The 2013 Geneva motor show saw a few of the most interesting new debuts in years.
While all of us had our own personal favourites, the visitors of autoexpress.co.uk did too. We’ve put together a listing of the 10 many prominent stories…
1. Ferrari LaFerrari
If the unlimited crowds blocking the LaFerrari from view weren’t sufficient of a hint, then the staggering amount of web traffic on autoexpress.co.uk verified it as the people’s cars and truck of the show. You flocked to checked out up on the supreme Ferrari as well as take in its striking bodywork. as well as in spite of opinions on its name, everybody was amazed by the figures: acceleration from 0-124mph in less than seven seconds, with a 950bhp petrol-electric powertrain that creates half the CO2 of the Enzo.
2. Rolls-Royce Wraith
Following carefully behind the Ferrari, was the all-new Rolls-Royce Wraith. It’s the sportiest design the firm has ever made as well as the most powerful, too. A 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 creates 624bhp, while modified suspension as well as a larger track assist enhance the handling. sitting inside the opulent cabin reminds you this is a Rolls, with amazing interest to detail as well as only the very best materials. The looks may not have been widely applauded however it’s one more fantastic British cars and truck we can be happy of.
3. Volkswagen Golf GTI
It’s a testament to the popularity of the Volkswagen Golf GTI that it ranks third in our many checked out stories from Geneva, ahead of some seriously desirable models. This newest GTI is certainly the sharpest-looking for a long time as well as we’re expecting it to be excellent to drive, too. With as much as 227bhp as well as a kerbweight 42kg less than the old model, the future of the GTI brand looks to be in risk-free hands.
4. Mercedes A45 AMG
The Mercedes A45 AMG may be called a hot-hatch in the exact same method the Golf GTI is, however the Merc is a totally different proposition. With 355bhp as well as four-wheel drive, it rockets from 0-62mph in the exact same time as an entry-level Porsche 911. costs are expected to begin from around £36,000 so it’s expensive for a household hatch, however it’s likewise a bit of a performance cars and truck bargain.
5. Lamborghini Veneno
People were drawn to the Lamborghini stand just to gawp at the Veneno, as well as our visitors couldn’t assist however try as well as get a better look, too. celebrating the firm’s 50th anniversary, the Veneno is based on the Aventador however has a overall power output lifted from 640bhp to 740bhp. That type of performance seems completely at house in the Veneno’s Le Mans car-inspired aerodynamic body. however the near-£3million price-tag is a bit of a shock.
6. Honda Civic Tourer
Estate cars and trucks are never truly crowd pleasers, however the Civic Tourer’s trendy bodywork shown sufficient to snatch it a location in your top 10. It’s still a idea for the time being however the production cars and truck will be exposed soon enough, as well as a chat with the lead designer on the job exposed it’ll look practically identical. Honda is appealing it will offer near-class-leading interior space, too, so you can make a situation for your head as well as your heart.
7. Alfa Romeo 4C
Ever because the Alfa 4C debuted as a idea in Geneva two years ago, there’s been a buzz about it. Thankfully, the production cars and truck revealed this year looked every bit as great as the idea – although the front lights are a bit controversial. You were especially thinking about the 4C introduce Edition, featuring carbon-fibre trim as well as distinct colour schemes, with a price-tag of around £52,000. All designs are developed on a lightweight carbon-fibre chassis as well as are powered by a 237bhp 1.75-litre turbo engine.
8. Volkswagen Golf Estate
At number eight, is the second Golf of our top 10 – the Estate model. It evaluates as much as 105kg less than the cars and truck it replaces however provides 605 litres of boot area – that’s 100 litres up on its predecessor. There’s an ultra-frugal BlueMotion model, too, which promises 85.6mpg as well as 87g/km from its 1.6-litre diesel engine.
9. Porsche 911 GT3
The newest variant of the new Porsche 911 is the focused GT3 variant, which includes a 468bhp 3.8-litre flat-six engine. The purists may not be pleased to hear that it’s only offered with a PDK gearbox however we’re still expecting it to be amazing to drive, thanks to a kerbweight that’s 13 per cent lighter than the old GT3.
10. Kia provo
It’s a indication of exactly how far Kia has come that its provo idea was one of your top 10 designs at Geneva. The great news is that it’s much more than a concept, too, with Kia insiders confirming it will make production as a coupe version of the Fiesta-rivalling Rio. It’ll be like a small Coupe rival for Kia as well as we were told that the fundamental shape will be carried over into the production version.