The lion is aggressive at the Mondial de l’Auto in Paris (until October 23) and left a strong scent mark with the new 408. The French have given it a high bonnet that is clearly rounded at the front and offer two hybrid versions (180 and 225 hp).
Also in the spotlight: the e-208 (world premiere) and the Hypercar 9X8 with a 707 hp twin-turbo V6 (rear) and a 272 hp electric motor (front).
Citroen luxury offshoot DS celebrated the world premiere of the compact DS3 and the special model DS9 E-Tense Opera.
Jeep came up with an electric off-road hammer: the Avenger. The key data: 115 kW, 260 Nm, 54 kWh battery and a range of 400 kilometers. The civilian version comes with front-wheel drive, the Avenger concept car, which Jeep also showed in Paris, is equipped with all-wheel drive. Whether this version will come is still open.
The Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric made its debut in Paris with its 90 kW (122 hp) drive and a 45 kWh battery. Range: 285 kilometers. The 4EVER Trophy electric off-road study attracted the most attention, and the Renault 5 Prototype retrospective was also a hit with the public.
The Chinese were well represented in Paris. BYD (Seal berline), Great Wall Motors (Ora Cat) and other manufacturers from the Far East made a clear statement in the French capital.
Source: Nachrichten