Automakers on Wednesday gathered at this year's New York International Auto Show where Japanese carmakers unveiled all-new sport utility vehicles amid growing demand for light trucks over passenger vehicles.
Toyota Motor Corp. introduced its 2020 Highlander, a midsize family-friendly SUV that ushers in the model's fourth generation, while Subaru Corp. came out with a redesigned version of the Outback, its top seller in the United States last year.
"The Outback is our largest selling vehicle, so we have high plans for this vehicle over time (and) are very confident that this new model is going to continue where the older model left off," Tom Doll, CEO of Subaru of America Inc., told reporters.