What Models and Concept Cars Will Debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show?

Question: What Models and Concept Cars Will Debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show?

Answer:

In 2012, Detroit's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) reportedly has 40 debuts and unveilings scheduled, most of which are world debuts. To wet your appetite (and remind you there is life after the holidays), here is the buzz about what models and concept cars will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show:

Acura:

• 2013 NSX Supercar (prototype of exterior, 2 seater, V6 hybid)
• ILX Concept (luxury compact sedan)
• Prototype 2013 RDX SUV (five passenger)

AMP: Grand Cherokee EV (a battery-powered conversion of the Jeep Grand Cherokee)

Bentley: Continental GT Coupe and GTC Convertible (V-8 co-developed with Audi)

BMW:

• ActiveHybrid3
• New generation BMW 3 Series (NA debut, bigger design)

Craftsman: Luxury Tractor

Chevrolet:

• Chevrolet Code 130R Concept
• Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept

Chrysler:

• 700C Concept
• 2013 Dodge Dart (aerodynamic compact sedan designed by Chrysler and Fiat)

Ford:

• 2013 Ford Fusion (third generation, test-drive app)
• Lincoln MKZ Concept

GM:

• 2013 Buick Encore (debut of five-passenger compact crossover)
• Cadillac ATS (compact sports sedan)
• 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS (the minicar goes on sale late 2012)
• Chevrolet Code 130R Concept
• Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept

Honda:

• 2013 Accord Coupe Concept (2 door)
• NSX (super sports concept)

Hyundai:

• 2013 Genesis Coupe
• 2013 Veloster Turbo

Lexus: Lexus LF-LC (hybrid, sport-coupe concept vehicle designed by Calty design studio in Newport Beach, CA)

Maserati: Kubang SUV Concept (NA debut)

Mercedes-Benz:

• 2013 E400 Hybrid (two versions: one diesel, one gasoline)
• 2013 SL Class (world debut of next generation high-end roadster)

Mini: 2012 MINI Roadster (open-top, two-seater)

Nissan:

• Electric Van Concept
• Concept version of 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (curvier model)

Porsche: 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Smart: Smart For-us (mobility concept, battery-powered, mini pickup for two)

Toyota:

• NS4 (plug-in hybrid concept)
• 2013 Toyota Prius C (NA debut of compact hybrid hatchback AKA Aqua)

VIA Motors: Three electric, extended-range vehicles: Pickup Truck, SUV and Van (with lithium battery and on-board generator)

Volkswagen:

• Jetta Hybrid Sedan
• Electric Concept Vehicle

Additional Sources:

Insideline.com
Motortrend.com