[AutoTtribune=Haemi Kim] The 2024 New York Auto Show, running from March 29 to April 7, promises an exciting lineup with 18 automakers, including heavyweights like Genesis, Porsche, and Volvo, set to showcase their latest and upcoming models. This event, which debuted in 1990 and now occurs annually, made a triumphant return in 2022 after a three-year pause due to the pandemic.

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Porsche to Spotlight Three Models
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Porsche's lineup is anticipated to include the Macan EV, the third-gen Panamera, and the Taycan. The Macan EV, unveiled in Singapore in January, is Porsche’s second electric vehicle, following the Taycan, and is expected to hit the market in the second half of this year.

The upcoming Panamera model, succeeding the second generation introduced in 2016, is likely to feature an enhanced Panamera e-Hybrid with a battery capacity boost from 17.9 kWh to 25.9 kWh, promising improved horsepower, torque, and range.

The Taycan is set to debut a facelift version, with the high-performance Turbo GT variant also expected to make an appearance. The Taycan Turbo GT recently clinched the title of the fastest four-door at Germany's Nürburgring with a lap time of 7 minutes and 55 seconds on November 11th.

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Polestar’s SUV Reveal
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Polestar, the Swedish brand known for its electric performance cars, will be participating, likely showcasing the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs. Production of the Polestar 3 has started in Chengdu, China, with deliveries to customers anticipated to begin in this year's second quarter. The Polestar 4, already on sale globally, is set to be produced in Renault Korea's Busan plant by next year's second half, with a launch in Korea also expected this year.

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Volvo's Compact and Economical EX30
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Volvo’s electric EX30, which started sales this year, is poised to join the show. It's the smallest model in Volvo's current lineup and is expected to be offered in Korea at competitive prices, making it eligible for a full subsidy.

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Volkswagen’s Touareg and Its Sibling, the Atlas
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The unveiling of the Volkswagen Touareg and its close relative, the Atlas, is expected. The Atlas has completed its environmental certification in Korea, boasting a combined fuel efficiency of 8.6 km/L according to the Ministry of Environment.

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Audi Embraces Electrification
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Audi seems set to impress with the A6 E-Tron and the Q9. The A6 E-Tron, a successor to the A6 and an electric car based on the PPE platform co-developed by Porsche and Audi, is set for unveiling. The Q9, a large SUV sharing its platform with the Bentley Bentayga, is anticipated for a reveal in the latter half of next year.

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