Paris motor show 2022 preview

The French motor show is back for the first time since 2018, with several new models set to make their debut

The Paris motor show returns this year for the first time since 2018, following a Covid-enforced hiatus. 

The biennial motor show, which runs in parallel with the Frankfurt motor show, is a hub for several big European car reveals and debuts. Next weel, it will open its doors to attendees and the world’s key vehicle manufacturers.  

So, what will we see this year? Our comprehensive list previews all the biggest cars we can expect at the Parc des Expositions next week. 

*Read on for our expected reveals in Paris*

**Alpine A110 R**

We are eagerly awaiting Alpine’s appearance in Paris, and the French sports car maker has already confirmed it will debut the hardcore A110 R.

Set to go on sale later this month, the R will sit above the standard Alpine A110, completing the model's core range. It weighs in at just 1082kg - down 34kg compared to the standard car - while it also gains a new swan-neck spoiler, a flat undercarriage, a new rear diffuser and reshaped side skirts. 

That's not all - the R is also set 10mm lower than the S, with hydraulically adjustable dampers offering what Alpine calls the "ultimate on-track experience". A stripped-back rival to the Porsche Cayman GT4, it does away with sound-deadening materials inside and features an abundance of carbon fibre parts.

*Hardcore Alpine A110 R is stiffer, lighter track car >> *

**Alpine Alpenglow**

Alpine will also debut a brand new concept - the Alpenglow - in the French capital, after its full reveal on Thursday 13th October. The Alpenglow will inspire the next generation of Alpine's cars, as it moves towards electric-only power.    

We don't know all the details yet, but Alpine previewed the Alpenglow showcasing the front of the car. An imposing, shadow-obscured racer, the model was presented with a front-facing light bar, a wide diffuser and a cockpit design which appears similar to the McLaren Solus GT. 

It's likely to be an evolution of the earlier A4810 concept revealed earlier this year, which was particularly notable because of its hydrogen-fueled electric drivetrain. 

*Alpine Alpenglow concept will shape future of French brand >>*

**BYD to launch in Europe**

BYD is poised to begin European sales of three new EVs – the Atto 3 crossover, Han saloon and Tang SUV – by the end of the year. It’s expected to detail the cars’ pricing, spec and availability at Paris.

*New BYD Atto 3 confirmed for UK sale by end of 2022 >>*

**New Dacia branding**

Dacia will formally reveal its new brand identity in Paris, featuring a new logo, emblem and khaki green colour scheme. The new branding will appear on all new Dacia cars from the second half of 2022, meaning we’ll see the Dacia Sandero, Dacia Jogger and Dacia Duster all showcasing the firm’s new “simplistic and artful mindset”. 

*Dacia Duster, Jogger and Sandero get firm’s new branding >>*

**Dacia Manifesto**

Billed as a featherweight, all-terrain buggy, the Dacia Manifesto concept showcases several new technologies (but no doors, windows or windscreen). 

With four-wheel drive, large wheels and a raised stance, the Manifesto is also completely waterproof and is constructed from lightweight, sustainable materials. 

It’s similar in size to the Ariel Nomad, and Dacia says it’s a statement of intent - a technical showcase that the Romanian firm has called a “lab for ideas”. Work on the model began only in January, but it will be the star of its line-up in Paris. 

*Dacia Manifesto concept is featherweight all-terrain buggy >>*

**Dacia Jogger hybrid**

Also on the agenda in Paris is the reveal of Dacia's first electrified UK model: the Dacia Jogger hybrid.

Due on sale in early 2023, it will be powered by the same electrically assisted 1.6-litre petrol engine used by the Renault Clio E-Tech and Renault Captur E-Tech.

It is also likely to be the cheapest hybrid MPV on the market, with a price expected to sit at around £19,000.

*New 2023 Dacia Jogger hybrid primed for Paris debut > >*

**DS 3 facelift**

Changes to the DS 3 include a sleeker front end and powertrain revisions for the electric E-Tense version. It's also ditched the 'Crossback' label, in line with the larger DS 7, because the DS 3 supermini is no longer available.

It hasn't been a best-seller in the UK, but is an important car for the brand on the continent, so Paris seems like a natural fit for the stylish crossover to be shown.

*2022 DS 3 drops Crossback tag, EV gains range and power >>*

**Great Wall Motors**

Great Wall Motors is about to launch the Ora brand in the UK with the Funky Cat EV. At Paris, the firm will also detail its plans to enter the European luxury market with the Wey marque, likely led by the Coffee 01.

The Wey Coffee 01 is a luxury SUV featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain mating a 201bhp Miller Cycle engine and dual electric motors, giving a total system output of 469bhp. A 40kWh battery means that 93 miles of electric-only driving is possible.

*Wey Coffee 01 spearheads Chinese brand's UK launch >>*

**Jeep Avenger**

The Jeep Avenger could be the firm’s biggest launch in years. Based on a new version of Stellantis’s ECMP platform also used for the new Vauxhall Mokka and DS 3, the all-electric baby SUV is the smallest car it has ever produced.

It will be available with either two- or four-wheel drive, with a claimed range of 248 miles, forming the entry point of a five-car line-up. Paris will also play host to the Avenger’s hybrid variant, and we’ll learn about expected pricing at the event, too. It will launch in the first half of 2023. 

*Jeep Avenger is electric baby SUV bound for UK next year >>*

**Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe**

Having already launched in the US earlier this year with petrol V6 and V8 engines, the plug-in hybrid Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe will appear in Paris next week. It will be the first time the model features a plug-in powertrain, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to two electric motors. 

The 4xe variant of Jeep’s large SUV will have a total output of 375bhp and 470lb ft of torque. The motors, meanwhile, are powered by a 400V 17kWh battery, which offers a claimed 25 miles of electric-only range and economy of 68.5mpg.

*New Jeep Grand Cherokee on sale in 2022 with 375bhp PHEV >>*

**Mercedes-AMG C63**

It’s the end of an era for the Mercedes-AMG C63, which is replacing its V8 engine with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. 

But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The sleek coupé’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and a powerful electric motor combine to produce a mouthwatering 670bhp, so it’s certainly not short on grunt. 

There are one or two caveats, though – notably the car’s hefty 2112kg kerb weight. Its BMW M3 xDrive rival, meanwhile, weighs in at 1780kg. 

Expect both saloon and estate variants to take to the Mercedes podium in Paris. 

*New Mercedes-AMG C63 swaps V8 for 670bhp PHEV system >>*

**Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV**

Mercedes will reveal the Mercedes EQE saloon’s larger sibling at a separate online event on 16 October.

Representing a step up in luxury over the Mercedes EQC in the brand’s electric lineup, it is expected to share the EVA2 platform with the regular EQE, trading some range for a bulkier stance and more interior space.

*New Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV edges closer to 2023 launch >>*

**Peugeot 408**

In an attempt to introduce a more stylish, rakishly designed car for the masses, Peugeot will give a Paris debut to the 408 ahead of its 2023 launch.

Based on the same platform as the 308, the Peugeot 408 will rival the Volkswagen T-Roc and BMW X2 with a distinctly aerodynamic silhouette.

It won't compromise on interior space, though: unlike the Peugeot 508 saloon, which tapers at the back (reducing head room), the 408 is intented to major on practicality. 

It features Peugeot’s latest i-Cockpit layout with a digital display and 10.0in touchscreen, and will be available in two plug-in hybrid guises and one petrol from launch. 

*2023 Peugeot 408 to arrive with exclusive £43,000 special edition >>*

**Renault 4**

A revived, all-electric Renault 4 will be the cornerstone of the French firm's ambitious plan to refocus its range towards electric power. 

Due for a market launch in 2025 as one of seven EVs that Renault will launch in the next seven years, the 4 will use the same underpinnings as the new Renault 5 (below) and be targeted at a more style-conscious audience. 

*Reborn Renault 4: electric 4x4 previewed ahead of unveiling >>*

**Renault 5 racing concept**

To celebrate the Renault 5’s 50th birthday, the French giant created the wacky R5 Turbo 3E - an all-electric racing concept born from a desire to go drifting.

It features huge rear tyres, two electric motors combining for 374bhp and a 42kWh battery, yet still weighs only 980kg – very light, considering the power. 

The interior is classic concept car. Racing seats, a modular electronic display and a retro finish give the car nostalgic appeal with a modern finish.

*Renault 5 Turbo 3E is 374bhp all-electric drifter >>*

**Renault Austral**

The Renault Austral serves as the replacement to the Renault Kadjar and will be sold in the UK in 2023. It is the first Renault to use the third generation CMF-CD platform developed in partnership with Mitsubishi and Nissan, and also introduces bold new styling cues and a choice of two new hybrid systems. 

Available with a range of engines, the Austral will feature a 1.2-litre three-pot or 1.2-litre four mated to an electric motor, producing outputs from 138bhp to 196bhp. The smaller engine can achieve as much as 61.4mpg, claims Renault. 

*Renault Austral review >>*