Frankfurt motor show 2015 preview

The Frankfurt motor show to be held in September will be a platform for major automakers to unveil or showcase their upcoming, new or updated models. Carmakers to be present at the show include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Here's what to expect at the upcoming motor show:

Alfa Romeo Giulia - This BMW 3-series' rival made its debut in June this year, and is expected to be showcased at the event. Alfa has only revealed that the car is to be powered by a Ferrari-sourced twin-turbo V6, though more information could be disclosed at the motor show.

New Audi A4 - Audi debuted its new A4 earlier this year. The next-gen car is larger and lighter than its predecessor and gets a range of new or updated engines making the car more powerful and efficient.

Audi e-tron Quattro concept - The concept is expected to be a precursor of the all-new Q6 electric SUV that is likely to launch internationally sometime in 2018.

Bentley Bentayga - Bentley has released teasers for this upcoming super-luxury SUV, therefore the carmaker is expected to showcase the production version of the Bentayga SUV at the event.

New BMW 7-series - Revealed earlier this year, the international launch of the 7-series is expected in a few months.

New BMW X1 - The new X1 will be offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive in international markets. The new car is based on the UKL platform that underpins BMWs sister brand Mini, resulting in the new car getting an altered silhouette.

Ferrari 488 Spider - Ferrari has revealed its most powerful mid-engined convertible yet. It gets the same features and options as the standard 488, with the addition of a folding hard-top. To be unveiled at the motor show, the 488 Spider is powered by the same 660bhp twin-turbo V8 as on the standard model. 

Hyundai’s Toyota Prius rival – Hyundai has been testing a rival to the Prius on international roads. The car, sharing a silhouette identical to the current-generation Prius, is powered by a hybrid powertrain developed by Hyundai’s sister brand Kia. Hyundai is expected to showcase a conceptual version of this car, expected to launch internationally in 2016.

Hyundai i20 1.0-litre turbo – Hyundai is expected to introduce a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine on the i20 offered on sale internationally. The unit, based on the 1.0-litre three-cylinder Kappa unit from the European i10, is expected to develop up to 118bhp. The 1.0-litre i20 is expected to launch sometime in 2016. 

Jaguar F-Pace – The F-Pace may have been part of the Tour de France as a support vehicle, but will make its official debut here.

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder – Another Italian drop-top expected to make its debut is the Huracan Spyder. Lamborghini might launch the car internationally by the end of the year.

Maserati Levante – The Italian automaker's first SUV is expected to make its debut here. The SUV is expected to go on sale internationally by end of 2015 in left-hand-drive form while the right-hand-drive model is expected sometime next year.

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupé – Mercedes has confirmed the debut of its C-class Coupé. The coupé looks similar to its sedan sibling from the front, albeit with a different grille, but gets rear styling more in line with the S-class Coupé. Mechanically, it is powered by a family of four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines mated to a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes. The hardcore AMG C 63 Coupé will also be making its debut at the show.

Mercedes-Benz GLC – Mercedes will be unveiling the new GLC-class at the motor show. Revealed sometime ago, the SUV is based on the MRA platform that underpins the new C-class and also shares its front end and interior styling with the sedan.

Mercedes S-class Cabriolet – Making its debut at the motor show will be Mercedes’ first S-class convertible that went out of production in 1971. The four-seater convertible gets a revised rear deck to house, what the company claims, the longest folding soft-top to be fitted on one of its cars.
The S-class Cabriolet is expected to be showcased in both standard and AMG guise.

Porsche 911 facelift – Porsche is expected to showcase the facelifted 911 range and the models are expected to get styling changes and a new four-cylinder engine range.

Porsche Pajun Concept – Porsche is likely to showcase an all-electric concept car, that could be the precursor of the Pajun four-door sedan. The production Pajun sedan is not expected to launch before 2017, and will slot in below the Panamera.

Suzuki Baleno - The production version of the iK-2/YRA hatchback will be showcased. Officially named 'Baleno', the hatchback will be powered by Suzuki’s new 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine though the name is likely to change when it comes to India. The hatchback will sit above the Swift in the company’s global line-up.

VW Tiguan Concept – The conceptual version of the second-generation Tiguan SUV could be displayed here. The SUV is expected to get both 5 and 7-seater layouts, with the 7-seater expected to come to India.