Detroit motor show 2015 preview

    The first motor show of the year, Detroit will have a lot of cars, production and concepts, to look forward to.

    Published On Dec 21, 2014 11:00:00 AM

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    Detroit motor show 2015 preview

    As the first motor show in the calendar year, the Detroit show is expected to set the ball rolling for the year to come. With significant launches, debuts and concepts, just like any other automobile show, the Detroit motor show will be an opportunity for carmakers to gauge the response from masses and set a blueprint for the rest of the car’s timeline. The Detroit motor show 2015 starts on January 12, and automotive giants like Audi, BMW and Mercedes will be unveiling their newest creations.

    Here what to watch out for –

    Audi

    The first of five new luxury SUVs planned by the Volkswagen Group, the new Audi Q7, will be making its presence felt in Detroit. The flagship SUV from the Ingolstadt-based carmaker has gone on a diet and shed nearly 325kg. It is based on the new MLB2 platform from Volkswagen, which will in the future underpin cars like the new Porsche Cayenne, the Lamborghini SUV and the Bentley SUV. The weight reduction has also helped improve fuel efficiency by more than 20 percent. It will feature styling cues from the latest TT Coupe and A8 luxury sedan, as well as a range of eight, six and even four-cylinder diesel engines. It will also get a plug-in hybrid 'eTron' powertrain.

    New Audi Q7 

    BMW

    After having recently announced a facelift of its 6-series lineup, BMW will be giving the 6-series coupe, convertible and the GranCoupe its public debuts. Changes to the outside are minimal, but the cabin is higher in quality, and it gets two-tone leather. The engines are retained, but are now tuned to perform slightly better, deliver better fuel efficiency and low emissions. What also seems to be noteworthy is the addition of a coasting start/stop function.

    Facelifted BMW 6-series

    Chevrolet

    The Chevrolet Volt is GM’s electric car. This second-generation model’s front-end has already been revealed. GM has claimed that the new Volt will offer longer range, updated cabin and a drop in weight. It comes with a petrol-electric hybrid setup.

    Chevrolet Volt

    Honda

    The Honda NSX, known as the Acura NSX, is one of the very popular sportscars in the world. So it’s not surprising that the model is sold out in some international markets, even before it has made a public appearance. The Detroit show will provide an arena to this Audi R8 competitor. It gets a V6 engine and three electric motors that make around 400bhp, and this power reserve is adequate to take it to 100kph in 4.5 seconds.

    New Honda NSX

    Infiniti

    The Nissan-owned luxury carmaker will be bringing in a concept that allows a peek into the production version of the next-generation Q60. It takes design cues from the top-of-the-line Q80 Inspiration concept that was revealed at the Paris motor show 2014.

     
    Infitinti Q60 concept

    Lexus

    Toyota’s luxury brand has confirmed an F model for the Detroit show. Expected to be a new version of its GS F sportscar, it promises to take on the likes of the Mercedes E63 AMG and the BMW M5. The GS F is expected to be powered by the same 5.0-litre V8 engine as the RC F, and will be capable of delivering around 500bhp.

    Lexus GS F

    Mercedes

    One of the most promising lineups will be coming from the Stuttgart-based manufacturer. First up is the GLE Coupe. It is based on the current ML, but adheres to Mercedes’ new nomenclature. It joins the Mercedes SUV line-up with its sight set straight at the BMW X6. Both cars attempt to offer an SUV’s go-anywhere attitude, disguised in a slender sportscar like silhouette. Then there is the GLC. What was previously GLK; this second-gen model looks to go up against the likes of the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5. Also making a debut will be the CLA Shooting Brake - basically the CLA in a wagon bodystyle, it boasts of improved space and practicality. There is also the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake, which is the more manic, performance-centric version of the standard CLA Shooting Brake. Finally, there will be two cars from the new AMG Sport line. Models based on the C-class and the GLE Coupe will sit between the standard cars and the AMG lineup.

    Mercedes GLE Coupe

    Mini

    A more powerful version of the Cooper S, the Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works, will be debuting at the Detroit motor show 2015. It comes with an uprated version the Cooper S's 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, and delivers around 228bhp.

    Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works

    Volkswagen

    VW will be taking the wraps off a new SUV or crossover concept at the Detroit show. Although details are sparse, it is expected to be on the lines of the CrossBlue shown in 2013, and be slotted between the Taigun and Touareg SUVs of the global markets.

    There’s still over a week left for the show to kick-off and manufacturers continue to reveal models that’ll be making an appearance. Watch this space for more details, as and when they trickle in.

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