Geneva Motor Show 2016, live news

Once again, the Highmotor team travels to the Swiss city to bring you all the news from the Geneva Motor Show live.

This year the show is packed with launches and presentations, and in this article you’ll be able to follow everything thanks to our regular updates. Stay tuned!

Honda Civic 2017

The Honda Civic currently has a loyal following thanks to its very distinctive design. For the next generation, the team at Honda has decided to take its proposal one step further, opting for a style much closer to the Civic we see in markets such as the American one.

Jaguar F-Type SVR

Sporty versions are the order of the day. Among them stands out the latest creation from SVO, the special operations division of Jaguar-Land Rover. This is the F-Type SVR, which changes its look to be even more aggressive, while also improving its performance thanks to an extra turn of the screw for its 5.0 V8 Supercharged engine, which now reaches 575 CV.

Ford Fiesta ST200

The most raw version of the Fiesta, the ST, shows all its potential with this new ST200, which improves its performance thanks to a power increase now reaching 200 CV. It also features a shorter gearbox and stiffer suspension. The aesthetic changes are limited to a specific body colour and a new finish for the 17″ wheels.

Mercedes E-Class and C-Class Cabrio

Mercedes arrived at the Geneva Motor Show loaded with new features. The most important are the new generation of the E-Class saloon, which shows a much more modern style than its predecessor, similar in shape to the C- and S-Classes. In addition, the aforementioned C-Class debuts a new convertible body with which to compete against rivals such as the BMW 4 Series Cabrio or the Audi A5 Cabrio.

SEAT Ateca

We have already seen SEAT’s new SUV, the Ateca, first-hand. Its design leaves no room for doubt: it is a genuine SEAT, although it bears some resemblance to the VW Tiguan. It will offer all-wheel drive with diesel and petrol engines of up to 184 CV, and an interior with a quality superior to what the Spanish brand has accustomed us to.

Volkswagen Up!

The smallest of Volkswagen stands out for a newer and more attractive look thanks to new headlights, better-quality interiors and new engines, among which the 3-cylinder 1.0 TSI with 90 CV stands out, giving the Up! performance that is practically that of a “mini GTI”.

Skoda VisionS

The German trio of SUVs is completed by the VisionS, Skoda’s bet, still a prototype, to make the most of the qualities of the modular MQB platform. It is a large SUV that, in addition to offering more quality and technology than ever, will be the first Skoda to offer a seven-seat option.

Citroen E-Mehari

The E-Mehari is Citroën‘s bet on electric and fun mobility, recalling the spirit of the original Mehari with a retro design and simple, durable materials. Its lithium-ion battery offers a range of 200 km per charge.

Porsche 911 R

The Porsche 911 R represents a return to the origins with its naturally aspirated six-cylinder petrol engine producing 500 CV. This special edition is limited to just 911 units.

Abarth 124 Spider

The Italian brand shows its souped-up, sporty version of the Fiat 124 Spider. This version offers 170 CV and a more aggressive, sporty look, along with details such as Abarth’s specific exhaust system.