Paris Motor Show 2022: latest news

The latest production cars and concept cars have descended on the Paris Motor Show

This year’s Paris Motor Show is playing host to some major Renault Group news with the introduction of three new Renault models, a concept car from Alpine, several new Mobilize vehicles and the latest from Dacia’s brand ‘transformation’. There is also news from Stellantis, with Jeep debuting two new cars.

The Paris Motor Show was the world’s first motor show when it was launched back in 1898. Since 1976, it has been held every two years, alternating with the similarly important Frankfurt Motor Show. With next year’s Geneva Motor Show now scheduled to take place in Qatar, many manufacturers have travelled to Paris instead.

Scroll down for all the latest, with news on every new concept and production car at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.

Paris Motor Show 2022: manufacturer A-Z

Alpine

So far, Alpine’s rejuvenation under Renault has spawned just the one car – the A110. We’re set for a Renault 5-based EV and a new fully-electric SUV in the coming years, but the 2022 Paris Motor Show has seen the debut of its latest concept car. Called the Alpenglow, the French firm says it will “embody the future of its product and sports strategy”.

The A110 R is also in attendance, after a full debut at the Formula One Suzuka Grand Prix in Japan. The R model is more hardcore with a seat harnesses and revised bodywork.

BYD

BYD will begin its European venture with three new electric cars. The Atto 3 crossover will act as a direct rival for the VW ID.3 and MG4, the Tang will be a seven-seat SUV and the Han will be a sleek saloon car. With UK deliveries of the Atto 3 expected before the end of the year, pricing should be announced in Paris.

Dacia

Dacia is at the Paris show, but the budget-focused brand won’t be revealing any new production cars. Instead, we’ll see the brand’s bold Manifesto concept as well as the final stage of its ‘new visual identity’, which has already seen its cars adopt a new badge. The Dacia stand will also present the firm’s first electrified powertrain – to be used on a hybridised Jogger next year.

DS

There are two new cars from DS at the motor show. The DS 7 facelift earlier this year has been followed up by the updated DS 3 (which has lost its ‘Crossback’ name, just like its siblings).

Fisker

The Fisker Ocean will go on sale in the UK next year, with prices starting from £34,990. We’ve already seen it in the UK, debuting here at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but now European customers are able to see it up close in Paris. It’ll be positioned as a rival to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 when it launches.

Jeep

The upcoming Avenger will be Jeep’s first all-electric car and the public are able to see it for the first time at the Paris show. It uses the Stellantis CMP platform seen on other small SUVs like the Vauxhall Mokka and Peugeot 2008 (e-CMP for the electric versions), while Jeep says the EV will be good for a 249-mile range.

Also on the Jeep stand is the Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. A flagship model for Jeep, the Grand Cherokee is designed to rival the likes of the BMW X7, Mercedes GLS and Land Rover Discovery. The Wagoneer S is also on display as the firm’s pure-electric, luxury SUV.

Mercedes

The Mercedes stand is housing the latest C 63 S E-Performance with the big news coming in the form of its plug-in hybrid powertrain. Wading into to battle against the BMW M3 and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, the new hot C-Class will pump out 671bhp from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and electric motor set up.

Mobilize

Mobilize, Renault’s ride-sharing brand, has presented its plan for future vehicles – with the Duo taking centre stage. It’ll be sold on a subscription basis, designed mainly for urban transportation. The larger Mobilize Limo is also on show as a more upmarket ride-hailing vehicle.

Peugeot

Peugeot calls the new 408 a ‘dynamic fastback’, which means it’s a lifted saloon with a hatchback boot. Underpinning the 408 is something a little more familiar – the same CMP platform used on the 308 and plenty of other Stellantis products. Like the 308, we can expect to see a fully-electric e-408 variant in due course.

The recently upgraded e-208 is also in attendance. Although there are no exterior tweaks to make note of.

Renault

The new Renault 4 has been speculated on for some time now. We know it’ll be positioned as a larger, more practical alternative to the upcoming 5; a more family-orientated hatchback with plenty of design references to the iconic original. Like the 5, it’ll feature a purely electric powertrain. While the production model has not been unveiled in Paris, the French brand is giving plenty of hints to how it could look with the 4Ever Trophy concept.

The Renault 5 is at Paris too, although a one-off concept rather than the eagerly-anticipated EV hatchback. Renault commented: “To conclude the year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Renault 5, the public will have the opportunity to discover a sporty and offbeat show car”.

Finally, a new Kangoo E-Tech Electric van is on show, in passenger form only, while showgoers also have the chance to see the new Renault Austral E-Tech hybrid SUV – designed to take over from the outgoing Kadjar.

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