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ICING ON THE LAKE; 2004 Chicago show picks up where Detroit left off.(News)
Byline: ANDREW LUU, BOB GRITZINGER
With the din from an array of Detroit debuts fading, automakers now turn their sights on Chicago to sell some serious hardware. But amid the mainstream sedans, minivans and trucks on the mammoth McCormick Place show floor, there is also a nice sampling of special-edition models and a cool concept or two. The show is open to the public Feb. 6-15.
While we like what Jaguar North America and Rocket-sports Racing have done with an XK coupe (opposite), it is probably the Mazda Ibuki concept that enthusiasts should closely scrutinize. Ibuki won AutoWeek's Most Significant award when it made its worldwide premiere at the Tokyo motor show last fall (AW, Nov. 3, 2003). It shows up in North America for the first time in Chicago. Why is Ibuki so important? When you're looking at Ibuki, you're looking at the design direction for the next-generation 2006 Miata roadster due in less than a year and a half.
Another concept debuting in Chicago comes from Kia, which may be late but is getting into the game with its own concept of what America wants in a pickup truck. And while the Mojave is billed as a concept, Kia officials will be keenly interested in public response to the vehicle. Meanwhile, fellow Korean automaker Hyundai is taking the wraps off its sportwagon, the production Tucson.
Special editions on the show floor include the Mini MC40, which commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Monte Carlo Rally win that put Mini on the enthusiast map, and the North American debut of Bentley's Arnage R by Mulliner.
Back down to earth, Ford will show its Mercury Montego twin of the Ford Five Hundred, but the big news won't be on the show floor; rather, news reports from Chicago will include Ford CEO Bill Ford Jr.'s announcement of either a Mazda 6 or Freestyle-based Mercury wagon. Ford also is showing all-wheel-drive versions of its Volvo S40 sedan and V50 wagon. Both were introduced earlier, but only as front-drive models.
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Source: HighBeam Research, ICING ON THE LAKE; 2004 Chicago show picks up where Detroit left...