2018 L.A. Auto Show Reveals

SUVs and EVs both made huge waves at this year's LA Auto Show, although Mazda is keeping the compact car alive with its new Mazda3 sedan and hatchback.

Live reveals were rolling out faster than you could keep up with at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Some news and reveals include:

The 2019 Toyota Prius with its AWD-e system and an estimated 50 MPG combined. Looks slightly less polarizing to boot.

The 2019 Honda Passport, which has a standard 280 HP 3.5L V6. It borrows it’s platform and styling from the Pilot, which seems to be influencing several other Honda vehicles these days. How capable it is off-road vs. other midsize crossovers remains to be seen.

Jeep’s 2020 Gladiator, which is more than just a Wrangler pickup truck - it’s been highly anticipated particularly forever. Gladiator will be able to tow up to 7,650 pounds, offer a 3.6L V6 or later on, 

FCA’s 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine. Of course, hard and soft tops are available.

Lincoln’s 2020 Aviator, which will be the most powerful Lincoln ever in its 3.0L twin-Turbo V6 plug-in hybrid variant, with 450 HP and 600 lb.-ft. of torque.

An all-new 2019 Mazda3, which will offer AWD a new Skyactiv-X engine. Mazda’s updated G-Vectoring Control Plus, which aims for sharper turn-in steering feel, is also on the new 3.

Hyundai’s 2020 Palisade is an all-new 8-passenger crossover that will compete with the likes of the Toyota Highlander and Chevrolet Traverse. It has a 3.8L V6 standard with 291 HP, and will replace the outgoing Santa Fe XL model.

Audi’s e-tron GT concept is an electric car that is related to the Porsche Taycan. However, only the windshield is fully shared between the two. It’s worth noting that from pictures, it looks like you can charge the car from both sides. A production version is expected to appear in 2020.

Need to tow 11,000 lbs. in an EV? Rivian has you covered.

...And let's not forget Rivian, which showed off its electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV. With operations in Plymouth, Michigan, Rivian claims over 400 miles of range and off-road capabilities that simply can't be matched by a Tesla. I quite like the look of the SUV. I hope they're successful!

Motor Trend Car of the Year Winners

Will the Ram 1500 and G70 pull off back-to-back victories and
become truck and car of the year in Detroit? We'll see soon!

And in addition the reveals, the 2019 Genesis G70, Jeep Wrangler, and new Ram 1500 we’re all winners of Motor Trend’s 2019 Car, SUV, and Truck of the year awards!

Anyone headed out to L.A. for the auto show? It’s a good time to like cars, no matter what segment you’re most interested in.

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