Upcoming Cars 2015

We already know about several world debuts such and Nissans completely redesigned Quest minivan, Murano Cross Cabriolet concept and Ellure sedan study, but today the organizers [officially] confirmed a few more premieres.

These include -in no particular order- the well-received Mazda Shinari sports sedan [read the full story here]; the five-door version of the Land Rover Evoque; Saab 9-4X; Kia Optima Hybrid; VW Eos facelift, and the U.S.-spec Hyundai Elantra compact sedan and Fiat 500

In addition, show planners said Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep will display a handful of new products such as the Chrysler 200 Sedan and its yet-to-be-revealed, Convertible brethren.

Other models to go on show in LA include the all-new Audi A7 Sportback, BMWs redesigned X3 crossover, Porsches new 911 Carrera GTS and Speedster, the Jaguar C-X75 study, and five concept sport models from Lotus that we first saw at the Paris Show last month.

This is launched on La Show 2010 KIA Launches Optima Hybrid at LA Show 2010 The electric motor is coupled to the transmission and it incorporates a permanent magnet synchronous electric traction motor. In full electric mode it delivers 40 hp (30 kW) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque and when the 2.4-liter Atkinson Cycle gasoline unit kicks in, combined output is 206 hp and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm).

Alongside the traction motor, theres also the 8.5 kW belt-driven Hybrid-Starter-Generator (HSG), which cannot drive the wheels, but it starts the engine and recharges the battery.

As other modern hybrids, the Optima Hybrid can recover energy lost during braking as well, just like the Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-motion, for instance.ride uses a full parallel hybrid system and can be driven in full-electric mode at speeds up to 62 mph (100 kph). It also has a start / stop function, which eliminates idle consumption and reduce overall emissions.

Compared to other hybrids on the market, the Optima does not use a nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery, but a more advanced lithium-polymer solution, capable of handling a larger load (30 kW) to 25% longer. Another plus is the reduced weight, as the lithium-polymer battery tips the scales at 95.9 lbs (43 kg), or 28 pounds (13 kg) less than the Toyota Camry Hybrid battery pack.