Porsche, Cadillac, Lotus and other automakers making global and Canadian vehicle debuts at Toronto AutoShow

The Porsche Taycan and the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will have their global auto show debut in Toronto, while a host of other vehicles will have their Canadian debut at the event

Lotus Eletre
The Lotus Eletre will have its Canadian debut at the Toronto AutoShow. – Lotus Cars photo

A number of new vehicles will debut at the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto.

In many cases, these will be the vehicles’ Canadian premieres, and several vehicles will have their public global debut in Toronto.

The auto show run from Feb. 16 to 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Here’s which vehicles will be debuting this year:

CANADIAN DEBUT

Lotus Eletre

The all-new Lotus Eletre is described as an electric hyper-SUV with racecar DNA. The SUV packs 905 hp and has a range of approximately 600 kilometres.

Lotus says the vehicle combines structural rigidity and active dynamics with a blend of power and torque to give it the performance expected of the brand.

The Eletre is presented by Gentry Lane Lotus of Ontario and will be viewable in the Auto Exotica exhibit.

Volvo EX90
The Volvo EX90 will be seen publicly for the first time in Canada at the auto show. – Volvo Cars photo

Volvo EX90

The seven-seat, all-electric Volvo EX90 is said to be the start of a new era at Volvo as the automakers plans to be fully electric by 2030.

The EX90 is expected to have up to 480 kilometres of range and will be the centrepiece of the Volvo display at the Toronto event.

Additionally, Volvo’s C40 and XC40 will be among the electric vehicles in the indoor and outdoor EV test track at the auto show.

Subaru WRX RS
The Subaru WRX RS will be at the Toronto AutoShow. – CNW Group/Subaru Canada Inc. photo

Subaru WRX RS

The 2024 Subaru WRX RS, a new trim level on the sporty compact sedan, is said to increase performance and handling with the addition of high-performance Brembo brakes and an RS-tuned suspension.

Subaru Forester

Entering its sixth-generation, the 2025 Subaru Forester features advanced features, modern design and improved ride comfort.

Dilawri INEOS Grenadier on a trail
The Dilawri INEOS Grenadier will be showcased at the auto show. – Dilawri photo

Dilawri INEOS Grenadier

The Dilawri INEOS Grenadier will be making its Canadian auto show debut in Toronto. The INEOS Grenadier is a 4X4 that’s said to be a rugged yet comfortable utility vehicle that is smooth on the road and tough on the trails.

This off-road vehicle features permanent four-wheel drive and is powered by a straight-six 3 L turbo engine mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser returns to Canada in 2024. – Toyota photo

Toyota Land Cruiser

The all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser will make its Canadian debut at the auto show.

This is the first time the Land Cruiser will be available in Canada since 1989. This new off-road vehicle, featuring modern design that’s clearly reminiscent of its roots, is powered by a 2.4 L four-cylinder turbo hybrid powertrain.

Toyota Crown Signia

The 2025 Crown Signia is a hybrid-only crossover SUV. It carries the Crown name, already known in Canada as a luxury sedan from Toyota, giving customers another upscale vehicle choice.

Maserati Grecale
The Maserati Grecale will be seen at the Toronto AutoShow. – Maserati photo

Maserati Grecale

The Toronto event will be the exclusive Canadian auto show showcasing the Maserati Grecale SUV.

This SUV is said to strike the right balance between versatility, elegance, performance and innovation.

It was developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena, Italy and produced in Cassino, Italy.

It is being presented by Maserati of Oakville, Maserati of Ontario and Maserati of Toronto.

GMC HUMMER EV Omega Edition
The Omega Edition of the GMC HUMMER EV will be at the auto show. – General Motors photo

GMC HUMMER EV Omega Edition

The Omega Edition of the all-electric HUMMER is a limited-edition vehicle with style that’s to stand out on a city street and feature capability to conquer extreme off-road trails.

Chevrolet Equinox

The all-new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox will make its Canadian auto show debut.

This next generation of Chevrolet’s best-selling SUV is packed with safety technology and stands wider than the outgoing model.

2025 Ford Explorer Platinum
The 2025 Ford Explorer, here seen in top-of-the-line Platinum trim, will be at the auto show. – Ford photo

Ford Explorer

The 2025 Ford Explorer will make its Canadian debut at the auto show.

It’s billed as the best Explorer yet, featuring a redesigned interior, advanced new technology and bolder styling.

On the tech side, Google Assistant or Alexa voice commands can be used for in-vehicle controls, including to set in-vehicle temperature, search information, find and set a destination and request a specific broadcast or satellite radio station.

Lincoln Aviator

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator will also make its Canadian debut.

This three-row SUV introduces BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology to the Lincoln brand.

Visitors will also notice a bold new face with updated grill, headlamps and available sequentially animated daytime running lamp strips.

Fiat 500e
The Fiat 500e will appear at the auto show. – Stellantis photo

Fiat 500e

The all-new, all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e brings back the small 500 to the Canadian market, but this time as an electric car.

Ram 1500

Unlike the Ram 1500 mentioned above, this one is the production version of the 2025 Ram 1500. This truck is powered by a new, more powerful and fuel-efficient Hurricane engine family.

Genesis GV80 Coupe
The Genesis GV80 Coupe will have its Canadian premiere in Toronto. – Genesis photo

Genesis GV80 Coupe

The GV80 is said to combine the practicality of an SUV and the dynamism of a coupe.

Its twin-turbo 3.5 L engine with 48V electric supercharger pumps out 409 hp.

It will have its Canadian debut in Toronto.

2024 Porsche Panamera
The 2024 Porsche Panamera will be at the auto show. – Porsche AG photo

Porsche Panamera

The updated Porsche Panamera will have its North American debut in Toronto.

This sporty luxury sedan features updated design, technology and powertrains, including hybrid technology.

GLOBAL DEBUT

Cadillac CT5-V and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
The CT5-V Blackwing sports sedans will be showcased in Toronto. – General Motors Canada photo

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Cadillac’s 668-hp sports sedan will be making its global auto show debut in Toronto.

The CT5 is Cadillac’s best-selling sedan in Canada. The CT5-V Blackwing is the same car, but performance has been upped to the max, and the car features more aggressive design both inside and out.

Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan will have its global auto show premiere in Toronto. – Porsche AG photo

Porsche Taycan

Porsche’s brand-new all-electric saloon will have its public world premiere at the Toronto event.

Introduced in 2019, and updated for 2024, the new car will have more power, more range, quicker acceleration and will charge faster. In terms of improved range, Porsche says the vehicle will go 35 per cent farther on a single charge than the previous model.

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid will debut in Toronto. – CNW Group/Kia Canada Inc. photo

Kia Carnival

Kia will debut its updated-for-2025 Carnival, which comes as a gas-only or hybrid model.

The SUV, or “Life Utility Vehicle” as Kia calls it, comes with fresh powertrain options, along with a host of tech, including a head-up display, over-the-air updates, Digital Key 2.0, and new exterior design.

CONCEPT VEHICLE DEBUT

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept will make its Canadian auto show debut in Toronto. – Stellantis photo

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept is what parent company Stellantis calls electrified muscle.

The electric car’s appearance is inspired by the 1968 Dodge Charger, but this one won’t burn gas, plus the company says it will be faster than a Hellcat.

Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept

The Stellantis display at the auto show will have another electric concept vehicle, this time a pickup truck.

The concept is said to provide a road map for how Ram will redefine the pickup truck segment.

Infiniti Vision Qe
The Infiniti Vision Qe concept car will get its global debut at the Toronto AutoShow. – Infiniti photo

Infiniti Vision Qe

The Infiniti Vision Qe concept car, which is said to be a preview of Infiniti’s direction for its first all-electric vehicle, will have its global auto show debut in Toronto.

Infiniti QX Monograph

The QX Monograph is a preview of the upcoming QX80, Infiniti’s flagship SUV. It will have its Canadian debut in Toronto.

More information is available at autoshow.ca.