One of the biggest motor shows of the year, the Paris motor show in October will feature new model debuts from Audi, Jaguar, Ford, Smart, Volvo and many moreThe 2014 Paris motor show begins on October 2 and Autocar will be there to bring you all the latest new car reveals, event pictures and industry news from the show stands.
Among the most-anticipated new car reveals are the Jaguar XE, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Volvo XC90, Smart Fortwo and Forfour and the Mercedes-AMG GT.
There'll also be concept cars, facelifted models and some surprises, and we'll be updating this page as more cars are confirmed in the run up to the show, which takes place at the Paris expo in Porte de Versailles.
Below is our current list of the new models we expect at the Paris motor show. If you're heading to the show, let us know what you're looking forward to seeing in the comments section below.
Audi TT Roadster
Audi's open-top version of the new TT is due to go on sale in the UK next year following its Paris debut. Likely to keep the standard car's range of four-cylinder engines, the TT Roadster could have as much as 227bhp available when coupled to a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol powerplant.
Audi S6 facelift
The hot S6 saloon is in line for a mild facelift, with revisions focusing on a tweaked front-end design and new LED headlights. Power from its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine could be upgraded, too, to around 429bhp. That means an improvement on the current 0-62mph time of 4.6 seconds is likely.
Audi RS3
To take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG and BMW M235i, Audi needs a seriously hot hatchback. The manufacturer is set to unveil its new RS3 at the Paris motor show, already confirming that it will offer more than the 335bhp found in the previous RS3. It has been rumoured that the car's 2.5-litre forced-induction engine could produce as much as 355bhp.
Audi R8
Although not yet officially confirmed for Paris, it's likely that Audi will want to showcase its second-generation R8 supercar at the event. The sister car to the Lamborghini Huracan, the new R8 will be offered in all-wheel drive form only and will be powered by today's range of V8 and V10 engines.
Fiat 500X
Due to go into production early next year, the Fiat 500X is the sister car to the new Jeep Renegade. It will complete the Fiat 500 family line-up, sitting alongside the current 500L. While engine options have yet to be revealed, expect them to come from Fiat's existing MultiAir diesel and TwinAir petrol offerings.
Ford S-Max
Final testing on the second-generation S-Max MPV is already underway, with Ford expected to stick closely to the S-Max concept car in terms of styling. Underpinned by Ford's global C/D platform – the same as the Mondeo and Fusion – the new S-Max will aim to continue the sales success of the current car. A super-luxury Vignale version will also be launched in 2015.
Honda Civic facelift
Honda will be hoping to remedy slow sales of its Civic hatchback with a facelift, with the most major change being new front-end styling. Destined to get some of the same design treatment as the upcoming Civic Type-R, the hatch will also benefit from new, sportier versions being launched to help improve its image.
Hyundai i20
Rivalling the likes of the Kia Rio and Volkswagen Polo, as well as the class-leading Ford Fiesta, Hyundai's new i20 will mainly use carried-over engines, but with a likely addition being the 66bhp 1.0-litre option from the new i10. Expect sporty versions to come later, too, launched under Hyundai's new N performance brand.
Jaguar XE
Having already confirmed that its new BMW 3-series rival will be revealed in London in September, it's likely that Jaguar will choose Paris to show the XE to the public for the first time. Powered by a new range of 'Ingenium' engines and underpinned by a new lightweight architecture, the XE will go on sale in the UK early next year.
Kia Sorento
Kia's third-generation Sorento SUV gets the same Cross GT concept-inspired front-end styling as the new Sedona MPV, and is expected to go on sale at the start of next year. Facing competition from the likes of the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander, the Sorento is likely to feature a more upmarket interior to take on more premium rivals.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Taking many of its design cues from the Land Rover Discovery Vision concept car, the Discovery Sport will be the first model in the new, extended Discovery family. Replacing the Freelander, the Discovery Sport will initially only be available in five-seat form, though a seven-seat option will join the line-up soon after launch.
Mazda MX-5
Some Mazda enthusiasts will get their first glimpse of the all-new MX-5 sports car in September, but its full public debut won't be until the Paris show. One of the most anticipated cars of the show, the new MX-5 features the familiar rear-wheel drive layout, with power coming from an four-cylinder engine of which few details are currently known.
Mercedes-Benz S500
Due to go on sale in the UK in November at a price of around £89,000, the S500 plug-in hybrid has a claimed electric-only range of 20 miles. Using a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, the S-class is also claimed to return more then 100mpg yet can reach 62mph in 5.2 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
The first of four planned C63 AMG variants, the C63 AMG estate looks set to be the first to launch, with saloon, coupé and cabriolet body styles following by 2016. Powered by a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine developing between 480bhp and 580bhp, the C63 AMG estate should also offer up to 1510 litres of storage space.
Mercedes-AMG GT
The long-awaited successor to the Mercedes SLS supercar, the AMG GT will be powered by a new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 503bhp. Borrowing parts of its interior from the new C-class, the AMG GT is said to "thrill with breath-taking design and supreme agility".
Skoda Fabia
We've already seen Skoda's new Fabia hatchback almost completely undisguised, with testing pictures revealing the Fabia will take on the cleaner, more modern design also seen on the current Rapid and Octavia. Around the same size as today's car, power will come from a pair of 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrols and a 1.6-litre diesel, though the Citigo's 1.0-litre engine could also be offered.
Smart Fortwo and Forfour
The launch of these two city cars marks something of a rebirth for the Smart brand. The new Forfour will take on the Renault Twingo (with which it shares mechanical underpinnings), Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 and Citroën C1. The design of both Fortwo and Foufour are heavily influenced by a string of concept cars dating back to 2011.
Suzuki Compact SUV
Inspired by the iV-4 concept car, Suzuki's new compact SUV will take on the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur in Europe. Likely to share the same engine line-up as the new SX4 S-Cross, the car will be built in Hungary.
Vauxhall Corsa
Due to go on sale in the UK during the same month as its Paris debut, the new Corsa has its sights squarely set on the Ford Fiesta, as it looks to take that car's crown as the best-selling car in the UK. Expected to cost less than £10,000 in base form, the new Corsa features a new turbocharged 1.0-litre powerplant in its engine range.
Volkswagen Passat
The eight-generation Passat has gone upmarket in a significant shift, as VW looks to take on the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Entry-level models are expected to cost around £22,000, with the initial saloon and estate models joined by Alltrack versions as well as a new third-generation CC in 2015.
Volvo XC90
The new XC90 is the first Volvo to be based on the Swedish firm's SPA platform. Alhough its seven-seat interior has already been revealed, the exterior styling of the new XC90 is still under wraps. Volvo's own four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines will power the car, while a petrol-electric hybrid version also be available from launch.
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