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Mazda CX-5 The first […]","datePublished":"2016-11-15","dateModified":"2017-01-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"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. 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Well, you won\u2019t have to wait much longer to drive one.Jaguar is understandably keen to cut a slice of the luxury EV market, in light of the success of the F-Pace – its first SUV and fastest selling model ever – and the growing appeal of electric vehicles.Hence this, the I-Pace concept car, which combines all the plus-points of a five-seat sports car, a performance SUV and an EV.It has an all-electric range of more than 310 miles and can produce the equivalent of 394bhp, giving it a 0-62mph sprint of around four seconds.The final production car will be revealed some time in 2017, reaching UK roads the year after.Mini CountrymanYou\u2019re probably all clued-up on the ins-and-outs of the second generation Mini Countryman after reading our in-depth article from a few weeks ago.But just in case you missed it, the new Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model in Mini\u2019s 57-year history, stretching for 20cm more than the previous Countryman. It is also 3cm wider.These larger dimensions make for a roomier interior and more boot space than before.It will be the first Mini to be offered as a plug-in hybrid with the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, returning 134.5mpg with a 6.9 second 0-62mph sprint. It will also be the first Mini to come with a central touchscreen.You can already order one, with prices starting from \u00a322,465. Initial deliveries commence in February 2017.Mercedes-AMG E 63This will be the most potent E-Class ever, with a power output that makes it as quick as Jaguar\u2019s 568bhp F-Type SVR.This 563bhp beast doesn\u2019t muck about, hitting 62mph in 3.5 seconds, and Mercedes reckons it\u2019ll set a new standard for performance saloons when it hits UK roads halfway through 2017.Find out more on the E 63 here.Jeep CompassJeep has already revealed the new Compass, whipping off the wraps at its new Brazilian car plant late September. But the LA Motor Show will be the first chance to see it on native US soil.Hailed as \u2018the most capable compact SUV ever\u2019 (by Jeep obviously), the new Compass will boast \u2018best-in-class 4×4 off-road capability, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host of safety and advanced technology offerings\u2019.We\u2019ll find out when it goes on sale here some time in the second half of 2017.Porsche Panamera LWBWe\u2019ve already covered how Porsche has extended its four-door four-seat luxury saloon, but again, for those who haven\u2019t heard: Porsche has stretched the space between the front and rear wheels by 150mm for its Executive (that\u2019s Porsche speak for \u2018long wheelbase\u2019) models.This longer exterior means more goodies like a large panoramic roof, heated seats with multi-way powered adjustment in the front and rear, a roll-up sunblind behind the rear seat headrests and adaptive air suspension with an electronically-controlled damper system.A new, more powerful, three-litre 325bhp V6 engine will also be available in both the standard and Executive Panameras from April 2017.Volkswagen AtlasAt more than five metres long and almost two metres wide, the seven-seater Atlas will be the largest vehicle ever to wear a VW badge on American roads, but don\u2019t expect to be driving it any time soon.It will launch initially in North America – eventually rolling out to Russia and the Middle East – but VW says that\u2019s it and they have no plans to launch the car in Western Europe.So yeah, forget about it."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Event Coverage","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"LA Motor Show preview","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/la-motor-show-preview\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]