Alfa Romeo:
At the IAA in Frankfurt, the potent version of the Giulia drew the public, in Geneva Alfa now presents the more civilian variants of the middle class and the revised Mito and Giulietta.
Audi:
The Ingolstadt-based company is showing its new Q2 city SUV to the world public. Based on the A3, it will compete against the BMW X1 or Mercedes GLA. Since the technology comes from the modular cross-assembly system, the engines are likely to be between 100 and 180 hp, a sports version above, and can be combined with front and all-wheel drive. Audi is also presenting the RS Q3 performance in Switzerland.
Bentley:
Gently lifted and grown on request, the Bentley Mulsanne presents itself. In addition to the standard version of the luxury sedan, the British offer for the first time a long version of their flagship. At about 5,83 meters in length, it towers above the short model by 25 centimeters. Both lengths have a new entertainment system with removable tablets for the passengers in the back seat. Extensively redesigned in detail reveals the design. Among other things, there is a wider radiator, new side air intakes and a modified rear bumper.
BMW:
The 7er drives in two different electrifying versions to the spring fair launch: In addition to the flagship of the series, M760Li xDrive, the plug-in hybrid 7er debuts in three variants. The 6,6 liter large twelve-cylinder turbo gasoline engine in the M760Li xDrive provides 441 kW / 600 horsepower and accelerates the long version in 3,9 seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h, maximum at 250 km / h with M Driver's Package is only at 305 km / h conclusion ,
As 740e iPerformance plug-in hybrid, the 7er is also celebrating its premiere in the long-wheelbase and all-wheel-drive 740Le model in Geneva. The plug-in hybrids are powered by a combination of four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine (190 kW / 258 PS) and electric motor (83 kW / 113 PS). Together they bring it to a system performance of 240 kW / 326 PS. The E-unit is integrated in the 8 automatic transmission. With a fully charged battery consumes the luxury sedan 2,1 liters on the first 100 km.
In addition, the Munich show the hybrid sports car i8 limited edition. The i8 Protonic Red Edition is the first in a series of special models. It differs from the standard models in its red livery with gray accents, special alloy wheels, seats and side panels with red stitching and carbon details.
Borg Ward:
The recently revived automaker wants to present another model: After the presentation of the prototype of the mid-size SUV BX7 at last year's IAA, it should now act according to media reports to a smaller SUV.
Bugatti:
As the successor to the Veyron, Bugatti is presenting the over-athlete Chiron in Geneva, according to Bugatti the "most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive series super sports car in the world". Named after a successful Bugatti racing driver, the car is said to outperform its luxurious and ultimately 1.200 hp predecessor in every respect. According to reports, the 16-cylinder engine now delivers 1.500 hp, accelerating the Chiron to speeds of significantly more than 400 km / h. In keeping with the spirit of the times, the Chiron - limited to less than 500 units - is also to be available with a hybrid system. More than 100 orders have already been placed for the racing car.
Citroen:
From the Citroen Jumpy Multispace is the Spacetourer, with modern safety equipment and homelike ambience, the minivan should now also appeal to families. The customer has the choice between three lengths. The third transporter generation is also being developed in cooperation with Peugeot and Toyota. In the Hyphen study, the Spacetourer in the concept vehicle variant is an adventure mobile with sturdy planking and retrofit four-wheel drive. A special model of the C4 Cactus in collaboration with the surf brand Rip Curl is also celebrating its premiere in Geneva.
Ferrari:
The FF successor Ferrari GTC4 Lusso comes again with four-wheel drive, for the first time combined with rear-wheel steering. The design is only slightly revised, under the long hood of the four-seater remains the V12 vacuum with 6,3 liter capacity, but now 507 kW / 690 horsepower, the maximum torque is at 697 Newton meters. Thus the GTC4Lusso accelerates in 3,4 seconds to 100 km / h, maximally it becomes fast 335 km / h. The advanced four-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering to make the Shooting Brake together with electronically controlled dampers even more dynamic. In the redesigned cockpit, the ten-inch touch screen is used for the first time.
Fiat:
With the Fiat Tipo Fiat wants to roll up the compact-class market from below. After the notchback comes now in Europe built hatchback version. Again, the cheap price - the sedan costs from 13.990 Euro - should be a major selling point.
After debuting at the auto show in Los Angeles, the Fiat 124 Spider now appears in Europe for the first time before rolling to dealers in June. In addition, a Abarth version of the open athlete in Switzerland will be shown.
Ford:
The Cologne show the thoroughly revised Kuga. Among other things, the latest generation of the Ford infotainment system celebrates its premiere, which should above all offer better networking with the smartphone and more comfortable voice control. The operating system is also significantly simplified, the button flood on the dashboard dammed.
Sling:
The tenth generation of the Honda Civic announces itself in Switzerland, where the very near-series prototype of the five-door car debuts. The new edition will be visually less eccentric than the latest models with their futuristic styling.
Hyundai Ionic:
With the Ioniq, the Koreans are bringing their first decided eco-model in three variants: as hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric car. The electric version with power for 250 km targets battery vehicles such as Chevrolet Bolt or Nissan Leaf, the plug-in version with 51 kilometers of electric range is aimed primarily at the VW Golf GTE, the conventional hybrid is tailored specifically to the opponent Toyota Prius.
Jaguar:
With 322 km / h top speed, the Jaguar F-Type SVR sets a fragrance brand among sports coupes. Even as an R version, the 5,0-liter V8 compressor 405 makes kW / 550 horsepower and is fast at 300 km / h. The specialists are able to achieve the higher speed through further reduced weight and even higher performance. The V8 should now come on 575 PS and accelerate coupe like convertible in 3,7 seconds to 100 km / h.
Kia:
Kia brings Optima, the brand's first plug-in hybrid vehicle, to the Spring Fair in Geneva. The mid-range model drives 54 kilometers electrically thanks to its larger battery. The drive is provided by a two-liter gasoline engine with 113 kW / 154 PS and a powerful 50 kW / 67 PS electric motor. Together they send 149 kW / 202 PS to the front wheels. The consumption is Kia with 1,6 liters (37 g CO2 / km).
In addition, the Optima station wagon celebrates its premiere. While the sedan has been available in Germany since January, the more practical version of the Korean middle class will not be available to dealers until September. Behind the large tailgate of the 4,86 meter long Optima hides a trunk with 553 liters volume.
In addition, Kia shows the mid-2016 expected small hybrid crossover Niro. The design of the 4,36 meter long hybrid model reveals a close relationship to the larger compact SUV Sportage. The Niro is powered by a combination of 1,6-liter gasoline engine (77 kW / 105 PS) and a 32 kW / 44 PS strong electric motor, the crossover is to consume about 3,8 liters on 100 kilometers.
Lexus:
With the LC 500 dynamic luxury coupe, Lexus already caused a stir at the start of the year at the Detroit Auto Show. Now the 2 + 2-Sitter will be shown in Europe - for the first time in the hybrid version. For the 500h the Japanese use on the burner side 220 kW / 299 PS strong 3,5-liter V6 gasoline engine. In combination with an electric motor this leads up to 264 kW / 354 PS towards the rear axle.
Around the year 2020 Lexus wants to bring a limousine with fuel cell drive on the market. The concept car, which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in October, shows the noble Toyota subsidiary now in Geneva. The 5,30 meter-long, all-wheel-drive LF-FC also gives a glimpse of the next-generation luxury sedan Lexus LS.
Mazda:
The Japanese are bringing their Wankel engine sports car RX-Vision, which premiered in October in Tokyo. In addition, the bestseller Mazda3 gets a new, 1,5-liter diesel engine, which will consume 3,8 liters per 100 kilometers.
Maserati:
The first off-roader in the more than 100-year history of the brand will come to the dealers from May. The Levant wears an aggressive front similar to Ghibli and Quattroporte, though less sporty than bullish. Two-part headlights reach up to the large, upright radiator grille. From the side you can see the sporty proportions with low, sloping roof, rising window line, wide C-pillar and heavily sculpted rear wheel arches. The new SUV is fitted as standard with adaptive dampers, four-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission.
McLaren:
In the league of super athletes plays the McLaren 675LT Spider, which heats the hearts of fans without a roof and with 496 kW / 675 PS and 700 PS torque. Until Tempo 100 the McLaren 2,9 seconds needed, the maximum speed is 326 km / h.
With the 570GT, the British also present the third model of the entry-level series Sport Series and at the same time the practical variant. The side-opening tailgate offers an extra storage space of 220 liters compared to the other two sports cars. As with the other sports cars of the brand here is the number in the model name for the performance; In this case, the already known 3,8-liter V8 engine comes on 419 kW / 570 PS. The two-seat mid-engine racer achieves Tempo 100 in 3,4 seconds. The prices for the 570GT start at 195.350 Euro, which will be delivered from the end of the year.
Mercedes:
The Stuttgart make their contribution to the dream car portfolio of the fair: For normal mortals drives the four-seater convertible C-Class. The design of the fresh air version with soft top naturally follows that of the coupé, from which the open version also takes over the engines. Mercedes gives a closed loop noise on the level of the coupe. The air suspension should guarantee comfort far above class average. The Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupé will also debut. The 3,0-liter V6 biturbo delivers 270 kW / 367 horsepower, which is distributed to all four wheels via the new rear-wheel-drive automatic system.
Mitsubishi:
A first look at the facelift of the compact SUV ASX shows the manufacturer on Lake Geneva with the newly designed grille and revised drive program in the form of a strikingly designed show car in the adventure look. The newly launched pick-up L200 can also be seen in the same style.
Nissan:
At the booth of the Japanese, the study "IDS" (Intelligent Driving System) gives an outlook on how Nissan imagines autonomous driving. If the driver activates the autopilot, the steering wheel disappears, the instrument cluster gives way to a large touch screen and the seats rotate together - the cockpit becomes a cozy lounge where (not only) the driver can relax while the technology is about driving takes care. It also shows what future customizations of Qashqai and X-Trail might look like - with matte black carbon fiber, gold-tone details and gold-pearl leather piping.
Opel:
The brand with the lightning shows one of the most exciting concept of the fair: the sports car show car Opel GT. The small, lightweight front mid-engine racer is in many ways in the tradition of the eponymous icon from the year 1968. A delightful, not over-motorized fun machine in an affordable price range like the original GT could arise from it, but only maybe. The 1,0-liter three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine is based on the engines from Adam, Corsa and Astra and makes in sport trim 107 kW / 145 PS. The power is sent via a sequential six-speed gearbox to the equipped with a mechanical differential lock rear axle. Because the two-seater brings less than 1.000 kilo on the scales, it is enough for the performance to accelerate in less than eight seconds at highway speed.
With a slightly more elegant look, LED headlamps, the latest infotainment generation and a current engine from the Astra, Opel is arming the mocha, now with the suffix "X", for the second half of life. From the outside, especially the front looks changed, elegant and less playful than before. The well-known from the Astra 1,4-liter turbo gasoline engine extends the drive portfolio of the mini-SUV as 110 kW / 150 PS strong variant.
Porsche
Official fair premiere celebrates the 718 Boxster. Even the entry-level Roadster gets in the course of its facelift small turbo engines and becomes the four-cylinder sportsman. However, there are no performance losses due to the downsizing - on the contrary, the turbocharger used for the first time already makes the 53.646 Euro expensive base variant 220 kW / 300 PS strong. In addition, the Zuffenhausen present the 911 R, as a very sporty special edition without turbo.
Peugeot:
With up to nine seats, modern safety equipment and homelike interior, the new Peugeot Traveler should not only convince business people, but also families. The customer has the choice between three lengths. The third generation of transporters is also being developed in collaboration with Citroen and Toyota. A study by the traveler also presents itself as Geneva as a rolling high-tech office. In addition, celebrates the facelift of the Peugeot 2008 premiere.
Renault:
The Grand Tour mentioned combination variant of the Renault Mégane comes in the summer on the market. For the debut, there is first to see the top version GT, which competes with sporting design, four-wheel steering and 151 kW / 205 PS, among others, against the Seat Leon ST Cupra and Ford Focus ST tournament.
Another compact model celebrates its premiere with the fourth generation of the Scénic. The van says goodbye to the value-driven family truck design and takes on features of the mini SUV Captur and the crossover Vans Espace. There are also more ground clearance and lower body overhangs. The Scénic will be launched in the second half of the year.
Seat:
Already in summer, the first SUV of the Spaniard goes on sale, in Switzerland it is for the first time to see the general public. The Ateca is 4,36 meters long, at the wheelbase of 2,64 meters are also adults behind kommod, the trunk holds 510 liter. Much technology comes from the VW Group shelf. Entry-level engine is the 1,0-liter three-cylinder from the group with 115 PS. The crisp dress, however, could not be Spanish, reminiscent in the line to the Leon.
Skoda:
With the Vision S study, Skoda gives an outlook on its upcoming mid-size SUV. The 4,70 meter long show car offers space for up to seven people in three rows of seats. Visually, the all-wheel drive with its sharply cut body lines and the confident radiator grille is based on the design of the model range around Octavia and Superb. The technology comes from the VW kit, which is also used by the newly launched VW Tiguan. With 4,43 meters and five seats, this is one size smaller than the Czech concept car.
Smart:
With the market launch of the new Smart Fortwo Cabriolet, the limited special edition "BRABUS edition" debuts in Switzerland.
Ssangyong:
In Geneva, the Koreans present the long version of the mini-SUV Tivoli: The XLV is good 20 inches longer, measures 4,40 meters. With the wheelbase unchanged, the increase will be fully in line with the trunk volume, which is growing at a respectable 720 liters. The design of the Tivoli is preserved, the proportions shift in favor of the large rear compartment. The well-known 1,6-liter engines are available for propulsion.
In addition, the brand is showing a new 48-volt hybrid powertrain: the SIV-2 concept car - which anticipates the design of the Korando compact SUV - is powered by a 1,5-liter turbo gasoline engine that runs on a 10 kW / 14 hp electric motor generator and a 0,5 kWh battery is combined.
Subaru:
How the compact SUV XV could look in the future, the Japanese show at their booth. The "XV Concept" features a striking front end, flared wheel arches and an underrun protection emphasize the robust nature of the concept vehicle. The study is flanked by the current Subaru model range, including the current XV in optically refreshed version.
Suzuki:
With the Baleno Suzuki brings a bit of traction in the sometimes quite off the segment of small cars. What does not necessarily mean renunciation: As the first Suzuki the Baleno drives with automatic distance control and emergency braking function. A touchscreen navigation including iPhone integration with Apple CarPlay is on request on board.
Toyota:
The production version of the hybrid SUV C-HR shown as a concept at the IAA has its first appearance on Lake Geneva. Visually and technically, the small crossover is based on the IAA study CH-R Concept. Their hybrid drive is likely to flow into the series, alternatively, there will be a turbo gasoline engine. In addition, the stiff structure and the low center of gravity of the new Toyota platform TNGA should ensure good handling characteristics.
Volvo:
The successor of the large station wagon V70 is now called V90 and will be released in late summer. Visually, the station wagon directs to the B-pillar directly on the recently presented sedan variant S90, followed by a spacious-looking luggage compartment with a gently sloping roofline. As a conclusion at the rear there is a relatively sloping flap. The drive program is likely to be largely the same as the sedan and the technically related luxury SUV XC90, which are available with four-cylinder engines between 140 kW / 190 PS and 235 kW / 320 PS. In addition, there is an 300 kW / 407 PS powerful plug-in hybrid model with an electric range of around 50 kilometers. Volvo is traditionally strong in assistance systems - as well as the large station wagon should make no exception. In addition, the Swedes show the facelift of the compact V40, which changes the 2012 launched compact series, especially in the front view: Introduced with the luxury SUV daytime running lights "Thor's Hammer" now adorn the face of V40 and the more robust planked version V40 Cross Country.
VW:
After the already quite advanced in the planning of the mini-SUV Taigun is not yet built, the Wolfsburg now show in Geneva other plans: An SUV study below the Tiguan should celebrate its premiere there. In addition, the facelift of the micro-car Up will be on display, which is equipped among other things with the latest connectivity features. In addition, a 66 kW / 90 PS strong petrol engine supplements the drive range.