The 2022 Los Angeles auto show brings notable debuts from Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota and VinFast.

android, subaru crashes ev party at los angeles show

LOS ANGELES – Judging by its Nov. 17 press day, this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show appeared nearly back to pre-Covid normal.

That well-attended (and, like the September Detroit show, heavily EV-focused) media day kicked off with announcements of 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists and concluded with the global launch of new Blink Charging home, fleet and multifamily EV charging stations.

In between was a full day of press conferences that included several production and concept vehicle debuts led by the global debut of Subaru’s sixth-generation ’24 compact Impreza. Available only as a 5-door hatchback (no more sedan), this all-new Impreza boasts a 10% stiffer chassis, standard EyeSight driver-assistance systems and available 11.6-in. (29.5-cm) Starlink central information display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The first Impreza debuted 30 years ago at the 1992 Los Angeles auto show. It was the only vehicle in its segment at the time offering AWD and it later became the basis for the performance rally-championship-winning WRX.

This ’24 Impreza will come in Base, Sport and the new RS trim, all with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive upgraded with standard Active Torque Vectoring for faster response and more agile handling.

When they arrive in U.S. dealerships next spring, the Base and Sport trims will be powered by a 152-hp 2.0L direct-injection flat 4-cyl., while RS models will get an upgrade to a 182-hp 2.5L boxer four. Both deliver their torque through Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT with a  paddle-shifted 8-speed manual mode on Sport and RS trims.

The ’24 Impreza will also benefit from a version of the WRX’s dual-pinion electronic power steering rack for more direct feel and greater responsiveness, and Sport and RS trims will feature an SI-Drive performance management system, 18-in. alloy wheels and a sport-tuned suspension.

Inside the quieter and more comfortable cabin, the interior will offer ample head and legroom and storage space and a prominent center information display with highly visual controls. The standard dual-zone climate system has been updated to focus only on occupied seats, and a more supportive front seat will increase comfort and minimize fatigue.

android, subaru crashes ev party at los angeles show

’24 Impreza RS features sporty interior appointments.

The enhanced standard EyeSight Driver Assist system will operate more quickly under a greater range of conditions, Subaru says, thanks to a wider field of view, updated control software and the addition of an electric brake booster. It will identify bicycles and pedestrians sooner and alert the driver and apply braking, when necessary, to avoid collisions.

On models with Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Keep Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Steering will help avoid collisions, and a standard Rear Seat Reminder can help prevent child and/or pet entrapment by alerting the driver to check the rear seat before exiting.

The available Subaru Starlink system provides a plethora of safety and security features and driver assistance and information tools.

The enthusiast-focused RS – which debuted in 1998 and was the U.S. precursor to the WRX – will offer unique exterior trim, dark gray 18-in. wheels, blacked-out grille, side spoilers and side mirrors and upgraded LED head- and fog lamps.

Its cabin will sport gunmetal and (simulated) carbon fiber accents, black cloth front sport seats with red bolsters, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, aluminum pedals, heated front seats, rear USB ports and RS-logoed carpeted floormats. Available exclusively on the RS will be Harman Kardon 10-speaker audio, a power moonroof and a 10-way power front driver seat with lumbar support.

Other notable debuts at the L.A. show:

Hyundai showed its second dedicated battery electric vehicle, the highly “streamlined” ’23 Ioniq 6, which it says will offer up to 340 miles (547 km) of drivingrange and ultra-fast charging capabilities. The South Korean brand also revealed a performance-oriented N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid concept. Fiat showed three 500e one-off concepts, designed by Armani, Kartell and Bvlgari, and announced plans to offer a fully electric Fiat 500e in North America beginning in early 2024. Genesis displayed its Electrified GV70 and a Genesis X Convertible EV concept, although the latter had been unveiled to selected media two days earlier, the former on Nov. 4. Kia unveiled its refreshed ’24 Seltos subcompact crossover, which will offer “more assertive” styling, 195 hp (plus 20), an available panoramic display with two 10.25-in. (26-cm) screens and a new, sporty X-Line trim. VinFast, the Vietnamese battery-electric vehicle maker, displayed its upcoming VF6 compact and VF7 midsize models and for the first time provided interior and exterior details of its third and fourth model lines scheduled to join the soon-to-be-launched VF8 and VF9. Lucid used an online event to announce its more affordable $89,000 Air Pure EV sedan. Porsche held an off-site media launch for its new rally-bred 911 Dakar model. Toyota, following its own Nov. 16 off-site media event, showed off its new Prius that – for first time in that iconic hybrid model’s history – is designed to both look good and perform and handle well, powered by the brand’s fifth-generation hybrid system.

android, subaru crashes ev party at los angeles show

’23 Toyota Prius.

Keyword: Subaru Crashes EV Party at Los Angeles Show

CAR'S NEWS RELATED

The 2025 Subaru Forester Is A Next-Generation Four-Wheeled Duck Boot

A stiffer structure improves safety and performance, with a 180-horsepower boxer four under the hood.

View more: The 2025 Subaru Forester Is A Next-Generation Four-Wheeled Duck Boot

Project Spec C: Rally Heritage For The Road

It’s been well over a year since my initial Speedhunters Garage post, where I introduced a couple of AE86s and this – my Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C. Over that time a lot has happened, but an equal amount hasn’t. Life outside of cars has been very busy, trying to balance ...

View more: Project Spec C: Rally Heritage For The Road

R530,000 SUVs that rival the new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max

Heading upmarket Honda HR-V 1.5 Comfort Omoda C5 1.5T 230T Elegance S Mahindra Scorpio-N 2.2D Z8 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 GLS Haval H6 2.0GDIT Luxury Proton X70 1.5T Standard Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip Opel Mokka 1.2T GS Line Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active auto VW T-Cross 1.5TSI ...

View more: R530,000 SUVs that rival the new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max

mReview: Subaru WRX GT-S Wagon 2.4 EyeSight - What's In A Name?

WRX. World Rally eXperimental. These three letters have been a source of inspiration for car enthusiasts the world over since the early 90s. Originally based on the Impreza models that Subaru created to compete in the World Rally Championship, it quickly became a cult favourite. Since 2015, Subaru has ...

View more: mReview: Subaru WRX GT-S Wagon 2.4 EyeSight - What's In A Name?

Subaru Teases The Redesigned 2025 Forester

Subaru has been unveiling updated models, and speculation points to the Forester as the next in line for a significant overhaul. The brand has hinted at the unveiling of a “newly redesigned Subaru” at the 2023 L.A. Auto Show on November 16, but it has not officially confirmed that ...

View more: Subaru Teases The Redesigned 2025 Forester

$77,900 Price Tag & Initial Specs Confirmed for Subaru Solterra EV

Subaru has confirmed pricing and initial specification details for its first-ever battery-electric vehicle, with the Solterra arriving Down Under in a two-variant lineup, the cheapest of which is priced at $77,990. The company says that Australian order books for the Solterra will open up on November 8th, with buyers able ...

View more: $77,900 Price Tag & Initial Specs Confirmed for Subaru Solterra EV

Subaru Solterra U.S. Sales Are Still Small But Growing In October 2023 Record

The Japanese carmaker’s first electric model is getting there.

View more: Subaru Solterra U.S. Sales Are Still Small But Growing In October 2023 Record

Miniature Flat-Four Air-Cooled Engine Sounds Like A Subaru Rally Car

It revs to more than 10,000 rpm.

View more: Miniature Flat-Four Air-Cooled Engine Sounds Like A Subaru Rally Car

Subaru finally hops on the Tesla NACS EV charging train

Subaru, Which Only Makes One EV, Will Switch To Tesla’s NACS Plug In 2025

Subaru Outback review

Subaru WRX CVT Sedan: Still refreshingly old-school

2024 Subaru BRZ Gets Big Price Bump, tS Starts At $36,465

Subaru’s Vision for Future Mobility Shown at Japan Mobility Show

Honda Prelude, Mazda Iconic SP, Subaru Sport Mobility, Nissan Hyper Force: Rambling About Cars 147

JMS 2023: For Subaru, the future of mobility has sports cars and flying vehicles

Tokyo 2023: Subaru Sport Mobility Concept Debuts

Subaru Sport Mobility Concept Proves Sporty Subarus Aren't Dead

Subaru Levorg Layback With OEM Accessories Makes Us Want It Even More

The Subaru Sport Mobility Concept Is An Electric Cyberpunk SVX

OTHER CAR NEWS

; Top List in the World https://www.pinterest.com/newstopcar/pins/
Top Best Sushi Restaurants in SeoulTop Best Caribbean HoneymoonsTop Most Beautiful Islands in PeruTop Best Outdoor Grill BrandsTop Best Global Seafood RestaurantsTop Foods to Boost Your Immune SystemTop Best Foods to Fight HemorrhoidsTop Foods That Pack More Potassium Than a BananaTop Best Healthy Foods to Gain Weight FastTop Best Cosmetic Brands in the U.STop Best Destinations for Food Lovers in EuropeTop Best Foods High in Vitamin ATop Best Foods to Lower Your Blood SugarTop Best Things to Do in LouisianaTop Best Cities to Visit in New YorkTop Best Makeup Addresses In PennsylvaniaTop Reasons to Visit NorwayTop Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldTop Best Law Universities in the WorldTop Richest Sportsmen In The WorldTop Biggest Aquariums In The WorldTop Best Peruvian Restaurants In MiamiTop Best Road Trips From MiamiTop Best Places to Visit in MarylandTop Best Places to Visit in North CarolinaTop Best Electric Cars For KidsTop Best Swedish Brands in The USTop Best Skincare Brands in AmericaTop Best American Lipstick BrandsTop Michelin-starred Restaurants in MiamiTop Best Secluded Getaways From MiamiTop Best Things To Do On A Rainy Day In MiamiTop Most Instagrammable Places In MiamiTop Interesting Facts about FlorenceTop Facts About The First Roman Emperor - AugustusTop Best Japanese FoodsTop Most Beautiful Historical Sites in IsraelTop Best Places To Visit In Holy SeeTop Best Hawaiian IslandsTop Reasons to Visit PortugalTop Best Hotels In L.A. With Free Wi-FiTop Best Scenic Drives in MiamiTop Best Vegan Restaurants in BerlinTop Most Interesting Attractions In WalesTop Health Benefits of a Vegan DietTop Best Thai Restaurant in Las VegasTop Most Beautiful Forests in SwitzerlandTop Best Global Universities in GermanyTop Most Beautiful Lakes in GuyanaTop Best Things To Do in IdahoTop Things to Know Before Traveling to North MacedoniaTop Best German Sunglasses BrandsTop Highest Mountains In FranceTop Biggest Hydroelectric Plants in AmericaTop Best Spa Hotels in NYCTop The World's Scariest BridgeTop Largest Hotels In AmericaTop Most Famous Festivals in JordanTop Best European Restaurants in MunichTop Best Japanese Hiking Boot BrandsTop Best Universities in PolandTop Best Tips for Surfing the Web Safely and AnonymouslyTop Most Valuable Football Clubs in EuropeTop Highest Mountains In ColombiaTop Real-Life Characters of Texas RisingTop Best Beaches in GuatelamaTop Things About DR Congo You Should KnowTop Best Korean Reality & Variety ShowsTop Best RockstarsTop Most Beautiful Waterfalls in GermanyTop Best Fountain Pen Ink BrandsTop Best European Restaurants in ChicagoTop Best Fighter Jets in the WorldTop Best Three-Wheel MotorcyclesTop Most Beautiful Lakes in ManitobaTop Best Dive Sites in VenezuelaTop Best Websites For Art StudentsTop Best Japanese Instant Noodle BrandsTop Best Comedy Manhwa (Webtoons)Top Best Japanese Sunglasses BrandsTop Most Expensive Air Jordan SneakersTop Health Benefits of CucumberTop Famous Universities in SwedenTop Most Popular Films Starring Jo Jung-sukTop Interesting Facts about CougarsTop Best Hospitals for Hip Replacement in the USATop Most Expensive DefendersTop Health Benefits of GooseberriesTop Health Benefits of ParsnipsTop Best Foods and Drinks in LondonTop Health Benefits of Rosehip TeaTop Best Air Fryers for Low-fat CookingTop Most Asked Teacher Interview Questions with AnswersTop Best Shopping Malls in ZurichTop The Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens In L.A.Top Best Mexican Restaurants in Miami for Carb-loading rightTop Best Energy Companies in GermanyTop Best Garage HeatersTop Largest Banks in IrelandTop Leading Provider - Audit and Assurance In The USTop Best Jewelry Brands in IndiaTop Prettiest Streets in the UKTop Best Lakes to Visit in TunisiaTop Highest Mountains in Israel