If you like seven-seat people movers, you're in luck – Honda will debut a updated version of its Odyssey model at the New York Auto Show next week.

At both the press and public days, the 2014 Honda Odyssey will be on display at Honda's booth, along with the 2014 Accord Plug-In and the fully-electric Honda Fit EV.

All Odyssey models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 278 bhp (207 kW) and 252 lb-ft (341 Nm) of torque - possibly with the six-speed automatic spreading to non-Touring trims.

Multi-link rear suspension that serves as the foundation for Honda's fun-to-drive EV with an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82 miles.

Source: Honda

The next generation of the 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV will debut at the New York Auto Show in two weeks time.

The company refrained from providing any details, but confirmed the Toyota's third-generation Highlander will make its world debut on March 27 at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time in the Galleria Level Four at the Jacob Javits Center.

The car is expected to have an evolutionary design which could borrow some styling cues from the RAV4. Based on Toyota's current product strategy, V6 and hybrid powertrains seem like a sure bet.

Last redesigned in 2008, the Highlander is a mid-size SUV while Toyota sold 121,055 Highlanders in the U.S. in 2012, up 19.6% from the prior year.

Source: Toyota

Land Rover officially confirmed debut of the new Range Rover Sport will debut at the New York Auto Show.

Land Rover promises that the next-gen Sport will be the fastest, most responsive and showcases the best of British design, engineering and technological innovation.

We expect the car's styling to bridge the gap between the Evoque and the Range Rover, it is expected to be a good 300kg lighter than the outgoing Sport.

Details are still scarce, but rumors indicate that it will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that develops 510 horsepower and 461 lb-ft. of torque.

Land Rover's new Sport will also be offered with a hybrid drivetrain and prices are expected to start at around £55,000.

[caption id="attachment_260" align="aligncenter" width="627"] 2013 Toyota Avalon will arrive in dealerships later this year[/caption]

The new 2013 Toyota Avalon was revealed at the 2012 New York Auto Show this past April and a new report has revealed that it goes on sale later this year. Customers will have two engine options include a regular V6 gasoline unit and a fuel-efficient hybrid system.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid optional gas-electric, which borrows its powertrain from the Camry Hybrid and the Lexus ES300h. That powertrain is a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder (244.8-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack) teamed good for 154hp (115 kW / 156 PS) and 153 lb-ft of torque.

It enables the 2013 Toyota Avalon to have a combined maximum output of 200 hp (149 kW / 203 PS) with a peak torque of 200 lb-ft (271 Nm). According to Toyota, the Avalon Hybrid is expected to achieve EPA fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.9lt/100km) in the city driving and 39 mpg on the highway (6.0lt/100km).



Continuing with the V6 in the 2013 Toyota Avalon, the standard engine will be the familiar 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and 248 lb-ft (336 Nm) of torque and a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2013 Toyota Avalon will propel the new sedan to 60 mph (96km/h) in less than seven seconds and return an EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy / 25 mpg combined.



In addition, the 2013 Toyota Avalon comes equipped with a new EV, ECO and SPORT setting. New features for the Avalon include 18-inch wheels; LED taillights; the seats have been improved; integrated dual exhaust outlets; satellite radio; the mobile-app system; a three-zone climate control system; heated and ventilated front seats.

Toyota hasn't released any pricing information, but the new 2013 Toyota Avalon will be built at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) plant in Georgetown.