The Vancouver International Auto Show returned this spring with its best-attended show yet, packing almost 139,000 attendees into the Vancouver Convention Centre over three days in late March. Among the more than 200 vehicles on display were a handful debuting in Western Canada for the first time. Below are DARPAN’s top three picks from this year’s event.
The fifth product in BMW’s electrified sub-brand, the BMW i4, gets an update after originally being introduced for the 2022 model year. The refresh brings subtle but meaningful exterior design changes and an elevated cabin.
DARPAN tested the base RWD trim utilizing a single 250-kilowatt electric motor installed at the rear, producing 355 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The crossover pulls hard—Porsche says 0 to 100 km/h takes approximately 5.7 seconds when Launch Control is enabled—and features the German performance brand’s signature tight handling. A whimsical spaceship-like “Electric Sport Sound” (+ $560) can be toggled on during acceleration.
Volvo enters the B-segment (read: miniature) space with the introduction of the 2025 EX30. Sharing the same platform as the Chinese-market Zeekr X luxury SUV that’s also under the Geely parent brand, this new subcompact premium crossover looks slick and is a pocket rocket in the dual motor trim.
After five years, Cadillac’s replacement for the CTS gets its first facelift, receiving a new front fascia and enhanced infotainment. On the Sport grade DARPAN tested, the inner mesh is finer and blacked out and is complemented by a black front spoiler lip and other trim pieces. Two new paint colours, Deep Space Metallic (blue) and Typhoon Metallic (green), have been added as well.
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