The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show promises to have plenty of world and north american debuts. Â Case in point – the lineup of all-new or updated vehicles BMW plans to show in LA on November 20, 2013.
The 2014 BMW i8 Coupe is headlining the show and represents BMW’s interpretation of what a plug-in hybrid super-car should be. Â It was designed as an electric or gasoline-electric hybrid from the ground up, as its futuristic design backs up the promise of efficient performance. Â It goes on sale in Q2 of 2014 and will start at $135,700 (price without destination charges and before any government incentives). Â BMW claims the i8 is capable of 4.4 second 0-60 mph sprint and a top speed of 155 mph, while also delivering 94 MPG. Â The light weight 3,285 lbs (0,26 Cd) i8 is propelled with a total of 362 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque via a high-tech AWD system.
Next up is the 2014 BMW 4-series Convertible. Â It replaces the 3-series convertible for 2014, and is based on the longer and wider chassis of the 4-series Coupe. Â The new droop-top continues to use a folding hard-top roof as on the previous 3-series. Â Predictably, it will be available in 428i and 435i configurations. Â It goes on sale in Q1 of 2014 with prices starting at $49,675 for the 428i and $55,825 for the 435i convertibles.
LA will be your chance to see the BMW X4 Concept. Â Yes, the X4 makes the appearance in concept form, as a production model will not go on sale until the end of 2014. Â BMW hopes that the X4 will build further on the success of the existing X6 Sport Activity Crossover, by combining the capability of an X-series with the agility of a performance coupe.
The refreshed 2014 BMW 5-series will also be present at the show. Â Both the sedan and the GT variants see a mid-cycle update for 2014 model year. Â The 535ix and 550ix Gran Turismo sees a more extensive front and rear end upgrades to spruce up the styling, which has been a complaint in the past. Â The GT is now available in two and all wheel drive. Â The sedan is available with no fewer than five power-train options: 528i, 535i, 535d, 550i, and ActiveHybrid 5. Â Of course, rear wheel drive or xDrive are still there.
Of course, all new electric i3, next generation 2014 BMW X5, the 3-series GT, and much more will also be shown in LA next month. Â TFL team will be there, bringing you all the latest details, including videos of the reveals.
Take a look at this TFL Everything You Want to Know video of the new X5:
