The models are out to impress in Toronto: 2011 Canadian International Auto Show

Auto manufacturers seem to be ready for a comeback in 2011; at the auto show this year optimism seems rampant, and the manufacturers brought out new models to dazzle the crowds.
 

Amongst those many models, there are a number of vehicles making their Canadian Premieres at the show. In no particular order they are:

2012 Audi TT RS – the newly developed five-cylinder engine combines with a turbocharger to make the Quattro all-wheel-drive TT RS an exciting new offering from Audi

2012 BMW 6 Series Cabriolet – the redesigned 6 Series from BMW with it’s top down

2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe – although the 1 Series wasn’t much to consider, the M version of it may be one of the most exciting cars this year

2012 Buick Verano – a compact luxury sedan representing Buick’s third new model in the past two years and the first in the compact luxury segment

2012 Hyundai Veloster – a 3-door (3 & ½ if you count the half door on the passenger side) sporty coupe that looks unique, and is quite utilitarian

2012 Range Rover Evoque 5-Door – the 5-door Evoque joins the coupe model which was unveiled at the Montreal Auto Show in January

2012 Infiniti M35h – a 360hp monster of a hybrid from Infiniti, the M35h is sure to find a home with anyone looking for a luxury sedan that is both powerful and earth hugging

2012 Lexus LFA – possibly your only chance to see an LFA in person, as these won’t make their way to a showroom near you

2012 Toyota Prius v – the ideal vehicle that the style conscious won’t buy. This wagon-ized version of the Prius is both highly functional and not all that great to look at

2012 Volkswagen Passat – although larger than the outgoing Passat, this built-in-USA model is up against some very stiff competition in the mid-size segment

And what good is an auto show, if there aren’t concept vehicles that make us dream; so here’s what to look out for on the show floor this year:

GMC Granite
Kia Ray
Nissan Ellure
Subaru Hybrid Tourer
Hyundai Blue Will
Mini Paceman
Civic Si Coupe

Browse our photo galleries for visuals from the show floor, and check back for stories from the show in the coming days.

From the Floor: 2011 Canadian International Auto Show (Toronto) – credits Wilson Lo

New Models: 2011 Canadian International Auto Show (Toronto) – credits: Wilson Lo

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