Saturday 10th February 1990
The 1990 Chicago Auto Show offered visitors a glimpse of the 1991 model Ford Explorer sport-utility vehicle, successor to the Bronco II. Mazda, which shared several vehicle designs with Ford, launched a Ford-built, Explorer-like Navajo sport-utility. Also seen at the 82nd edition of the US’s largest auto show was the Volkswagen Corrado. Equipped with a supercharged “G-Charger” engine, the four-passenger replacement for the Scirocco featured an “active” rear spoiler that extended automatically above 45 mph. Toyota’s new Lexus luxury division launched its flagship saloon packed with just about every comfort and convenience feature, plus a 4.0-liter V-8 engine.
