[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/paris-motor-show-2018-preview\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/paris-motor-show-2018-preview\/","headline":"Paris Motor Show 2018 Preview","name":"Paris Motor Show 2018 Preview","description":"In the automotive calendar, the Paris Motor Show is up there with the big boys like Geneva, New York and sister event Frankfurt. It opens on October 4th, following two days of press previews, and parades the most exciting and significant cars we can expect over the next 12 months and beyond. So what will be on the stands this year? Audi E-Tron Before 2025, Audi will offer 12 new fully electric models and this battery-powered SUV will mark the […]","datePublished":"2018-09-25","dateModified":"2018-10-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Paris-Motor-Show-Feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Paris-Motor-Show-Feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/paris-motor-show-2018-preview\/","about":["Cars","EVENT COVERAGE","LATEST CAR NEWS","SHOWS"],"wordCount":625,"keywords":["bmw","mercedes","Mercedes-Benz","Paris Motor Show"],"articleBody":"In the automotive calendar, the Paris Motor Show is up there with the big boys like Geneva, New York and sister event Frankfurt.It opens on October 4th, following two days of press previews, and parades the most exciting and significant cars we can expect over the next 12 months and beyond.So what will be on the stands this year?Audi E-TronBefore 2025, Audi will offer 12 new fully electric models and this battery-powered SUV will mark the first when it arrives in 2019.An electric SUV is big news regardless but slap those four interconnecting rings on the grill and interest increases five-fold. Audi\u2019s first-ever all-electric car promises a range of around 250 miles, which is isn\u2019t far off what you can get from its direct rival – the Jaguar I-Pace.Elsewhere on Audi\u2019s display space will be the new A1 supermini and facelifted Q3 SUV.BMW Z4We\u2019ve already told you plenty about the long-awaited Z4 but Paris will be the first time anyone outside of BMW will have seen it in the metal.The low-slung roadster is 85mm longer, 74mm wider and 13mm taller than its predecessor and will be available with a choice of BMW’s latest turbocharged petrol engines, the quickest of which being the Z4 M40i (0-62mph: 4.6 seconds).Prices are expected to start from around \u00a350,000 but we\u2019ll find out for sure on the first public day of the Paris show, with deliveries expected to begin from March 2019.BMW will also be bringing along its new 3 Series.DS3 CrossbackThe regular DS3 has sold like hot croissants and this version with a bulkier back-end is expected to retain any buyers who love the look but need the space.It\u2019ll actually be an indirect replacement for the standard DS3, which will remain in production until the end of 2019 before being phased out.Engine options for this Audi Q2 rival will include a trio of three-pot 1.2-litre petrols (99, 128 and 153bhp) and a single 99bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel. However, DS plans to offer electric versions of each of its models, so expect a battery-powered DS3 Crossback (with a range exceeding 186 miles) sooner rather than later.Hyundai i30 Fastback NAnyone who liked the 6.4-second i30 N from earlier this year is sure to appreciate this slope-backed hatch too. Don\u2019t expect much more than a bodystyle tweak with this.Kia Ceed GTLast year\u2019s Stinger proved that Kia can do performance but it\u2019ll dial it back for this warm hatch.Designed, developed, engineered and built in Europe, it uses a powerful 1.6-litre T-GDi engine that produces 201bhp and 265Nm of torque.It remains unclear exactly how quick the Ceed GT is, but you can count on it being sharper than the current quickest Ceed (1.4-litre petrol manual – 0-62mph: 8.9 seconds).Lexus RC Coupe faceliftThis 4 Series\/C-Class Coupe rival has been updated to resemble Lexus\u2019 flagship LC model more closely, while stability has been improved without compromising ride quality.Expect prices to be not much more than the \u00a339k RC model.Please note that the image above is an example, images of the new Lexus RC Coupe have not been released yet.Mercedes-Benz EQCLike Audi, Mercedes has electric dreams and the EQC will be the first of up to ten electric cars to bear the three-pointed star before the end of 2025.Arriving around the same time as Audi\u2019s E-Tron, this car will also be a straight rival to the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X with a range of around 280 miles.Also on Merc\u2019s Paris stand will be the A-Class Saloon.Which cars are you most looking forward to seeing come out of the Paris Motor Show? Let us know down in the comments…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Paris Motor Show 2018 Preview","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/paris-motor-show-2018-preview\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]