Steven J. EwingGreetings from the Porte de Versailles, where we've just wrapped up our full coverage of the 2014 Paris Motor Show. While our team on the ground takes a moment to sample some local food (and wine) and stare up at the Eiffel Tower (it's super bright) before heading back to the States, we've consolidated all of the week's coverage into handy dandy roundup format for you to peruse. Have a look at the fruits of our labor, below.
9Seat Leon X-Perience is something we'd want to experienceSteven J. EwingOct 3, 20149Attending European auto shows like this week's Paris expo always makes me kind of jealous of the things offered in other markets. Funny little MPVs, hot hatches of all shapes and sizes, and just generally weird stuff are plentiful here, but we'd never, ever see these things in the States. And among the wares not often found in our market that are of particular interest, to me, are lifted wagons, like the new Seat Leon X-Perience on display here.
7Citroen C1 Urban Ride imagines a more rugged city carChris BruceOct 3, 20147The French auto brands certainly haven't been afraid to display a plethora of concepts at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. We've seen everything from the imagined future of CUVs to a very weird looking hatchback. Citroën is adding one more to the tally with its C1 Urban Ride that tries to make a European city car look a bit more rugged, highlighting the model's customization potential in the process.
4SsangYong XIV-Adventure and XIV-Air Concepts are finding the paceChris PaukertOct 3, 20144Every time we see a display from SsangYong, Korea's fourth-largest automaker, we're startled at the pace with which it is upping its game. Just a few short years ago, its show stands were littered with discordant designs that bordered on the comical – the original Rodius and Korando still have us biting our tongues. But now look at them – the XIV-Adventure (above) and XIV-Air concept (below) may not be design standouts, but they are perfectly contemporary, with some interesting detai
23Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S shows what a facelift can do [w/video]Chris BruceOct 3, 201423Sometimes you need a second chance to get things right. Technologically, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a pretty cool vehicle, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and additional electric motors providing more thrust. However, the CUV never really looked the part for all of its innovation. The Mitsubishi designers are taking another crack with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and the vehicle shows what a massive improvement some tweaks can make.
3Paris Motor Show's Pavilion 8 offers curves, angles and rare perspectiveChris PaukertOct 3, 20143Pavilion 8 is a sumptuous feast of curves and angles mixed in with wonderfully bizarre engineering and aesthetic decisions.
6Renault Clio Initiale Paris does the classed-up compact thingBrandon TurkusOct 3, 20146Citroën has seen some success with its DS cars, announcing the line as a new, premium sub-brand. Now, it looks like French rival Renault could be set to launch its own luxury trim group, with the Clio Initiale Paris as its first entry.
18Renault Eolab Concept pursues a 1L/100 km future [w/video]Brandon TurkusOct 3, 201418In the contest for ultra-high fuel efficiency, France is coming up with a seriously tough lineup of concepts. Both Peugeot and Citroën have concept cars on display at the 2014 Paris Motor Show that blend aerodynamics, low curb weights and cutting edge powertrain technologies to return 141 miles per gallon on the European cycle. And now Renault has just unveiled its fuel-saver to the world's press, showing off the Eolab, a concept hatch that promises to use only one liter of fuel for every 1
12Rolls-Royce Phantom Metropolitan Collection wafts into the annals of exclusivityBrandon TurkusOct 3, 201412Limited-edition, hand-built cars are kind of a bizarre thing. On the one hand, people pay umpteen amounts of money for bespoke cars, with the manufacturer adding that iconic descriptor to all its press materials, but then the company goes and produces 20 of the exact same car and sells them as a "special edition." It seems kind of contradictory.
142015 Opel Corsa hatches slinky new styleGreg MiglioreOct 3, 201414Opel's slinky answer to the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo debuted on Thursday at the Paris Motor Show, ahead of its launch in European markets late this year. The long-running Corsa – 32 years and counting – getting its first major refresh in eight years.
662016 Smart Fortwo and Forfour show their smiling new faces [w/videos]Chris BruceOct 3, 201466The 2016 Smart Fortwo and Forfour are at the 2014 Paris Motor Show showing off their brand new looks for their latest generations, and the company hopes that an extensive list of changes can give the brand a much-needed boost.
142015 Opel Adam S dons a red cap, gets turbo boostSteven J. EwingOct 3, 201414We had a chance to drive the tiny Opel Adam following the Frankfurt Motor Show last fall, and what we found was a cute little city car that's decently fun, but hardly sporty. But that's about to change, as Opel has thrown a dose of sport at its plucky little runabout, and the finished result, the Adam S, makes its debut here at the Paris Motor Show.
30Mini Superleggera Vision Concept keeps us hangin' on [w/video]Chris PaukertOct 3, 201430Mini's Superleggera Vision Concept may not be a Paris Motor Show debut, but this is the first time we've seen this stunning all-electric roadster in the metal, having been first shown on the tony shores of Lake Como at Villa D'Este in May. While it's small in stature, it's still big on both presence and detail, from its overall stubby yet sleek proportions to its Union Jack taillamps, Jaguar-esque rear fin and elegant rearview mirrors.
23Renault Espace is the minivan that isn't [w/video]Seyth MiersmaOct 3, 201423A one-box shape, three-rows of seating, a huge feature set and sliding rear doors: these are the elements that make up what we know as "minivan." That's a category that the Renault Espace has headlined, in Europe, for decades now. Well, until the new generation's launch at this year's Paris Motor Show, where the French automaker has – sort of, kind of – changed up the minivan formula in favor of something distinctly more crossover-flavored.
352015 Volvo XC90 proves Sweden's auto industry is alive and well [w/video]Brandon TurkusOct 3, 201435The most important new Volvo in quite some time has made its first auto show appearance, with the second-generation XC90 debuting at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
3Venturi revels in its EV history with new AmericaSebastian BlancoOct 3, 20143Venturi almost always cooks up something fresh and a bit crazy for the Paris Motor Show, from the America EV dune buggy to the Eclectic, which lived up to its name. This year at the Mondial de l'Automobile, Venturi is showing off its latest vehicle – a new version of the America EV – as well as the body work for the VBB-3, also known as the Buckeye Bullet, as it takes a look back at 30 years of the company and a decade of working on electric vehicles.
32015 Volkswagen Passat brings plug-in power to EuropeSteven J. EwingOct 3, 20143Volkswagen (and many other European automakers) have a storied history of launching products in their home market before bringing those wares over to the United States. Look at the seventh-generation Golf, for example, which just arrived in the US as a 2015 model but first debuted at the Paris Motor Show back in 2012. So while you might assume that the slick new Passat seen here will show up in US showrooms in another year or two, you'd actually be wrong. Sorry, folks – we're missing this
9Citroen C4 Cactus Airflow 2L brings the fuel-sipping funk [w/video]Steven J. EwingOct 3, 20149Full disclosure: I love the Citroën C4 Cactus. Really, I just love French automakers. Kudos to them for flexing their design muscles, creating products that compete in the mass market while not looking like anything else on the road. This C4 Cactus, for example – it's a small hatchback that's about the same size as a Ford Focus, designed to take on small crossovers like the (also weird) Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. But it looks radical, what with its funky Airbump door trim (think
92015 Ford S-Max adds all-wheel drive, adaptive steeringChris PaukertOct 3, 20149The Blue Oval's 'One Ford' mantra has seen rapid commonization of the automaker's products across markets, but North America still has to look from afar at most of the company's Max-branded people movers, including this new S-Max. That's a bit of a shame – we like the space efficiency and above-average driving dynamics of the C-Max models we do get, but seeing this updated seven-seat small minivan makes us want the One Ford initiative to extend even further.
9Peugeot Exalt concept wears a revised look for its home crowdChris BruceOct 3, 20149The Paris Motor Show is Peugeot's big chance to show off its newest wares to the home crowd, and the company has a ton of vehicles on display at this year's exhibition. Unfortunately, the Exalt concept is one of the more lackluster of the bunch. With its long, low body, the sedan certainly isn't ugly. However, Peugeot already showed the Exalt at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year, and it hasn't done too much to change it for the City of Light.
102015 Audi A6 spiffs up for Paris Motor Show dutyBrandon TurkusOct 3, 201410While the big names at the Audi booth might be dominated by the TT line, it's not the only product getting some attention from the German company. The A6, on sale in its present form since 2012, is getting its official mid-cycle refresh.
10Peugeot 208 Hybrid Air 2L returns 141 Euro mpg, doesn't look like a Cactus [w/video]Brandon TurkusOct 3, 201410One of the more intriguing automotive technologies on the market is PSA's Hybrid Air drivetrain, which is being shown rather prominently at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in both the Citroën C4 Cactus Airflow 2L and in this, the Peugeot 208 Hybrid Air 2L.
82015 Kia Sorento shows its new face in fashion-forward ParisChris BruceOct 3, 20148It seems like we've been catching glimpses of the 2015 Sorento for ages now, but Kia has finally revealed the European version of its revised crossover at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
1Peugeot 308 GT spices up the French Focus fighterBrandon TurkusOct 3, 20141In the face of hot five-door hatches like the Ford Focus ST, Volkswagen Golf R and Renault Megane GT 220 (to say nothing of the Renaultsport Megane), it's high time that French manufacturer Peugeot added some life to its C-segment entry, the 308.
2Kia Venga puts a fresh face on mini minivansNoah JosephOct 3, 20142Minivans in America have grown to become anything but mini. That's not the case overseas, however, where Ford offers the B-Max, Citroën the C3 Picasso and Kia the Venga.
4Peugeot Quartz concept hides a 500-hp hybrid under its rocky exteriorChris BruceOct 2, 20144Peugeot is going through a bit of a rough patch recently with Dongfeng and the French government coming to its rescue earlier this year. For the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the company is bringing out everything it can to show strength to the home market. Among the automaker's concepts this year is the high-performance Quartz that imagines a very tough crossover.
7Citroen Divine DS Concept ushers in the next generation of French style [w/video]Brandon TurkusOct 2, 20147Meet the new Divine DS Concept, the future of Citroën's new DS sub-brand and one of the bigger debuts at this 2014 Paris Motor Show. Why, you ask? Well, the current crop of DS cars, like the DS3 and DS4, are basically just slightly restyled versions of the standard Citroën C3 and C4. Park them next to their more mundane counterparts, and the relationship is plain as day.
152015 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack jacks up onto stageNoah JosephOct 2, 201415Subaru has its Outbacks. Volvo the Cross Country models. Audi has Allroad. Volkswagen labels the wagons it ruggedizes for off-roading (or at least soft-roading) under the name Alltrack, and this is the latest.
9Honda Jazz Prototype is brand's latest production-ready 'concept'Brandon TurkusOct 2, 20149Another auto show, another Honda "prototype." The brand has made something of a habit of showing very thinly veiled production models at the world's auto shows, ranging from the Accord, to the Civic and Civic Type-R, as well as the CR-V. And yes, this is far from the first time we've railed against this particular trend (it's not even the first time at this auto show). Now, it's time to preview the production-ready Jazz, known to American consumers as the recently released Fit.
12Hyundai i20 shows what brown can do for you [w/video]Chris BruceOct 2, 201412With the latest generation of the i20 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Hyundai continues to shake off its old image in Europe as a maker of cheap, unstylish little penalty boxes. This five-door hatch has to fit into the crowded, compact hatch market over there against popular entries like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo – a high bar for success. But the Korean automaker claims that its latest vehicle is up to the task because it's designed in Europe specifically with European buyers in mi
232015 Volkswagen Polo GTI is the VW hot hatch we really wantBrandon TurkusOct 2, 201423The degree of love for the Volkswagen Golf GTI at Autoblog is at or above that for any other hatchback sold in the US market. That's undoubtedly influenced by the fact that what may be the best GTI in the VW stable, the Polo GTI, isn't sold here. Were it, we guess the Ford Fiesta-sized bomber would have a legitimate shot at joining its brother at the top of AB hot hatch heap.
30Fiat 500X scampers across the AlpsNoah JosephOct 2, 201430It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here. It's the new Fiat 500X: the rounder, somehow even more retro version of the Jeep Renegade. Joining an ever-expanding Cinquecento lineup alongside the 500, 500C and 500L, the new 500X is – to our eyes at least – the most handsome yet... better looking, at any rate, than the somewhat ungainly Mini Countryman. But despite its more fluid lines, the new 500X is barely any longer than the Renegade and only slightly less tall.
202016 Mercedes-AMG C63 pairs up to 503 hp with a backseat for scaring friendsChris BruceOct 2, 201420The new Mercedes-AMG GT is an absolute stunner with svelte styling and cutting-edge tech under its skin. However, as a two-seat coupe, it's just not practical for a large swath of people. The German company realizes that, of course, and for customers who want to combine high performance with the ability to carry four people, latest versions of Mercedes-AMG C63 at the 2014 Paris Motor Show should fit the bill nicely.
7Ferrari 458 Speciale A trots out its 597 sun-drenched ponies [w/video]Noah JosephOct 2, 20147To say that Ferrari has made some powerful drop-tops over the years would be like saying the Pope has been known to make a couple of blessings here and there. There was the F50, the 575 Superamerica and the 599 SA Aperta, to name just a few. But this is the most powerful Spider it has ever made.
112015 Ford C-Max gets a corporate nose job [w/video]Seyth MiersmaOct 2, 201411Ford might not have the splashiest booth here at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, but the automaker is showing off quite a bit of hardware that will actually end up on roads across Europe. Parisians are no doubt tickled at getting to see the specifications of the Mustang tuned for The Continent (which has a revised suspension for European roads, and a few visual nips and tucks), in addition to the revised face of the family-friendly C-Max.
7Skoda Fabia comes to Paris to Czech out the sceneNoah JosephOct 2, 20147The Škoda what now, you ask? The Škoda Fabia, that's what. It may not be offered in North America, but globally speaking, it's the second most successful model from the Volkswagen group's third most successful brand. And Skoda has just revealed the all-new version here at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
242015 Nissan Pulsar and Pulsar Nismo Concept show Jekyll and Hyde for the hatchChris BruceOct 2, 201424Nissan is showing two very different sides of its new Pulsar five-door hatchback (on the right) at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. On one hand you get to see the standard version hoping to take the fight to popular European models like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus, but also on the stage is our first glimpse at the Pulsar Nismo Concept (above) that demonstrates the vehicle's more devilish side.
28Mercedes-AMG GT joins the Just As Good In Person Club in Paris [w/video]Seyth MiersmaOct 2, 201428There are cars debuting in Paris this year that we've heard virtually nothing about until we showed up at Porte de Versailles, and others that we've hotly anticipated seeing for months or more. The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT falls distinctly into that second category. Approaching this year's motor-soiree, our only real question was, "Will it be as pretty in the tin as it is in pictures."
42015 Kia Rio freshens up for FranceChris PaukertOct 2, 20144
132015 Land Rover Discovery Sport spells sundown for old LR2 [w/video]Noah JosephOct 2, 201413Land Rover is on the cusp of a complete overhaul, revamping its entire lineup and aligning it into three families. What you see here is the first step.
18Infiniti Q80 Inspiration imagines future of brand's luxury flagship [w/video]Chris BruceOct 2, 201418Infiniti is among the best of the non-exotic brands when it comes to crafting concepts, with designers who just seem to know how to show a truly wild vehicle with subtle hints at a future model. Just take a look at its latest Q80 Inspiration at the 2014 Paris Motor Show to see what we mean.
252016 Jaguar XE pounces on the Parisian portNoah JosephOct 2, 201425It's been about five years since Jaguar discontinued the misguided X-Type and exited the compact luxury sedan market, but today marks the British automaker's re-entry into the segment with the public debut of the all-new XE.
292015 BMW X6 keeps it weirdSteven J. EwingOct 2, 201429Say what you will about the BMW X6 – odd and ugly as it may be, it's actually been sort of successful for the German automaker. BMW has now sold some 250,000 examples of the X6 since its launch, and the company's fastback-crossover-coupe-whatever-thing gets a host of meaningful updates for the 2015 model year while not straying from its original mission.
24Volkswagen XL Sport brings Ducati power to ParisBrandon TurkusOct 2, 201424The XL Sport is a tantalizing blend of lightweight technologies, extreme aerodynamic focus and high-performance punch.
92015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed is totally torque-tasticSteven J. EwingOct 2, 20149Eight hundred and eleven pound-feet of torque. Really, that's all you need to know about the 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed. It's the same ultra-luxurious cruiser that we've enjoyed for a few years now, but the crew in Crewe has upgraded its engine to create absolutely astonishing performance.
132015 Audi TTS Roadster opens up for all to see [w/video]Noah JosephOct 2, 201413The five-door Sportback concept may be garnering the lion's share of attention as far as the TT goes, but that's just for show. The more tangible news from Audi's stylish sports car range at the
7Infiniti QX70 S Design goes dark in the City of LightBrandon TurkusOct 2, 20147As Infiniti continues its attempts at making inroads in the European market, it's showing off a sharper-looking version of its QX70 crossover. Much as it does in the US market, the CUV, formerly known as the FX, is adding an S Design trim.
27Honda HR-V Prototype looks awfully familiarJonathon RamseyOct 2, 201427Is there anything quite so exciting as seeing a brand-new vehicle for the very first time? Part of the allure of auto shows is the chance to see new ideas, just before they're fully baked and ready for public consumption. "Prototypes" you might say, of production models that are just around the corner. Or, in the case of the Honda HR-V, already down the block a ways.
10Audi R8 LMX illuminates the City of Light with lasersNoah JosephOct 2, 201410Hard as it may seem to believe, the Audi R8 has been around for the better part of a decade. But does that make us love it any less? Hardly, especially not when Audi keeps rolling out ever-more enticing versions like the one you see here.
42015 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid electrifies FranceNoah JosephOct 2, 20144Which automaker offers the greatest variety of plug-in hybrids? Nope, it's not Toyota. Not GM either. It's not Ford, not Honda and not BMW. Believe it or not, it's Porsche. And this is its latest, presented at the Paris Motor Show.
25Audi TT Sportback Concept rounds out an iconChris PaukertOct 2, 201425That German automakers seem singularly fixated on filling any white space between their models isn't new – the last decade-plus has seen their showrooms overflowing with niche models, some of which seemingly occupy sub-genres of sub-genres. To our eyes, there's often diminishing aesthetic and utilitarian returns to go along with the heightened price tags that accompany these models, but we're beginning to think Audi is tackling its personal diversity initiative best. Unlike the often heavy
92015 Mini Hardtop 5-Door isn't for the country, man [w/video]Steven J. EwingOct 2, 20149We've seen it in super high-res glory, and we can even build one on the automaker's website, but the Paris Motor Show marks the official coming out party for the new Mini Hardtop 4 Door (which is what it's called in the US, despite this Euro car having "5 Door" badging). It's a stretched version of the third-generation Mini Hardtop, but with an extra set of doors for rear seat passengers. Think of it as a more useful Clubman, but with a lower ride height and less rugged-ness than the Countryman.
102015 BMW 2 Series Cabriolet flips its lid [w/video]Steven J. EwingOct 2, 201410Early next year, BMW will offer droptop versions of its entry-level 2 Series. Available in both 228i and M235i guise, the 2 Series Cabriolet will no doubt take everything we already like (and don't like) about the Twoer and add that wind-in-your-hair experience. Of course, taking in all the extra sun comes at a price – $37,900 for the 228i and $47,700 for the M235i, not including $950 for destination. Those prices represent increases of $5,800 and $4,600, respectively.
24Toyota C-HR Concept is a high-riding hybrid hatch [w/videos]Steven J. EwingOct 2, 201424Despite having the tendency to offer decidedly bland production cars, Toyota occasionally surprises us with interesting concept cars. Such is the case with the C-HR concept making its debut at the Paris Motor Show this week. It's a concept showing forward-thinking design that hints at "a type of crossover vehicle Toyota would like to bring to market," according to the automaker's release, and it rides on an all-new platform and uses a hybrid powertrain.
29Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 is silent but deadly [w/video]Steven J. EwingOct 2, 201429The weirdest thing happened last night. During the annual Volkswagen Group Night festivities, everyone waited in anticipation for the Lamborghini section of the press conference. It's usually a treat for the senses – cool to look at, backed up by a ferocious sound that bellows throughout the venue. But not this time. There was no music, there were no laser lights, and most remarkably, there was no sound. The Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 drove onto stage under fully silent electric power.
21Honda Civic Type R Concept is the shape of hot things to comeSteven J. EwingOct 2, 201421Soon, kids. Soon. The next-generation Honda Civic Type R is finally coming, and we're getting another preview of the hot hatch here at the Paris Motor Show. Of course, this one probably won't be headed to the United States (boo!), but it doesn't mean we can't get excited. After all, we're big fans of little turbo hatches, and from what we know right now, this one sure sounds sweet.
5Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition is back in black [w/video]Steven J. EwingOct 2, 20145Earlier this year, I spent the weekend with an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante in a particularly interesting shade of green – the same car you see photographed here, for our First Drive. When it was dropped off, I remember just staring at it, taking in all of its lines, the curves, its pronounced hips – all the details. To say the Vanquish is a gorgeous car is a vast understatement. And here at the Paris Motor Show, the already classy range-topping Aston coupe dons an even more gorgeou
122015 Ducati Scrambler is retro and readyChris PaukertOct 2, 201412Casual motorcycle fans will know Ducati best as purveyors of cutting-edge superbikes and nakeds, but with the market for retro cycles heating up, the Italian manufacturer has finally unleashed its long-awaited Scrambler. First shown earlier this week at the International Motorcycle Fair in Cologne, Germany, the new bike has also been revealed here at the Paris Motor Show adjacent to offerings from its parent automakers Audi and Lamborghini.
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Ishtiaq Hussain4 Months AgoIt seems car manufacturers are even playing it safe with their concepts cars. all concepts looks like more sleek versions of their contemporary designs in production.
1ReportReplyRevis Goodworth4 Months AgoUnderwhelming and boring. There isn't a substantial and interesting product at the show. If you put a hunk of turf on display, it would be the most riveting display there - grass growing.
1ReportReplyFRENZIED4 Months Ago@Revis GoodworthAgreed. This was not an auto-show, but a glorified car-lot display. Most auto-shows these days have been bastardized, as such. No future, no decoration, no style. They all should now be called, "The Emperor's New Car-Show".
0ReportReplyadlz4 Months AgoHonestly it was a good show, bit boring if only cause there weren't many wild concepts. But overall there were a lot of good looking cars. Blue seemed to be the color of choice this year.
1ReportReplyhanzawhtet74 Months Agoany bigger picture?1208x850 resolution pics look very bad even for my 4yo 1080p monitor. Not to mention about UHD monitor. I hope you guys are not taking those pics with smartphone.
Pheonix Fury4 Months AgoWow...Just amazing...
2014 Paris Auto Show
Groagun4 Months AgoPart Deux
BMW 2Series Cab-beyond predictable
Toyota C-HR-interesting and it will never look like this, too bad
Lambo Asterion LPI 910-4-Holy *@#^ing SH&# or for short LPI-910-4-HFS This may be the car of the show as it represents a new era and direction for a company with a very diverse past but which has been caught in the 'traditionalist's" BS of today's chest thumping naturally aspirated gas fed hysteria. Good for Lambo I hope they follow through: oh, and if you didn't know, this power train is a test bed for the upcoming Urus SUV
Honda Civic TypeR Concept-just as funny as 'Prototype' in 'Honda Speak' but no laughing matter as this car vies with the Lambo LPI-910-4-HFS for car of the show. What else isn't funny is that we here in America will never get this car:( Take heart Honda fans though as this car hopefully signals the rejuvenation of the brand and a glimpse at an exciting future.
Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon-still, arguably, the sexiest car on the road today
Ducati Scrambler-I love that we're ending with a bike, some of you may just be happy we're ending. Either way, the Ducati Scrambler is awesome! Great styling with lots of options and an entry price that anyone can afford. The price is the key here as Ducati had been moving way upscale and out of reach to many, but this bike hits the sweet spot and allows anyone to enter the Ducati family. Master stroke and I hope a sign of things to come.
Groagun4 Months AgoHaven't done one of these in a while so here we go:
Part Un
Seat Leon X-Perience-still can't get over it being a Golf/Jetta wagon
Citroen C1-The new French Juke? I like it
SsangYong XIV-Adventure/Air-shows the rapid development of the Chinese auto industry
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV-actualy looks good, Dear Mitsu, build it!
Renault Clio Initiale Paris-small French cars are cool
Renault Eolab-mix the Prius with Civic TypeR and viola, cool
Rolls-Royce Metropolitan-Hella ugly and gaudy inside, WT#
Opel Corse Hatches-instead we get Spark and Sonic:(
Smart ForTwo and ForFour-better styling but not sure it will help
Opel AdamS-cool little car actualy
Mini Superleggera Vision-build it already, damn!
Renault Espace-leave it to the French to produce a cool mini van
Volvo XC90-make or break time and I think they have a winner on their hands
Venturi America-why? Just why?
VW Passat-great, a big Jetta, does anyone really care in America?
Citroen C4 Cactus Airflow-the whole Cactus line is cool
Ford S-Max-I think this might sell well in NA
Peugeot Exault-French muscle car? Cool style even with pedestrian crash standards built in
Audi A6-quiet, stealth and conservative style and power, the gentleman's choice of Germany luxury
Peugeot208 Hybrid Air-NY, LA, Chicago, Miami,,,,tell me this wouldn't work.
Kia Sorento-I don't really care
Peugeot308GT-A VW GTI instead? Yeah right
Kia Venga-odd but good for inner city duty
Peugeot Quartz-cool again from the French, a little Halo Warthog anyone?
Citroen DS Divine-maybe this is how PSA could re-enter the NA market?
VW Golf Alltrack-the one Golf I actually like
Honda Jazz Prototype-calling it a Prototype, that's funny
Hyundai i20-what happened to Hyundai's style?
VW Polo GTI-this makes 2 VW's I would actually consider buying: re-birth of the original GTI finally?
Fiat500X-crush every 500L ever made and replace it with this little beauty
C63 AMG-the Germans own the muscle car market, sorry America
Ferrari 458 Speciale Aptera-di Motezemolo's swan song and it's amazing
Ford C-Max-moving on
Skoda Fabia-would we buy Skodas again here in NA?
Nissan Pulsar Nismo-of course they should build it
MB AMG GT-PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE be as good as or better than the 911
Kio Rio-seriously, is Kia's styling better than Hyundai's now?
Land Rover Discovery Sport-the upper middle class(crust) Range Rover
Infinity Q80-look to your hearts content and cry, It will NEVER be built
JagXE-is this the only car that looks better in blue than red, is it just me?
BMW X6-so impractical, so wonderfully weird
VW XL Sport-build just 200-250 of them with a crazy price
Bentley Mulsanne Speed-my grandfather called and he wants his car back
Audi TTS Roadster-meh
Infinity QX70S Design-stale old bread
Honda HRV Prototype-funny again with the P word but where does this fit in Honda's line up?
Audi R8 LMX-"Frikin Lazers"
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid-the ultimate "Chelsea Tractor"
Audi TT Sportback-seriously WTH is the point of this car?
Mini Hardtop 5Door-I refuse to call it a Mini anymore, it's simply not mini
Continues in Part Deux
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