Chrysler 200 Convertible, More Headed to L.A. Auto Show

By David Thomas

October 27, 2010

We generally don’t pen a post just because a press release hits the wires, but today’s missive from the organizers of the Los Angeles Auto Show is a good reminder of just how busy we’ll be come Nov. 17. That’s when the press gets their hands and camera lenses on the cars debuting there.

What was confirmed today? There will be 30 North American debuts — cars that have already been shown at global shows like the Paris Motor Show — and 20 world debuts, which no one has seen before.

We break down the most notable of these, including some new tidbits, below.

World debuts

Chrysler 200 sedan, convertible
Kia Optima Hybrid
Land Rover Evoque four-door
Nissan Ellure Concept
Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet
Nissan Quest
Saab 9-4X
Volkswagen Eos

North American debuts

Audi A7 Sportback
BMW X3
Fiat 500-Cinquecento
Hyundai Elantra
Lotus Elise, Elite, Esprit
Mitsubishi i-MiEV (U.S. production version will get a "new name, a wider stance and a variety of new features to make it more attractive to U.S. buyers”)