The Geneva motor show is one of the largest and most prestigious auto shows in the motoring calendar, and often plays host to the debuts of the world’s finest supercars.
This year’s show is no different, and with the doors set to open on March 9 we take a look at what’s Geneva-bound this year.
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Ferrari’s most powerful series production model yet – the 812 Superfast – will make its public debut at the Geneva motor show. The two-door model is essentially a significantly upgraded version of the F12berlinetta but it uses a larger, naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine and introduces a new chassis technology to the range.
Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Jaguar confirmed its XF Sportbrake estate at the Paris motor show last year with an image of the car in testing prototype guise. It’ll share engines with the standard XF for international markets, meaning a 2.0-litre diesel and 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engines will make up the engine range. It’s unlikely to get an XF R Sportbrake variant to rival the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S estate, though.
Kia Picanto
Kia already unveiled the Picanto ahead of the Detroit motor show. The smallest Kia gets a fresh new look, more upmarket interior and updated technology and safety features. A sporty GT-Line trim also features, but a full-fat GT isn’t coming off the back of it.
Range Rover Velar
The Range Rover Velar will be unveiled as the most radical-looking Range Rover yet: a mid-sized SUV-coupé designed to lay down the toughest challenge yet to Porsche’s all-conquering Macan and other rivals such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé.
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Lamborghini’s lightweight Huracán variant will be at Geneva, and it’s believed to be making its appearance in both coupé and Spyder variants. The significant weight reduction should push the car’s top speed up, and its 0-100kph time down.
Lamborghini’s lightweight Huracán variant will be at Geneva, and it’s believed to be making its appearance in both coupé and Spyder variants. The significant weight reduction should push the car’s top speed up, and its 0-100kph time down.
McLaren P14
McLaren will show the replacement for the 650S – codenamed P14 – at Geneva. It’ll get an evolutionary new look and will likely get a great deal more power. A leaked image of the car recently appeared online, offering a better idea of its full design.
Mercedes-AMG G65 4x4² Landaulet
Set to make its public debut at the Geneva motor show, the limited-volume G65 4x4² Landaulet will act as a swansong for the outgoing car, which will be replaced by a heavily updated model in international markets later this year. Powering the limousine-cum-off-roader is a 630hp twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12.
Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate
The new Mercedes-AMG E 63 Estate is the world's quickest wagon, hitting 0-100kph in 3.5sec in range-topping S 4Matic+ guise. That's just 0.1sec slower than its saloon equivalent. Its closest rival, the fastest version of the Audi RS6 Avant, covers the same sprint in 3.7sec.
Pagani Huayra Roadster
Pagani revealed the drop-top Huayra Roadster ahead of its debut at Geneva. The completely redesigned hypercar bucks the trend of most convertibles by being 80kg lighter than its coupé sibling. Powering the car is a Mercedes-AMG M158 twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12, reworked to produce a peak output of 764hp.
Porsche 911 GT3 facelift
It’s been spotted testing numerous times, but Geneva will be the show at which the 911 GT3 will be officially unveiled in facelifted form. The car will gain the option of a manual gearbox, but will retain the 3.8-litre engine of the current GT3, without the aid of turbocharging.
Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo
Pininfarina’s Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo supercar has been developed in conjunction with two-time F1 champ and Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi. No technical information has been released, but the car is expected to be designed for track driving.
Seat Ibiza
So far, the Ibiza has only been spotted under sneaky disguise, as a Hyundai i20.It’s confirmed to go on sale in international markets in July, so Geneva will be the first time Seat's crucial new supermini will be seen in full. It'll be followed by the Arona small SUV later in the year.
2017 Suzuki Swift
Numerous leaks lead up to the Swift’s Japanese reveal at the end of 2016, but its motor show debut comes at Geneva, where the European-spec supermini will be revealed. A hybrid powertrain is amongst the options expected to make it to Europe.
However, in India it’s expected to continue to use the same 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel engine as the current car, though the diesel engine might be tuned to produce more power. The next-gen Swift will likely reach our shores in mid-2017.
Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Eclipse is a car that could turn Mitsubishi’s fortunes around under new Renault-Nissan management. It's expected to have a look derived from the brand's XR-PHEV concept car, first seen in 2013. The Eclipse name was formerly used on a sports coupé produced from 1989 until 2011.
Techrules GT96
Chinese EV company Techrules first previewed its innovative turbine-recharging EV at last year’s Geneva show, but the production-ready version will officially be revealed in March. The power output for the concept was mooted at 1,044hp, with 0-100kph coming in 2.5sec and a 349kph top speed. An electric-only range of 150km was also claimed, as was the more impressive 1,931km of total range.
Toyota Yaris hot hatch
The Yaris hot hatch hasn’t been named yet, but it’s rumoured to be named after Toyota’s Gazoo motorsport outfit. It’s been revealed already, but it’ll get the full Geneva motor show reveal treatment in March, before going on sale in international markets later this year. It’s already confirmed to have more than 213hp.
Volvo XC60
Volvo has withdrawn from all but three motor shows in the calendar, so the Geneva motor show is the most likely recipient of the new XC60 small SUV. Spy shots indicate that it is likely to draw quite heavily from its XC90 sibling, but Geneva will be the first time it will be seen in full – if Volvo doesn’t choose to reveal it beforehand.
Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen’s replacement for the CC moves another step away from its Passat variant roots with a new name but the same coupe-like styling. There are whisperings of a shooting brake variant too.
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen’s small SUV will be revealed In Geneva, and is most likely to draw inspiration from the T-Roc concept first seen at the Geneva show back in 2014. A lot has changed since then, so the car may be quite different to its concept precursor.
Alpine A120
Reborn Renault-owned sportscar maker, Alpine, will bring its A120 to the Geneva motor show. It'll be the first time the production version of the car will be seen in the metal, although Alpine has been drip-feeding details of the mid-engined coupé to its site.
Citroën C3 Picasso replacement
Citroën's C3 Picasso replacement is expected for Geneva this year, alongside its sister car, the Vauxhall Crossland X. Both share platforms and engines. From spy shots it's clear to see it adopts Citroën's new family face.
Dendrobium electric hypercar
Singapore's first hypercar gets help from Williams F1 tech, although little else is known. It'll challenge the AM-RB 001 and Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercars when released, and is likely to be built in very limited numbers.
Nissan Qashqai facelift
Nissan announced at last year's Geneva show that the Qashqai is slated for an international launch this year, and it's already confirmed to arrive with Nissan's single-lane autonomous tech, named ProPilot. A premium-baiting Tekna+ trim will join the range, and will challenge the Audi Q3 when it's revealed this year.
Vauxhall Crossland X
A string of teasers have already revealed some of the new Vauxhall Crossland X’s design. The new SUV is due to get a pre-show reveal - likely in Opel form – at Geneva this March.
Subaru XV
The second-generation Subaru XV small SUV is based on the company’s new Global Platform that is also used for the new Impreza. At the heart of the model will be boxer engines mounted in a way that's said to reduce vibration.
Zenvo TS1 GT anniversary model
To mark 10 years of business, Danish supercar maker Zenvo will launch an anniversary version of its TS1 GT in Geneva. The car will be powered by a twin-supercharged 5.8-litre V8 that produces more than 1,166hp.
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