2018 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) A-To-Z Debuts

The first major auto show of the New Year is upon us and this is your complete guide to all the new cars and concepts making their world and North American debuts in Detroit.

The 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which is just as often called the Detroit Auto Show, takes place in downtown Detroit at the Cobo Center. International press days are held on January 14 to 16 with public access running from January 20 through 28.

While, admittedly, the number of premieres hosted in Detroit has declined over the years, as the Los Angeles and New York auto shows gain more and more traction with carmakers in America, the NAIAS remains one of the most important automotive events on the continent.

This year, we’ll see a parade of notable concept and production car debuts ranging from the renewed VW Jetta and Toyota Avalon sedans to the BMW i8 Roadster and the Infiniti Sedan and Lexus Flagship SUV studies. Naturally, it wouldn’t be 2018 without trucks and SUVs, with debutants including the first new generation of the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class in three decades and the next Chevrolet Silverado.

There are also a handful of lust-worthy debuts that have been rumored, but not yet confirmed, such as the elusive mid-engine Corvette C8 and the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and Bullitt duo.

We’ve compiled a preliminary list of the definite as well as whispered 2018 NAIAS premieres in alphabetical order below, which we’ll keep updating on a daily basis as the show approaches and news becomes available.

Note: F/L = Facelifted, NC= Not Confirmed

PRODUCTION CARS

Audi A7 Sportback

BMW i8 Coupe F/L

BMW i8 Roadster

BMW X2

Chevrolet Silverado

Ford Edge ST

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 [NC]

Ford Mustang Bullitt

Ford Ranger [NC]

Hyundai Veloster

Jeep Cherokee F/L

Kia Forte

Lamborghini Urus

Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 PHEV [NC]

Mercedes-AMG Four Door GT [NC]

Mercedes G-Class

Mercedes GLS Grand Edition

MINI Hatch & Cabrio F/L

Ram 1500

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Smart ForTwo Special Edition EV

Toyota Avalon

VW Jetta

VW Passat GT V6

CONCEPT MODELS

Acura RDX Prototype

BMW X7 iPerformance

GAC Enverge Concept

Honda Insight Prototype

Nissan Crossover Concept

Infiniti Q Inspiration

Lexus LF-1 SUV Concept

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