2013 Chicago Auto Show

It might not be as big as the recent Detroit show, but this year’s Chicago show still had a few surprises.

One of the more exciting concepts at Chicago this year was Kia’s futuristic Cross GT, a luxury SUV that was designed in North America. While there are no plans for the Cross GT to go into production at this stage, the concept gives a look at the “future of the brand’s premium aesthetic.”

Kia also revealed the production version of the Forte hatch that will go on sale in Australia as the all-new Cerato. Expect to see the Australian-spec version on display at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne this July.

19/12/2012
CHICAGO Auto Show celebrates its 105th year in 2013, making it the longest running auto show in North America.

Expect a number of new concepts and new model reveals at Chicago as it follows up from the massive Detroit show in January.

Car-makers frequently use Chicago to spring models that would otherwise be buried in the avalanche of new metal at Detroit a month earlier.

Kia will show its aggressively-styled Cross GT SUV concept. It points to a return of the Korean car-maker to the full-size SUV segment.

Keep an eye on GoAuto as we will be bringing you live coverage throughout the show.