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Live Updates: 2012 Mondial de l'Automobile Paris

 
 
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Here you find the summary of all updates from the Paris Motor Show press conferences. This article is constantly being refreshed with new images and information of the new models on display in Paris.

 

Audi

Audi presented a surprise concept, the crosslane coupé, alongside the new A3 Sportback, the S3 and the SQ5 TDI

Audi crosslane coupé makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show
*Updated* Audi A3 Sportback in Paris, Available in S-Line and TCNG Trims

Bentley

Bentley announced its return to motorsports and presented the audience a concept of its future Continental GT3 race car

Bentley Begins Racing Again with Continental GT3

Ferrari

Ferrari does not have any new cars in Paris. It is showing a reflective glass roof for the FF and the carbon fiber chassis for its next supercar. 

Ferrari Brings Full Glass Roof to FF in Paris

Honda

The refreshed Honda CR-Z has debuted during the Paris Motor Show. It also announced pricing for the CR-V in the UK and announced a new Civic Wagon. 

*Updated* Honda Shows Facelifted CR-Z with 13hp More
*Updated* Honda Reveals More Details on Fourth Gen Euro CR-V
*Updated* Honda CEO Confirms New Civic Type R and Compact SUV in 2015

Hyundai

It announced the three-door i30, ix35 fuel cell and the i20 will rally in the WRC next season. 

Hyundai i30 Three-Door and ix35 Fuel Cell Come to Paris
Hyundai to Return to the WRC

Jaguar

The long-awaited Jaguar F-Type has finally and fully been revealed at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2012

Jaguar Officially Debuts the F-Type with Up to 495ps

Lamborghini

Lamborghini is debuting an updated Gallardo LP 560-4 and new enhancments or the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera and the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante with the LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica

New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 and LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica in Paris

Land Rover

Highlight at the Land Rover stand is the brand new, fourth generation Range Rover

Land Rover reveals new Range Rover

Lexus

Lexus has brought a new concept called the LF-CC to the Paris Motor Show. It has also brought the European debut of the refreshed LS that has been on sale in the US since the spring.

Lexus Debuts LF-CC Concept and LS for Europe in Paris

Maserati

Maserati continues to create variations on its GranTurismo. This time the GranCabrio will get a more powerful MC version. The GranCabrio Sport also gets some updates.

Maserati Announces New Models and Debuts Grancabrio MC

McLaren

McLaren brought its new P1 supercar to Paris. We still do not know about its engine, but it made completely from carbon fiber with single peices for the front and rear. It also has a DRS movable rear wing and movable flaps under the front of the car. 

McLaren Wants the P1 to be the Best Driver's Car Ever

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes brought to Paris the electric supercar, the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive, the B 200 Natural Gas Drive, the Concept B-Class Electric Drive, the CLS Shooting Brake, SLS AMG GT Coupe and Roadster and the new A-Class. It also showed the Aesthetics S Sculpture that previews the look of the next S-Class. 

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive Debut
*Updated* Mercedes-Benz Concept B-Class Electric Drive in Paris
Mercedes Balances Power and Efficiency in Paris with SLS AMG GT and B-Class CNG
Mercedes Aesthetics S Sculpture Teases Next S-Class

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi is bringing the Outlander PHEV, ASX and Mirage in Paris. The Outlander provides both series and parallel hybrid functions. 

*Updated* Mitsubishi Introducing Outlander PHEV Plug-In Hybrid in Paris

Nissan

*Updated* Nissan TeRRA SUV is an Off-Road Fuel Cell SUV

Porsche

Porsche used the opening press conference in Paris for a surprise reveal of an estate version for the Panamera

Porsche Debuts Panamera Sport Turismo Concept. the Porsche Wagon

Renault

The French automaker brought more details about the new Clio and revealed the Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo

*Updated* Renault Reveals New Clio with Sleek New Styling, Upgraded Engines and More Tech
Renault Straps Turbo Onto New Renaultsport Clio 200

Rolls-Royce

The luxury brand brings three cars inspired by the Art Deco period

Rolls-Royce Shows Art Deco Inspired Cars in Paris

SEAT

Seat brought a new Leon and Toledo to present to the audience in Paris

*Updated* Seat Leon and Toledo Ready for Paris

Skoda

Skoda unveiled the Rapid which is the first model to wear the brand's new design language.

Skoda Rapid Hatchback premiers in Paris

Smart

The little car brand is showing the Forstars SUV concept in Paris and the Smart Brabus electric drive. 

Smart Imagines Forstars SUV and Brabus Electric Drive in Paris

Ssangyong

The Korean brand has brought a range extended SUV concept called the e-XIV. 

*Updated* Ssangyong e-XIV Concept Is an Range Extended SUV with a Roof-Mounted Solar Panel

Toyota

Toyota has unveiled updated versions of the Auris, Auris Touring Sports, Verso, Yaris Trend and tuning part for the GT86.

Toyota Updates Auris, Auris Sports Tourer and Verso to Paris

Volkswagen

Besides its new, seventh-generation Golf, Volkswagen also presented a Golf BlueMotion Concept and a new Golf GTI

Volkswagen presents Golf BlueMotion Concept for Golf VII
*Updated* Volkswagen 7th Generation GTI Concept Available with 220PS or 230PS

Volvo

Volvo presented the R-Design and Cross Country versions of its V40 model

*Updated* Volvo V40 Gets R-Design Trim with Stiffer Suspension and Better Trim
*Updated* Volvo V40 Cross Country premiers in Paris

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