The 2022 Paris Motor Show is mixed with the Equip’Auto exhibition of aftermarket supplies. This change offers a wide experience for the attendees, according to Automotive News Europe.
Though there are also only a few automakers showing their greatest and latest concepts and production of vehicles, Paris is still an essential venue for several brands. Some have already established their spot in the European market, while some hope to enter it.
Alpine, Dacia, DS, Jeep, Peugeot, Renault, and its mobility brand Mobilize made their appearance. As well as Asian companies BYD, Great Wall Motors, and VinFast. Electric vehiclestartup Fisker shows its Ocean SUV.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new model EQE SUV.
The show at the Paris Expo center starts on 17th October for the media and onwards from 18th October opened for the public.
The brands at the show include:
Alpine
Renault’s sportscar and racing brand Alpine. The brand shows the lightweight A110 R and a concept vehicle, Alpenglow. The A110 R has 300 horsepower from a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine. It has a 0-100 kph (62 mph) time of 3.9 seconds and weighs 1082 kg.
BYD
BYD, the second largest global EV maker, will begin to sell its Atto 3, the Han midsize sedan, and the Tang midsize crossover by the end of this year.
Dacia
A restyled of Renault’s low-cost brand includes the new ‘Dacia Link’ logo and a rugged concept referred to as Manifesto. Manifesto, an all-electric off-roader, is meant to be a ‘living lab’ to present ideas for future production models and to strengthen the brand’s core message of affordability and sustainability.
DS Automobiles
The Stellantis premium brand unveiled its face-lifted DS 3 and DS 7. The DS 7 was the first model designed from scratch. It will have a 360 hp plug-in hybrid performance with larger brakes.
Fisker
Henrik Fisker’s EV startup will present the midsize SUV Ocean and is expected to begin production with Austrian contract manufacturer Magna Steyr in November. The Ocean Extremeunveiled in Paris will be the most expensive of all the three mainstream trim levels of the brand. It has a starting price of 69,950 euros ($68,432) in France.
Great Wall Motors
GWM is a Chinese automaker. The automaker showcases its Ora Funky Cat and Wey Coffee 01. Furthermore, the executives stated they would detail Ora and Wey’s European expansion plans.
Jeep
The new Jeep Avenger, presented at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, will be the first all-electric Jeep when it is finally launched next year. It is the brand’s second small SUV/crossover segment, below the larger Renegade.
Mercedes-Benz
The automaker does not have a stand on the show. However, it unveiled its EQE SUV on Sunday at the Rodin Museum in Paris. It will be built in its US factory in Vance, Alabama, and will be exported to Europe.
Mobilize
Mobilize presents the Duo. It is an electric quadricycle aimed at short-term rentals and urban users. It is one of four EVs designed for the brand, with the Bento (cargo version), Hippo (small van for ‘last mile’ deliveries), and Limo (for ride-hailing).
The brand also presents the Solo concept. It is a three-wheel alternative to shared scooter services. Additionally, it will detail plans for fast-charging stations in Europe in 2024.
Peugeot
The company widens its compact offerings with the fastback 408, which had its public debut in Paris. It follows Citroen C4 X, Renault Arkana, and VW Taigo.
Renault
The company’s stand was focused on the Renault 4ever Trophy, a show car version of a small all-electric crossover, which will go into production in 2025.
VinFast
The automaker has big aims for Europe, with retail sites planned to sell several all-electric models. The company plans to begin EV deliveries to customers in Europe and the US before the year ends.
