Los Angeles may not have the size or even the expression, at least not the history, of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), held in the motor capital, Detroit. But no automaker with ambitions for media coverage can ignore the event held since 1907 at the exhibition center in the City of Angels, next to Hollywood, the mecca of cinema. Among the protagonists of this year’s edition, running until October 27, none of the Stellantis Group brands (Jeep, Dodge, RAM, or Chrysler) are present, but there is no shortage of points of interest.
Genesis GV80 Coupe: more luxury and technology
The luxury division of Hyundai, Genesis, has launched the new GV80 Coupe in the American market, the second body option for a recently updated successful model. Among the novelties, the GV80 now features a larger OLED screen, measuring 27 inches, and exclusive coupe wheels, up to 22 inches. The engine is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, delivering 415 hp.
Lucid Gravity: electric for seven
The Lucid Gravity, another debut, is an SUV with three rows of seats and seating for up to seven occupants, an alternative to the Air sedan in the range of the American manufacturer, with prices starting at € 73,000. Equipped with a new generation of electric motors, this model boasts a range of up to 700 km between charges.
Subaru Forester revised and updated
A restyling so profound that it almost looks like a new generation. The latest evolution of the Subaru Forester has changed a lot in terms of aesthetics, but has also made progress in terms of content, starting with the multimedia system, now with an 11.6″ screen. In the US, the Forester is equipped with a 2.5-liter Boxer engine producing 182 hp and all-wheel drive.
Toyota Camry: sales champion debuts hybrid system
The Toyota Camry is the fifth best-selling car in the North American market, and the second most successful Toyota in the world, second only to the RAV4. The commercial success may justify the strategy of the Japanese manufacturer, following the maxim that says you don’t change a winning team. The news includes the debut of a hybrid propulsion system.
The Toyota Camry is the fifth best-selling car in the North American market, and the second most successful Toyota in the world, second only to the RAV4. The commercial success may justify the strategy of the Japanese manufacturer, following the maxim that says you don’t change a winning team. The news includes the debut of a hybrid propulsion system.
Hyundai Santa Fe
The new generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe was revealed in Europe in the summer, but the version for the American market was revealed at the Californian show, displaying a new image and more premium, digital and technological content. The debut mechanics are gasoline, with four cylinders and a power output of 280 hp.
