How Realistic are New Concept Car Designs and Will Anybody be Able to Afford New Cars

The 2009 New York International Auto Show was a place to check out new concept car designs and wonder how in the world these struggling auto makers could ever hope to make these cars come true.

Most media outlets described the international auto show in New York, which ran from April 10 to the 19, as a somber affair – fewer bells and whistles and concept vehicles that, as TIME Magazine said, “will never be built.”

Judging from some of these latest concept cars, TIME might be right.

• The folks at Ford rolled out a European delivery van that is expected to hit American markets this summer. The conceptual aspect comes into play with hyper-techno modifications that would track your kids and their stuff.
• Mercedes Benz displayed the BlueZero Concept vehicle – an all-electric hybrid automobile with a fuel cell.
• Saab’s 9-X Air BioHybrid Convertible is a new concept car design featuring what appears to be a giant pair of wrap-around sunglasses for a windshield. In reality,  Saab is attempting to redefine what most people consider a convertible with this open-topped, glass-encased vehicle.
• The Volkswagen Concept BlueSport boasts a 42 miles-per-gallon fuel economy and top speed of 142 mph, thanks to a 2.0 liter turbo engine. According to Volkswagen, their goal with BlueSport is a future concept car that’s fun to drive and cheap to run.

But, of course, none of these models are in production and, with the way the global auto industry is hurting, especially U.S. car makers, it’s hard to say if they ever will.
The big question is:

Will the cars shown at the International Auto Show in New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center be available anytime soon?

Some concept cars, like JEEP, raised eyebrows with its newest 2011 Grand Cherokee and a full redesign, plus a frame, very similar to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It’s got more power, more room and more extras than the JEEP Cherokee you might remember. This new beauty is  actually scheduled to appear in showrooms next year, so at least there is the possibility of fun test drives. No word on cost, yet.  And therein lies the next big question:

If these futuristic concept vehicles wheeled out for the 2009 New York International Auto Show were actually available to buy, could your average car buyer afford one?

What if JEEP, or any of the car makers, do manage to launch the new models that would make any car enthusiast drool.  Now, what if no one can afford to buy the newest concept cars?  Are the cars still quite as awesome?
That might be the new message to come from the 2009 New York International Auto Show, whether it’s new concept car designs or one of the models almost ready to roll; the only one way to get behind the wheel of something like the new 2011 JEEP Cherokee is to start saving your pennies and get ready to sell your current car.

Of course, many car show attendees don’t go to the International Car shows to find their next set of wheels; they go to look at the latest concept cars and dream.

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