The 2018 LA Auto Show included plenty of notable vehicle debuts, including the Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup, Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV, Toyota Corolla Hybrid and AWD Prius, Lincoln Aviator, Mazda Mazda3, and BMW X7 three-row SUV. Here's a closer look at what Bobit Business Media editors saw. Photos by Chris Brown, Paul Clinton, Eric Gandarilla, Michaela Kwoka-Coleman, Paul Lim, and Andy Lundin.
2018 LA Auto Show in Pictures
Volkswagen showed a cargo version of the I.D. Buzz concept van. A passenger version of the van was introduced in Detroit earlier this year with slight differences in design.
Photo by Paul Lim.
Volkswagen's I.D. Buzz Cargo concept van is fitted with shelving from Sortimo.
Photo by Paul Lim.
Mazda unveiled the fully redesigned 2019 Mazda3 at the LA Auto Show on Nov. 28., which features new engine technology and updates to its interior and safety systems.
Photo by Andy Lundin.
2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
Photo by Andy Lundin.
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 will serve as the entry model below the XT5, Escalade, and long-wheelbase Escalade ESV.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace will arrive at dealer lots in November to challenge other high-end battery-electric luxury vehicles.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
Toyota is adding an electrified all-wheel drive system as part of a refresh of the Prius for 2019 that should improve sales in the Northeast and other snowy states.
Photo courtesy of Toyota.
Audi displayed the e-tron GT concept vehicle, which made its world premiere in San Francisco in September. It will make its film debut in Marvel's Avengers 4, set to be released Summer 2019.
Photo by Paul Lim.
Lincoln will also offer the Aviator Grand Touring, which uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine with advanced electrified hybrid technology that enables a system power output of 450 horsepower.
Photo by Paul Lim.
Mitsubishi North America President Fred Diaz unveiled the E-Evolution concept vehicle. With an athletic design, cloud computing, connectivity, and AI capabilities, he said the car is a "visual symbol of Mitsubishi's future."
Photo by Michaela Kwoka-Coleman.
The Niro was first released in 2016 as a hybrid, then in 2017, a plug-in hybrid version was released. The 2019 Kia Niro is now being offerred with a fully electric powertrain.
Photo by Eric Gandarilla.
Hyundai's three-row 2020 Palisade will arrive this summer as the automaker's new flagship SUV.
Photo by Eric Gandarilla.
The I.D. Buzz Cargo is battery-electric and designed to meet growing delivery needs from the growth of e-commerce.
Photo by Paul Lim.
A virtual reality simulation of Volvo's 360c autonomous concept vehicle.
Photo by Andy Lundin.
BMW plans to produce its iNEXT concept as a fult autononmous, battery-electric luxury SUV with nearly 400 miles of range in 2021.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
BMW's fourth-generation 2019 X5 will retail for at least $61,695.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
BMW's 2019 X7 arrives in March as the first three-row SUV from the company.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
Chevrolet's 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison is a performance variant developed in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
Ford's 2019 Edge ST includes a new all-wheel drive system can disconnect power to the front wheels depending on the driving conditions.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid plug-in hybrid vehicle will pair a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
The 2020 Jeep Gladiator will compete agaainst a crop of other midsize pickups in one of the industry's most competitive segments.
Photo courtesy of FCA.
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator delivers an array of technologies starting with a suspension system that automatically lowers the vehicle to “greet” the driver. This feature makes loading cargo easier.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
Nissan's 2019 Maxima will add the Safety Shield 360 bundle in a midcycle refresh.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
Nissan's 2019 Murano will add the Safety Shield 360 bundle in a midcycle refresh.
Photo by Paul Clinton.
The four-door, battery-electric vehicle delivers 590 hp, achieves an 80% charge in 20 minutes, and features about 250 miles of range.
Photo by Paul Lim.
Porsche introduced the latest generation of its iconic 911, the 2020 911 Carrera S.
Photo by Paul Lim.
Volkswagen introduced this e-bike, which is battery-electric and designed as a sustainable last-mile solution for delivery fleets.
Photo by Paul Lim.
The 2020 Kia Soul will come in six trims: LX, S, X-Line (shown), GT-Line, EX, and EX Designer Collection.
Photo by Eric Gandarilla.
The Soul EV will come with a 64-kWh lithium-ion battery that should help it achieve a range exceeding 200 miles.
Photo by Eric Gandarilla.