Los Angeles unofficially kicks off the auto show season each November, and last year we got more than our fair share of compact SUVs, with Mazda’s MX-5, Ford’s Escape, and Honda’s CR-V—all using the LA Convention Center as a supercharged showcase for their global debuts.
This year, things seem to be switching gears a bit. While Toyota presented its all-new RAV4, the serious buzz of the day centered on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series—with a whopping 622hp. (Yep, no joke!)
The new Jaguar XFR-S is no slouch either. This blue beauty is all about sexy curves and speeds up to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.
And, those aren't the only automakers promoting global unveils. Acura's new model, the RLX, is on the floor, as is Volkswagen's iconic Beetle Convertible. The public gets its first looks starting Friday...if you're not in LA, no worries, we'll have more details coming soon.
Editor's note: We love Auto Shows—especially this one. And you can bet that we'll be on the edge of our seats until this thing ends, waiting in eager anticipation for more first glimpses of all the tempting new offerings. I know, we're nerds. (We can't help it, we're just geared that way.) Stay tuned for more candid updates from the LA Auto Show.
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