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Detroit Auto Show Review & Highlights

January 2015

2015 North American International Auto Show

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Introductions2015 North American International Auto Show

North American Car of the YearNorth American Truck of the Year

BMW• 2016 BMW 6-Series• 2016 Mini Cooper JCWDaimler• 2015 Mercedes-Benz F 015• 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE CoupeFiat Chrysler Automobiles• 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider• 2015 Ram 1500 RebelFord Motor Company• 2017 Ford F150 Raptor• 2017 Ford GT• 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R• 2016 Lincoln MKXGAC• 2015 GAC WitStar concept• 2016 Trumpchi GS4

General Motors• 2015 Buick Avenir concept• 2016 Buick Cascada• 2016 Cadillac CTS-V• 2015 Chevrolet Bolt concept• 2016 Chevrolet VoltHonda• 2016 Acura NSX• 2015 Honda FCVHyundai• 2015 Hyundai SantaCruz concept• 2016 Hyundai Sonata HybridNissan• 2016 Infiniti Q60• 2016 Nissan TitanToyota• 2016 Lexus GS F• 2016 Toyota TacomaVolkswagen• 2015 Audi Q7• 2015 Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTEVolvo• 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country




North American Car of the Year

2015 Volkswagen Golf/GTIPerhaps an odd choice for North American

Car of the Year, but the Volkswagen Golf has

raised the bar for compact cars. It’s all new

modular “MQB” platform allows designers to

lengthen and widen the structure to

accommodate many different models while

keeping the solid feel of a Golf and adding the

versatility of including hybrid or fully electric

drivelines to the vehicle without compromise.

2015 Ford Mustang 2015 Hyundai Genesis




North American Truck of the Year

2015 Ford F-150

2015 Lincoln MKC 2015 Chevrolet Colorado

America’s perennial top selling vehicle

receives the most substantial update ever

including new engines, transmissions, and

most noteworthy, new materials. The

aluminum intensive truck loses 700 lbs in

order to increase fuel economy and payload.

The all new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 brings

substantial power and fuel economy. Lots of

new features pushes it over the top.




BMW

2016 BMW 6-Series•Mid-cycle enhancement of the sporty series

•All three bodystyles, 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible, and 4-door coupe, will receive the updates

•LED lighting will showcase the new BMW look

•New high-performance M editions will be added to the lineup

•Along with updated suspension and steering, the 3.0L turbocharged Inline-six and 4.4L turbocharged V8 are joined to an 8-speed automatic

•M editions receive the 560hp version of the 4.4L V8 with a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions




BMW

2016 Mini Cooper JCW Hardtop•228hp production version of last fall’s Los Angeles Auto Show concept

•Offered with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder joined to a 6-speed manual or automatic transaxle powering the front wheels

•Fully-functional scoops and bodywork mimic the concept car

•Rides on JCW-specific 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile rubber•The performance theme continues on the inside with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, form-fitting bucket seats, stainless steel pedals (including a dead pedal), and black faced gauges

•Brembo brakes and track-inspired suspension work to handle all of the Mini’s new-found power




Daimler

2015 Mercedes-Benz F 015•Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show just prior to the NAIAS

•Vision of how autonomous driving might look like in 2030 where the passengers can allow the vehicle to transport them from place to place with no human interaction

•Power comes from the “F-cell” plug-in hybrid unit first shown in the 2011 Mercedes-Benz F 125 concept

•Suicide-style doors swing open to reveal the b-pillarless structure and equally cavernous interior

•Inside, four leather bucket seats can rotate, which allows for occupants to work, chat, relax….anything other than driving the vehicle




Daimler

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe•Based on the ML-Class crossover, the GLE Coupe reduces the cargo capacity and rear seat headroom for a sportier package

•In GLE450 Coupe form, power comes from 362hp twin-turbo 3.0L V6 mated to 4Matic all-wheel drive; the GLE63 Coupe version will receive the 500hp 4.0L twin-turbo V8

•Powertrain lineup will also include 258hp diesel and 333hp gas version, all with 9Gtronic 9-speed automatic

•Active braking, blind spot and cross traffic warning, semi-autonomous steering, and assisted parking systems are included in the new vehicle

•On sale date in North America is scheduled for late summer 2015




Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider•Barely back on North American shores, Alfa Romeo introduces a second body style

•In the conversion from coupe to spider, the 4C only gains 132 pounds

•Like the coupe, the Spider gets power from a mid-mounted 1.7L turbocharged four-cylinder pumping out 237hp, propelling the car to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds•North American sales begin in the summer of 2015 arriving with a price in the neighborhood above $60k




Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

2015 Ram 1500 Rebel•New trim level allows pickup buyers to show off their rugged side

•Offered with 3.6L Pentastar V6 or 5.7L Hemi V8, 8-speed automatic transmission, and optional part-time four-wheel drive

•Oversized “RAM” labels front and rear advertise the truck coming and going

•Unique scooped hood and tonneau cover help differentiate the Rebel from lesser trucks

•Other unique touches include 7-inch screen in the instrument cluster and optional 8.4-inch center-mounted touchscreen, LED taillights, higher ride height with Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension, 33-inch tires with 17-inch wheels, and seats sporting the actual tread pattern of the Rebel’s Toyo tires




Ford

2017 Ford F150 Raptor•Coming for the 2017 model year

•One of the first production models to showcase the GM-Ford developed 10-speed automatic transmission mated to 3.5L EcoBoost V6 producing more power than the outgoing 6.2L 411hp V8

•Ford’s 360-degree camera system and adaptive radar cruise control are among the modern safety devices

•Four-wheel drive system provides driving modes for normal, “Street,” “Weather,” “Mud,” “Baja,” and “Rock” conditions while large Fox Racing shocks increasing the truck’s suspension travel, a Torsen limited slip front differential, and new transfer case improve the Raptor’s off-road abilities




Ford

2017 Ford GT•Just as the last Ford GT marked the company’s 100th anniversary, the new Ford GT is a bit of a celebration remembering the dominating effort in the Ford GT40’s LeMans wins in 1966-69

•Unlike the 2005-6 Ford GT which shared the V8 engine layout with its namesake, the new model showcases Ford’s new economical power direction with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 producing north of 600hp with a 7-speed semi-automatic transaxle

•Styling has hints of the earlier GT/GT40 but moves in a bold new direction, distinct from the current spate of mid-engine exotic supercars with its flow-through design

•Production was announced for (late) 2016




Ford

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R•Walking the fine line between street and track model, the GT350R defines the weekend warrior class

•The “R” edition eliminates anything unnecessary such as air conditioning and rear seats in order to save 130lbs

•Improved aerodynamics come in the form of underbelly pans, front air splitter, and carbonfiber rear wing

•Ford’s first ever production “flat-plane” crankshaft V8 improves high speed performance of this normally aspirated 5.2L unit, generating more than 500hp and 400 ft-lbs of torque; with the 6-speed manual, excellent acceleration is assured

•MagneRide dampers, revised bushings, and unique suspension calibrations are designed to make the best handling production Mustang ever




Ford

2016 Lincoln MKX•Following on the heels of the popular MKC, the mid-sized MKX gets a complete makeover

•New styling fits in with the MKZ, updated Navigator, and new MKC

•LED taillights, available LED headlights, power liftgate, and 22-way power seats top the list of new luxury touches

•Inside, the center console hides the push-button automatic transmission selector but highlights the revised touchscreen

•Standard power comes from the 3.7L V6 putting out around 300hp, but the optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 increases power by about 10% and torque by about one-third

•Front- or all-wheel drive, the new MKX features a 6-speed automatic transmission




GAC

2015 GAC WitStar concept•Chinese companies use the Detroit show to demonstrate how prepared they are for the world market

•Styling influenced by the upcoming Tesla Model X with its gull-wing doors and crossover styling

•Autonomous concept featuring radar system, CCD and infrared cameras, and GPS-driven 3D mapping

•Electric vehicle with an internal combustion engine as power backup

•Driving range of 62 miles on electric-only with a total range of 372 when the gas engine is used; top speed is estimated to be 99 mph with acceleration that can be best described as leisurely




GAC

2016 Trumpchi GS4•GAC’s Trumpchi brand has been expanding its lineup over the past few years, harnessing knowledge gained from joint-ventures with Fiat, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota

•The compact GS4 joins a range of sedans and larger crossovers

•A nicely styled interior, with its touchscreen and large buttons is marred only by hard surfaces and cheap-feeling materials

•Influences such as the small side window of the recent Nissan concepts and current Murano crossover can be seen here

•A choice of 1.3L or 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engines with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission will power the production GS4, which enters production shortly and will go on sale in China as well as a handful of export markets




General Motors

2015 Buick Avenir concept•Large (204.5 inches long) concept showing the new design direction for Buick

•Based on the same Omega platform that will be introduced (in production form) with the upcoming Cadillac CT6

•Developed by designers in North America and Australia

•Styling ranges from the “winged” version of the Buick logo on traditional toothed grill to the boattail rear end treatment that hints at old Rivieras

•Powered (in theory) by GM’s start/stop V6 mated to the soon-to-be-introduced nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive

•Well-finished concept points at production but planners are less enthusiastic of the Avenir’s real-world chances




General Motors

2016 Buick Cascada•Based on the Opel Cascadaconvertible and imported from Poland; Buick’s first convertible since the 1991 Buick Reatta

•Based on the Global Delta platform shared with the Buick Verano

•Production versions will showcase all of GM’s technology including the OnStar 4G LTE with wifi hotspot, 7-inch touchscreen with navigation, and available Lane Departure Warning system

•Power soft-top can be lowered (with the vehicle moving at speeds up to 31 mph) in just 17 seconds

•Under the hood is a 1.6L turbocharged 200hp four-cylinder joined to a 6-speed automatic transaxle powering the front wheels




General Motors

2016 Cadillac CTS-V•The most powerful Cadillac street car ever produced

•Power comes from a 640hp version of the supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 found in the Corvette Z06 mated to GM’s 8-speed 8L90 automatic transmission with paddle shifts

•Offered only as a four-door sedan, the new CTS-V is claimed to sprint to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and top out at 200mph

•Fuel economy improves with cylinder deactivation and direct injection, launch control keeps the rear wheel drive in check under acceleration, Magnetic Ride Control stabilizes the turns, and Brembo brakes haul it down from speed….did you miss the part about a 200 mph top speed?




General Motors

2015 Chevrolet Bolt concept•Subcompact electric-only concept hinting at the upcoming US-built dedicated electric model due out in late 2016

•Priced at around $30,000 (“after federal tax incentives”), the Bolt has the makings of a winner with a range of more than 200 miles per charge

•Lithium-ion batteries with fast charging capability can be 80% charged in just 45 minutes

•Unique touches include aluminum wheels with clear inserts for a sporty look and better aerodynamics, full-length glass roof and a rear window that wraps for a better view out from all angles, and a futuristic interior with two fully digital screens and a minimum of physical buttons

•“Park and retrieval technology” would let the car park itself or pick up the driver upon command




General Motors

2016 Chevrolet Volt•Second generation of the Volt revises styling and powertrain for a more mainstream vehicle

•EV driving range has been improved by 25% to 50 miles while the total range is expected to top 400 miles without refueling

•Styling, while less controversial and inoffensive, is far more generic and hints at older Toyota, Acura, and Chevrolet models•Updated structure gains from 100lb reduction in powertrain including 21lbs lost in the 192-cell battery pack alone while battery capacity has increased to 18.4 kWh

•New 1.5L four-cylinder designed to get up to 41 mpg independent of the electric power

•Production is expected to begin in July 2015




Honda

2016 Acura NSX•Designed to spearhead a “rebirth” of the languishing Acura brand

•Rear wheels powered by a twin-turbo V6 joined to an electric motor and 7-speed dual clutch transmission; separately, two electric motors power the front wheels for a total combined power of more than 550hp

•Despite the low (relative to other supercars) horsepower numbers, the large amounts of torque offered by the electric motors and the low curb weight numbers expected, the new NSX will be a formidable beast

•Pricing for the American-built NSX is expected to be in the $150,000 range when production begins in August 2015




Honda

2015 Honda FCV•Despite its earlier introduction in Japan back in November, the emerging market of publicly offered fuel cell vehicles make this model important

•Replaces the limited production Honda FCX Clarity which was exclusively leased

•Next generation of Honda’s fuel cell projects includes a fuel cell stack 33% smaller than the outgoing model

•High-pressure 70 MPa hydrogen tank is large enough to give the car a range of 435 miles (700 km) and can be refilled in about 3 minutes

•Production version expected to launch in early 2016




Hyundai/Kia

2015 Hyundai SantaCruz concept•In the seemingly unending quest by Hyundai (North America) to demonstrate its desire for a pickup, they presented the latest concept

•Combining a crossover and a pickup, the SantaCruz concept sports four-doors, seats five, and offers bed that can be extended

•Directed toward customers who have never previously owned a pickup

•Based on a front-wheel drive platform, the SantaCruz shows off the potential for an all-wheel drive utility vehicle

•The SantaCruz has the capacity to tow approximately 2,000 lbs, enough to pull a pair of dirt bikes or a jet ski




Hyundai/Kia

2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid•Updated styling and powertrain for the mid-sized sedan

•Standard hybrid and new plug-in versions will be offered, with the plug-in version only being sold in states requiring California-style emissions

•Standard power comes from a 142hp 2.0L naturally aspirated four-cylinder mated to an electric motor (51hp in the hybrid, 68hp in the plug-in version)

•Plug-in version has an electric-only range of 22 miles•Fuel economy for the hybrid model is 39 city/44 highway while the plug-in version is rated at 38 city/43 highway but achieves 93MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent in electric mode) combined




Renault/Nissan

2015 Infiniti Q60 concept•Production version will be a new “high-performance sport coupe” replacing the G37-based Q60 coupe

•Takes styling cues from the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration concept car displayed at the Paris show and pointing toward the next evolution in the Infiniti design language

•“Customizable digital environment” called Infiniti InTuition allows four drivers to keep individual adjustments for seating, HVAC, audio, navigation

•Power for production version will be similar to the concept’s “next-generation” 3.0L direct injected and twin-turbocharged V6 as previewed in the Q80 Inspiration concept, polluting less and increasing power and torque

•Infiniti Direct Adaptive Steering adjusts tire angle based on steering inputs, “transmitting the driver’s intentions to the wheels faster than a mechanical system”




Renault/Nissan

2016 Nissan Titan•Larger than the outgoing model, designed to fill a presumed gap between ½ ton and ¾ ton pickups where buyers flip back and forth

•Substantial new frame and components much beefier than traditional ½ ton pickups

•New frame includes chassis-mounted fifth wheel hook up allowing for gooseneck hitches

•Flexible cargo system, LED lights, and lockable storage improve the utility of the truck’s bed

•Interior has been upgraded to compete with the more upscale passenger compartments found in the traditional American full-sized trucks

•While three engines will be available, the most notable will be the all-new Cummins-supplied 5.0L 32-valve DOHC turbodiesel V8 producing 310hp and 555 ft-lbs of torque




Toyota

2016 Lexus GS F•First application of the sporty “F” designation to the mid-range GS models

•Improvements include reinforcements to the GS structure, suspension enhancements and Lexus’ Torque Vectoring Differential (first shown on the RC F coupe) all designed to help provide better handling

•At the front of the GS F is Lexus’ naturally aspirated 5.0L DOHC 32-valve V8 which pumps out 467hp and 389 ft-lbs of torque; this unique engine can operate in both Otto and Atkinson combustion cycles to optimize fuel economy and performance

•An 8-speed automatic transmission applies that power to the rear wheels




Toyota

2016 Toyota Tacoma•Undisputed leader in the mid-sized pickup segment in the US for years•New truck just in time to combat the resurgent and award-winning competition from GM•New 6-speed automatic transmission and direct-injection Atkinson cycle V6 engine lead the technical improvements; standard 6-speed manual transmission and 2.7L four-cylinder remain

•Crawl Control and Multi-terrain Select are available to help with off-roading while technology packages include Qi wireless charging and a standard mount for a GoPro camera




Volkswagen

2016 Audi Q7•Updated version of the popular three-row crossover will enter production in early 2015

•Aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel combine to reduce the Q7’s weight by over 700 lbs.

•Four engines will be offered including V6 (333hp gas or 218hp diesel) and a new 252hp 2.0L four-cylinder

•New e-tron edition combines 3.0L TDI V6 and plug-in electric power for 373hp and 138 MPGe

•Quattro all-wheel drive remains standard now mated to all-wheel steering, aiding in low-speed parking and high-speed stability

•Audi’s MMI infotainment system has an improved voice command system that reacts to more “normal” conversational phrases




Volkswagen

2015 Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE•Two-row version of the previously seen Volkswagen crossover concept

•New bodystyle adds the plug-in hybrid drivetrain with two electric motors (front 54hp and rear 114hp), 14.1 kWh lithium-ion batteries, a 3.6L 276hp V6 gasoline engine, and all-wheel drive for 0-60 times around 6 seconds, up to 20 miles in electric only mode, and 70 MPGe in combined mode•All-wheel drive allows for various “driving profiles” including settings for on-road, off-road, sport, and snow

•While the bodystyle will most likely not make production, the Cross Coupe GTE shares many dimensions with Volkswagen’s upcoming crossover including wheelbase and much of the structure from the rear doors forward




Volvo

2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country•Taking the popular Volvo Cross Country concept and adapting it to the sedan creates “crossover sedan”

•Power comes from Volvo’s 250hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive; European customers can opt for the 190hp turbodiesel and front-wheel drive

•Sales are expected to begin in the summer of 2015

•May be the first of a revived line of Cross Country models




Volvo

2016 Volvo S60 Inscription•Longer wheelbase version of the mid-sized S60 sedan adds 3.4 inches of legroom for back seat passengers

•Inscription versions sport Linear Walnut and metal interior trim and accent lighting along with optional leather seating, SensusNavigation, and a Harman-Kardonsound system

•Power comes from Volvo’s 250hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine mated to a 8-speed automatic and offered with front- or all-wheel drive

•NOTE: Will become the first Chinese-built model from a mass market automaker sold in the United States when sales begin in the summer of 2015




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