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

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Sunday, 11 Oct 2026 06:18 0 19 autotech

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.

Aion GS7

Chinese newcomer Aion will unwrap the GS7, a modified version of sibling brand Trumpchi’s S7. A big plug-in hybrid SUV, it’s due in the UK next year. It will be joined on the Paris stand by a second new model, the nature of which the brand has yet to confirm.

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 ‘PS1’

Codenamed ‘Projet Spécial 1’, this new model will sit outside Alpine’s current line-up – its ‘everyday’ cars, the A290 and A390, as well as its flagship sports car, the A110.

Everything you need to know about the Alpine ‘PS1’

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.