March 29, 2024

There are one or two caveats, even though – particularly the automobile’s hefty 2112kg kerb weight. Its BMW M3 xDrive rival, in the meantime, weighs in at 1780kg. 

Be expecting each saloon and property variants to take to the Mercedes podium in Paris. 

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

Mercedes will disclose the Mercedes EQE saloon’s greater sibling at a separate tournament on 16 October.

Representing a step up in luxurious over the Mercedes EQC within the emblem’s electrical lineup, it’s anticipated to percentage the EVA2 platform with the common EQE, buying and selling some vary for a bulkier stance and extra inner house.

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Peugeot 408

In an try to introduce a extra trendy, rakishly designed automotive for the loads, Peugeot will give a Paris debut to the 408 forward of its 2023 release.

Based totally at the similar platform because the 308, the Peugeot 408 will rival the Volkswagen T-Roc and BMW X2 with a distinctly aerodynamic silhouette.

It would possibly not compromise on inner house, even though: not like the Peugeot 508 saloon, which tapers on the again (lowering head room), the 408 is intented to primary on practicality. 

It options Peugeot’s newest i-Cockpit format with a virtual show and 10.0in touchscreen, and shall be to be had in two plug-in hybrid guises and one petrol from release. 

Renault 4

A revived, all-electric Renault 4 would be the cornerstone of the French company’s formidable plan to refocus its vary in opposition to electrical energy. 

Due for a marketplace release in 2025 as certainly one of seven EVs that Renault will release within the subsequent seven years, the 4 will use the similar underpinnings as the brand new Renault 5 (under) and be centered at a extra style-conscious target market.