LA Auto Show confirms debut of BMW 4-Series Hybrid amongst 22 world debuts

BMW was just confirmed to be introducing a new 4-Series Hybrid at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Hints indicate the use of the ActiveHybrid 3’s powertrain setup, which currently uses the brand’s lovely 3.0L straight-six mated to a 55hp electric motor, for a combined output of 340hp. Though details regarding the powertrain for the new 4-Series Hybrid were not disclosed.

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The ActiveHybrid 3 can manage a 0-62 time of just 5.3 seconds and can travel up to 2.5 miles on all-electric power at speeds of up to 46 mph.

In addition to the BMW 4-Series Hybrid, we can expect a huge slew of worldly and North American debuts at the LA Convention Center this year. Worldly debuts include the Mercedes_Benz GLA-Class and S63 AMG sedans, the Porsche Macan and more.

For the LA Auto Show release, check it out after the jump.

LA Auto Show Confirms 22 WORLD DEBUTS for 2013 Show

 
56 Total Debuts to be Unveiled at Nearly 30 News Conferences 
Across Three Press Days 

 

  • World debut list more than doubles as automakers choose LA for significant premieres
  • Mercedes-Benz to bring four world debuts, while Porsche confirms two world debuts in addition to Macan
  • Global introductions also expected from BMW, Chevrolet, Jaguar, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and more
  • Major luxury, performance, green, tech, and concept announcements
  • First of three Press Days focused on technology 
LOS ANGELES (October 9, 2013) – The Los Angeles Auto Show confirmed today that it will host 22 world debuts during its Press Days, making for a total of 56 vehicle debuts overall, to be unveiled in front of a global audience, November 19, 20 and 21, 2013.  November 19 will focus specifically on technology announcements held in the Connected Car Expo area of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

 

World debuts include the NISMO JUKE RS and a NISMO Concept vehicle from Nissan, as well as four models from Mercedes-Benz, which will be unveiled alongside the brand’s North American introductions of the GLA 250 and the S63. Porsche has added two new world debuts to its lineup, in addition to the previously announced Macan, the manufacturer’s highly anticipated SUV crossover vehicle. BMW, Chevrolet, Ford Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, MINI, Subaru and Toyota round out the list, all with global introductions planned for the show.

 

In addition to the roster of global premieres, a variety of North American debuts will be unveiled in Los Angeles, including the 4 Series Coupe, 4 Series Hybrid, i8, i3, 5 Series Sedan and 5 Series Gran Turismo from BMW. U.S. auto show introductions will also include the Jaguar C-X17, Cadillac Escalade, a high performance model from Nissan, three vehicles from Volkswagen, including the e-Golf and five from Audi, among others.

 

Los Angeles’ debut lineup underscores rising trends in green technology, luxury vehicles and groundbreaking concept cars. More than two dozen green vehicles will be featured at the show, including models from Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen, ranging from alternative fuel models to brand new plug-ins.

 

Nearly 20 luxury vehicle debuts are also expected from automakers such as BMW, Maserati and Mercedes-Benz, signifying increased buyer confidence in the improving economic environment.

 

Press Days’ attendees will have the opportunity to see vehicle concept debuts on the show floor as well, including 12 planned concept cars from Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Volkswagen and Volvo, as well as the Cadillac Elmiraj concept.

 

“As one of the world’s largest media hubs and car buying markets, Los Angeles offers a unique combination of press exposure and valuable consumer contact,” said LA Auto Show President, Lisa Kaz. “The LA Auto Show’s consistent growth and commitment to remaining on the forefront of automotive technology, green innovation and automotive design will certainly be noticed with 2013’s roster of major debuts.”

 

 

Media registration for LA Auto Show and Connected Car Expo Press Days can be accessed here. General registration for CCE is also open at this time. For more information, please visit www.laautoshow.com  and www.connectedcarexpo.com.

 

About the Los Angeles Auto Show and Connected Car Expo

Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the first major North American auto show of the season each year.  Press Days for the 2013 LA Auto Show® will be held on Nov. 20 and 21. The show will be open to the public Nov. 22 – Dec. 1. The Connected Car Expo (CCE) will be the first expo to unite automotive and technology professionals in an effort to increase development and foster relationship-building in the connected car industry, providing attendees with access to the key players and top media constructing the future of the connected car. CCE will debut on Nov. 19, and continue in conjunction with the 2013 LA Auto Show Press Days.  The LA Auto Show is endorsed by the Greater L.A. New Car Dealer Association and is operated by ANSA Productions. To receive the latest show news and information, follow LA Auto Show on Twitter at twitter.com/LAAutoShow or via Facebook at facebook.com/LosAngelesAutoShow and sign up for alerts at www.LAAutoShow.com. For more information on CCE please visit http://connectedcarexpo.com/

  

 
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Chris Chin

Chris Chin is the Editor-In-Chief of egmCarTech and is a regular contributor to Automobile Magazine.

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