The LA auto show is known for its world debuts and North American debuts of next year's cars as well as its concepts. While most of these will never go to a production line, the ideas used in them will influence design and engineering used in production.
BMW has its all electric i3 concept which looks a lot like a smart car and uses renewable material for its interior. Then it has its ultra futuristic i8 which has the same motor plus a gasoline turbocharged 3 cylinder engine. The i8 defines the word "concept" at this years show with butterfly doors and aggressively smooth style.
Ford's concept is the Fiesta ST. Ford made it clear it is only a concept but says it will have a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine and be engineered for efficiency.
Infiniti has a really photogenic concept called the Essence and another one called the LE which showgoers have been comparing to a Lexus.The Essence concept is a hybrid with a twin turbo and driver oriented interior.
Infiniti has a really photogenic concept called the Essence and another one called the LE which showgoers have been comparing to a Lexus.The Essence concept is a hybrid with a twin turbo and driver oriented interior.
Subaru's Impreza concept looks like a shoe-in for a 2014 Impreza. it has speaker cameras in the A-pillars to judge distance of the cars in front of you and apply the brakes if it senses a collision will occur. It has the new Boxer engine.
Lexus had two concepts that look like twins named the LF-CC and LF-LC. They have long front ends, enormous wheels and a grill that looks like the car went so fast it melted to the ground. The LF-LC was designed first and they are both hybrids.
Lexus had two concepts that look like twins named the LF-CC and LF-LC. They have long front ends, enormous wheels and a grill that looks like the car went so fast it melted to the ground. The LF-LC was designed first and they are both hybrids.
Acura showed off its NSX which is the base for the the one seen in Iron Man.
Chevy has Code 130R and Tru 140S which are sporty coupes from Chevrolet. the 130R is rear wheel drive, the Tru 140S is front wheel drive and has potential to be an all electric vehicle.
Nissan has a concept for an SUV named Hi-Cross which takes it cues from the Juke.
Mercedes Benz went a little off the beaten path with a all terrain vehicle called the Ener-G Force.
Jaguar has its C-X16 on display. It has a supercharged V6 with hybrid boost and lightweight construction.
Bentley's fastest road car is the Continental GT3 concept race car which is at the Bentley exhibit beside the 2013 Mulsanne and GT Speed.
Chevy has Code 130R and Tru 140S which are sporty coupes from Chevrolet. the 130R is rear wheel drive, the Tru 140S is front wheel drive and has potential to be an all electric vehicle.
Nissan has a concept for an SUV named Hi-Cross which takes it cues from the Juke.
Mercedes Benz went a little off the beaten path with a all terrain vehicle called the Ener-G Force.
Jaguar has its C-X16 on display. It has a supercharged V6 with hybrid boost and lightweight construction.
Bentley's fastest road car is the Continental GT3 concept race car which is at the Bentley exhibit beside the 2013 Mulsanne and GT Speed.
