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Mondial de l’auto: these ten highly anticipated cars presented in

Renault 4 E-Tech

Renault is continuing the electrification of its range by seeking inspiration from its past. Here is the “4L” transformed into an urban SUV measuring 4.14 m in length, or 22 cm longer than its cousin, the new Renault 5. Assembled in (59), it will offer two engines of 120 and 150 hp, powered by two batteries of 40 and 52 kWh. Its marketing is expected in the summer of 2025, for prices between 30,000 and 39,500 euros, according to Argus.

For the moment, Renault has only revealed a few details of its R4 in photos. (Renault Group)

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype

This 100% electric Twingo returns to the roots of the original design that made it an automotive icon. Produced in Slovenia, and not in , it will be sold at a price which could remain below 20,000 euros. It is expected on the roads from 2026 and is only presented in in prototype form.

The new Twingo will take the design of the first version, with several details in the form of a nod to the past: air intakes, globular headlights, etc. (Renault Group)

Dacia Bigster

Dacia has found a big brother for the Duster, the Bigster. 23 cm longer, at 4.57 m, this SUV offers a trunk of 667 l. The objective is to stay under 25,000 euros, in its basic version and less than 30,000 in its “full hybrid” version of 155 hp. Note that all engines will be electrified, in particular thanks to mild hybridization, to take into account more restrictive environmental legislation.

Lights, window cutouts, dashboard: the Bigster takes design elements from the new Duster. (Renault Group)

Alpine A390

The concept car, which foreshadows the production model, was unveiled on Friday. The Renault group’s sports brand offers its own vision of the electric SUV coupe, 4.7 m long. The production version will include 85% of the lines of this concept, with marketing planned from the second half of 2025. It will be produced in the Alpine factory in and its price should be positioned below 80,000 euros.

Alpine intends to tease premium manufacturers like Porsche with this new electric SUV. (Renault Group)

Peugeot e-408

With 4,278 models sold since the start of 2024, the 408 is not a bestseller. Will the new electric version revive this high-end crossover? Produced in , it will receive a new 210 hp engine and a 58.2 kWh battery for a displayed range of 453 km. Its price will start at 43,900 euros and the first deliveries are announced at the beginning of 2025.

With its bold design, the e-408 is a mix of sedan, SUV and coupe. (Cédric Viollet)

Citroen’s C3 Aircross

The French manufacturer is slashing prices with this new small SUV, which has an electric version, priced at 27,400 euros, excluding bonuses. With its 113 hp engine and a 44 kWh battery, it will not allow you to travel more than 300 km. 4.39 m long, it has a 460 liter trunk. It will start being delivered to customers next January.

The Citroën ë-C3 features the new logo of the French brand on its grille. (Citroen)

Volkswagen Tayron

German manufacturers are making their return to the Paris Motor Show! Volkswagen is presenting the second generation of its Tayron SUV, 4.77 m long. Equipped with mild hybrid gasoline engines or plug-in hybrid propulsion (more than 100 km of autonomy), it will be offered at prices ranging between 49,990 and 68,600 euros. Strong point, its trunk volume: up to 885 l.

The first generation of the Tayron was not sold in Europe. The second will take over from the Tiguan Allspace on the Old Continent. (Volkswagen)

Skoda Elroq

Skoda adds to its catalog its first 100% electric compact crossover, 4.49 m long, which joins the thermal Karoq. It will be available in versions from 170 hp to 258 hp, offering ranges of 370 km to 560 km. Its first price, set at 33,300 euros, seems particularly attractive. Note that it inaugurates the new house style, called “Modern Solid”.

The Elroq is the first model to embody the new Skoda design, marked by a much thinner grille, for example. (IvoHercik.com)

Ford Capri

The battle of electric SUVs continues with this new competitor, 4.63 m long for a 572 l trunk, already visible in dealerships. In its propulsion version, it benefits from a 286 hp engine and a 77 kWh battery for an announced maximum range of 627 km. Its price, of 46,400 euros, makes it eligible for the ecological bonus. A more powerful four-wheel drive version is also in the catalog.

Ford is taking the name Capri, a car from the 1970s and 80s, for its new SUV coupe. (Ford)

Leap motor T03

The Chinese offensive will be clearly visible at the show, with electric SUVs like the BYD Sea Lion or the C10 from the joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor. This will also present the T03, a competitor to the Dacia Spring, priced at 18,900 euros. Assembled with elements from China in a factory in Poland, it even hopes to benefit from the ecological bonus to increase its price to 14,900 euros. Its characteristics: 3.62 m long, 95 hp engine, 37.3 kWh battery for a range of 265 km.

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