Various world premieres were announced at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and we continued to update just-auto‘s global debuts list. Media preview days were 12 & 13 January.
Information on the majority of the following models can be found by searching PLDB, just-auto’s global vehicle database. Simply click on the link at the end of this list to buy a subscription, or to try PLDB for free.
Model year for North American markets in parentheses
Acura NSX (2016): 75-degree turbo V6, electric motors and nine-speed DCT
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (2016): production version of concept from 2014 Geneva show
Audi Q3 facelift (2016): scheduled mid-cycle styling update
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By GlobalDataAudi Q7 (2016): first model for MLB Evo architecture, e-tron and SQ7 to follow
Bentley Bentayga (2017): model name of the brand’s first SUV confirmed
BMW 2 Series Convertible (2016): world premieres for 228i, M235i & M235i xDrive
BMW 6 Series & M6 facelifts (2016): mild styling changes for all three body styles
Buick Avenir concept: 5.2m long but only four seats, AWD, nine-speed automatic
Buick Cascada (2016): federalised Opel Cascada/Cabrio, built in Poland, 1.6 turbo
Cadillac CTS-V (2016): 477kW/640hp supercharged 6.2-litre V8
Chevrolet Bolt concept (2017): potential future EV with a 200-mile range
Chevrolet Volt (2016): second generation car, production to start in August 2015
Ford F-150 Raptor (2016): 10-speed auto, 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6, 6″ wider than F-150
Ford GT (2017): mid-engined biturbo 3.5-litre V6, carbonfibre body, on sale in 2016
Shelby GT350R Mustang (2016): flat-plane crankshaft 5.2-litre V8, carbonfibre wheels
GAC Motor (Trumpchi) GS4: B-segment crossover, 1.3 & 1.5-litre engines
GAC Motor (Trumpchi) GA6 Limited: prototype sports version of existing GA6 sedan
Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Truck concept: 190hp 2.0-litre diesel, AWD
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2016): show debut, was revealed in South Korea in Dec
Hyundai Sonata PHEV (2016): will go on sale later this year in ten US states
Infiniti Q60 concept (2016): preview of the production model due later in 2015
Jaguar F-PACE (TBA): brand’s first crossover’s name announced, not present at show
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 (2016): new name for a Federalised 3.0-litre V6 diesel
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 (2016): same 254hp Federalised V6 as Range Rover
Lexus GS F (2016): unique grille, also previews a GS range facelift for later in 2015
Lincoln MKX (2016): twin of the next Ford Edge, previewed by last year’s MKX concept
Mercedes-Benz C 350 Plug-in Hybrid (2016): 2.0-litre petrol engine+one motor
Mercedes-Benz C 450 AMG Sport (2016): has new version of M276 biturbo 3.0 V6
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé (2016): BMW X6 rival, first model for MHA architecture
Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 Coupe (2016): 410kW/557hp or 430kW/585hp biturbo V8
Mini Cooper JCW (2016): 170kW & 320Nm 2.0-litre turbo, 100kg lighter than old one
Nissan Titan XD (2016): build will again be at Canton, Cummins 5.0-litre diesel
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (2016): on sale in Germany from March, 316kW/430hp H6
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (2016): 419kW/570hp & 800Nm 4.8 V8, +20hp & +50Nm
Ram 1500 Rebel (2015): new front end, a rival for the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Toyota Tacoma (2016): will be closely related to the next Hilux, also due in 2015
Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE concept (2017): another preview of future US-made SUV
Volvo S60 Cross Country (2016): will have all-wheel drive & T5 gasoline engine in US
Volvo S60 Inscription (2016): China-built S60L (long-wheelbase) renamed for the US