If you plan to buy a new car in 2017 you really need to take the time to visit the Washington Auto Show this week. It is open today through February 5th at the Washington Convention Center downtown. Every brand of car is available for you to look at, sit in, and many are also available to test drive. The best part? No pressure from any salesmen. Check out the entire show schedule here. You might want to also see what celebrities and special guests are lined up at the auto show here. With more than 600 new models of cars on display, there is something for everyone. There are plenty of activities to keep kids and adults very busy, so bring the whole family along with you. We thank the team from She Buys Cars for the invitation and putting together an informative day at the Auto Show.
You will see some typical cars like the 2017 Toyota Sienna, a very popular family minivan.
There are plenty of family minivans to sit in and also lots of sedans and trucks to see. Pictured above is one of the newest luxury cars, a next level in luxury, the Genesis G90. It is difficult to describe how comfortable this car is. The Genesis brand (a division of Hyundai) is making the car buying experience a pleasurable one. The Genesis brand will seamlessly integrate into your life. I would not mind driving the kids to school in this beauty. I doubt I would hear any complaints as the kids relax in their reclining leather seats. Not only are the Genesis cars enjoyable to drive and ride in, they also have the highest safety standards, that can anticipate your needs before you do.
This is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. It is the newest car from Chevrolet and is all electric, with no gas backup. Each charge can go about 230 miles before needing to charge again. We are considering trading our Volt for the Bolt. You can see a quick video we made in the Burnt Orange Chevrolet Volt, showing off a few of the newest features.
You will also see some dream cars, like this Ford Mustang convertible.
Until now, there were no electric vehicles that could hold more than 5 passengers in the US. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is here to open up the electric vehicle market to larger families. We filmed a short video that will show you all the great features of this hybrid minivan. Years ago we owned a Chrysler Pacifica and wow has it changed for the better! This car would work perfectly for our family and many others who have been waiting for an EV with a 7 passenger capacity.
New Car Trends
What new car trends did we see at the auto show? There were a number of car manufacturers that were showing off their entries into the fuel cell category. There was also an emphasis on using hydrogen as a fuel source in fuel cell vehicles. Each year more manufacturers are adding at least one plug-in EV hybrid to their fleet, while many even had full electric versions of some vehicles. We also saw many safety features that were years ago, only found in luxury models. These safety features are now found in most base models and often are standard features.
This post was sponsored by Hyundai and the Washington Auto Show. All thoughts and opinions are 100% our own.
Wow so cool! I really love the new lights on the Chevy bolt! And I had no idea that there was a hybrid Chrysler Pacifica coming out! So cool to see an SUV with that option! Thanks for the recap 🙂
Thanks Allison! The hybrid Pacifica would be perfect for you! It is such a fun car, plenty of room for the kids and all their gear.
I think alternative fuel is the future of a lot of things. We can’t keep relying on other countries for oil.
Alternative fuel is the wave of the future. I am tempted to move to California to be able to lease a fuel cell car!
That Ford Mustang convertible is gorgeous! My cousin had a Mustang back in the late 70’s when we were in high school. We loved that car.
Isn’t that Mustang amazing? My hubby wanted to drive it home!
IN LOVE with the Mustang!! My husband would have flipped to have gone there.
The Mustang is a beauty! Everyone found it to be a favorite.
My husband works in the auto industry so I’ve been to a few car shows here in Atlanta. I love seeing the concept cars.
You must have some inside car info then! It was so much fun to be able to sit in all these new cars. Now I need to buy one!
Since I am no where near close to you guess this won’t be happening. I will just have to find a local dealer and see what great looking cars they have to offer.
You can watch for an auto show that will come to your area. They have them all over the US!
I checked out the auto show at the Texas State Fair last fall. I haven’t decided that I want to get a new car yet, but I’m leaning towards moving up to an SUV style instead of getting another compact car.
SUVs are so awesome! You should definitely test drive a few of them, because they are very different to drive than a compact car.
That mustang! Now only is that a sleek car, the color is beautiful!
The mustang is a crowd favorite I see! The blue color was gorgeous in person.
I love car shows. They are my favorite part of February (here in Chicago). The Mustang looks amazing.
I hope you get a chance to go to the car show in Chicago. She Buys Cars is giving away some tickets, you should check it out!
Those look great! I’ve never been to a new car show. I’ve been to see classics! This would be fun though.
They have a small section of classic cars at this auto show too. It is a really fun experience.
Handsome looking cars! I prefer SUVs over sedans or convertibles. The Toyota Sienna and the Chevrolet Bolt are two vehicles I would seriously consider if I am in the market for a new car.
I also prefer driving an SUV over a compact car. I hope you get a chance to test drive the Bolt! It is so much fun to drive!
I love a good car show, although I haven’t been to one in years. Alternative fuel is definitely the way of the future, I am loving all those cars.
Alternative fuel is definitely the wave of the future!
This sounds like it was a great auto show. I have not been to an auto show in years but it is a great way to keep up with all the new care trends. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid sounds like a great vehicle for a family. These electric cars sound great and can help our enviroment. Thanks for sharing your experience.
The Pacifica hybrid is definitely the way cars will be in the future. I am surprised that it has taken this long to create a 7 passenger hybrid car!
Those are some really nice cars! I love the Chevy one and they are a great car to have for the whole family.
We saw so many cars that we loved! A car show is a great way to get to see many cars at once.
This is cool. Technology is improving year by year. I love all the new features I see on cars. My favorite is the rear camera.
Rear cameras have totally improved, now the entire mirror can be the actual camera view. It is hard to explain but it works incredibly well!
It’s amazing what they are coming out with on cars these days. We are actually in the market for a new vehicle. I will share this post wiht my husband.
You should definitely look at some of these cars and take them for a test drive. If you have any car questions please let me know!
I don’t usually like Mustangs but that convertible was off the hook gorgeous! Sigh…all these awesome new cars make me so excited for our next new one!
The Mustang convertible was even more gorgeous in person! You should take one on a test drive and see how nice it drives.
I would love to go to a car show. My husband has been thinking about getting a new company vehicle.
The best part of a car show is being able to see all the new vehicles without the pressure of the salesmen! Good luck on your new car adventure.
So many great cars and amazing designs! That Ford Mustang convertible looks super cool! The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell would be perfect for our family.
The Hyundai fuel cell would be our pick if we lived in California!
There are so many new car designs to choose from! I guess the Tucson will best suit for me.
The Tucson is a great choice. So many new innovative designs to choose from.