Hot! 2014 Detroit Auto Show Pics and Notes

[Merc1]

Porsche ~ Nothing but winners, as always.


911 Targa

Such a good looking update on a classic theme.


Now the big news, the Maacan:








This is going to be a major hit for Porsche, but oh boy is it pricey. The turbo they had on the floor was over 100K with options. Interior and design are all pure Porsche. Question is do you like it better than the Cayenne? Hmmmmmmmm





To view the 918 up close you had to make an appointment. You can't tell here, but the 918 was enclosed in its own glass room:

Some very lucky people.



The 918 we all can afford!




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[Merc1]

A Hot Volvo? Yes!







The next XC90 should be a winner if this design is adopted.

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[Merc1]

Another favorite, the VW Golf R:









VWoA has got to get it together. This is a hot little car, but why show the 3-door when we won't get that version? So far all the press says only the 5-door is headed to the U.S.


VW Dune Beetle Concept:




Nice, if you like that sort of thing lol.


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[Rainer271]

I like the Macan rear.

 

[Merc1]

The smaller Infiniti that is twinned with the Mercedes A/B/CLA/GLA chassis:





I forget what it is called?? Very handsome little car though.


Edit: It is the Q30.

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[Rainer271]

I forget what it is called?? Very handsome little car though.


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Q30 Concept.

 

[Merc1]

The Chrysler Group:

The new Chrysler 200:







Very important car for Chrysler. The design is worlds better than the old 200, but something is just off about the car. The rear seat seemed to tight compared to the Camry, Fusion and others in this class. Gorgeous interior though, very euro, but I don't think this will be as big of a hit as they need it to be. It doesn't look big enough and inside it isn't. Mixed results IMO.


Stunning matte finished Viper:









Breathtaking presentation. You can't see it here, but floor that it sat on had that wet look which really showed up the car's paint finish.


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[Merc1]

More updates, particularly BMW and Mercedes a little later this evening.

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[Mr. Mercedes]

Arghhh saving the best for last eh?

Excellent thread Marcus. Thank you.

 

[Merc1]

This is most likely your next Nissan Maxima:









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[Merc1]

Too cute.


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[Merc1]

New Mini:






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[Merc1]

Ford Edge Concept:






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[Merc1]

The RWD Korean Sports Car is coming from Hyundai:









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[Merc1]

BMW M3 and M4:














Words don't convey how slick this car looks. Sheer aggression, but with a clean elegance the RC F across the floor couldn't come close to matching. A few more:





The X5:





The i8:







The i3:






A beautiful addition to the BMW line, the 4er Cabrio:




Hard to get a pic of it empty obviously.


Loved the new 2-Series. Perfect little BMW and a world away from the 1-Series. Both the 228i and M235i were there:








Gorgeous BMWs, now the whole line looks the part.


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[mini_cooper4]

Thanks for the pictures, Marcus
I have to admit that Audi has the best looking line of cars IMO.
They are so far ahead of BMW and MB in my book.
It was never the case with previous generations.

PS: Black is the right color for the 2-Series! I'll go check it out

 

[Merc1]

And last but not least, Mercedes-Benz. The S Coupe Concept:











So much sleeker than the CL ever was. Tone back the shark nose and this will take its place as one of the best looking Benz coupes ever.


S600:





Sheer Mercedes luxury.


In the AMG studio:










The highlight of the Mercedes-Benz stand, the brilliant new C-Class:










Mercedes has finally perfected the small car that started out as the 190E over 30 years ago. C400 for me please!


The GLA is really small both inside and out:




This will be bought up in alarming numbers I'm sure. It won't be able to haul much but it will look great doing so.


Plain ole S550:




That's all folks!


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[PanterroR]

Awesome pictures, Marcus. Many thanks for sharing, man..

 

[LaArtist]

That white S63 is something else..

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Excellent Job @Merc1 !