Question:
Which concept car from the 2012 Detroit auto show would you like to see in production?
anonymous
2012-01-18 14:29:07 UTC
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101 answers:
yahoo sucks
2012-01-19 10:30:12 UTC
None.

Looks to be another year of lack luster jellybean cars. It's a sad state of affairs when all the best looking new cars on the market are built to look like cars from 40 years ago.
?
2012-01-25 13:44:54 UTC
I still want them to build the 98 Jeepster! Don't care about its cost or gas mileage.
?
2012-01-19 23:38:20 UTC
The Chevrolet Tru 140S



Chevrolet needs to bring back a 2 door coupe since the demise of the Cobalt. They need to attract youthful buyers who don't want a 4 door economy family car (Cruze). The Camaro is way to large, expensive, and impractical for the average, young consumer. Providing a more compact, sporty alternative to cars such as the Civic and the Altima S will help keep American auto companies in the game.
Topaz
2012-01-23 15:18:42 UTC
I like the BMW M3 pickup truck. I'm not sure if that was at the auto show though. I just think that it is really neat and would definitely sell. I mean, if Cadillac pickup trucks sell, why wouldn't that?
?
2012-01-21 00:46:34 UTC
Acura NSX. It has the looks and with its awd system should be something drive. However I am sad that it will be a hybrid a pure mid engine sports car seems more fitting for such a mean looking car but the proof is in the puding and I would give this car a test drive.
Old Man Dirt
2012-01-19 16:15:06 UTC
None of the above. If that is the best teases that the auto industry can come up with, just forget it. I am glad I didn't spend any money going to the event. I would hope there were other concepts there that might have been more appealing which did not make the photo spread.
anonymous
2016-10-18 16:31:04 UTC
i continually have love in all chevys co my determination is camaro. why? extra means corresponding to corvette engine extra perfect mileage than the chalenger (duh) warmer less difficult to pimp out extra unfashionable. id say the camaro chalenger is probable named after the call of the exploded area commute catastrophe
Tylor
2012-01-23 17:59:43 UTC
2013 Lexus GS F Sport
Agera911
2012-01-23 17:54:59 UTC
Lexus LF-GH, although knowing the LF-A's price at 375k scares me a bit when thinking about the GH.
Bub
2012-01-21 18:32:58 UTC
The updated Corvette of course. The only true American sports car left.
Lamborghini9277
2012-01-21 11:34:51 UTC
The Acura NSX is amazingly cool looking. The front reminds me of the Audi R8 and the rear reminds me of a Tesla Roadster/Chrysler ME Four Twelve Concept.
?
2012-01-21 11:43:12 UTC
I would love to see the Acura NSX. The Mercedes SL is in production now. And the Lexus LF-LC. And of course the 2013 Honda Accord Coupe looks FANTASTIC!! I LOVE IT!
anonymous
2012-01-22 04:51:01 UTC
Any of the American made cars
Ted
2012-01-20 16:41:02 UTC
None, If manufacturers would pull their heads out, they might see that what people want is functionality and low maintenance cost for ownership. Why are more and more techs more adept than the engineers that corporate hire? They take a chance with every years new model. Overly electronically controlling any machine is a bad idea. This creates far higher maintenance costs. How many lights have any of you had to have checked out? Ease of maintenance is another thing that is being completely forgone in place of looks and sales. form follows function.
anonymous
2012-01-20 15:21:24 UTC
the new nsx is a nice conversion over the old one,, after driving a 92 honda nsx i noticed it felt fragile in the turns and didnt like to stick down very well,, i also noticed that it liked to understeer a tad bit to much,, but as i read along of this new one i noticed that it had awd,,, this amazed me,,, its about time honda/acura came out with a decent set up and with the added weight of the awd,, the front should be more stable and want to bite more in the turns,,, im still very displeased with the fact they are sticking with a v6,, unless they have atleast 390ci i dont care about it,, there wont be enough displacment to keep up with the other cars in its class,,,
buddy_236
2012-01-21 18:06:43 UTC
Give me a demo of each car and this would be legit, otherwise there is no way to answer this.
anonymous
2012-01-20 11:24:38 UTC
2013 Ford taurus SHO, no doubt it is the best among all. It really looks like a future concept car.
anonymous
2012-01-21 12:30:07 UTC
The Ford Fusion. Looks amazing.
JOHNTHEBAD
2012-01-19 21:13:57 UTC
It's all garbage. Nothing with any value at all. No cab-over-engine vehicles, no turbo diesels. Only fly-by-wire, heated seat, auto transmission junk with automatic windshield wipers and headlights, Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on developing headlights that evoke an image of coolness rather than developing a car which actually is somewhat cool.

I want the Toyota HiAce. I want the Mitsubishi Delica. I want the Hyundai Porter. I want real vehicles with fantastic features! Cummins, are you listening? Please Get together with a car company to make a Suzuki Samurai look-alike with one of your fantastic Turbo Diesels!

I don't care if a vehicle rides a little rough. It's a car, not a living room. I want solid axles and leaf springs. I want body-on-frame. Get with the new market, Detroit. You're making us look like fools.
anonymous
2012-01-21 20:23:51 UTC
go in production company and see.
C-Tech
2012-01-22 14:57:49 UTC
Chevy 130R
Mech
2012-01-23 15:55:04 UTC
Subaru BRZ.
anonymous
2012-01-22 04:43:49 UTC
I would like to see some new Saab cars, LOL.
Nasty Troll of Infinite Wisdom
2012-01-22 17:19:23 UTC
Know what I'd really like to see? you morons removing this question.
Robert
2012-01-21 17:08:19 UTC
Acura NSX is the car that i would LOVE to see produced.
strikar12
2012-01-22 14:59:52 UTC
BMW i8 fantastic
anonymous
2012-01-19 16:11:16 UTC
The Acura NSX! Super slick cutting edge design.
?
2012-01-23 20:47:02 UTC
I

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Turtles

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anonymous
2012-01-26 23:57:05 UTC
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?
2012-01-19 12:20:40 UTC
The Lexus LF-LC, which will probably be on sale sooner or later...



What I expect-

130k price tag

At least 450 HP

Plugin-Hybrid/Hybrid

Styling similar to the LFA & Toned Down from the LF-LC concept.
?
2012-01-21 11:21:27 UTC
There were several, which were more toward "Full Size", which I think should be in production.

Not everyone likes to ride/drive a Match Box !
Mike
2012-01-20 20:57:29 UTC
none, they need to make a car like the old days where a guy can actually work on one. some of us car nuts dont have a computer degree required now days just to fix them .
anonymous
2012-01-20 12:52:57 UTC
The new Mercedes SL-class
anonymous
2012-01-19 19:42:05 UTC
BMW i8 i3

Chevy Tru Miray

Acura NSX
anonymous
2012-01-20 16:36:49 UTC
The NSX because it would feel so rewarding to see it come back after all these years.
Nick
2012-01-19 16:04:41 UTC
The Mercedes-Benz SL, the Ford Fusion, the Cadillac ATS, and the BMW i8. These were all the best looking cars there.
Grandpa Jack
2012-01-19 13:02:54 UTC
The styling of the Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept looks interesting. If they could manage to bring it to market without changing it much (or at all) I think it would be a hit, especially if they'd also offer a better optional engine in it.



If you read about the car, Chevy's plan would be to saddle it with a version of the Cruze's 1.4L turbo engine making about 150hp in the Tru. I'm sure some people would buy that car with 150hp, but I wouldn't. Something with looks like that needs to "go" too. I'd want it to be at least as fast as (preferably faster than) every V6 midsize sedan on the road to consider buying it. If Chevy offered a better engine, say something similar to the 260hp 2.0L turbo 4cyl that was available in the Cobalt SS, to go along with the economy minded 150hp engine I think they'd have a hit.
anonymous
2012-01-21 23:44:23 UTC
2013 honda accord coupe is a sexy ride.
DarinK
2012-01-20 21:05:33 UTC
The NSX from Acura.
**The star**
2012-01-20 09:31:04 UTC
2013 Ford taurus SHO
Stupid Flanders
2012-01-19 11:52:05 UTC
The new Ford Fusion, the Nissan Pathfinder concept or the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid.

These are vehicles I would actually consider purchasing. The Pathfinder is in major need of a refresh.



People can blab all they want about how they want to see the NSX back in production, but 99.99% of them would never buy one, which is why it won't come back. Hugely overrated vehicle for the price, anyways.
BarcaGunnerz
2012-01-21 07:58:54 UTC
Acura NSX for sure
Motorhead
2012-01-19 15:28:49 UTC
The Acura NSX obviously is just a corvette rip off.

Nothing new there.

And we should be done with 2 seater cars that get bad mileage.

Ok to make, but the auto show should be cars we can use, not over priced toys for the wealthy.
?
2012-01-20 09:51:50 UTC
Dodge charge
?
2012-01-19 11:22:53 UTC
I was excited to see the rebirth of the widely overlook NSX, but coming back as a hybrid would be an insult to what the original version was all about...My vote goes to the Lexus LF model.
CPT
2012-01-19 17:16:50 UTC
The Acura NSX.
beccasuebbq
2012-01-19 18:29:31 UTC
2012 Ford Shelby GT500
Anthony
2012-01-19 17:01:11 UTC
The NSX definitely. Just hope they dont make it an electric car or some crap like that. It looks great though.
bttyrackley
2012-01-19 12:56:36 UTC
How about a new kind of Ford car one that is good on gas and looks good going down the road.
It'sSupercharged!2000
2012-01-19 10:35:41 UTC
@MasTec, The NSX was anything but a flop. It was the Corvette of the Japanese market. The car cost a fraction of what a contemporary Ferrari did and had similar performance. It just didn't evolve at the same rate as Ferrari and became irrelevant. However, the NSX concept isn't very good. That isn't the Acura image. It reminds me of the Audi LeMans concept, which would become the R8, in that it shares the brand name, but looks completely apart from the rest of the brand in an effort to make it exist essentially as its own brand.



I think the Fusion is a winning design, and it has redeemed Ford's design team for me. Lately, I've felt that Ford's been cranking out the ugliest cars in the industry, but the Fusion is rather attractive. On the other hand, Ford literally just got their international "One Ford" face into the mentality of buyers, and now they're changing their look yet again. They need to find a design and stick with it to build an image.



The new Mercedes-Benz SL is able to carry on the brand's new image, but they need to ditch the lumpy headlight cluster. It looks like a poorly thought out organic shape on what is a primarily sharp angled car.



As a concept, I like the Chevrolet 130R. It would need significant changes before it hit production. The entire nose needs to be altered, because in it's current configuration, it's clearly a concept car. More conservative lighting is the main thing. The roofline needs some work as well. The look harkens back to the 80s, which could actually work well, but it falls flat. The c-pillar is too big and the back window is too small, and a bit too low when the roof swoops down. The integrated spoiler looks nice, and the taillight shape is good too. Power is the main problem though. 150 is just too low. The car has a sporty image, so at least give it a 200+ HP V6.



EDIT: MasTec, I can only assume that you're trying to insult me. Rest assured, I'm anything but a "rice-tuner". I'm all about American muscle. See the name there? "ItsSupercharged"? Yeah, that's about a Pontiac, not a Prius. I just have respect for a good idea. I suppose I wasn't clear when I said it was like a Ferrari. I was referring to the car when it first came out. Notice that I said it didn't evolve. This is entirely true. When first released, the NSX had fabulous performance, but as time went on, the car didn't change. I suppose you drove one, what, five years ago? They weren't impressive then. Just like a 1995 Camaro SS isn't impressive now. You have to consider how it fared when it was new. Sales flagged for the NSX because it had the style of an exotic, but not the go-power. My points still stand. Your move.
anonymous
2012-01-23 14:24:03 UTC
gmc sierra allterrain, gmc granite, gmc denali
?
2012-01-20 01:51:38 UTC
I want to see Mitsubishi do a AWD turbocharge eclipse like the gsx
Josh Hunt
2012-01-19 13:36:10 UTC
I am glad Acura NSX is coming bac.



Lexus LF-LC, Merc SL, look cool



Dodge Dart looks cool, the interior is a beast.



But my main car that I would watch out for is the Ford Fusion, because this car is basically a Ford Mondeo from European Roads. The Ford Mondeo is suppose to be better than the VW Passat and according to Jermy Clarkson, it handles like a Bimmer 3.



Ford Fusion, Dodge Dart, Acura NSX, Lexus LF-LC are the best cars in the detroit show.



EDIT; Cadillac good job with ATS, now please we need the ATS-V.
Mark
2012-01-19 12:44:27 UTC
I would have to say I would like to see the Honda Accord concept become a reality it looked great and it actually looked like something realistic that could become a big seller in the US
MartinObviously
2012-01-19 10:59:22 UTC
Not the Porsche 911, really, they do all look the same.



Lexus looks quite cool, but the Benz does it for me.
awaiz
2012-01-22 16:04:06 UTC
dogdge charger
conejote_99
2012-01-20 06:47:47 UTC
2012 chevy camaro
?
2012-01-20 06:09:19 UTC
NSX hands down
Davor
2012-01-20 02:24:25 UTC
Acura NSX!
?
2012-01-19 23:16:00 UTC
Corvette centennial concept, beautiful clean lines, looks fast sitting still.
?
2012-01-19 21:01:23 UTC
2013 chevy sonic
Country Boy
2012-01-19 14:59:34 UTC
Bring on The COPO Camaro and let the Mouse-Tang chips fall whrer they may.
anonymous
2012-01-19 14:39:05 UTC
Nissan Pivo or Pivo2 a futuristic japanese car, with a revolving cabin making it much easier to park! best concept car ever, youtube Japanese Futuristic cars and see these!
Carla
2012-01-22 04:01:27 UTC
sdf
?
2012-01-21 10:54:19 UTC
at least any one of them. but we all know no concept goes into production
?
2012-01-19 13:34:49 UTC
none. But the 2013 Ford Fusion, I am extremely excited for. It really is a beautiful car. I can't wait to order mine. Even if it is a cheaper model car.
anonymous
2012-01-21 18:11:16 UTC
nissan GTR
wildmanny2
2012-01-19 15:51:31 UTC
It's pretty hard to get excited about any of them knowing that they all cost a fortune and are basically the same under the different shapes of plastic.
dDouble Take
2012-01-19 12:51:27 UTC
the ford fusion just to see everybody try to make it look like an aston martin rapide.



whos with me?



i wonder how long it will be till other automakers hop on the 'lets swap obvious exterior features of our other car brands' band wagon.
Š†ï†çhéŠ
2012-01-19 10:45:54 UTC
Toyota NS4
Dimo J
2012-01-19 16:13:08 UTC
None of them. I want transportion. Two doors, four seats, 650cc is pleanty, 55 mph cruise, top speed no more than 65 mph, no radio, no air conditioning, no power window, no power anything -- and I want it under $6,000 MSRP.
anonymous
2012-01-21 22:32:04 UTC
maserati
Steven P
2012-01-20 12:57:50 UTC
acura nsx
Brandon
2012-01-19 15:15:00 UTC
i would say out of all of it the 2013 Ford Fusion, I thought the one now was awesome and could'nt get any better but was I wrong. I may look like an Aston Martin, but its not and Ford use to own Aston Martin themselves
que x
2012-01-19 13:12:09 UTC
Lexus-LF-LC. Enjoy.
aaron c
2012-01-19 11:26:03 UTC
lexus LF LC looks awesome but im guessing that if it were bought into production it would look nothing like the concept



"so i would say Honda NSX for the win"
?
2012-01-19 11:23:05 UTC
The Lexus LFLI
?
2012-01-21 12:15:23 UTC
none xcept nsx
?
2015-01-14 15:11:20 UTC
NSX
jong
2012-01-21 11:48:36 UTC
The new scion :) FR-s
Mad Dog
2012-01-20 12:10:43 UTC
To be honest. The one with reliability and quality.
anonymous
2012-01-20 00:44:36 UTC
They are all garbage. Voted none. Bring back chrome, nobody wants a plastic piece of **** with styrofoam bumpers.
anonymous
2012-01-21 03:20:35 UTC
Id like NO SPAM !
?
2012-01-20 16:35:21 UTC
steam
TROUBLE
2012-01-20 05:06:57 UTC
You mean which turd in the punch bowl do I want in my driveway? ZERO!



Let me know when they start building cars again and not sh!tboxes!
krav
2012-01-19 18:12:41 UTC
NSX all the way
south Africa L
2012-01-19 17:16:51 UTC
Honda accord look awesome.
Jacob
2012-01-19 11:10:41 UTC
Red-Line Dodge Charger
anonymous
2012-01-19 10:08:11 UTC
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL because it looks the best overall from all of them.
misskrissy
2012-01-23 15:12:03 UTC
lol
?
2012-01-20 15:50:05 UTC
They are all BAD
Tim D
2012-01-20 07:20:50 UTC
They all have too many wheels.
anonymous
2012-01-20 06:19:25 UTC
the all stupid bias an no American cars . this why our usa is going to crap
A New Yorker in Hawaii
2012-01-19 20:02:59 UTC
I wish they would stop asking these sponsored questions that always stay on top and don't go away. So annoying. I don't care if I get a whole lot of thumbs downs, I just wanted to throw this out there.
MasTec 1970
2012-01-19 09:58:13 UTC
NONE!



The NSX was a flop when introduced in 1990 what would make you think it would be any different now!



ADDED: @ the other poster, You must be a "Rice Tuner" look at the production numbers AND the performance (they both sucked)



I have driven one of them and was NOT impressed with the handling or the performance! You need to check your self dude!



The Toyota Supra would knock it down! It Is a Piece of crap!!!!!!!!!!!!
anonymous
2012-01-21 19:53:15 UTC
none they all suck.
anonymous
2012-01-19 16:02:25 UTC
BMW i8
AyeHR11
2012-01-19 13:50:04 UTC
bmw
anonymous
2012-01-19 11:45:12 UTC
If the new BMW was there, I'd say that. But I'm not sure.
?
2012-01-19 10:02:42 UTC
The Acura NSX.
?
2012-01-19 12:48:04 UTC
Cadillac ATS (but give it a real name, please!)


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