[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/detroit-auto-show-preview\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/detroit-auto-show-preview\/","headline":"Detroit Auto Show preview","name":"Detroit Auto Show preview","description":"The Christmas decorations are packed away, the new year resolutions are still being kept (maybe?!) and the festive break now feels like a distant memory, so it\u2019s probably a good time for the first motor show of the year. That honour always falls to Detroit, which will stage the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week. Its US rooting means that many cars in attendance may only be available stateside, but there\u2019s still plenty of relevance to UK motorists […]","datePublished":"2018-01-11","dateModified":"2018-01-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Infiniti-Q-Inspiration-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Infiniti-Q-Inspiration-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/detroit-auto-show-preview\/","about":["EVENT COVERAGE","SHOWS"],"wordCount":517,"keywords":["BMW X2","Detroit Auto Show 2018","Hyundai Veloster","Infiniti Q Inspiration","Mercedes G-Class","VW Jetta"],"articleBody":"The Christmas decorations are packed away, the new year resolutions are still being kept (maybe?!) and the festive break now feels like a distant memory, so it\u2019s probably a good time for the first motor show of the year.That honour always falls to Detroit, which will stage the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next week.Its US rooting means that many cars in attendance may only be available stateside, but there\u2019s still plenty of relevance to UK motorists – here are the key new cars debuting in Detroit you can expect to see on British roads some time soon.BMW X2We already know a lot about BMW\u2019s forthcoming compact SUV, but this will be the first time the public will actually get a chance to see it in the metal.Slotting in nicely between the X1 and X3, the X2 uses the same UKL2 platform as the Mini Countryman and will target younger buyers with a funky design inside and out. Engine options will include four-pot diesel and petrols, but there\u2019s talk of a plug-in hybrid also becoming available eventually.Keep an eye out for it from March.Hyundai VelosterThis 2+1 door coupe didn\u2019t get much love from Brits first time round, but that hasn\u2019t deterred Hyundai from putting together a second-generation model.The South Korean car maker probably doesn\u2019t care what the UK thinks of the mk2 Veloster; it has been developed with its domestic market in mind, so yeah, say what you want, Hyundai doesn\u2019t care.Volkswagen JettaThe Jetta compact saloon dropped off the UK range some time ago, but VW has worked up a design sketch for a seventh-generation model, because like Hyundai, they\u2019re doing what they want.Infiniti Q Inspiration concept carNissan\u2019s premium-focused offshoot has found some success with the A-Class-based Q30 hatchback and it will aim to impress once more with the Q Inspiration.There\u2019s plenty riding on it because it is the first project to be overseen by new design director Karim Habib, formerly the design chief at BMW. The next line of Infiniti models will draw influence from the Q Inspiration, hence the name.This teaser shot is the only glimpse we\u2019ve had of the four-door coupe so far, but an all-electric powertrain is anticipated to feature.Jeep CherokeeThe design team behind the new Wrangler, revealed late last year, did pretty much nothing to reinvent the bolshy offroader and it looks like that hands-off approach has been adopted for the facelifted Cherokee too.While the design is more of the same, Jeep has said it will come with new more fuel-efficient engines.Mercedes-Benz G-ClassSpeaking of bolshy offroaders, they don\u2019t come any more raucous and intimidating than the G-Class, which has been completely reworked from the wheels up.It has been built on a new platform in a bid to improve practicality and comfort, while the interior is more modern and spacious.Which Detroit debut car are you looking forward to seeing on UK roads? Tell us down there in the comments. 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