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Geneva motor show 2015 preview

The Geneva motor show 2015 will be held March 3-15. It will showcase new models from the likes of Ferrari, Honda, Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin. Although a number of manufacturers will be confirming their presence in the run-up to the show, here’s a list of cars that are most likely going to be present at the show.


Audi
The Ingolstadt-based carmaker will have on display the RS3 and the R8. The RS3 is a performance hatchback on sale in global markets; it makes 362bhp from its 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine and can get to 100kph in 4.3 seconds. The R8 sportscar will be present in its second-generation avatar. It shares mechanicals and some technology with the Lamborghini Huracan, and will be an all-wheel drive only.

Aston Martin
British sportscar manufacturer will be unveiling the Vantage GT3. It is the more extreme version of the V12 Vantage S and is likely to produce as much as 600bhp of power.

BMW
The BMW 1 Series facelift will be making an appearance at the Geneva motor show 2015. It gets tweaked front and rear styling, upgraded infotainment system and a new range of three-cylinder engines for international markets. The current four-cylinder engines will also be updated to deliver more power and improved efficiency. Unlike the current car which is a rear-wheel drive, the facelifted 1-series will be a front-wheel drive. BMW will also be showing a larger version of the 2-series Active Tourer MPV that is sell in global markets. This one comes with seven seats instead of five.

Ferrari
The Ferrari 488 GTB to be unveiled at Geneva, is the successor to the fabled 458 Italia. It gets a new twin-turbo V8 engine developing 660bhp. Ferrari has also announced its return to Indian markets, whether they eventually bring this car to our shores is still not confirmed.

Ford
The American carmaker’s hot hatchback for global markets, the Focus RS, is into its third-generation. This one has a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that generates 316bhp; it also gets all-wheel drive.

Honda
Unlike the sedan model that used to be on sale in India, the Honda Civic in international markets is a hatchback. The Geneva motor show 2015 will see the debut of the Civic Type R – Honda's new hot hatch which is expected to produce around 300bhp from its turbocharged 2.0-litre engine.

Hyundai
The South Korean brand has quite a few models lined up for Geneva. First up is the i30 facelift. The i30 is a hatchback bigger than the i20, sold in global markets. The facelift gets a sporty turbocharged version with 183bhp, as part of the updated range. Then there is the sedan model which is on sale in international markets, the i40. The facelift gets refreshed styling, upgraded engines and a new transmission feature as part of the line-up. Hyundai will also showcase the i20 coupé – the sleek three-door version of the i20 hatchback, and the new Tucson SUV.

Infiniti
Nissan’s luxury wing, Infiniti, will showcase a thinly veiled concept called QX30. It is set to go on sale in international markets at the end of 2015.

Jaguar
The Brit carmaker will have on display the XJ facelift. It gets minor cosmetic changes and some new infotainment options.

Lamborghini
Lamborghini has plans to introduce the Aventador SV, and will most likely unveil this more potent Super Veloce version of Lamborghini's supercar. It is expected to have more than 700bhp in its reserves.

McLaren
The sportscar manufacturer will unveil the P1 GTR. This is the more hardcore version of McLaren's P1 hypercar, and will rival Ferrari's LaFerrari FXX K. McLaren will also introduce the 675LT. This new 'Long Tail' McLaren pays homage to the F1-based original.

Morgan
This family-owned British marque has announced that it will showcase a new supercar at the Geneva motor show 2015.

Porsche
Porsche has two confirmed models headed to Geneva – the 911 GT3 RS and the recently revealed Cayman GT4. The 911 GT3 RS was scheduled for release last year, but instead, the ultimate 911 is finally being revealed at the Geneva show 2015. As the name suggests, the Cayman GT4 is a more powerful version of the Cayman. It gets 380bhp from its 3.8-litre flat six engine.

Renault
The French company will jump into the crossover fray with the unveiling of the Renault Kadjar. It shares a number of its components with the Nissan Qashqai.

Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce will be bringing the Wraith convertible to the Geneva motor show 2015. This open-top Rolls gets styling inspired by the Ghost and a soft-top roof.

Skoda
The new Superb’s interior was recently revealed by Skoda. The car will officially be unveiled at the Geneva show.

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