The Paris Motor Show, an event that excites car enthusiasts, is back with an enticing promise for 2026. From October 13 to 18, the exhibition center at Porte de Versailles will resonate with the latest innovations from the biggest manufacturers. Get ready, as this edition promises to be rich in surprises and reunions!
A Strong Comeback of Brands
Since the post-Covid recovery, the Paris Motor Show has managed to regain its audience, with attendance flirting with 500,000 visitors during the 2024 edition. For 2026, more manufacturers are expected, with confirmation of the presence of major brands like Audi, BMW, Ford, Kia, Tesla, and Volkswagen. These returns delight fans, just as the notable absence of Toyota Europe and Lexus, who have decided to skip this year, is felt.
The show will be particularly significant as it marks the 91st edition since its inception in 1898. Visitors will be able to discover technical innovations and bold concepts, reflecting the ambitions of manufacturers in the face of contemporary challenges.
The Paris Motor Show is back from October 12 to 18, 2026, and already announces more manufacturers present than during the 2024 edition. © Mondial de l’Auto
Abarth: A Return to Roots
Abarth, the scorpion brand, is considering a return to thermal engines with ambitious projects. Struggling in the electric market, it is not putting all its bets on the 500, but rather on a supercharged version of the 600. The Grande Panda Abarth is also in the works, promising to add some spice to the lineup.
- Grande Panda Abarth
Alpine: The Electric Revolution
For Alpine, the year 2026 will mark a decisive turning point with the replacement of the A110 by a new fully electric generation. A giant leap into the future that demonstrates the brand’s commitment to the energy transition.
- Alpine A110 electric
Audi: Electric on Display
Audi, which made a grand return to the show in 2024, will continue to impress with its new entry-level electric model, the Audi A2 e-tron. This model is based on the technical platform of the Volkswagen ID.3. The brand will also present a new generation of the Q7 and an even sharper version of the RS3 to celebrate the swan song of the 2.5 TFSI 5-cylinder engine.
- Audi A2 e-tron
- Audi Q7
- RS3+
BMW: Innovation and Electric
BMW is not to be left behind and will unveil its electric family sedan, the BMW i3, as well as a new generation of the X5 SUV. These models continue the concepts presented during the previous edition, notably the Neue Klasse, which gave birth to the iX3.
The BMW i3 will be presented in 2026. © Didier Ric
- BMW X5
- BMW i3
Fiat and Genesis: Strategic Returns
Fiat will also make its return with the sedan variant of the Grande Panda, targeting models like the restyled Dacia Logan and the Citroën C4 X. Meanwhile, Genesis, Hyundai’s premium brand, will set up shop in France with three 100% electric models, including two SUVs and a large sedan, the Genesis G80.
- Fiat Grande Panda sedan
- Genesis GV60
- Genesis GV70
- Genesis G80
Dacia and DS: Interesting New Releases
Dacia has never deserted the show, even during lean years. This year, it will unveil the C-Neo project, a family wagon that will complement the Bigster SUV. Meanwhile, DS will present its new family SUV, the DS N°7, which shares stylistic elements with the DS N°8.
- Dacia C-Neo (Spacer)
- DS N°7
Hyundai and Kia: Electric Offensive
Hyundai will also take advantage of the show to present the fifth generation of its Tucson SUV. On its side, Kia will showcase its entry-level electric model, the Kia EV2, as well as the replacement for the Ceed, which will arrive in France exclusively in hybrid version.
- Hyundai Tucson 5th generation
- Kia EV2
- Kia K4
Volkswagen: Offensive in the B Segment
Volkswagen will not be left behind and will unveil two electric models aimed at the B segment: the ID.Polo and the ID.Cross, an SUV that will compete with the Renault 4. With up to 226 hp in the GTI version for the ID.Polo and two battery options (37 or 52 kWh), these models promise to be must-haves.
- Volkswagen ID.Polo
- Volkswagen ID.Cross
