Paris may be the fashion capital of the world but from tomorrow it’s all about the cars as the doors of the Paris Motor Show open. Here are a few new models that have caught our eye writes Geraldine Herbert.
Fiat 500X – the New 500X completes the family line up and is Fiat’s version of the Jeep Renegade. Both cars are the expected to appeal to different buyers and will be offered with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Jaguar XE
The XE is the new entry-level model of the Jaguar brand and will rival BMW and Audi in the hotly contested compact executive sector when it arrives in showrooms next year. It promises to deliver on the style and luxury associated with the British brand and is the first in a new line of cars based on modular light-weight aluminum architecture.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover Discovery Sport
The Discovery Sport replaces the Freelander and it’s smaller than the current Discovery. Land Rover describes this new baby as “the world’s most versatile and capable premium compact SUV”. It will be launched with an efficient 2.2-litre SD4 four-cylinder diesel engine, and advanced nine-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmissions. We will be test driving the car at the end of the year in Iceland so we will no doubt find out just how capable this car is.
Mercedes AMG GT
Aiming to attract buyers from Porsche this new Mercedes is powered by a new 4.0-litre Bi-Turbo V8 engine. It is also the first car in the Mercedes line-up to drop the Benz from its name.
Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5
The 4th generation Mazda MX-5 will make its European motor show debut. Unveiled last month in Barcelona, the MKIV Mazda MX-5 is expected to give another boost to the Japanese brand and promises to be the sportiest ever.
Opel Corsa
The fifth-generation Corsa will be the star of the Opel stand at the Paris Motor Show. There is a new look inside and out but the real highlights are under the bonnet of the new Corsa. A new 1.0-litre Ecotec 3-cylinder petrol engine, offered in two versions – 89hp (90PS) and 113hp (115PS) and will be available with an all-new six-speed manual transmission.
Suzuki Vitara
Suzuki Vitara
Based on the iV-4 concept, which was first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show of 2013 the Vitara will make its debut at the show. It will arrive in Ireland next spring and will compete against the likes of the Ford EcoSport. The new five-door model will be available with a four-wheel-drive option via the firm’s AllGrip system.
Toyota C-HR – Toyota will unveil its new C-HR Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The concept gives an early hint of what kind of vehicle Toyota would like to bring to market. The concept will feature a hybrid engine and according to Toyota, the C-HR will blend “a powerful new design language with an engaging driving experience”.
Volkswagen Passat – The new Volkswagen Passat will also make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show. On sale in Ireland in January 2015 the eighth-generation Passat will be priced from €27,295 for the 1.4-litre 125bhp TSI petrol saloon.
Volvo XC90
Volvo XC90 – The long wait for a replacement for Volvo’s ageing flagship model the XC90 will be the star of the Volvo stand at the Paris Motor Show. There will be a range of 2.0-litre four cylinder Drive-E powertrains and the top of the range XC90 Twin Engine which combines a 2.0-litre four cylinder supercharged and turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor offers an unrivalled combination of power and clean operation with 400bhp and CO2 emissions of around 60g/km.
For more information check out the official Website for the Paris Motor Show here
Geraldine Herbert
1st October, 2014
