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Now that the 2009 New York Auto Show is over, it's time to sit back and wait for the new production models to hit showrooms. Fifteen new cars debuted in the Big Apple this year, but we'd like to know which one is your favorite. Or, which one would you rather kill? Head on over to our forum thread and keep the debate going.

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Just like the Legacy sedan, the Subaru Outback receives some substantial updates for the 2010 model year. The revised Legacy's design language is very much present on the Outback, though it looks a bit more awkward in this tall wagon guise. Speaking of tall, the 2010 Outback's ground clearance has been increased to a total of 8.7 inches, giving it more of a crossover stance rather than an Allroad-esque wagon.

The base engine in the Outback is Subaru's infamous 2.5-liter Boxer four, though new six-speed manual and CVT transmissions have been added. A completely new 256-horsepower, 3.6-liter Boxer six has been added to the lineup, as well, only mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox. And like every other Subaru model, Symmetrical all-wheel drive is standard.

Click through the post for Subaru's press release.

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Hyundai's next-generation CUVs should be good stuff, especially if this Nuvis Concept has any influence. An evolution of the Genesis design is present in this latest concept vehicle, though we're sure that the super-long Gullwing doors will never make it into a production car. (We wish!)

The interior of the Nuvis Concept is created for exactly four passengers, rather then a traditional five- or seven-passenger CUV design. Hyundai takes things one step further, too -- all of the interior materials are made from 100 percent recycled materials. Powering the Nuvis is the same BlueHybrid drivetrain system that Hyundai introduced in Los Angeles last year, so this may hint at future Tucson and Santa Fe hybrid vehicles in the future.

Hyundai's press release is available if you click through the post, and check out the Nuvis for yourself in the gallery above.

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Kia debuted their new Forte sedan at this February's Chicago Auto Show, but we were hoping to see some more evolution of the Kia Koup Concept come through into production. Thus, a two-door Forte with the Koup name was brought for all to see at the New York Auto Show, squarely aimed at the Honda Civic, Ford Focus, and Scion tC. From these images, we think the Forte Koup looks worlds better than the Focus, and even the Civic's hit-or-miss design might be trumped by the Forte's sleek, sporty stance.

There are two engine choices -- a 2.0-liter four producing 156 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque, or a much peppier 2.4-liter mill which cranks out 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet. The base engine makes do with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, while the larger powerplant benefits from six-speed manual and five-speed autoboxes. Moving inside, it's obvious that Kia's revised design scheme (seen on the Soul) has made its way to the Forte, and based on our impressions with the Soul, we think this interior will sit well with consumers.

Click through the post and read about all of the details in Kia's press release. A gallery of photos is above.

Today, Scion unveiled the iQ concept minicar at the New York Auto Show. That leaves us wondering what you think about it. Do you like it better than the Smart ForTwo?

Discuss this topic on the forum page, or browse our forums for other topics.

+ NextAutos Forums: Scion iQ or Smart ForTwo?

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Toyota has been toiling with their new iQ minicar for quite some time, and now that the car is on sale in other markets, it only makes sense that the little iQ comes to America... as a Scion. A direct competitor for the Smart ForTwo, the Scion brand takes things one step further, as seen here with beefy eighteen-inch wheels, mega-flared fenders, and a really funky green/yellow color.

Powering the iQ is a 1.3-liter four capable of 93 horsepower and 89 pound-feet of torque -- more than enough power for the little Toy. Overall length of the car is only 126.9 inches, width is 71.4 inches, and the wheelbase is 78.7 inches, so this car should slot nicely beneath the Scion xD. Inside, Toyota says that the Scion iQ "fuses function, style, and entertainment" with a three-plus-one seating arrangement. Funky seat covers, a high-tech dash design with a ten-inch LCD screen, and illuminated iQ logos will surely be a hit with the tuner/new-age crowd, and city-goers might prefer the iQ's simpler driving technologies over the more complicated Smart.

Click through the post for the full press release, and see the cute little Scion for yourself in the gallery above.

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Those of you who have been dreaming about a competitor for the BMW X6 can now rest easy. Acura has officially debuted their ZDX Concept, a five-passenger "four-door sports coupe" which, according to Acura, "blurs the distinction between coupe, sedan, and sport utility vehicle." How nice. Obviously, Acura's corporate face is very much present in the ZDX's grille, though twenty-inch wheels and a clean, flowing roofline give this vehicle a much sleeker shape than the current RDX crossover, standing true to a coupe's design language.

The interior is executed in a way to focus on the front two passengers. A hand-stitched leather dash and instrument panel swoop down, forming a dual cockpit design, and highly bolstered, leather front seats accentuate the sporty, premium feel of the ZDX. Powering this concept is an all-aluminum VTEC V-6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.

Expect to see the production model in dealerships this fall. You can read all of the fine details in the press release, available if you click through the post. Be sure to see the concept from all angles in our gallery above, too.

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We love dogs. So does Honda, apparently.

Today, Honda debuted its Dog Friendly Element concept at the New York Auto Show. The Dog Friendly edition is a 2009 Element with components designed to make motoring easier and safer for dogs and dog owners. It includes a cushioned pet bed, pet restraint systems, an extendable load-in ramp, a rear ventilation fan, dog-themed seat covers and rubber floor mats, and a spill resistant water bowl. It also has special badging to distinguish it from standard Elements.

The finalized Dog Friendly version of the Honda Element should debut this fall.

We’re crossing our fingers for a Dog Friendly edition of the Honda Fit.

Click through the gallery above to view the Dog Friendly Honda Element concept, complete with dog, or scroll down to read the official press release.

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They may not all be featured attractions at the New York Auto Show, but Mercedes-Benz has been splashing new models out nearly faster than we can keep track of them over the last few days. This morning’s S-Class orgy followed the E63 AMG announcement this weekend, and now the E250 BlueTEC has rolled out onto the Javits Center floor. While the M-B power machines mentioned above are certainly tempting fare, but consider us early proponents of the new diesel. We’ve always been BlueTEC fans, and this one sounds like a doozy.

 The 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder won’t lack for power, with 369 pound-feet of torque available at a super-low 1600-1800 rpm. It’ll also be remarkably clean. M-B’s AdBlue urea injection system is at work here to lower nasty NOx emissions, and the company is also offering a Selective Catalytic Reduction exhaust system to clean up the tailpipe. All in, the E250 engine will be 50-state-legal in the U.S., and ready to meat Euro emissions standards as far out as 2014. EPA ratings are expected to run around 28 mpg in the city, and 39 on the highway.

Scroll down to read the entirety of the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC press release or check out our gallery of images, above.