Audi, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan and Volkswagen have all confirmed they will stage world debuts of production or concept vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show December 1-10, 2006. The annual auto show was moved back a month in order to create space between itself and the Detroit show in January. “This is the earliest the show has received such major commitments for world debuts,” said Andy Fuzesi, general manager of the LA Auto Show. “We’re still four months away from the show, and there will be even more debuts announced.” The Leftlane Perspective: Auto show season is quickly approaching. It all begins with the Paris Motor Show in September!
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07/26, 12:12 PM
posted by:
Jeff
I’ll start the debut predictions:
Audi S3, TT V6
Ford Freestyle Facelift, Boss Mustang
GM Camaro Production version
Honda Fit hybrid, CRV hybrid
Hyundai Tiburon
MazdaSpeed 3, CX-9. Here’s hoping for a mazda version of the new volvo C30
Nissan Maxima, Altima, Sentra
VW SUV based on the Rabbit, I’m hoping for a Scirroco!
Any other predictions?
07/26, 12:39 PM
posted by:
GM number1-4ever
Yes, world debuts from General Motors. They are going to dominate the Auto show cucuit this year and every year after.
I’m curious as to why the others mentioned are going to debut their crap at all? The American Revolution that is GM is on its way to wiping all that import garbage from the country so it seems like a waste of time, no?
07/26, 1:26 PM
posted by:
Stephen
Jeff, I’m pretty sure the MSP3 and CX-9 have already been debuted elsewhere. Additionally, the new Nissan Maxima, Altima, and Sentra have already been debuted and are to go on sale shortly. Nissan would be debuting an entirely new vehicle…possibly the SE-R?
07/26, 2:08 PM
posted by:
anonymous
Honda has stated that they are not making a Fit hybrid but a whole new subcompact hybrid instead. They also changed their minds about a hybrid CRV, stating a diesel engine would be a better choice.
07/26, 3:02 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
hmm, maybe they’ll debut the new R8 there…..
07/26, 3:20 PM
posted by:
al
no the R8 is for the Paris Show
07/26, 3:25 PM
posted by:
steven watts
what about dodge or chrysler
07/26, 5:03 PM
posted by:
Bryan Detty
GM can be debuting cars off of it’s Holden Zeta platform like the Caddilac DTS , Buick Lucerne and, Chevy Impala.
That is just a guess though.
I can’t wait to go to the Detroit Show again. I spent over 9 hours without taking a break at that show earlier this year.
07/26, 6:14 PM
posted by:
Nuno
Hopefully the R8 is not one of the cars, I want to see that thing at Paris, in September. Has it been officially confirmed for Paris?
07/27, 2:31 AM
posted by:
sh.yoon
Jeff, the TT V6 was already shown at NYIAS, and your request of Mazda’s C30 has already been fulfilled – it’s called the Mazda3.
07/27, 4:20 AM
posted by:
Steve
Audi- A2
Ford- Fairlane production version under it’s new name, Boss Mustang. If it’s all of FoMoCo look for new Jaguars, the production MKS, and maybe even an S80R
GM- Probaby a facelifted LaCrosse, another crossover SUV, and some sort of Hummer project. Don’t expect the Camaro. It’s definately a Detroit debut.
Honda- S2000 replecement that might even be a hybrid
Hyundai- Tiburon, large RWD sedan
Mazda- Mazdaspeed 3, CX-9. HThe CX-7 debuted here last year and the Mazdaspeed6 the year before that. This just makes sense.
Nissan Next Gen Z
VW Small SUV
07/27, 4:49 AM
posted by:
anonymos
How about a production version of the Nissan GT-R!!!
07/27, 9:18 AM
posted by:
Jeff
Jeez, I throw a few ideas out there, to promote some creativity and most people take the opportunity to show how much smarter they are. If you don’t have any good ideas to contribute and only wish to cut up my list, don’t bother.
I agree with the Camaro comment, it will probably be a Detroit debut now that you mention it. The S2000 replacement is a good idea too. The Nissan/Infiniti GT-R is a definate possibility, after showing the concept at NAIAS last year. Gorgeous!
And the Mazda 3 is NOT a C30. The C30 is based off the platform, but in 3 door hatch flavour, similar to the Focus in Europe. Mazda only has one ‘2′ door car in their line-up, the MX-5.
07/27, 9:34 AM
posted by:
GM number1-4ever
It doesn’t matter what **** gets debuted at this thing. The only one that everybody is looking forward to is the latest and greatest offerings from the General. Nobody give a rats ass about anything else
07/27, 12:37 PM
posted by:
anonymos
14- Hay how about that I don’t give a rats ass about GM.
07/27, 12:46 PM
posted by:
NotGMrules
Well, then you are a fool.
07/27, 1:15 PM
posted by:
todd
yea…we cant wait to see what new kind of crap gm going to bring us…so that we can hate them more then before…thanks gm for being so ****ty and gay..
08/01, 12:48 PM
posted by:
jason
All of the American automakers are falling grotesquely behind the Japanese in what the world really needs, energy efficient vehicles. It’s the American automakers own shortsightedness for this. I am excited to see the comeback of the Camaro, but I am more excited to see what the Japanese hybrid market is going to bring in the future.
GM, Ford, and Dodge especially need to get on the ball and start research on fuel efficiency and not “how big and thirsty can we make our vehicles”.
08/01, 6:37 PM
posted by:
ru
how about fsi piezo injection honda diesel fit, accord and civic with 6 or more speed auto or manual.