NEW YORK (AP) — With more than 1 million visitors annually, the New York International Auto Show is one of the most important shows for the U.S. auto industry. Here are some of the vehicles debuting this year. The show opens to the public Friday.

ACURA TLX: Honda’s luxury Acura brand calls the new TLX midsize sedan a “red carpet athlete” for its blend of elegance and sportiness. The TLX — which replaces the TL and the TSX for the 2015 model year — has two new engine options: A 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 206 horsepower mated to a new 8-speed transmission and a 3.5-liter V6 with 290 horsepower that’s paired with a 9-speed. Acura estimates the four-cylinder will get up to 35 mpg on the highway, which is 4 mpg better than the TSX. The V6 will get an estimated 34 mpg on the highway, or 5 mpg better than the TL. The TLX has a sharper, sculpted look and Acura’s signature jeweled headlights. Acura made the TLX around 4 inches shorter than the TL to give it a tighter, sportier feel. It’s also around 145 pounds lighter, thanks to more use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials. The TLX goes on sale later this year. Pricing wasn’t announced, but the current TL starts at $36,000.