The Paris Motor Show earlier this month brought a wave of new reveals, and plenty more cars are due before 2030. We’ve picked ten we’re most excited about, covering everything from cheap city cars to electric supercars. Prices and dates that haven’t been confirmed are marked as expected.
Renault Twingo
The new Twingo is the closest to showrooms, with UK orders due to open later this year. Renault expects prices to start at around £19,000. It has an 82hp electric motor and a 27.5kWh battery, which Renault says is good for up to 163 miles. Reviewers have praised how much room there is inside for such a small car.
Smart #2
Smart is going back to its roots with the #2, a two-seat city car that follows the original ForTwo. At just 2.74 metres long, with a 6.95-metre turning circle, it’s built for tight streets and parking spaces. Smart claims up to 180 miles of range and a starting price under £20,000, with UK sales due early next year.
Citroën 2CV
Citroën showed a 2CV concept in Paris this month, previewing a production electric city car due by 2028. The company is targeting a starting price of around €15,000, which What Car expects to mean under £15,000 in the UK. Citroën hasn’t given a range or battery size yet, but it’s aiming for a car weighing around a tonne.
Dacia Striker
The Striker is a cross between an estate car and an SUV, at 4.62 metres long, putting it in Skoda Octavia territory. Dacia says UK prices will start under £25,000, with sales due in the coming months. It comes with petrol and hybrid engines, and the top hybrid version gets part-time four-wheel drive and off-road driving modes.
Peugeot e-208
The next Peugeot 208 is expected in 2027, previewed by the Polygon concept. The concept wears angular styling that many have compared to the much-loved 205, and it uses Peugeot’s Hypersquare steering wheel with a steer-by-wire system that has no mechanical link to the front wheels. Peugeot says a version of the Hypersquare will feature on the new 208, and it plans to bring steer-by-wire to road cars from 2027.
Range Rover GT
The Range Rover GT is an electric SUV with a lower, coupé-like shape, and Range Rover calls it the most car-like Range Rover yet. It’s the first car on JLR’s new EMA platform for electric cars, and it’s due on sale in 2027. Power and range haven’t been announced. What Car expects prices from around £100,000, and Range Rover says conventional hybrid versions will follow later.
Alpine A110
The current A110 has been around since 2017, and its electric replacement has been previewed as a sculpture. The new car will use two electric motors on the rear axle and two battery packs to keep the balance close to the original’s, according to Top Gear. Alpine hasn’t confirmed when the finished car will appear, though it’s widely expected in 2027.
BMW M3
BMW is building an electric M3 with four electric motors, one for each wheel, and it’s due in 2027. Power hasn’t been confirmed, though reports suggest it could top 1,000hp. Petrol fans needn’t panic, because BMW will keep selling a petrol M3 with a straight-six engine alongside it.
Toyota GR GT
The GR GT is a low-slung two-door supercar with a new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and a hybrid system. Toyota claims at least 641hp (650PS), a 45:55 front-to-rear weight split and a weight of 1,750kg or less. Deliveries are due to start in 2027, but Toyota hasn’t announced prices yet.
Jaguar Type 01
The Type 01 is the first car of Jaguar’s reinvention. It’s a four-door electric grand tourer based on the Type 00 concept from late 2024. Jaguar claims around 1,000hp from three electric motors, 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds and up to 450 miles of range. It costs from £130,000 in the UK, with orders opening early next year and deliveries due in the second half of 2027.
Our verdict
The Jaguar Type 01 is the most exciting car here, but the one most readers should wait for is the Renault Twingo. It’s the nearest to showrooms, it’s expected to cost about £19,000, and early reviews suggest it’s roomier than its size suggests. If you need a family car instead, the Dacia Striker looks like the best value of the bunch.
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