Some Thoughts from NAIAS

"hike" (hike15) 01/25/2018 at 19:25 • Filed to: NAIAS, Auto Show, 2018 Detroit Auto Show

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I was fortunate to go the the North American International Auto Show, or the Detroit Auto Show for short, or the NAIAS for shorter, this week and have a few thoughts and photos to share.

First off, the Koenigsegg Agera RS which did the record run was absolutely breathtaking. The details in the aerodynamics and the beautiful carbon fiber are just incredible. This car looks far more special than any of supercar I’ve seen. I can’t imagine how this looks going down the road.

I unfortunately did not get a great shot of the new G-Class, but in person the difference is much more obvious. They did an incredible job refining the styling without messing with the traditional look of it. Most importantly, no more exposed fasteners! I know some folks around here will appreciate that.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t properly compare the two new trucks from GM and FCA, but as far as styling goes, I found the Ram to be handsome, if a little boring, while the Silverado was interesting, but busy. I think each will have people who love the looks, but I personally prefer the Ram. As far as the interior of the Ram, it’s really impressive. The 12 inch screen is fantastic looking and the amount of storage and the overall design is outstanding, far better than the latest F-150.

Speaking of Ford...

Why is this there!?

This is the only photo I took of the F150 because I could not figure out why they put a parking sensor there. Any ideas?

And finally, my biggest disappointment, the new Toyota Avalon. I think the Avalon has potential, with nice proportions and a very sharp looking rear 3/4. That grill is just the worst though. Actually, no, that hood shut line is the worst, but the massive grill is so ugly that you almost forget about it. Hopefully Toyota realizes how awful this looks and freshens it up.

Here, have a Ford GT to cleanse your eyes after seeing that awful grill.

benjrblant > hike 01/25/2018 at 20:01

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Maybe side ultrasonic sensor so the power running board doesn’t auto-eject itself into a curb?

I know your photo angle isn’t doing the Avalon any favors, but holy crap that thing looks bad.

hike > benjrblant 01/25/2018 at 20:11

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I picked the angle that shows how bad the grill is. The rear three quarters really is nice though.

Levitas > hike 01/25/2018 at 20:41

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I believe the F150s have full 360 degree park distance sensors. Could also be incorporated into the active park assist feature which can parallel park for you. Good placement, poor hiding.

Chariotoflove > hike 01/25/2018 at 20:47

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This Avalon and the last both remind me of that Lyle Lovett tune ugly from the front. Also, that hood line is inexcusable.

Mach-inator > hike 01/25/2018 at 21:00

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I thought the show wasn’t as good as previous years, just a couple of my thoughts:

hike > Mach-inator 01/25/2018 at 21:12

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This is my second NAIAS and it was comparable to last year. The New York Auto show is my personal favorite, with pretty much every manufacturer in attendance, as well as Manhattan Motorcars bringing all the high end stuff and some of the smaller exhibits they do, like the NYPD vehicles. Admittedly, aside from the Koenigsegg, the coolest thing I saw was Boban Marjanovi of the Detroit Pistons. Seeing a 7 for 3 inch professional athlete walking among crowds of normal people is really crazy and shows just how incredible basketball players are.

Milky > hike 01/26/2018 at 09:48

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I somehow managed to get a few minutes alone in the G and it was serene. Really, really like that interior. Shame about the IFS tho.

hike > Milky 01/26/2018 at 12:08

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I happened to walk by the green G they had in the back and Boban was sitting in it. He had plenty of head room! The interior really looks great. Mercedes is really killing with the S class style interior. I’m still not a big fan of the C class interior because of the tablet style screen, but I understand why they did it that way on the entry level vehicles.