Japanese carmakers are showcasing their sport utility vehicles and luxury cars at the annual New York International Auto Show, which opened Wednesday.

Toyota Motor Corp. debuted the 2014 Highlander SUV with a redesigned exterior, bigger interior and three engine choices, including a hybrid option.

"We think it will wow buyers with its sophisticated look," Bill Fay, Toyota group vice president, said at an event introducing the eight-seat vehicle, which will be put together at a plant in Indiana.