2025 Los Angeles Auto Present

Powertrain Selection Returns and Expands

The development lately on the Los Angeles Auto Present (LAAS) has been for most of the car debuts to be electrified in some vogue, primarily hybrid (HEV,) plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or battery electrical (BEV) with the occasional hydrogen gas cell electrical (FCEV). The 2025 LAAS was a mirrored image of how tariffs and an unsure financial system have modified the course of the auto trade, no less than for this yr.

We did see BEVs—the Jeep Recon and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N; two HEV fashions—the Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride; but additionally some autos powered by a extra conventional inner combustion engine (ICE). That is noteworthy because it acknowledges not everybody is prepared for an electrified automotive, truck or SUV, and that gasoline engines have gotten extra environment friendly and nonetheless have a spot on the nation’s roads and in folks’s driveways.

In alphabetical order, these are standouts on the present.

The 33 Stradale has been proven beforehand in some fairly unique locations, however it’s simply so fairly it earned some extra eyeballs. Solely 33 will probably be made, worldwide, at an estimated price of $1.96 million every. Oh yeah, all have been bought and house owners are ready to take supply. The mid-engine mannequin packs a twin-turbo V6 rated at 630 horsepower (hp), sufficient to push the smooth two-seater from 0-60 mph in lower than three seconds.

Alfa Romeo says the 2026 Tonale is has a “refreshed exterior design” and a “restyled entrance fascia that includes a concave scudetto grille impressed by the 33 Stradale. Out there in three trims—Dash, Veloce and the restricted version Sport Speciale, Chris Feuell, who heads up Alfa Romeo in North America, stated it blends “unmistakable Italian design, class-leading dynamics and superior expertise.” That is the one sports activities SUV from Alfa Romeo and comes with 268 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque from its 2.0-liter turbo-4. It;s base value of $40,245 contains the $3,250 vacation spot charge.

Clear Fleet Report reviewed the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and preferred it for its spirited efficiency and nice Italian appears.

The 2026 Tonale is anticipated to be in dealerships in early 2026. For extra info go right here.

The GV60 Magma is the primary high-performance manufacturing mannequin to return from Genesis. On November 20 it made its world premiere on the Circuit Paul Richard in Le Castellet, France, solely two days earlier than we noticed it on the Los Angeles Auto Present. Based mostly on the GV60, which Clear Fleet Report final reviewed in 2023the Magma mannequin has a wider stance, decrease peak, and newly designed entrance and rear bumpers. Luc Donckerwolke, president and chief inventive officer of Genesis says “By way of Magma, we’re injecting adrenaline into the Genesis DNA whereas preserving the class and steadiness that outline true luxurious.”

The entrance and rear motors generate a mixed most output of 609 hp (when the Increase Mode is activated that will increase to 650 hp). That is put to the pavement on 21-inch tires with three drive modes—Dash, GT and MY, the final one permitting drivers to customise settings for the digital limited-slip differential, digital stability management and different efficiency parameters.

Pricing will probably be introduced nearer to when the Magma goes onsale someday in 2026.

The Ioniq 6 N high-performance EV will probably be accessible in restricted portions starting in spring 2026. We begin with this as a result of if it performs anyplace near its sibling, the Ioniq 5 N, will probably be value ready for and grabbing one. We have now reviewed the 5 N twice, as soon as on the Weathertech Laguna Seca Raceway and the different to see the way it carried out as an on a regular basis driver. It was spectacular both means.

With 642 hp and 568 lb.-ft. of torque the N will flip 0-60 mph in about 3.2 seconds and have a prime velocity of 160 mph. We absolutely anticipate the 2026 Ioniq 6 N to not solely be a screamer on the monitor but additionally, as Hyundai calls it, an “on a regular basis sports activities automotive.”

Pricing will probably be introduced someday in 2026. You’ll be able to add your title right here to obtain updates.

• Hyundai Elantra N TCR Version

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR is a restricted version motorsports-focused efficiency sedan, It has a model-specific N Efficiency braking system, an adjustable carbon-fiber swan-neck wing, light-weight 19-inch N TCR solid alloy wheels and is out there with both a six-speed handbook or eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

This is identical automotive, with sure security modifications, that has received six consecutive years within the IMSA Michelin Pilot Problem TCR sequencebesting rivals from Honda, BMW and Ford.

The Elantra N TCR Version will probably be accessible by particular order within the first quarter of 2026. Data could be discovered here.

• Jeep Recon EV

Bored with going off-road and making noise that scares-off rattlesnakes, scorpions, buzzards and the occasional misplaced hiker? Then make plans to go your native Jeep supplier in 2026 and take a take a look at drive within the all-new 2026 Jeep Recon. Jeep says the Recon, with as much as 250 miles of all-electric driving vary, is the “first and solely absolutely electrical trail-rated SUV within the trade.” It was purpose-designed as an EV and comes customary with all-electric four-wheel drive and a number of drive modes to match completely different terrains. The 650 hp and 620 lb.-ft. of torque is way over is required when rigorously driving on trails, however when wanted will go 0-60 mph in about 3.6 seconds.

The inside is designed for the kind of off-road driving Recon house owners will put it by way of. The rugged inside options recycled supplies on a number of surfaces such because the seats, console, doorways, instrument panel, headliner and all-weather flooring mats.

The outside has what Jeep says is “the one absolutely electrical car designed with detachable doorways, rear quarter glass and swing gate glass,” including that no instruments are required. The open-air expertise and silent working will make the Recon a novel off-road journey car.

The 2026 Jeep Recon begins manufacturing in early 2026, with preliminary launches within the U.S. and Canada. The beginning value was introduced as $66,995, together with a $1,995 vacation spot cost.

• Kia Telluride, Telluride Hybrid and Telluride X-Professional

If you happen to preferred the primary technology Kia Telluride, which Clear Fleet Report and the general public did, odds are the 2027 Telluride, Telluride Hybrid and Telluride X-Professional will probably be much more to everybody’s liking. All three trims had been unveiled on the Los Angeles Auto Present on an extended 7- or-8-passenger, three-row SUV that touts extra cargo house and inside roominess.

There are two propulsion selections—a 2.5-liter turbo placing out 274 hp and 311 lb.-ft. of torque and the two.5-liter turbo hybrid that delivers 329 hp and 339 lb.-ft. of torque with a 600-mile driving vary. If going off-road is your factor the upgraded X-Professional provides wider all-terrain tires than earlier than, a brand new digital restricted slip differential, new multi-terrain AWD mode that provides three completely different driving modes, new off-road car standing display screen and a brand new Floor View Monitor, all driving on an elevated 9.1-inches of floor clearance.

The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride, assembled in Kia’s West Level, Georgia plant, is about to go on sale within the U.S. in early 2026. Pricing will probably be introduced nearer to the on sale date with updates accessible right here.

• Lucid Gravity Touring EV

Simply because the Gravity Grand Touring has begun to be delivered to house owners, Lucid launched the Gravity Touring. Each all-electric SUVs are constructed on the firm’s facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lucid says of the Gravity Touring: “There’s not one other SUV in its phase that may ship the mixture of vary, inside house and driving efficiency discovered within the Lucid Gravity Touring,” including “it affords the practicality of a full-size SUV inside the footprint of a midsize, seating as much as seven adults.”

With inside configurations together with five- and seven-seat layouts, the dual-motor, all-wheel drive Gravity Touring has an estimated all-electric driving vary of 337 miles with 560 hp scooting it alongside 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. It additionally retails for $15,000 lower than the Grand Touring mannequin.

For extra info and to configure your Gravity Touring go right here.

Now for One thing “Only for Enjoyable!”

Topolino interprets to “little mouse.” By the scale of the one on show on the LA Auto Present, it earns its title. However it’s greater than a cute little automotive. It’s asymmetrical with the motive force having a “suicide door” and the passenger a traditional opening door. On the entrance it resembles the design of the 1957-to-1975 Fiat 500, and on the again it options vertical taillights.

Measuring-in at 7.11-feet lengthy, 4.7-feet extensive and 5-feet tall, it’s powered by a 6 kW, 8 hp electrical motor with a spread of about 47 miles.

Don’t go dashing down you your native Fiat supplier as it isn’t bought in America. For extra enjoyable go right here to be taught, for those who learn Italian, in regards to the Topolino. Ciao!

Volkswagen confirmed the resurrected 1977 T2 Volkswagen microbus that survived the January 2025 Palisades Fireplace in Los Angeles. It’s a marvelous story that our associates at KABC7 in Los Angeles function on this video. The van grew to become an sudden image of resilience after surviving the January 2025 Palisades Fireplace in Southern California. The T2, referred to by many all through this yr because the “magic bus,” first earned international consideration by way of an Related Press {photograph} displaying it seemingly unscathed amid a Malibu neighborhood left devastated by hearth. Volkswagen contacted the proprietor and restored the car at its Oxnard Facility, which is dwelling to its assortment of historic autos.

Hats off to Volkswagen for taking over this problem to unfold some mild on a horrible tragedy.

How About Some Ideas

• Chevrolet Corvette CX Idea

Chevrolet calls the CX Idea “aggressively futuristic.” No argument from Clear Fleet Report.

Making its debut, at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering this previous August, the Chevrolet Corvette CX is a shocking design examine of what a high-performance driving machine ought to appear to be. It has visible connections to the Corvettes we see on the street however the proportions are lengthy, low and smooth, with a roofline lower than 41 inches excessive.

The Corvette CX just isn’t on the market and Chevrolet has not indicated will probably be. Sigh.

• Hyundai Crater

Probably the most important idea proven on the Los Angeles Auto Present was the Hyundai Crater. Designed on the Hyundai design studio in Irvine, California, it contains cues from different off-road succesful Hyundai fashions just like the Ioniq 5 XRT, Santa Cruz XRT and the Palisade XRT Professional.

This compact off-road SUV appears robust and makes you wish to get in it and go. Keys please!

Hyundai didn’t give any indication if the Crater can be put into manufacturing.

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Story by John Faulkner. Pictures by John Faulkner, Anne Proffit and the producers.