevrolet Tahoe, Saturn Vue, Honda Civic, the 2010 Honda Insight,
Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler Town & Country EV minivan, Volkswagen
Jetta TDI, Mercedes-Benz ML320 Bluetec SUV, BMW 335D, Chevrolet
Silverado Hybrid, Lexus HS25oh Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, and more.
Box Wagon-Style Cars:
2010 Kia Soul
Honda Element
Scion XB
High Tech and Innovation – A Sampler:
The BMW M3 Coupe’s 7-speed transmission with 11 settings (manual and automatic)
The
new “Lightning Hybrid” manufactured in Loveland, Colorado which will
get 100 mpg on biodiesel (available for purchase in 2011).
Ford’s “active park assist”
Chevrolet Traverse’s backup camera
Infiniti’s “lane departure warning system”
Cadillac’s
“Start System” which allows drivers to start the engine, adjust
interior temperature, and turn on defrosters from up to 200 feet away.
Plus, push-button start, rear-seat entertainment, Bluetooth connectivity, and more
Power Options:
See a wide range of power options from V-4, V-6, V-8 and up to V-12.
Hot Rods and Classic Cars:
See Hot Rods from 1930 to 1969; and Classic Cars from 1916 to 1970.
Exotic and Luxury:
See the exotic Rossion Q1 which was built by hand in Florida.
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo and Diablo
2009 Aston Martin Vantage, DB9 and DBS
209 Jaguar XF, XK and XJ
2009 Dodge Viper SRT 10
2010 “intro” models:
Ford Mustang
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Chevy Camaro
And, More. . .
A custom styling and accessories showcase
“Tricked out” cars which have been modified for speed or aesthetics, or both.
And, for the first time, visitors can enjoy a kids’ fun area.
The
2009 Denver Auto Show is presented by the Metro Denver Automobile
Dealers Association (MDADA). The Denver Auto Show is the largest new
car display between the Mississippi River and Los Angeles. It’s also
one of the oldest auto shows in the nation having begun in 1902.
WHEN:
Show hours: 5-9pm, Wednesday and Thursday; noon – 10pm, Friday; 10am-10pm, Saturday; and 10am-6pm, Sunday.
TICKETS:
$10
for adults; $5 for children 7-12; Free for 6 and under. Wednesday is
Seniors Day. Seniors 65+ are admitted free with a photo ID.
