The Paris automotive week ended on Sunday. After a week of exhibitions, novelties and meetings with the public, the world’s largest car manufacturers presented new vehicles. Here’s our top five.
ORA FUNKY CAT
Factsheet : Price : 36,000 euros Engine : 80 kW Power : 171 horsepower 0 to 100 km/h : 8.3 seconds
One of the most popular models of the week, the twin of the Porsche charmed the public. Its aesthetics is not a coincidence, Emanuel Derta, the former designer of Porsche, is at the head of the Ora design team. Featuring a double screen, aircraft-inspired switches, autonomous driving, this little gem rotates between 36,000 and 42,000 euros for sale.
BYD ATTO 3
Factsheet : Price : 38,000 euros Engine : 150 kW Power : 203 horsepower 0 to 100 km/h : 7.3 seconds
One of the famous Chinese cars that will hit the European market by the end of 2022. This electric SUV will be sold from 38,000 euros. BYD took this opportunity to present two other models, the Han sedan and its large Tang SUV. Starting at 72,000 euros, these electric vehicles will arrive at the same time as the Atto 3 in France.
RENAULT 5 ELECTRIC
Factsheet : Price : 30,000 euros Engine : ?? Power : 136 horsepower 0 to 100 km/h :??
Renault won at the Paris Automotive Week, with surprising new models and the long-awaited Renault 5 electric. With a base price of 30,000 euros, this model comes just after the Renault Zoe. One of the most popular electric vehicles in France, renowned for its quality/price ratio. The rather square design, similar to a lego, is strongly criticized by the public. As a symbol of the future of the automotive industry, its aesthetics means that we will have to wait for some improvement before it replaces the Renault Zoe or the Twingo.
RENAULT MOBILIZE DUO ET MICROLINO
Factsheet : Price : 12,500 euros Engine : 12.5 kW Power : ?? 0 to 90 km/h : 5 seconds
This is one of the surprises of the show, these electric microcars. Competing with the famous Citroën Ami, they were inspired by the Twizy to be 100% functional and practical. The very cute Microlino, its doors open from the front of the vehicle like the Ami. Practical or disadvantageous, everything will depend on the situation. If a car parks too close, you won’t be able to get in or out of the car. The other downside is the price. It is sold from 12,500 euros, and is accessible to 14 years with a BSR. Almost twice as expensive as its electric competitor the Ami.
STELLANTIS 408
Factsheet : Price : 50 600 euros Engine : ??? Power : 225 horsepower 0 to 100 km/h : 4.5 seconds
To create this marvel, Stellantis met with 3 major car brands : Peugeot, DS and Jeep. The result is remarkable: it is an elevated sedan, with an impressive aesthetic. Derived from the 308, it will be produced in France, in a plant in Mulhouse in 2023. It will be available in three versions : a Pure Tech gasoline, a plug-in hybrid, and a 100% electric e-408 (in 2024).
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