2CV, Espace, T16 and more: all the new cars at the Paris motor show

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12 October 2026

The Paris motor show is underway, and it's already shaping up to be Europe's biggest in years - hosting the debuts of a huge array of crucial new cars from the likes of Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, BYD, Fiat, Opel, Volkswagen and loads more.

Dominating headlines is the unveiling of the revived Citroën 2CV, plans for which Autocar first revealed early last year. But other stars include the new Smart #2 city car, the reborn Audi A2, Dacia's new Spring supermini and key concepts from big brands, such as the Renault E-Space and Fiat Multiplay.

Autocar has a full team in Paris to bring all the stories from the show, and you can follow their live updates from the ground here - and see below for the full list of new models being unwrapped.

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso

Described as a manifesto for Alfa's future, the Cuorerosso – 'red heart' – brings a dramatic shake-up for the look of the brand's future models. It's a sleek, pointy four-door sports saloon that could point the way for a successor to the ageing Giulia - and is powered by a hybridised version of that car's 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6.

Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso previews brand's future – with twin-turbo V6

Alpine A110

We'll have to wait a little longer to see the next-generation A110 in full, but this sculpture provides our best hint yet at its new styling. Note it sleeker, more aerodynamic shape, as well as its hexagonal front lights.

Everything you need to know about the Alpine A110 sculpture

Alpine A310

This retro-futuristic one-off – inspired by the 1970s GT of the same name – previews a limited-run special edition that will sit outside Alpine's current line-up – its 'everyday' cars, the A290 and A390, as well as its flagship sports car, the A110.

Stunning Alpine A310 Vision previews retro-futuristic special

Audi A2 E-tron

The cult-classic supermini is back as an electric family hatchback designed for maximum efficiency, netting a range of up to 401 miles. The Paris show will mark its public debut.

Everything you need to know about the Audi A2 E-tron

Citroën 2CV

This is the big - but very small - one: following the success of the Renault 5, Citroën is having its own crack at a heritage-infused EV that appeals to both heart and head. CEO Xavier Chardon has said the new Tin Snail will have "exactly the same purpose" as its forebear in post-war France, offering affordable transport for the masses. It will be built in Pomigliano, Italy, with prices promised to start below £15,000. You'll have to wait, though: this year's show car is a concept, with a production version expected at the 2028 Paris motor show - coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the original 2CV's debut.

The Citroën 2CV is back! New concept previews £13k EV for 2028

Citroën 2CV Fourgonnette

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Well, it wouldn't be a proper 2CV revival without a boxy van variant, would it? It's good news for trendy, mobile coffee shop proprietors everywhere, as Citroën hints at plans for a commercial variant of its resurrected peoples's car.

Fourgonnette returns: New Citroen 2CV gets the van treatment

Dacia Spring

The Spring has built a niche for itself as an affordable runabout, but the second-generation car, making its debut at the Paris show, represents a big step up. It will be built in Europe, not China like the Mk1, and it is based on the excellent Renault Twingo.

Dacia Spring reinvented as sub-£18k EV with 155-mile range

DS F3VER

Record-low sales, a shrinking dealer network and a deficit of genuinely competitive products: DS is in trouble. This new concept car could provide the solution. It's called the F3VER, and it gives a good idea of what to expect from next year's No3 supermini, which will sit closer to the ground and feature more sporting styling than the upright DS 3 it replaces.

DS to return to hatchback roots for next-generation No3

Fiat Grizzly

Fiat's biggest model yet is a larger version of the Grande Panda, conceived as a rival for the popular Dacia Bigster. The Grizzly SUV will be available with a choice of electric, hybrid and petrol powertrains, and it will be key to the brand's ambitions as it stages its fightback in Europe.

Fiat Grizzly SUV unwrapped as Grande Panda's bigger brother

Fiat Multiplay

Not to be confused with the Multiplina – the tiny four-seater Fiat revealed earlier this year – this new concept car mixes a pick-up with an SUV, and takes styling inspiration from the divisive Multipla MPV of the 1990s. Could one of Fiat's weirdest cars actually have been well ahead of its time?

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Fiat Multipla returns as cross between pick-up and SUV

Geely Monjaro

Geely's new flagship will rival the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain, and likely a competitive price to boot.

Geely Monjaro coming to UK as big PHEV family SUV

Hyundai Tucson

The latest iteration of Hyundai's best-selling model – and indeed one of the world's most popular cars – has a bold look inside and out. It's due in the UK next March, offering petrol, hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains.

New 2027 Hyundai Tucson gets bold look and practicality boost

Leapmotor B03

Stellantis-backed Chinese electric car brand Leapmotor is making waves in Europe. According to the ACEA, Europe's car industry body, the firm sold 56,005 cars in the region during the first half of this year, up by 558% year on year. As a small electric hatchback to rival the Renault 5, the new B03 will play a key role in boosting the already impressive growth.

Everything you need to know about the Leapmotor B03

Omoda 4

The Jaecoo 7 is often referred to as the Temu Range Rover; its sibling brand's latest offering could be the Shein Lamborghini Urus. The 4 is making its European debut at the Paris show ahead of its arrival in the UK early next year.

Peugeot Vision RCZ

It's the year of the comeback - but we weren't expecting this one. Peugeot's old Audi TT rival is back, but this time it's a storming electric GT with solid-state batteries and four properly usable seats. The best bit? They want to put it in showrooms...

Peugeot RCZ returns as sleek four-seat GT - with production plans

Peugeot E-208 T16

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An 805bhp supermini? Yep, you read that right - and this isn't even just fantastical concept car stuff; Peugeot really could built the wild new T16. This tai-motor, Group B-inspired hyper-hatch is an outlandish preview of the next E-208, and could go on sale as a limited-run performance flagship to rival the Renault 5 Turbo 3E.

New 805bhp Peugeot e-T16 concept reinvents '80s rally hero

Renault 8 Gordini

The original 8 Gordini was a trailblazer for the many fast Renaults that have followed since. This new concept car reimagines it for the electric age, while hinting at the look of future production models.

Everything you need to know about the new Renault 8 Gordini

Renault E-Space Concept

This bold new concept channels the spirit of the original Espace – and could hint at Renault returning to MPVs. The brand has already released an image of the striking machine, but is expected to provide more details when it is unveiled on the show floor.

Everything you need to know about the new Renault E-Space Concept

Smart #2

After a few years of building bigger cars than ever before, Smart is returning to its roots with a replacement for the Fortwo. The new #2, making its debut at Paris, is an EV focused strictly on city use, with bench-style seating for two and a tight turning circle of just 6.95m.

Everything you need to know about the Smart #2

Vauxhall STX

Yep, that's a Vauxhall - an Astra, in fact.

Well, almost... The 'Sports Tourer Experimental' concept is a vision of what a next-gen Vauxhall estate could look like, and shows off all the cues that will define the brand's future line-up.

Bold Vauxhall STX estate revealed as first look at Astra's future

Volkswagen ID Tiguan

The Volkswagen ID 4 is dead... long live the ID Tiguan. The electric SUV has been given a new name amid its mid-life facelift, reflecting how significant the updates are.