The following vehicles were world premieres at the 2015 Los Angeles auto show.
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Model year for North American markets in parentheses
Audi RS 7 Sportback performance (2016): 445kW/605hp & 750Nm turbo V8
Buick LaCrosse (2016): project E2LB should be built at Hamtramck & in China too
Fiat 124 Spider (2017): built in Hiroshima and closely based on the Mazda MX-5
Ford Escape facelift (2016): also gains 1.5- & 2.0 EcoBoost engines with stop-start
GMC Canyon Denali (2017): new upscale model grade for this mid-size pick-up
GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate (2016): new high-priced model, on sale in March
Honda Civic Coupe (2016): new shape model joins the four-door sedan
Hyundai Elantra (2017): AD series Avante/Elantra was revealed in RK in September
Infiniti QX30 (2017): rival for Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, all build will be in England
Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 (2017): RWD and 580hp, extends range to 3 variants
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible (2017): first prototype appeared in 2008
Lincoln MKZ facelift (2017): mid-life restyle and new 400hp 3.0-litre biturbo ‘GTDI’ V6
Mazda CX-9 (2017): second generation model switches to same platform as CX-5
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (2017): facelifted GL-Class, more power, nine-speed auto
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class facelift (2017): more power and a standard nine-speed auto
Mitsubishi Lancer facelift (2016): slight update for the front, no news on a successor
Mitsubishi Mirage facelift (2017): also gains 4hp, G4 (sedan) facelift to follow in ’16
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport facelift (2016): its second styling update
Nissan Altima facelift (2016): extensive restyle and new infotainment system
Nissan Sentra facelift (2016): on sale across North America from December
Porsche 911 Carrera 4, 4S, 4 Cabrio, 4S Cabrio, Targa 4 & Targa 4S facelifts
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport: 283kW/385hp 3.8 flat six, PDK, locking diff
Scion C-HR concept: modified Toyota C-HR, preview of Juke rival for 2016
Subaru Impreza sedan concept: preview of the production model due in 2016
Volkswagen Beetle Dune (2016): sits higher and has a modified front end
Volkswagen Passat facelift (2016): mid-life refresh and new infotainment system
Volvo Concept 26: interior design study for a potential autonomous vehicle