Thursday, March 8, 2012

What to see at the 82nd International Motor Show and Accessories in Geneva?

The 82nd International Motor Show and Accessories in PALEXPO, Geneva, Switzerland, is opened for the public at March 8 to 18. So, what to see on this venue?


1) Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati - The Abarth 500C with the heart and soul of the Maserati GranTurismo


2) ABT Sportsline Audi A4/S4 - the recently facelifted Audi A4/S4 range gets some tuning from ABT Sportsline.


3) ABT Sportsline Volkswagen up! - The up! compact car also gets some tuning from ABT Sportsline as well


4) AC Schnitzer 3-Series - For the first time, the BMW 3-Series F30 gets some tuning courtesy of AC Schnitzer!



5) AC Schnitzer BMW M% - Those AC Schnitzer boffins really spend their time tuning the brand new BMW M5 F10!



6) Q by Aston Martin - Not to be confused with the Q Branch that creates Bond gadgets from the Bond films, this is Aston Martin's new customization program that provides customers to personalize their dream Aston Martin before owning one for individual specifications.


7) Aston Martin V12 Zagato - the limited-run production version of the V12 Vantage-based Aston Martin Zagato steals the show. Only 150 cars will be made and pre-orders are open with the base price of 330,000 British Pounds Sterling. As a word, Domo Arigato Mr. Zagato. Secret secret, I got a secret...


8) Audi A1 quattro - This limited edition Audi A1 packs 256HP of power and it has some rally-inspired rims and a meaner exterior to keep it rally-oriented, although the A1 is not intended to go rallying.


9) Third-generation Audi A3 - The all new A3 finally showed up in the flesh and would you look at that? It's like an A1 with the A6's front view.


10) Audi A6 allroad - I was wrong. I guess Audi do have to bring the allroad version of the new Audi A6.


11) Audi RS4 Avant - Yes, Audi do really want to make a powerful RS4 version but for an added twist, only the Avant version came out in the flesh.


12) Audi TT RS plus - The Audi TT RS is the most powerful TT ever built for the serious drivers but what if the TT RS wasn't enough? Welcome the more powerful Audi TT RS plus and it comes with an improved 2.5L turbocharged engine that now produces 360HP! 20HP more than the original TT RS.


13) BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe - This is BMW's answer to the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the Audi A7 Sportback. The brand new BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe. Despite the naming, this is the 4-door saloon version of the hardcore BMW 6-Series. Who would knew?


14) BMW M6 F12/F13 - Like the M5 F10, the BMW M6 F12/F13 ditches V10 in favor of the twin-turbo V8 engine and it will come with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.


15) Brabus Bullit Coupe - not be confused with the Mustang from the Bullit movie, the Brabus Bullit Coupe is a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe.  With limited availability, the Brabus Bullit Coupe comes with the 6.3L V12 BiTurbo engine that is twice as powerful as the C63 AMG Coupe.


16) Brabus smart fortwo EV



17) Brabus Ultimate 120 - Beefed-up version of the smart fortwo cabrio



18) Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse - the most powerful roadster...in the world!


19) Carlsson smart fortwo - A smart fortwo with a little tuning from Carlsson should be fine...


20) Chevrolet Cruze Wagon - So, a wagon version of a Chevrolet Cruze eh? Oh, now it's got a new face that will soon be applied on the sedan and Cruze5 hatchback as well. Because USA can't get that, I just sure hope that the Koreans will get the wagon version of the Cruze and serve as a competitor to the Hyundai i40, the only station wagon that is made in Korea, sold in Korea. Just hope that GM Korea president, Mike Arcamone, got that memo...



21) 2013MY Citroen Berlingo and Jumpy - the business-oriented Citroen Berlingo and Jumpy/Dispatch vans got themselves a minor change!


22) Citroen C4 Aircross - the Citroen equivalent of the Mitsubishi RVR


23) Citroen DS3 Racing Sebastien Loeb Edition - If the Infiniti FX gets the Sebastian Vettel treatment, the Citroen DS3 Racing gets a Sebastien Loeb treatment. This is going to be hotter than the normal DS3 Racing. In fact, what would Jeremy Clarkson think of it when he saw one and said that it looks better than the one he drove on the hot hatch episode of Top Gear?!


24) Dacia Lodgy - Romania-based Dacia, a Renault affiliate, showcased a new kind of MPV that you can think of it as a recession buster. The kind of MPV that is affordable for just under 10,000 Euros. The Dacia Lodgy is Europe's most affordable MPV people can buy and that's good, if you have the knack to save Europe from the debt crisis and endless downgrading by the creditors.


25) FAB Design McLaren MP4-12C - Some wicked modifications done by the FAB Design crew for the McLaren MP4-12C. Now it looks more like the Lamborghini Aventador!


26) 2013 Ferrari California - What matters for this recent minor change are the performance upgrades and some weight loss to keep it well ahead. Still, I hate the Ferrari California.


27) Ferrari F12berlinetta - I already talked about the F12berlinetta before. This was known by man as the most powerful Ferrari ever made. Even with the V12 engine that has more power than the Lamborghini Aventador, it couldn't keep up. See if we can find that out on the next season of Top Gear in Summer.


28) Fiat 500L - This MPV is not related to the Fiat 500. This is a debutante for the Fiat range at it will replace the Fiat Idea. This could look like the new Fiat Panda's identical twin brother if you know what I mean....


29) Ford Fiesta ST - So this is it, the high-performance production version of the Ford Fiesta ST. Will it make it here?! Can't tell but this one looks red hot!


30) Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C - Gemballa does to Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari. Now, it does to McLaren.


31) Hyundai i30 Wagon - Seriously, could it be possible to have a wagon version of the i30? You know, South Korea already has the i40 and it can't afford to have another wagon in their South Korean Hyundai line-up, or can they?


32) Jaguar XF Sportbrake - Jaguar is back on the station wagon game with their new debutante to the XF range, the XF Sportbrake.


33) Second-generation Kia Cee'd - Top Gear's reasonably priced car gets it's first full model change. So, could this be it when the next season of Top Gear arrives? If it does, it could be it. Hope that this new model come in South Korea soon as well as the Cee-Apostrohpe-D wagon.



34) Koenigsegg Agera range 2013 Model - Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegigisegggg (sorry, didn't mean that) Agera gets some performance upgrades! The normal Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegigisegggg Agera and the flagship Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegigisegggg Agera R gained the new engine management system that provides more functionality while meeting all OBD II regulations. Also, it's got Stability Control. The Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegigisegggg Agera now produces 960HP while the Koenigseggisseggggnignigsegigisegggg Agera R produces 1,140HP. Now, what I hope now, is crush the world record as the fastest production car.


35) Lamborghini Aventador J - My absolute favorite supercar got it's roof chopped but this is a one-off special. This the the only one of its kind and it costs 2.1 Million Euros.


36) Lancia Flavia - the production version of the Chrysler 200-based Lancia Flavia Cabrio will be showcased and it goes on sale later.


37) Lexus RX range minor change - As remembered, the facelifted 2013 Lexus RX will be on sale in Japan this April and Lexus meant it.


38) Maserati GranTurismo Sport


39) Third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class - This new model looks better than the new Audi A3!


40) Mini JCW Countryman - Say hello to the newest member of the Mini John Cooper Works family and this one's going to jump over the moon! Or maybe just threw it. Hey Diddle Diddle!


41) Third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander - The new Outlander is much more reasonably designed than the previous model. It looks like the Concept PX-MIEV at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Word from the mouth is that the Outlander MIEV is in the works now. Hope this new model will come to Japan soon.


42) 2013 Opel Astra OPC/Vauxhall Astra VXR - The hotter version of the Astra GTC has arrived, finally...


43) Opel/Vauxhall Mokka - This is the Buick Encore's European cousin. While the Buick Encore will go on sale in early 2013, the Mokka will be on sale first in Europe in late 2012.


44) Pagani Huayra Carbon Edition - The Pagani Huayra is now nested with carbon fiber!


45) Peugeot 4008 - The Peugeot equivalent of the Mitsubishi RVR


46) Renault ZOE - The production version of the 100% Electric Renault is now in the flesh. This one looks stunning but when you drive one, it's quiet.


47) Rolls-Royce Phantom range minor change - For the first time ever, the Rolls-Royce Phantom lineup gets a minor change!


48) Seat Ibiza Mk4 minor change - the Seat Ibiza Mk4 lineup gets it's first minor change to keep themselves fresh.


49) Seat Mii 5DR - Looks like Mii Konori's got five doors! What's up Konori-senpai?


50) Skoda Citigo 5DR - The Czech equivalent of the VW up!, also gets 5 doors as well...


51) smart fortwo minor change - For the first time, the smart fortwo gets its minor change to keep it fresh


52) New Volvo V40 - The V40 naming is resurrected but it's now a 5-door hatchback.


53) Volkswagen Golf GTi Cabrio - The Golf GTi now has a convertible version for the first time ever!


54) VW Polo Blue GT - This version of the Polo has enhanced fuel economy without sacrificing performance.


55) VW up! 5DR - The smallest in the VW lineup now has 5 doors!


56) Bentley EXP 9 F Concept - Bentley imagines their first SUV with this concept


57) BMW M135i Concept - BMW imagines their next addition to the new M Perfomance vehicles. Also, they're imagining a 3-door version of the new 1-Series.


58) Citroen DS4 Racing Concept - Citroen imagines a powerful version of the DS4 and if it went to prodcution, watch out, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde.


59) Ford Tourneo Custom Concept - Ford imagines what would their next Transit look like.


60) Hyundai i-oniq - The South Korean automaker giant's concept car is a one step further for the brand's Fluidic Sculpture design.


61) Infiniti Emerg-E Concept - Nissan's luxury brand, Infiniti, imagines their hot hybrid sportscar.


62) MINI Clubvan Concept - MINI imagines what would their business-oriented vehicle would look like in this concept.


63) Nissan Invitation Concept - Nissan imagines what would their Honda Fit competitor would look like...


64) Nissan Hi-Cross Concept - Nissan imagines what would their new X-Trail look like...


65) Peugeot 208 GTi Concept - Peugeot imagines what would their new 208 GTi look like on this concept car.


66) Peugeot 208 XY Concept - How stylish could that be?


67) Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept - My gosh, here comes the CrossCabrio version of the Range Rover Evoque! Looks like there's going to be some chase here....


68) SEAT Toledo Concept - Now SEAT is picturing what if the Toledo returns on their lineup? With this concept version, that's a hint that the Toledo's back from the grave.


69) Toyota FT-Bh Concept


70) Volkswagen Amarok Canyon Concept - This German pickup truck is really toughened to go!


71) Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept (Geneva Motor Show version) - Remember the Cross Coupe Concept you seen at last year's Tokyo Motor Show? This one's going to be different...



...and more of what you would expect on this venue. As said, the 82nd Geneva Motor Show is held at PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland. It will be around by March 8 to 18, so what would you expect more at one of the biggest automotive shows in the world?

1 comment:

Martin said...

Hi, the images are from the 82nd climbed International Motor Show and Accessories in Geneva? I love to see photos of the Citroën berlingo is my favorite car