We present a review, news and photos - the 83rd Paris Motor Show 2016. All new products and premieres of the auto industry are collected at the Paris Motor Show 2016, which, from October 1, introduces automotive journalists and ordinary car enthusiasts to huge variety serial cars and conceptual developments by leaders of the global automotive industry. The Paris Motor Show 2016 is ready to welcome visitors from October 1 to 16 in several pavilions of the Paris expo Porte de Versailles exhibition complex. Representatives of the press (press days) will have access to all exhibits at the Paris Motor Show 2016 a little earlier - on September 29, 2016.
It’s unfortunate, but there is a gap in the ranks of participants at the 2016 Paris Auto Show. At least five companies decided not to participate in the motor show: Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce, Volvo and Ford, as well as being controlled by Volkswagen concern Italian manufacturer of premium sports cars Lamborghini. It is interesting that even without the new products of these companies in the pavilions of the Paris expo Porte de Versailles, the apple has nowhere to fall from the huge number of world premieres and presentations production cars, as well as masses of concepts and prototypes.
Concept models and prototypes of Paris 2016
German company BMW has prepared a prototype of a new compact coupe-shaped crossover for an exhibition in Paris.
French Citroen hinted at something new Citroen generation C5 is a gorgeous prototype.
Japanese companies ready to present a prototype of the new generation of charged Honda hatch Civic Type R, compact crossover, a harbinger of a new Mitsubishi generations Outlander - Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept and fantastic Toyota FCV Plus Concept.
South Korean SsangYong company motors brought the SsangYong LIV-2 Concept to Paris – a pre-production version of the new generation SsangYong SUV Rexton.
German Volkswagen highlighted the Volkswagen Electric Car Concept, but Mercedes surprised with several electric concepts: Mercedes Vision Van Concept, Mercedes-Benz EV sedan and Mercedes-AMG R50 Hypercar.
New production cars at Paris Motor Show 2016 in alphabetical order
Ingolstadt manufacturer Audi AG presented a slightly updated compact compact car in Paris. Audi crossover Q3, new generations, new generation, as well as new version with a 400-horsepower turbo engine.
German BMW company from Bavaria appeared with an updated, 400-horsepower diesel BMW 750d xDrive, a super version of the BMW i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition electric car, updated BMW M140i and BMW M240i, electric scooter BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter.
French Citroen at the home auto show in Paris is modestly presented with new generations of the Citroen C3 Picasso hatchback and compact van.
The Romanian Dacia brand will present four updated models in Paris: .
Italian automobile manufacturers will show in France the unique Ferrari 458 MM Speciale, the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta roadster (), which have undergone an update Fiat Panda, Fiat Panda Cross and .
Japanese Honda has prepared a European version of the hatchback for the Paris Motor Show.
Related Korean companies Hyundai and Kia will delight visitors car show updated city car, third generation and 260-horsepower Hyundai RN30, as well as 4th generation compact hatchback.
One of the most anticipated premieres of the current Paris Motor Show is the new generation of the British one, and the updated one will also appear Range Rover Sport.
German Mercedes brought a whole bunch of new products to Paris: the coupe-shaped crossover Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, the new all-terrain station wagon, coupe, Mercedes-Benz SUV G350d Professional, as well as a survivor of the planned Mercedes-Benz restyling S-Class.
Ready to be shown in France updated Mini Countryman, And .
The German company Opel brought to the Paris exhibition the electric Opel Ampera-e, the Opel Cascada Supreme convertible, Opel Insignia 2017-2018 model year, Opel Karl Rocks and new .
French automobile Peugeot company ready to present updated family Peugeot 308, new generations of compact vans that have moved into the crossover family -,.
PARIS, September 29 – RIA Novosti, Alexey Zakharov. The Paris Motor Show opened on September 29. The exhibition takes place every 2 years and alternates with the Frankfurt auto show. Automakers in France showed 65 world premieres, and in total the products of more than 40 automobile brands were presented.
Not all companies took part in the exhibition - Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin refused.
Among the exhibits there are models that will soon reach Russia: Kia Soul, Skoda Kodiaq, Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q5, Hyundai i30, Renault Koleos. Details are in the RIA Novosti material.
Dacia Logan, Sandero and Duster
Renault-Nissan Alliance rolled out in Paris updated models under the Dacia brand (in Russia, cars are sold under Renault brand). Sandero models, Sandero Stepway, Logan and Logan MCV have changed slightly, both externally and in the cabin - different shape front bumper, radiator grilles, and daytime running lights now with LED elements. Also new design and at the rear lighting equipment.
You can't help but notice the changes in the cabin - new form steering wheel and more expensive finishing materials. IN Duster crossover a “robotic” transmission has appeared, but so far only for European models. It is possible that in a few months some of the changes will affect Russian versions Logan, Sandero and Duster.
Kia SoulKoreans from Kia Motors presented a European car in Paris Rio version(in Russia there will be another car under this name) and an updated Soul.
External changes in the Soul are not immediately noticeable - the new shape of the front and rear bumper, another radiator grille in the corporate “tiger smile” style, as well as the front lighting equipment. For the updated Soul, sales of which are scheduled to start in Europe in October 2016, a new multimedia system, as well as a blind spot monitoring system.
The car will appear in Russia a little later. We will also sell the sports modification Soul GT, which was presented at the auto show. The most powerful version will be equipped with a 204 hp turbo engine.
Suzuki SX4 and Ignis
Japanese Suzuki is in a hurry to please Russian fans of the brand. The updated S-Cross (SX4 in Russia) debuted on the first day of the showroom in Paris, and will be sold in our country from October 1, the automaker said. Changes include a new front and interior design.
IN basic configuration car - 7 airbags, cruise control, heated front seats. SX4 will be supplied to Russia from a plant in Hungary. The automaker also showed in France compact model Ignis. The car debuted in Tokyo, but the model’s entry into the Russian market is still in question.
Hyundai i30
The Koreans showed the new generation of the i30 hatchback in Paris. The car has become longer and wider compared to the current one, but has lost a little in height. Wherein wheelbase hasn't changed. In Europe, the model will be available with 3 petrol and 3 diesel powertrain options. The company positions the i30 as a "car for everyone." Its dynamism is achieved through short overhangs, a long hood and offset roof pillars. This car will appear in Europe in the first half of 2017. It is likely that the model will arrive at Russian dealers at the same time.
Land Rover Discovery
Company Jaguar Land Rover has rolled out the fifth generation of the Discovery SUV. These cars have been produced since 1989. The company positions the new generation car as " best crossover for the family" and draws attention to the "revolution in DNA" of the new model - the car is a bit reminiscent of the Discovery Vision concept two years ago.
Looking for changes to the Citroen C4: lazy marketUpdated Citroen sedan After China, C4 reached Russia. Dealers will begin accepting orders for cars in October at prices starting from 899 thousand rubles, but in the meantime we are looking for changes to the C4 on the roads of Tatarstan and Chuvashia. The test drive report is in the RIA Novosti material.Experts talk about the external similarity of the Discovery and Discovery Sport. But technically the models have nothing in common. The new model will be available from all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the base power plant will be a 2-liter diesel unit.
Discovery, after the change of generations, has not ceased to be an SUV - ground clearance more than 280 mm, and the ford depth is 900 mm.
Land Rover Discovery will go on sale in Europe in the spring of 2017, and will reach Russia in May. The first cars will be available in special version First Edition.
© AP Photo/Michel Euler
© AP Photo/Michel Euler
Skoda Kodiaq
The Czechs expanded their the lineup crossovers. Now except Skoda Yeti Kodiaq also appeared in the SUV line. The car was shown at a closed presentation in Berlin on September 1, but the model became available to the general public only now on Paris Motor Show. The model is named after a subspecies of brown bear and a city in Alaska.
The car with a length of 4.7 meters is built on modular platform MQB of the Volkswagen group. The Kodiaq in Europe will be available with five turbo engines, including heavy fuel engines.
The main competitors of the model in Russia will be Kia Sorento Prime and Nissan Pathfinder. A new Czech crossover with a ground clearance of 194 mm may appear in Russia by mid-2017. Kodiaq will be Skoda's most expensive model.
Renault Koleos
The French company exhibited at its home auto show Koleos crossover in the rich execution of Initiale Paris. The car is built on a modular CMF platform. This trolley is designed Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai, Renault Kadjar, Espace and Talisman. Compared to the previous generation Koleos, the car has grown in length and width. The wheelbase has also become larger (2710 mm).
A D-segment crossover with a ground clearance of 210 mm and will appear in Russia in the middle next year. The all-wheel drive system will be available for the most expensive versions crossover. Options include: LED headlights, control systems high beam, emergency braking and blind spot monitoring. The car will receive 4 engines in Europe, but which ones will reach Russia is still unknown.
BMW X2
The new crossover from the Munich-based automaker rolled onto the podium in Paris. The X2 Concept is similar in style to BMW crossovers X4 and X6.
The car will go on sale only at the beginning of 2018. The company has not yet disclosed technical details new items
According to Autocar, the car will be the second crossover on the UKL platform after the BMW X1. It is likely that new model will be available with 2-liter gasoline engine, and also with diesel units. Among the modifications are front- and all-wheel drive version.
© AP Photo/Michel Euler
© AP Photo/Michel Euler
Audi Q5
Small Q7 - this is how fans of the brand can speak about the new generation of the Q5 crossover. The car is built on the modular MLB platform of the VW group - it is already used in the A4 and Q7 models.
The new Q5 based on the prologue concept will compete with the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The car from Ingolstadt has increased in length to 4.66 meters, and the wheelbase is now 2.82 meters. The crossover will be available in Europe with 4 diesel and one petrol engines. The second generation Q5 is equipped new system full Quattro drive ultra, but there will also be modifications with front-wheel drive.
Options include air suspension, matrix headlights, massage chairs, digital instrument panel, entertainment complex for rear passengers. The model will reach car dealerships in Europe at the beginning of 2017, and Russian deliveries will begin at the same time.
© AP Photo/Christophe Ena
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The car has grown in length and now has seven seats. The exterior is made in the style of the 3008 model - the cars are also built on the same EMP2 platform. The crossover will be offered only with front-wheel drive, and the range of engines includes two petrol and two diesel power units power from 100 hp up to 180 hp Its base has grown to 2840 mm, and its length to 4640 mm.
Among the options of the new crossover are chairs with a massage function, dashboard in i-Cockpit style, a roof with a panoramic view, adaptive cruise control, all-round visibility and blind spot monitoring systems. The car will appear on European market early next year. It is possible that dealers in Russia will begin selling it in 2017.
Car with air suspension, which allows you to change the ground clearance, will be equipped with all-wheel drive and diesel (194 hp) or gasoline (258 hp) engines. Sales of the “off-road” model in Europe will start at the beginning of 2017. The car will also appear in Russia, but prices have not yet been disclosed.
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The Paris Motor Show (Salon de l'Automobile de Paris) - the first automobile exhibition and show in the world - begins its history in 1898. Only a few models were presented back then. Even the French President, who opened the ceremony, was skeptical about this event, as well as about vehicle generally.
Today, the Paris Motor Show or Mondial de l "Automobile - as the French themselves call it - is rightfully considered the most important world event in the auto world. After all, this is where almost everything happens car premieres. It was here that the Citroen CV2, revolutionary for its time, appeared to the public, the Porsche 911, Baracuda and Volkswagen Golf. Over time, the Paris Auto Show has undergone many changes. Since 1976, it began to be held every two years - in the manner of a competitor from Frankfurt am Main. And in 1988 it was renamed the “World Automobile Exhibition”. However, one thing remains unchanged: the huge flow of visitors to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition center.
At the Paris Motor Show, which opened its doors to journalists and specialists, many new products were presented. For all other auto shows, the show will be open from October 1, 2016. We offer you a press report from the exhibition, including all the new cars that should be soon enter the car market. So our review also concerns such models as, and many other new products that the world's leading automakers have prepared for you.
Abarth 124 Spider
Here is a tuning model with a power of 170 hp. which is achieved through turbocharged engine volume 1.4 liters. Unlike conventional engine, which is installed on the Fiat 124 tuning engine, has increased power by 30 hp. In addition, the suspension received new add-ons, a mechanical differential rear axle And . The launch of serial production will take place by the beginning of October. Cost in Europe from 40,000 euros.
Audi Q5
LaFerrari Spyder
Opel Ampera e
Like Volkswagen company, Opel brand decided to start releasing electric cars. The first model was the Ampera e, which has a range of up to 417 km. It is planned that by the time of serial launch the car will have a longer range, which will be 500 km. The electric motor has a power of 204 hp. The car accelerates from 0-50 km/h in 3.2 seconds. Start of production - first half of 2017.
Opel Zafira Restyling
Opel also brought an updated one to Paris. Please note that X-optics are completely removed from the design of the restyled model. Inside the car is equipped touch screen. True, some control buttons have been preserved. As usual, the car has seven seats. Cost in Europe from 22,000 euros (for a 1.4 liter turbocharged model).
Peugeot 3008
The new generation 3008 has grown by 8 centimeters. As a result, the body length is 4.45 meters. The car also received a new style, which now positions the car more as a crossover. The highlight of the model is the electronic instrument board (12.3 inches). The car will be available for purchase starting October 29. Prices start in Europe from 22,900 euros.
Peugeot 5008
There is an older brother in front of you. We are talking about the 5008 model, which also received crossover architecture. The Peugeot 5008 is 19 centimeters longer than the Peugeot 3008. As a result, the Peugeot 5008 looks too stretched. As usual, the car is available in both a five-seat and seven-seat version. As an option, the car can be equipped with an electric trunk lid. The car will also be equipped with engines with power from 130 to 165 hp. (gasoline four cylinders) and six-cylinder diesel engines power from 100 to 180 hp Sales start date is spring 2017.
