The 2023 LA Auto Show’s 10 Best Exhibits

Seeing internationally acclaimed comedian, movie star and entrepreneur Kevin Hart’s pristine 1959 Chevrolet Corvette “Mint Condition” at the 2023 LA Auto Show was a highlight of the annual event.

For 10 days, the nation’s largest luxury, performance, technology, and electric car market engaged consumers and car fans with eye-candy colors, innovative features and design.

The event was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center November 17 through November 26, 2023, cars, trucks and concept vehicles were all on display for the public to view.

My Top 10 Things Favorites from this years LA Auto Show:

1. BEST IMMERSIVE EXHIBIT – Every year Subaru spreads the love all around with their immersive exhibit evoking excitement and inspiring Subaru driving experiences. This year’s all-new Subaru Forester roll-out is not to be missed. The new Forester is packed with updated technology and exciting features, plus the all-important all-weather capability of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 8.7″ of ground clearance. It even offers upgraded EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The National Parks theme highlights the brand’s dedication to preservation through an immersive 180-degree LED wall and floor, wilderness-inspired sights, sounds and smells and two levels of viewing. Subaru loves animals and even has an adoption center for visitors to bring home a new furry friend.

2. BEST ELECTRIC SUV Lucid’s debuts their new electric Lucid Gravity, a fully electric luxury SUV with a projected range of over 440 miles. The starting price is under $80,000, and production is expected to begin in late 2024.

3. BEST GOLDEN VEHICLE – The Acura all-electric ZDX Type S is arriving in 2024, as the first all-electric Acura, combining electrified performance, elevated design and exhilarating power. The high-resolution 11-inch Precision Cockpit Digital Instrument Cluster and 11.3-inch Color Touchscreen can be customized to provide an intuitive, driver-focused experience. The anticipated range rating is 325 miles, and the ZDX and ZDX Type S are expected to be priced in the $60,000 and $70,000 range.

4. BEST KNOCKOFF VEHICLE goes to AITEKX RoboTruck, a new multifunction electric vehicle similar to Tesla’s Cybertruck. Looking a little rough around the edges, the company said that the model is currently a prototype, and their production target is set for 2025.

5. MEGASTAR PRIVATE CAR COLLECTION goes to car enthusiast Kevin Hart. He has 9 of his custom-built favorites from his ever growing private car collection on display. Center stage is his sleek black 2023 Ferrari 812 and under rainbow lights is his 1970 Dodge Challenger classic muscle car. Here are his other one-of-a-kind cars on display 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle “Darkness”, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro “Bad News”, 1965 Ford Mustang “Secretary”, 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible “Money”, 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner “Michael Myers”, 1970 Dodge Charger “Hellraiser”and 1987 Buick Grand National “Dark Knight”.  Inside Hart’s exhibit space is his vegan Hart House, Gran Coramino Tequila and and Vita Hustle Superfood ‘Fuel Your Hustle’ smoothie samples during certain times of the day.

6. MOST ARTIST VEHICLE goes to the popular artist and Los Angeles native – Mister Cartoon. He unveils the official LA Auto Show print he created specifically for the occasion (see photo at top). He also created this eye-catching design on this one-of-a-kind colorful ice-cream truck.

7. BEST EXOTIC CARS goes to The Galpin Auto Sport exhibit hall displaying car enthusiasts dream cars. Known as one of the largest family-owned dealership groups in America, Galpin has been in business since 1947. The Custom Hall showcases customized exotic cars, classic cars and limited editions with unique paint creations.

8. BORN TO THRILL goes to the 2024 Nissan Z. With a powerful, 400 horsepower twin-turbo V6 up front, and a manual transmission in the middle, this car offers the ideal balance of rear-wheel drive in the back. All this is wrapped in a stunning body with a cockpit that’s focused on the drive. The Sport model starts at $42,210, while the Performance model starts at $52,210.

9. BEST MOVIE CAR This Batmobile was formerly a 1966 Ford Lincoln Futura. The Futura car was revolutionary for its time, featuring temperature and fuel gauges, which in the modern day we take for granted.

10. MOST IMAGINATIVE CONCEPT CAR goes to Hyundai Motor America, the Exclusive North American Automotive Sponsor for Disney100 Celebration. Hyundai unveiled its first-of-its kind creative collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering – a special IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept car. The car features special Disney-inspired visual accents and entertainment including lighting and iconic Disney music. This is an ideal electric vehicle for Disney fans. An extremely limited amount are scheduled to debut in early 2024, starting at $59,250.

For additional show highlights and to plan for next season visit laautoshow.com.