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 Q Sedan. 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, the next Chevrolet Silverado and the Acura RDX prototype.
We’ve compiled a list of all the 2018 NAIAS premieres in alphabetical order below, which we’ll keep updating throughout the event as news becomes available.
Note: F/L = Facelifted
PRODUCTION CARS
Audi A7 Sportback
BMW i8 Coupe F/L
BMW i8 Roadster
BMW X2
Chevrolet Silverado
Ford Edge ST
Ford Mustang Bullitt
Ford Ranger
Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Veloster N
Jeep Cherokee F/L
Kia Forte
Lamborghini Urus
Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 PHEV
Mercedes G-Class
Mercedes GLS Grand Edition
MINI Hatch & Cabrio F/L
Ram 1500
Ram 1500 By Mopar
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Smart ForTwo Special Edition EV
Toyota Avalon
VW Jetta
VW Passat GT V6
CONCEPT MODELS
Acura RDX Prototype
AirspaceX Mobi-One Flying Vehicle
BMW X7 iPerformance
GAC Motors Enverge SUV
GAC Motors GA4 Sedan
Honda Insight Prototype
Nissan Crossover Concept
Infiniti Q Inspiration
Lexus LF-1 SUV Concept
SPECIAL COVERAGE
2018 NAIAS Was All About Lighter Trucks
2018 North American COTY
Acura To Offer Type S, A-Spec And V6 Turbo
Chevy’s 4D VR Experience
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coming In 2019
Ford Plans 40 EVs And PHEVs
Ford Brings Back Mach 1 As Electric SUV
Kia Offers 4D VR Drives Of Stinger
Kia Confirms Telluride SUV
Koenigsegg Agera RS Comes To Detroit
Original 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt
Hyundai Veloster Marvel’s Ant Man
Magna’s 4D Icon Radar System
Mercedes Encases G-Class In Amber
Toyota’s Future EV Product Plans
New VW Passat Coming In 2019