9 Things to See and Do at the Seattle Auto Show
Connie Peters
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The Seattle Auto Show is happening this weekend.
And if you’re in the Seattle area and looking for something to do, you should check it out. It’s on now and continuing through November 13 at Lumen Field. With family fun activities, test drives and lots of new cars to check out, there is indoor fun to be had during this cold snap.
One of the cool things about auto shows is getting behind the wheel of a car you may not otherwise get to test drive. Have you test driven an electric car yet? Why not test drive the Audi Q4 eTron, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Jaguar I-Pace, Volkswagen ID.4 and Polestar which are all on hand. New Ford gas-powered models including the Maverick and Bronco Sport are also available to drive.
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The Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover is beautiful and stands out in a busy category. Photo: Connie Peters
The all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale Should be on Your List
This crossover will be the last gas-powered new vehicle that Alfa Romeo ever introduces, but it does get some electrification as it is a plug-in hybrid. PHEVs are amazing since you get that pure electric range during the week for daily living and then the extra gas range for weekend drives and road trips. The Tonale will have up to 31 Miles in pure electric range, and the combined power with the gas powered and electric motors will have 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque.
Technology in the Tonale includes over the air updates, and advanced driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control. The interior is sleep and modern with a 12″ driver display screen and a 10″ media touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay. You’ll get to see the beautiful Italian design of the Tonale in Seattle this weekend but it won’t be in dealers until Spring of 2023.
Come see two new electric SUVs from Chevrolet. Photo: Connie Peters
The New Chevrolet Electric SUVs (the Blazer and Equinox) can be Seen, Too
With all-electric cars becoming more mainstream, Chevrolet has several to choose from meaning there is the perfect EV for everyone. Read more about these beauties here, when we saw them at the Detroit North American International Auto Show a month ago.
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The all-new electric crossover from Nissan: The Ariya is gorgeous. Photo: Connie Peters
The new Nissan Ariya Electric Crossover is Worth a Look
This one is a real stunner, the design is unique and futuristic. The new Nissan Ariya has four options and trims to choose from including range from 215 to 300 miles and power from 213 to 335 horsepower including both rear wheel drive and all-wheel drive options making it a flexible option for an EV.
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The BMW New Horizon Art Car on it’s first stop in North America. Photo: Connie Peters
The BMW Classics collection
The BMW New Horizon Art Car, is a 1969 BMW 2500 painted by German pop artist Walter Mauer. It just arrived from Germany and this the first stop on its US tour. It will be accompanied by three perfectly restored iconic BMW 1969 E3s. Also known as the ‘New Six’, they were the first six-cylinder sport sedans BMW became so famous for making. The E3 was the predecessor and inspiration for the 7 Series of vehicles.
The all-new Toyota Crown, Ford Bronco Raptor, and Dodge Hornet are all also on display at the Seattle Auto Show this weekend.
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