Geneva motor show stars

The 82nd Geneva motor show played host to an array of vibrant concepts and production models, from evolutions of electric and hybrid drive, to a radical Bentley SUV, a one-off road-ready Lambo, and the rebirth of an icon in Peugeot's 208 GTi concept.

Here is a list of the rest of the Geneva show stars:

Aston Martin Vantage

The biggest raft of changes to hit the Vantage since 2008 includes cosmetic tweaks, engineering revisions, and an entirely new body in the form of the V12 Vantage Zagato. The Vantage V8 gets upgrades from the Vantage S to boost agility, while 150 Zagatos are slated for production.

Audi A3

The all-new, lighter Audi A3 sports more aggressive styling than the current car, and promises greater luxury and efficiency, too. It's based on a new VW Group platform that will yield a wide range of future models. A saloon will be built for select markets (which includes India), and five-door and cabrio variants will join the three-door shown at Geneva.

Bentley EXP 9 F concept

As long as a Range Rover, but lower and much more powerful, the Bentley EXP 9 F concept shows off the marque's tentative plans to built a super-luxury SUV. In production W12 form, it can reach 290kph, though a diesel V8 and petrol V6-based plug-in hybrid are also touted.

Bentley Mulsanne Driving Specification

For those seeking additional agility from their 2.5-tonne saloon, the Bentley Mulsanne Driving Specification pack adds a Sport button to the existing Drive Dynamics control system, yielding more focused responses from the steering and air suspension. New 21in wheels and exterior and interior styling tweaks complete the pack.

BMW M550d

More M Performance fayre, this time in pioneering diesel form. The BMW M550d and M550d Touring are expected to appear in October, following the X5 M50d and X6 M50d's June launch. All use a triple-turbo six-cylinder diesel engine that'll boast more torque than the M5, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

BMW M6

The BMW M6 has been unveiled in coupe and convertible forms. BMW claims supercar-levels of performance for their fastest-ever two door cars: with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 producing 552bhp, they have a top speed of 304kph.

BMW X6

The facelifted BMW X6 includes exterior and interior changes, plus a choice of new paintwork shades and leather options. Three petrol and two diesel variants will be available when the refreshed model is released alongside the M Performance diesel X6.

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

The most powerful roadster of all time, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, will be based on the existing open-topped Grand Sport model, but with the significant hikes in power and torque seen on the closed-topped Super Sport version. Power increases 197bhp over the Grand Sport to 184bhp.

Dacia Lodgy

Available as a five- or seven-seat MPV, the new Dacia Lodgy MPV is the latest addition to the growing model range from the Renault-owned Romanian brand.

Ferrari California

A lighter, more powerful version of the Ferrari California has been revealed. New exhaust manifolds and engine mapping have helped Maranello to increase the potency of the California's 4.3-litre V8 to 483bhp, an increase of 30bhp. There's also a 30kg weight reduction and an optional new 'Handling Speciale' package.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

360 deposits were taken for the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta before the car's official unveiling at the Geneva show. It's the fastest and most powerful road car in the prancing horse’s illustrious history, and can crack 0-100kph in just 3.1sec and 0-200kph in just 8.5sec thanks to a 730bhp 6.3-litre V12.

Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L (the 'L' stands for 'large') will go on sale in early 2013. At 4140mm long, 1780mm wide and 1660mm high, the new five-seater is 594mm longer, 153mm wider and 172mm taller than the standard Fiat 500 hatchback. At launch, the Fiat 500L will be available with the choice of two petrol engines and one diesel.

Ford B-Max

Rear sliding doors on the new Fiesta-based Ford B-Max are made possible in a car of its size by incorporating the B-pillars into the doors themselves. This creates an opening as wide as 1.5 metres. This is the first time we've seen the baby MPV's interior.

Ford Kuga

Slated for release at the beginning of next year, the new Ford Kuga is larger then the current model and claims to offer more tech, practicality and dynamic ability, too. Ford’s latest all-wheel drive system will also be available. It adjusts the power split front to back more than a 100 times a second.

Honda Civic 1.6 diesel

Honda officially unveiled its new 1.6-litre diesel engine at Geneva. The lightweight unit is expected to emit 95g/km of CO2 and produces 118bhp at 4000rpm and 30.55kgm at 2000rpm. Honda claims it will set new class standards for performance and economy in the Civic by the end of 2012.

Honda CR-V concept

The Honda CR-V concept is close to production spec, having already been launched in very similar visual form in the USA. While Honda remains tight-lipped on the details, it is expected that the new CR-V, to be built at the company's Swindon plant, will be fitted with company’s long-awaited 118bhp 1.6-litre diesel engine.

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Hyundai i-onic concept

An electric sports hatchback with a range-extending petrol engine, the Hyundai i-onic concept uses a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine mated via a generator to a lithium ion electric motor which produces 108bhp. The 4.4-metre-long i-oniq evolves Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture form language, including a 'penthouse roof' design.

Hyundai i20

The facelifted Hyundai i20 has set a new standard for CO2 emissions from a car with a conventional powertrain. When powered by the 74bhp, 1.1-litre, three-cylinder diesel engine and equipped with the Korean firm’s Blue Drive tech, the i20 emits just 84g/km - 1g/km less than the previous benchmark. It remains to be seen if the new engine will make it to India this year.

Hyundai Veloster Turbo

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo sees the company’s first application of its new 1.6-litre T-GDI engine. In European specification, the 1.6-litre engine with twin-scroll turbo will produce 183bhp, good for a 0-100kph time of 8.4sec. Changes are also made to the steering, suspension and exhaust for increased sportiness.

Jaguar XF Sportbrake

The rear-drive Jaguar XF Sportbrake will be launched in the European markets with volume-selling diesel engines by November. It's entirely new from the B-pillars back and is said to be just as torsionally stiff as the XF saloon. With the seats up, boot volume is a roomy 550 litres, and maximum load space is 1675 litres.

Lamborghini Aventador J

A one-off, road-legal roadster, the Lamborghini Aventador J uses the standard car's 690bhp 6.5-litre V12 and four-wheel drive, but the pushrod suspension has been modified and deep-running structural changes allow roofless configuration, weight reduction, and aerodynamic tweaks to increase downforce.

Maserati GranTurismo Sport

Replacing the GranTurismo S, the Maserati GrandTurismo Sport gets a revised 454bhp 4.7-litre V8 engine, which gives a 300kph top speed and a 0-100kph time of 4.7sec. Two transmissions choices will be offered: a six-speed torque converter automatic and optional six-speed sequential manual transaxle ’box.

Mercedes A-class

The launch range of the new Mercedes A-class will be 107bhp and 136bhp turbocharged 1.8-litre common rail diesels and a turbocharged 1.6-litre direct injection petrol unit in two states of tune, producing either 154bhp or 120bhp. Later hot versions will include a 250bhp front-driver and the four-wheel drive, 300bhp A25 AMG.

Mercedes SL63 AMG

A 'Performance Package' option was announced at the launch of the new Mercedes SL63 AMG, which will boost the twin-turbo 5.5-litre V8's output from 530bhp to 557bhp. Kerb weight drops significantly from the previous car, and the new SL63 is differentiated from lesser sixth-generation SLs by an extensive body kit.

Mini Clubvan concept

The two-seat Mini Clubvan concept loses the Clubman's side windows and boasts a larger cargo space, yielding 1200 litres compared to the Clubman's 920 litres (with seats folded). It's described by BMW as a ‘compact lifestyle van for business and leisure – the first of its kind in the premium segment’.

Mitsubishi Outlander

The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander's exterior looks little changed from the PX-MiEV II concept seen at the Tokyo show. Cabin materials and sound insulation are improved over the current car, and a host of driver aids are introduced. A 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre clean diesel will be joined by a plug-in hybrid later.

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Nissan Invitation concept

The B-segment Nissan Invitation concept combines, compactness and agility of a supermini with the generous cabin space of a baby SUV, and is rumoured to preview a more dynamic replacement for the Note. The most frugal engine choice is likely to be a supercharged 1.0-litre unit emitting less than 100g/km of CO2.

Peugeot 208 GTi concept

The Peugeot 208 GTi Concept is proof that Peugeot is serious about augmenting its hatchback range with a performance model that harks back to the 205 GTi. Based on the three-door version of Peugeot’s new hatchback, the concept is powered by the four-cylinder, 1.6-litre twin-cam turbocharged engine from the RCZ THP 200.

Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet concept

Land Rover says the Range Rover Evoque convertible concept will ‘explore the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV', and a decision on production could be made as soon as four to six weeks after Geneva. Engineers say about 75kg of strengthening would be needed compared to the tin-top.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II is only distinguishable from before by a series of subtle styling tweaks, but packs a new eight-speed automatic gearbox in place of the existing six-speeder, new rear differential and features revised cabin electronics. Power is unchanged but there are improvements in economy and emissions.

Skoda Citigo five-door

Like the three-door version, the new five-door Skoda Citigo will initially be powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine in two power guises. The five-door car should account for the majority of sales when both body styles go on sale.

SsangYong XIV-2 concept

The SsangYong XIV-2 concept is a successor to the similar concept that was on display at the Frankfurt show late last year. It's a crossover SUV-convertible and features a one-touch automatic opening soft-top, pram-style roof. It has been designed for a global audience and targeted at the younger generation.

Suzuki G70 concept

Said to return 26.5kpl and emit less than 70g/km of CO2 from its 800cc turbo petrol engine, the Suzuki G70 is the Japanese manufacturer's sketch of a global small car. Economy is aided by direct injection, a tiny kerb weight of 730kg, regenerative brakes, a new CVT transmission and stop-start.

Tata Megapixel concept

A range-extended EV that could achieve emissions of 22g/km of CO2 and return 90kpl has been revealed in the form of the Tata Megapixel concept. Tata chiefs revealed last year that a production version of the Pixel would make it to Europe instead of the proposed European version of the Nano.

Volkswagen Up concepts

The Volkswagen Up concepts revealed in Geneva - Swiss Up, Winter Up, X Up and Cargo Up - demonstrate potential avenues for the development of the new city car. Cosmetic and functional changes include new paintwork shades, electronic differential locks for snowy conditions, and up to 1400 litres of cargo space.

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