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Best and Worst of the 2014 New York International Auto Show

04:59AM - 24.04.'14

News Source: topspeed.com

 

Okay, folks, the 2014 New York International Auto Show  is in the books, and we saw more debuts than we could even keep up with. We saw all of the big boys come with at least one key addition to their lineups, but we also had a few misses. For example. we were hoping to see the Hellcat option for the Challenger  and Charger  , and some extra information on the next-gen Miata  — not just a glimpse at its chassis — neither of which happened.

As with every year, we are set to bring you the best and worst of the NYIAS, but we’re changing things up a bit. This year, each of our esteemed staffers has chosen their favorite and least favorite of the show and let you know why they loved or hated each one — some of us even had complete opposite opinions. Included in the list below is the Dart-ized Charger, the even-more-retro Challenger, a concept from Land Rover  and even a "dirt cheap" Aston Martin  .

There were a lot of vehicles to choose from, and we may have missed one that you loved or hated. Let us know in the comments below what car you loved or hated the most from the 2014 NYIAS.

Best: Dodge Challenger

Flat-out best in show was the 2015 Challenger. The outside stays relatively untouched, with only minor, 1971-inspired changes, but the interior is now better than Camaro.

Worst: Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0

Scion/Toyota show no shame at all in adding a badge to a nothing-new car. It’s scary to think that there is still no TRD model.

Best: 2015 Aston Martin Vantage GT

There were so many to choose from this year, as the NYIAS simply kicked major ass and had so many awesome debuts. However, if one stands out in my mind, it has to be the new "value-packaged" Vantage GT. Really, who would have thought that you could pull an Aston Martin Vantage  into your garage for under $100K? That’s a full $21k cheaper than the base 2014 Vantage Coupe and a tick less than the base 2014 GT-R.

Sure, the Aston Martin Vantage GT isn’t the rocket ship that the GT-R is, as it hits 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, but something about the Aston Martin winged badge that just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy. The Nissan badge certainly can’t do that.

Thank you, Aston... Now, may I borrow $100k and directions to my closest Aston Martin dealer?

Worst: 2015 Dodge Charger

Look, Fiat, we understand that you see the entire Chrysler group as your personal piggy bank, and that you pay the bills, so you can do as you like, but why this? Why on earth did you take one of the best-selling cars in your lineup and give it styling cues from one of the worst-selling car in your lineup (read: Dodge  Dart). I would be the first to admit that the Charger was long overdue for a redesign, but why the huge focus on the Dart’s cues?

Kudos to you for not totally ruining the Charger by turning it into a FWD econo-box, but this redesign is about as close as it comes to doing that. I see a rather fast refresh in the future of the Charger.

 

 
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