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2018 Detroit Auto Show debuts: All the new cars, trucks, and concepts

Detroit was a crazy-busy show this year. Here are the production debuts and concepts straight from the Motor City.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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2019 Acura RDX Prototype
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Acura RDX Prototype

The RDX arrived in Detroit with a new look and loads of tech.

2019 Acura RDX Prototype
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Acura RDX Prototype

Under the hood is the same 2.0-liter turbo I4 found in the Accord.

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Acura RDX Prototype

The interior sports a NSX-like dashboard with a unique touchpad controller.

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado

This was truly the year of the truck in Detroit.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado

The new Silverado debuted on a diet, weighing some 450 pounds less than it did the year before.

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado

You can also get it with an inline-6 diesel engine, which will pit it squarely against the new F-150 diesel.

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2019 Ford Edge

Ford revised its entire Edge lineup for the 2019 model year.

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2019 Ford Edge

The outside sports a new look that's not too different than the old one.

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2019 Ford Edge

This is only a mid-cycle refresh -- a new generation won't come along for a few more years, still.

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2019 Ford Edge ST

The biggest Edge-related news was the introduction of the Edge ST.

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2019 Ford Edge ST

This enthusiast-friendly crossover uses a 2.7-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine.

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2019 Ford Edge ST

It puts out a whopping 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque.

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2019 Ford F-150 Diesel

Ford debuted a new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel V6 for its F-150.

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2019 Ford F-150 Diesel

It puts out 440 pound-feet of torque, which you could totally call ample.

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
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2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt

Ford surprised the crowd in Detroit by introducing the new Mustang Bullitt.

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
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2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt

It relies on the same underpinnings as the new GT Performance Pack, but it bumps up the power and adds some unique aesthetic bits.

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
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2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt

Yep, there's a Bullitt badge on the steering wheel and a proper cue-ball shifter.

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2019 Ford Ranger

Last year, Ford announced that it would bring a new Ranger to the US. This year, it arrived.

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2019 Ford Ranger

Sporting just a single engine for now -- a 2.3-liter turbo I4 -- the Ranger is set to compete with the Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma.

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2019 Ford Ranger

There's a Raptor variant available elsewhere in the world, so let's hope that it comes here, too.

2019 Honda Insight Prototype
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Honda Insight Prototype

Honda's Insight Prototype is a very thinly veiled preview of the new Civic Hybrid replacement.

2019 Honda Insight Prototype
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Honda Insight Prototype

It relies on a 1.5-liter gas I4 mated to Honda's two-motor hybrid system.

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Honda Insight Prototype

The automaker is hoping for 50 mpg when the Insight goes on sale later this year.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai's Veloster grew up for 2019 with a slightly less quirky face.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster

Thankfully, the Veloster retained its odd third door.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster

The interior is like every other Hyundai, in that you get actual physical switchgear and a pretty large standard screen.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster N

If the regular Veloster isn't doing it for you, say hello to the Veloster N.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster N

This will be the first car that brings Hyundai's new N performance brand to the US.

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2019 Hyundai Veloster N

Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 putting out 275 horsepower.

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Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept

Infiniti knocked Detroit on its tuchus when it debuted the drop-dead gorgeous Q Inspiration concept.

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Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept

A preview of things to come from Infiniti's design language, the car sports handsome curves inside and out.

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Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept

You're probably not going to see an interior this wild on future Infiniti models, but expect at least some inspiration to be drawn from this.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
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2019 Jeep Cherokee

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee received a mid-cycle refresh that took away its quirky good looks.

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2019 Jeep Cherokee

It's now a lot closer to the Compass and the Grand Cherokee than before. I guess nobody liked the dual-layer headlight setup.

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2019 Jeep Cherokee

Inside, it's just about the same as it was before, which is fine, because it's plenty nice as-is.

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2019 Kia Forte

The 2019 Kia Forte -- well, the front end, at least -- draws a lot of inspiration from the new Stinger sport sedan.

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2019 Kia Forte

Under the hood is a four-cylinder gas engine putting out 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, mated to a CVT.

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2019 Kia Forte

An 8-inch display is standard, as is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept is a wild preview of a future Lexus flagship SUV.

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Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

There are ridiculous angles just about everywhere your eye can land.

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Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept

The interior is even wilder, with screens and curves galore. That dashboard angle is brilliant.

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Mercedes-AMG -53 Lineup

One of the least-hyped debuts, but still a very important one nevertheless, was the introduction of a new AMG -53 lineup with a new straight-six engine.

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Mercedes-AMG -53 Lineup

With 429 horsepower on tap, the new I6 will enter the market with the CLS53 and E53... for now.

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The G-Class was one of the biggest debuts at the show -- both literally and figuratively.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Sporting a new independent front suspension and improved capability, there's no doubt the G-Class remains the king of off-road SUVs.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The interior is way better than before, too, with an increased focus on legroom and other creature comforts that weren't present before.

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2019 Mini Cooper Convertible

Mini also quietly debuted a mid-cycle refresh for the 2019 Cooper Hardtop and Convertible.

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2019 Mini Cooper Convertible

Perhaps the best part of the whole refresh is the addition of Union Jack elements in the taillights.

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2019 Mini Cooper Convertible

The fuel gauge looks pretty neat, too.

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2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop

The Cooper Hardtop retains its cartoonish good looks with its refresh.

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2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop

Sometimes, it's wise not to mess with success.

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2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop

Sure, the speedometer might not be in the middle anymore (it hasn't been for a while), but making room for a real infotainment system was sort of necessary.

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Nissan Xmotion Concept

Nissan's Xmotion concept is meant to preview a new generation of small Nissan crossovers.

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Nissan Xmotion Concept

Measuring some 4 inches shorter than the Rogue, it definitely is tiny, but its sharp angles and blocky good looks make up for its diminutive footprint.

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Nissan Xmotion Concept

The interior is a freakin' work of art, with a wooden center console connected using Japanese wood joinery techniques.

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2019 Ram 1500

Rounding out the trucks of Detroit, we have the 2019 Ram 1500.

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2019 Ram 1500

The Ram 1500 has an available 48-volt mild hybrid system for both its V6 and V8 engine options.

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2019 Ram 1500

You can also option a massive 12-inch, portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system. Finally, a good use for that massive truck dashboard!

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2019 Toyota Avalon

Toyota's taking some daring moves with its new sedans, the latest of which is the 2019 Avalon.

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2019 Toyota Avalon

Sporting some much more aggressive looks, the new Avalon seeks to dump its car-for-old-people stereotype.

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2019 Toyota Avalon

The interior is a bit busy in the center stack area, but on the whole, it's pretty straightforward and handsome.

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

If you love affordable, sensible transportation, you'll dig the 2019 Jetta.

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

It's got a handsome new exterior and it finally rides on the MQB platform that underpins the Audi A3, Audi TT and Volkswagen Golf.

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Its 1.4-liter turbo I4 engine is a carryover from the previous generation.

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