The Swiss event reaches its 83rd edition scheduled to March 7 from 17 and, as always, will receive countless vehicles from the whole world, most of them very important releases. This article brings quick introductions about some of the exposed vehicles, but there will be links for the cars which have already received complete articles. You can browse it through the brand index, follow this link’s updates on our Twitter page and see photo gallery of the exposed vehicles on our Facebook album.
Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Citroën Chevrolet Fiat Ford Hyundai Jeep Kia Lancia Maserati McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Nissan Opel Peugeot Qoros Renault Rolls-Royce Škoda Volkswagen Volvo
Complete articles: 4C.
Back to the top
Aston Martin
Complete articles: Rapide S, V8 Vantage.
Back to the top
Complete articles: S3, SQ5, RS6 Avant, RS7.
A3 e-tron: Those windmill-shaped wheels anticipate this is an ecologic Audi. A3’s brand new generation goes hybrid with a plug-in system, using an electric engine of 101 hp paired to the widely known TFSI 1.4L, which produces 150 hp. There won’t be changes on the car’s other aspects, leaving the attractive style as preserved as the S-Tronic dual-clutch semi-automatic gearbox. This car can run in hybrid mode, getting a combined power of 204 hp, as well as all-gasoline, to reach 7s6 0-60 mph and 138-mph top speed, or 100% electric, limiting the speed to 81 mph and reaching 31 miles without recharging.
A3 g-tron: Why stop being ecological only with electricity? This variation can carry 30 pounds of natural gas divided into two tanks, each one with three protective layers for more protection and to avoid leakages, not to mention an electronic regulator to maintain the internal pressure between 5 and 9 bar, lowering when more economy is wanted and increasing it when more power is demanded. Such technology helps the TFSI 1.4L to achieve 110 hp, a 11s time from 0 to 60 mph and a 118-mph top speed. There will be a 248-mile autonomy only with gas, which goes to 559 paired to gasoline.
RS Q3: Whether if you wanted a tougher RS3 or to have SQ5’s 40% sports car/60% crossover ratio inverted, Audi doesn’t care for how specific your wishes are. The RS style package’s discretion still makes it hard to notice when the car is moving, but the baby crossover received it all, including the lower ride height. Under the hood there are five cylinders to offer the 2.5L’s 305 hp and take it from 0 to 60 mph in 5s5 and to the limited 155 mph. Expected to arrive in Europe next October, it’ll use quattro Audi Drive Select systems, paired to 19” wheels, start/stop system and a top-notch luxury package.
S3 Sportback: If the new A3 has already received both the family and the sporty versions, it was silly to expect Audi would resist to create one more vehicle, specially when it required nothing but mixing those variations. In other words, this car only adds two more doors to S3’s sportiness, bringing the turbocharged TFSI 2.0L with direct injection and 300 hp, enough power for a five-second 0-60 mph and limited 155-mph top speed. Also following the two-door, there will be S-Tronic transmission, quattro traction, one-inch lower ride height and the option of having the 13.4” brake calipers in red.
Back to the top
Complete articles: 3-Series GT.
Back to the top
C3 2013: Just like the Picasso minivan, Citroën’s hatchback took inspiration from the Brazilian version to its half-life facelift for Europe. The new front bumper added an imponent upper grille and redesigned the lower one, giving the car LED daytime lights and a pleasant refreshed look, while the rear design became more elegant with the new chrome details. The interior, however, received the biggest improvements: C3 now uses a discreet version of DS3’s console, along with new coatings and higher overall quality. There will be diesel engines, but the gasoline units will all use three cylinders.
Back to the top
Fiat
Complete articles: 500e, 500L (Europe), 500L (US).
500 GQ: Does anyone still keep count of how many special editions this car has received? The cute Italian hatchback was now associated to the famous masculine magazine with, obviously, a male-dedicated package. In other words, this 500 is based on the sporty 500S and brings exclusive dark-gray metallic painting, 16” alloy wheels and some exclusive styling items, such as white decals and GQ logos. Expected to arrive at the European market in June, this special version wasn’t priced yet, but the engine list will have the 84-hp TwinAir 0.9L, 68-hp 1.2L, 100-hp 1.4L and one diesel engine, the 94-hp Multijet 1.3L.
500L: The stylish minivan is being so well-accepted in Europe that it already received the North-American variation, and now enlarges the engine options for the homeland’s market. If the turbocharged 16-valve MultiAir 1.4L’s 160 hp are too much for you, Fiat now offers not one 103-hp option but two, with the same exact power: the TwinAir 0.9L enables 0-100 km/h in 12s3 and 112-mph top speed with 47 mpg while the turbocharged diesel 1.6L, with more than twice the other’s torque, changes those numbers to 11s3, 112.4 mph and 52.2 mpg. Both powertrain options will arrive next March.
500L Trekking: This is Fiat’s answer for those who would like an off-road inspired vehicle but still have to worry about the family too much to forget the upcoming 500X. Since the overseas sibling arrived in the US with this new variation, it was only a matter of time for the European to catch up. This 500L proves it much more than a more attractive look, though: there will be the 160-hp MultiAir 1.4L with manual or double-clutch semi-automatic gearbox, Uconnect infotainment system, the really cool optional Lavazza coffee kit and Traction+, which transfers more power to the most slippery wheel.
Back to the top
Complete articles: EcoSport.
EcoSport: The Brazilian crossover will cross the ocean as Ford’s weapon against the also young Opel Mokka, Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur. It’ll offer the 123-hp variation of EcoBoost 1.0L, along with a 108-hp 1.5L and one diesel option, the 88-hp 1.5L, but the main attraction will be the technology, just like in its homeland. Ford will offer the Sync infotainment central with AppLink, a smartphone-friendly system to support voice commands. Besides, the Emergency Assistance system will improve the safety, automatically connecting the car with a help central in case of accident.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Grand Santa Fe.
ix35: There are so many cars being released each month that it the time passage is hard to notice. Hyundai’s compact crossover is about to turn three, so now it’s time for a minor facelift, with redesigned front grille and alloy wheels, LED daytime lights and bixenon headlights. Actually, the equipment addition will be this car’s biggest feature for 2013: ix35 will receive a new 2.0L, which is expected to be more powerful and less-consumpting due to the direct injection. That engine will make use of the Flex Steer system, which enables the driver to choose between three driving modes, Normal, Comfort and Sport.
Back to the top
Grand Cherokee: The small facelift first showed in the last Detroit Motor Show is now being extended to the European version of the full-size SUV, with minor changes that don’t disturb the elegant overall impression caused by Jeep’s current most famous vehicle. The clean and imponent external design wraps a very classy cabin, which received even better materials, new multifunctional steering wheel, better sound system and an improved infotainment central, with more functions. Nothing that changes the fact of this being an excellent rival for some versions of the Land Rover Range Rover.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Pro_cee’d 2, Pro_cee’d GT.
Back to the top
Lancia
Voyager: If you’re looking for taking the entire family to travel in style, the Italians have the nice option for you. Fiat Group’s luxury division now presents its full-size minivan in a new engine option: the V6 3.6L stays untouched, but gets the company of a turbocharged diesel 2.8L, which meets Euro 5 standards and generates 175 hp in order to achieve an 120-mph top speed. Lancia also brought two new color options, ESC stability control and 17” wheels, but another big feature is Trailer Sway Damping, which prevents abrupt movements of whatever Town & Country’s European version tows.
Back to the top
GranTurismo MC Stradale: When you manage to stop looking at this gorgeous lines, it will be interesting to know the Italian coupé brings 20” wheels, double exhaust tip, fiberglass hood and an exclusive hood scoop, not to mention exclusive internal coating. When it comes to the performance, there will be GranTurismo Sport’s V8 4.7L, with 460 hp and the manual MC Race Shift six-speed transmission, capable of taking this car to 188 mph of top speed, and braking all that with the help of Brembo ceramic calipers. This sports car will be produced at Maserati’s new Italian plant of Grugliasco.
Back to the top
Complete articles: P1.
Back to the top
Complete articles: CLA, E-Class.
A45 AMG: Yes, this will be where the sporty version’s first official arrival will take place. Mercedes’ hatchback stopped to tease the public with accessory packages and now delights it showing how AMG extends its work to the inside: how about using the most powerful four-cylinder engine currently built? The turbocharged 2.0L’s 360-hp power has also the power/volume ratio record, enabling 4s6 time for 0 to 60 mph and the limited 155-mph top speed. Besides, the average consumption is so good you won’t even care this car didn’t receive considerable styling changes: you can achieve 34 mpg.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Paceman.
Clubman Bond Street: How about going shopping with a very spacious English car that honors a very famous shopping center… of England? The stretched Cooper’s new special edition comes in black with several champagne-colored external details, composing an interesting combination which is repeated in the interior. The car will offer large items lists, which can include parking sensor and leather steering wheel, but the several engine options also deserve big attention: according to the market, gasoline and diesel will start with 120 and 110 hp and get to 181 and 141 hp when turbocharged.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Versa Note.
Leaf: The European version received several updates just like the North-American. The internal parts’ drag was reducted, some improvements to aerodynamics and energy recovery braking, along with more efficient power management system. According to the automaker, such updates managed to make Leaf a more pleasant car to drive and with bigger trunk, now reaching 13 cu-ft. However, the biggest feature is still the increased autonomy of 124 miles without recharging. This car will be offered at those markets in Visia, Acenta and Tekna trims, starting on £23,490 for United Kingdom.
Note: After the Japanese and the North-American markets received the car which came from the Invitation concept, it’s time for Nissan’s minivan to arrive in Europe. The bigger styling changes were actually restricted to the exclusive Dynamic trim level, with sporty bumpers and new wheels. Expected to succeed Tiida’s hatchback variation there, this car will offer three powertrain options: the gasoline 1.2L will come with 79 hp or 96 hp, while the diesel 1.5L stays at 88 hp – this particular option will be focused on the efficiency, achieving a 3.7-l/100 km average consumption.
Back to the top
Opel
Complete articles: Adam, Cascada, Mokka.
Back to the top
Complete articles: 2008.
Back to the top
Complete articles: 3.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Captur, Clio 4, Clio Estate, Kangoo 2013, Scénic 2013, Scénic XMOD.
Clio R.S. 200: The fourth generation has received one of Clio’s most iconic versions. The name anticipates the 200-hp power and 239,3-Nm torque generated by an 1.6 with direct injection, controlled by a double-clutch EDC automatic gearbox with three driving modes – these technologies bring a 25% lower fuel consumption, according to Renault. The top-notch interior includes the R-Link infotainment system, keyless access and audio system with 3-D effect, while the exterior styling package adds 18” wheels, aerodynamic kit and exclusive colors. The French market will receive this car for € 24.990.
Back to the top
Complete articles: León 3, León SC.
Mii EcoFuel: If you thought this car would only be VW up! with different badges, this version will make you think deeper of choosing the Spanish sibling. This car can also run with gasoline using the three-cylinder 1.0L of 65 hp, but the biggest feature is the natural gas system, which enables it to hold Seat’s record of low-pollutant cars. According to Seat, there will be 2,9 kg of gas consumed each 100 km and a 79-g/km emission of CO2. As usual, this will be an entry version, with plastic-covered wheels and the interesting price of € 12.050 in Germany, making it the cheapest gas vehicle in Europe.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Octavia 4, Rapid.
Octavia Combi: If your opinion states that modernity doesn’t necessarily have to mean revolutionary designing of questionable taste, this may be your car. Combi joins an old Volvo’s discretion with VW Group’s technology, resulting on a MQB-based station wagon that became 4.3 inches longer wheelbase than its previous generation, dedicated to the impressive 21.5-cu-ft trunk. Most of the Octavia sedan’s features were preserved: there will be eight powertrain options, half using gasoline and half using diesel. The equipment list will focus on the safety, bringing lots of electronic help systems.
Back to the top
Complete articles: Cross up!, Golf R Cabrio, XL1.
Back to the top
Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Citroën Chevrolet Fiat Ford Hyundai Jeep Kia Lancia Maserati McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Nissan Opel Peugeot Qoros Renault Rolls-Royce Škoda Volkswagen Volvo
