Sold less expensively, these small cars appeal to the French for their versatility. This year, Porte de Versailles several major new features will be presented to the public for the first time. Electric, hybrid or thermal, there is something for all budgets and all needs. Caradisiac brings you the list of new products present at the next Paris Motor Show.
Which city cars to see at the 2024 Paris Motor Show
R5: the undisputed star
Renault’s new electric city car has taken its first walkabout in the literal sense of the term. The R5 E-Tech is on display in its most chic version, equipped with a 150 hp engine and a large 52 kWh battery offering 400 km of autonomy. Its selling price before bonus starts at €33,490. The “mainstream” versions at lower prices will arrive in 2025. It will then be necessary to count on a 40 kWh battery (300 km range) and less powerful engines (95 or 120 hp).
Alpine A 290: the supercharged R5
The highly anticipated Renault R5, whose marketing is imminent, will be one of the stars of the next Paris Motor Show. But you will also have to count on its sports version, concocted by Alpine, the A290. This city car whose electric motor has been boosted to 220 hp in its most radical version. It benefits from specific tuning: suspensions, braking, tires and chassis have been optimized with the aim of “making the car playful”, according to Alpine. A slightly more reasonable version, developing 180c hp will also be offered. In both cases, they are powered by a 52 kWh battery, promising a range of 380 km.
Kia Picanto: the resistant
Kia’s little city car persists and signs. The new generation of Picanto is on display on the Korean manufacturer’s stand at the Paris Motor Show. Already being tested on Caradisiac, it now displays an ultra-aggressive front end in addition to a good level of standard equipment. Under the hood, customers have the choice between a very small 63 horsepower gasoline unit or an engine pushed to 79 horsepower, with a manual or automatic transmission in the latter case. Even if the standard equipment is much more generous than that of the micro-city cars of yesteryear, we unfortunately have to deal with high prices: 15 990€ in the entry-level Motion with the small engine and up to €19,490 for the 79-horsepower variant with automatic transmission in the GT-Line finish.
Dacia Spring: no bonus but still a great price
Long holding the title of “the cheapest electric car on the market”, the Spring has seen its sales decline with the deprivation of the ecological bonus due to its origin. Vehicles manufactured in China and sold in Europe are now deprived of this. The restyled (and much improved) version by Dacia is on display on the Paris Motor Show stand. It has a modern design, lots of additional comfort equipment, all for a range of 225 km. And despite the emergence of the formidable Citroën ë-C3 and Fiat Panda, whose price will be reduced to €19,000, once the bonus is deducted, the Spring resists and maintains an excellent price/performance ratio because its prices start at €18,900 .
ID2: Volkswagen’s offensive in low-cost electrics
Volkswagen is exhibiting the “ID.GTI” concept at the Paris Motor Show. A sports electric version based on the ID2.all concept, the new accessible city car from the German brand whose marketing is expected for 2025. With this show car, Volkswagen is taking the opportunity to reshuffle the appellation cards. The sport label of the GTX electrics disappears and the GTi name will also continue in the electric version. 4.10 m long, the ID GTi is dressed for show with 20″ rims and a hormone-inflated body kit. It is powered by an electric motor of around 220 hp and will benefit from a mechanical limited slip differential. This perfect competitor to the Alpine A290 is expected in 2026.
Citroën C3: Be careful, cardboard approaching
The fourth generation of Citroën C3 also takes its first walkabout at the Porte de Versailles. With a unique design, the Citroën city car takes on the appearance of an SUV and offers an electric version for the first time. His strong point? A sale price at ground level. Count €14,990 for the thermal version and €23,300 for the electric (bonus of €4,000 not deducted), which places the Frenchwoman as one of the most accessible cars on the market.
LeapMotor T03: pushed by Stellantis
The Stellantis group markets this small Chinese car in Europe, at a price of less than €20,000. It is therefore priced from €19,500, or even €18,900 with an introductory offer. Made in Poland, the Leapmotor T03 could soon become the cheapest electric car on the market if it manages to obtain the ecological bonus. Certainly, we are not talking about a particularly well finished or pleasant model to drive. With its batteries with a capacity of 37.3 kWh guaranteeing a maximum range of 265 kilometers (WLTP cycle) and a 95 horsepower motor, the T03 does not break three legs of a duck.
Mini 3 JCW: electric… for the moment.
Mini presents the Cooper JCW in its electric version on its stand. The city car here boasts a power of 258 hp and great performance with 0 to 100 km/h achieved in 5.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 200 km/h. Its 54.2 kWh battery gives it a range of 371 km. Much less in sport mode. This version features a “John Cooper Works” light signature, glossy black side sills, a rear spoiler, red air intakes and a more elaborate rear diffuser. Its price? €42,350.
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