Debuts from 2017 Detroit Auto Show: 6 vehicles you can own in 2018

Glossy concept cars need not apply

We love concepts cars too. But lets kick the year off with vehicles that we can actually drive off the dealer lot in the not-so-distant future.

Sure, automaker design philosophies and future cars are terrific. But know what else is terrific? Hauling your kids in a new-age minivan, shuffling the soccer team to practice in a practical SUV, and hitting the track in a car you can own this year.

1 – Kia Stinger

2018 Kia Stinger
2018 Kia Stinger. Photo: Kia

So when a concept like the Kia GT4 unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show becomes a reality in the form of a fastback sports sedan, we’re happy campers. We’re not certain exactly when the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger comes available, but it’s coming. (Update: it’s now here, see our Stinger reviews and news here.)

2 – 2018 Nissan Roque Sport \ Qashqai

Nissan sees the value in the compact crossover, bringing their second-generation Qashqai to North America this spring, renamed the 2018 Nissan Roque Sport in the US while keeping the Qashqai nameplate in Canada. Smaller than the Rogue, the Rogue Sport / Qashqai caters to the couples or singles who can live without the extra cargo space.

3 – 2018 Chevy Traverse

Perhaps the biggest step-up in terms of design goes to the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, hitting dealerships Fall 2017. The new Traverse looks nothing like the outgoing model (in all the right ways); staying inline with the other new SUVs in the GM lineup.

4 – 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe Edition 50

Mercedes-Benz and AMG celebrate their 50 anniversary working together with the release of a new 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupe Edition 50, growing the AMG GT family to seven strong. The Edition 50 will initially be offered as a special edition with 50 models being released, thereafter, full-production mode for the rest of us.

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Edition 50
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Edition 50. Photo: Mercedes-AMG

5 – 2018 Lexus LS

As with the Chevy Traverse, the all-new 2018 Lexus LS is also a huge departure from the outgoing model in terms of design. The new LS is sleek, futuristic, replaces the old V8 with a new V6, and will be available soon.

6 – Honda Odyssey

Finally, the under-rated minivan: Honda unveils the all-new 2018 Odyssey available as soon as Spring 2017. More connectivity, improved styling, and above all, less crying children. Though we can’t promise that.

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Amee Reehal
Amee Reehalhttps://www.ameereehal.com/
Shooting cars and bikes professionally since film was a thing, for over 20 years, Amee has collaborated with the major automakers and agencies, and his work has been published in various global outlets including MotorTrend, GlobeDrive, SuperStreet, Chicago Tribune, PerformanceBMW, and others. He’s an automotive writer and founder/managing editor of TractionLife.com, focusing on digital marketing & SEO for the past ten years (backed by a marketing degree, go figure). Find him travelling, spending time with his kids and family. Or golfing, poorly.