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2017 Detroit Motor Show preview - pictures

by: Auto Express team
9 Jan 2017
Go to: Detroit Motor Show 2017: news round-up
  • Detroit Motor Show 2017 show floor

    Auto Express is on the show floor at NAIAS (North American International Motor Show), also known as the Detroit Motor Show.

  • Detroit Motor Show 2017 show floor

    We're bringing you all the latest news and developments from one of America's largest car shows.

  • Detroit Motor Show 2017 show floor

    Manufacturers are out in force showcasing both new product and old stock.

  • The Ford stand features beasts like this racing GT.

  • Chevrolet Silverado - Detroit

    The Chevrolet Silverado competes with the Ford F-150 in the US, and both trucks are far larger than European stablemates.

  • Pixar Cars - Detroit

    Pixar was at the show too, advertising the latest in the Cars series of films - Cars 3.

  • Audi Q8 concept - show front

    Audi has shown off its latest flagship concept, the Q8 SUV.

  • Audi Q8 concept - show rear

    <span>The Q8 concept is&nbsp;powered by a 3.0-litre TFSI engine paired with an electric motor, which combined develops 438bhp and 700Nm of torque.</span>

  • Audi Q8 concept - show side

    It's designed to compete with the likes of the Mercedes GLE Coupe and BMW X6.

  • Audi Q8 concept - show dash

    It will be joined by an SQ8 powered by Audi's 4.0-litre V8 diesel.

  • Audi Q8 SUV - front quarter
  • Audi S5 Cabriolet - show front

    Also shown off at the Detroit show was the S5 Convertible - a souped up version of the A5 Convertible.

  • Audi S5 Cabriolet - show rear

    The car packs the same 349bhp 3.0-litre engine as the S5 coupe.

  • Audi S5 Cabriolet - show full front

    All that power should give the S5 Convertible very similar performance to the Coupe.

  • Audi SQ5 - show front

    Also on show was the latest hot SUV from Audi's stables - the SQ5.

  • Audi SQ5 - show rear

    Like the S4 and S5 it uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine producing 349bhp.

  • Audi SQ5 2017 - front tracking 2

    The SQ5 will replace the current SQ5 TDI Plus, which uses a 335bhp diesel engine.

  • BMW 5 Series - Detroit front

    Detroit also marks the motor show debut for the all-new BMW 5 Series.

  • BMW 5 Series - Detroit side

    The 5 Series is set to arrive in UK showrooms next month, and&nbsp;<span>will start from £36,025.</span>

  • New BMW 5 Series - front action

    We've already driven the new 5 Series, and we liked it!&nbsp;

  • GAC GS7 - show front

    Chinese manufacturer GAC was out in force, with the full range of its cars on show.

  • GAC GS7 - show rear

    This model is a Trumpchi GS7, but it won't be coming to Europe.

  • GAC GS7 - show side
  • GAC GS7 - show dash
  • Kia Stinger GT - show front red

    Kia had an unexpected surprise on its stand - the Stinger GT Concept.

  • Kia Stinger GT - reveal rear

    The Stinger GT is a four-door coupe which Kia says will rival the best from Audi and BMW for driving pleasure.

  • Kia Stinger GT - show front blue

    The Stinger GT uses a 3.5 litre V6 engine with a power output of 345bhp.

  • Kia Stinger GT - show dash

    The car also offers rear-wheel drive, a first for a contemporary Kia.

  • Kia Stinger GT - reveal
  • Kia Stinger GT - show engine
  • Kia Stinger GT - front action
  • Lexus LS official 2017 - Detroit front

    Lexus used the Detroit show to make a big debut - the latest LS saloon.

  • Lexus LS official 2017 - Detroit rear

    The luxury model takes styling cues from the new LC coupe.

  • Lexus LS official 2017 - Detroit interior

    The LS has a luxurious interior and will be offered with hybrid powertrains.

  • Lexus LS official front
  • Infiniti QX50 Concept - show front

    Infiniti is very popular in the US, which could be why the brand has chosen Detroit to preview the QX50 Concept.

  • Infiniti QX50 Concept - rear

    The QX50 Concept is Infiniti's next step towards a production model.

  • Infiniti QX50 Concept - dash

    The concept uses Infiniti's brand-new variable compression petrol engines for superior economy.

  • Infiniti QX50 Concept - front quarter
  • Mercedes S Class Coupe Night Edition

    Mercedes has also launched a special 'Night Edition' of the already mysterious S-Class Coupe.

  • Mercedes S Class Coupe Night Edition
  • Mercedes E-Class Coupe - front quarter

    The brand also chose Detroit to exhibit the E-Class Coupe for the first time.

  • Mercedes E-Class Coupe - rear quarter

    The sleek-looking coupe will use the same engine range as the saloon.

  • Mercedes E-Class Coupe - side
  • Mercedes E-Class Coupe - front cornering
  • Mercedes GLA - show front

    A facelift for the GLA was also previewed.

  • Mercedes GLA - show rear

    The facelifted model is higher off the ground for a more crossover look and features mild styling tweaks.

  • Mercedes GLA 2017 - front cornering
  • Mercedes GLA 45 - reveal front
  • Mercedes-AMG GT C Edition 50 and AMG GT S 2017 - show front
  • Mercedes-AMG GT C Edition 50 - show front quarter
  • Mercedes-AMG GT C Edition 50 - show front
  • Mercedes-AMG GT S 2017 - rear quarter
  • Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept - Detroit front quarter

    The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept is low, long and sleek, and Nissan says it previews the brand's autonomous future.

  • Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept - Detroit rear quarter

    To that end it's packed with tech including 'ProPILOT' autonomous driving.

  • Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept - Detroit doors open

    It also features dramatic suicide rear doors.

  • Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept - front
  • Rinspeed Oasis concept - Detroit front

    After appearing at the Consumer Electronics Show, Rinspeed moved the Oasis to Detroit.

  • Rinspeed Oasis concept - Detroit rear

    The Oasis is a self-driving, ride-sharing concept car, that even features a small garden on the dash.

  • Rinspeed Oasis concept - Detroit garden
  • Rinspeed Oasis concept - Detroit front/side
  • Rinspeed Oasis Concept
  • Volkswagen I.D. Buzz - show front

    One of the biggest offerings was Volkswagen's I.D. Buzz concept - so far the fifth Microbus concept the company has produced.

  • Volkswagen I.D. Buzz - show rear

    The car is focused on ride-sharing, and features a versatile interior and fully autonomous driving modes.

  • Volkswagen I.D. Buzz - show interior

    The steering wheel can retract fully into the dashboard.

  • Volkswagen I.D. Buzz - rear seats
  • Volkswagen I.D. Buzz - front action
  • Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - show front

    VW also showed off a seven-seat version of the Tiguan, along the same lines as the old Nissan Qashqai +2.

  • Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - show side
  • Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - show rear seats
  • Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - show boot
  • Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4

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