Peugeot 408, Renault R4, DS 7… The stars of the 2022 Paris Motor Show

[Mis à jour le 29/08/2022] The 2022 Paris Motor Show will be held in Paris from October 18 to 23. After four years of absence, and a health crisis which has not helped the affairs of the salons, the Parisian event is seeking to renew itself to attract the most visitors. In an interview with our colleagues from The argus Pro, Serge Gachot the boss of the event assured that it would be “ofa friendly living room » returning ” to the fundamentals » and where exhibitors and visitors will feel ” comfortable “. This news and 121^e edition promises to be crucial for the future of the show, especially since many manufacturers have declined the invitation (Citroën, BMW, Volkswagen, Hyundai-Kia…) Never mind! Others have already confirmed their arrival. With which models will they be present? The argus invites you to discover an overview of the stars already confirmed! Our article will be regularly updated to keep you informed of the latest news announced.

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Alpine

Alpine will be one of the manufacturers present at the Paris Motor Show this year. The brand with the arrowed A could surprise a concept car (with hydrogen heat engine) in addition to exhibiting its freshly renewed A110 range.

BYD

The Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles BYD (Build Your Dreams), which also manufactures batteries, has confirmed its participation in the Paris Motor Show. Three models, to be launched during the 4^e quarter of 2022 in Europe, will be presented on this occasion:

• Atto 3, a compact SUV (4.46 m)
• Tang, a large SUV (4.87 m)
• Han, an imposing sedan (5 m)

Dacia

Another brand from the Renault group to take part in the Parisian event: Dacia. The Romanian manufacturer will exhibit its revamped rangewhich features the manufacturer’s new visual identity.

• Spring
• Sandero and Sandero Stepway
• jogger
• Duster

DS

If Citroën will not be traveling to Porte de Versailles, the French premium brand DS will make the trip. Two new features have already been confirmed: the restyled DS 7 SUV, supported by its little brother. On this occasion, the DS 3 Crossback could be renamed simply DS 3, like its big brother.

• DS7 facelift
• DS 3 Crossback

Fisker

Fisker also announces its presence in Paris! The American manufacturer will come with the Ocean. This electric SUV, competitor of the Tesla Model Y, must be launched in Europe by the end of 2022. Note thatit can already be pre-booked in France. The range starts at €41,900, excluding the ecological bonus.

Great Wall

Another Chinese manufacturer will be present at the World Cup: Great Wall. The brand is not new to the Parisian event. She made an appearance there in 2006, alongside Landwind, in the hope of showering Europe with its models. 16 years later, the manufacturer is back with its Ora Cat electric compact.

Hopium

Over the months, the young French brand Hopium – founded by the equally young driver Olivier Lombard – unveils its automotive project. On the menu : a large sports sedan called Machina. It is powered by a 500 hp hydrogen engine and is said to be able to travel 1,000 km. The Tesla Model S better watch out! The first 1,000 copies have already been reserved. Other order forms could be signed at the Paris World Cup.

Jeep

DS will not be the sole representative of the Stellantis group. Jeep has also confirmed its arrival with a big novelty. Indeed, the American manufacturer will present to the general public its first 100% electric SUV, which will sit just below the Renegade in the lineup. After a photo of the front of the SUV urban, the manufacturer himself orchestrated the leak of scoop photos of the rear. The opportunity to see a little more before the World Cup!

NamX

Another young tricolor shoot will honor visitors with its presence at the Mondial de Paris. This is NamX. This company has just presented an SUV designed in collaboration with Pininfarina. Beyond the style, the originality lies in the fact that the HUV (its small name) is equipped with a hydrogen tank as well as removable capsules to increase their independence. Its launch is scheduled for 2025.

Peugeot

The flagship attraction for the manufacturer at Le Lion will of course be the new Peugeot 408. With its original bodywork, on the border between the SUV and the sedan, the crossover should be talked about. It’s a safe bet that the stand of the manufacturer with the lion is always full.

Renault

After its revisited concept of R5, Renault is about to unveil another concept derived from one of its most popular models: the R4. And that’s not all since the Renault Scénic Vision concept, presented last May, will be also present on the stand. Two new models that will rub shoulders with two others that need no introduction: the Austral and the Mégane E-Tech. A crossover 100% electric that it will be possible to try via the test center.

• Concept R4
• Scenic Vision concept
• Southern

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