Chicago Motor Show Highlights: Ford, VW, and Jeep

What’s Happening at the Chicago Motor Show

It has been almost a decade since there was a motor show in Australia, and as the world begins to deal with Covid, Chicago has shrugged off the gloom, and the Chicago Motor is full steam ahead.

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Volkswagen USA launched Golf MK 8 GTI and Golf R with the pricing and details that will have Australians gnashing their teeth.

Chiago Motor Show sees VW showcasing: Golf GTI starts at $29,545 and the Golf R at $43,645. As we know, the new model is slightly bigger than the MK 7.5, while keeping the wheelbase the same. The new LED headlights have caused quite the stir, but the star of the shot is the 2.0L engine. GTI gets 241hp/273lb-ft with 6sp manual or 7sp DSG, and Gold F has 315hp/295/lb-ft. Both cars have a top speed of 150mph.

Jeep did a Chiago Motor Show reveal worthy of any super-camper with Wrangler front and centre. Highlights included the Xtreme Recon Package with 35-inch tires and Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop.

The pack costs $3,995 and includes:

LT315/70R17C (35-inch) BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tires
17-inch by 8-inch beadlock capable wheels
Swing gate reinforcement
4.56:1 axle ratio
1.5-inch factory suspension lift with uniquely tuned shocks

The flip tip gives the hardtop more flexibility than the regular lift out sections.

Ford has a fresh new range at the Chiago Motor Show, including the stunning Bronco, F150 Lightning electric SUV.

The all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning, was revealed in May, with the most torque ever in a F-150, There are new features not previous seen before on an F-150, like a 14-cubic-foot-plus mega power frunk and available Ford Intelligent Back-Up Power, providing power for up to three days in an outage with the extended range battery².

F-150 Lightning will be located at the Ford display in the west hall of McCormick Place.

Bronco stars in the 30,000-square-foot Built Wild experience. The all-new Bronco family includes Bronco two-door, four-door and Bronco Sport, and is making a return after 25 years in the wild.

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