In Pictures: 15 observations from the Paris Motor Show
Jeremy Cato reports from the Paris Motor Show. For more photos and stories, please click on the links below
The all-new Kia Sorento comes to Canada in January, with seating for up to seven likely available. Two engines: four-cylinder and V-6. The exterior looks nicely updated, but it’s the cabin that really shines for attention to detail and refinement.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The TT Sportback concept suggests that Audi’s sports car may not be ONLY a sports car.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
Of course Audi has an open-top version of the new TT. This is a car that most definitely looks better with the top off. The roadster is more handsome than the coupe.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The world debut of this latest BMW sporty car was no surprise at all. Quite a handsome open-air Bimmer.The Globe and Mail
This Citroen did not have its debut in Paris, but we had to shoot it because it is an astonishingly homely French car. OMG homely, in fact.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
This concept suggests that Infiniti is of a mind to build a car to compete with the Porsche Panamera.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The Jaguar people have long been in the “it’s coming mode,” talking up future products. But now the future is here. The XE is not an idea or a vision, but a real car and Jag needs to sell boatloads of them. An SUV/crossover version is definitely in the works, too.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
Kia’s subcompact Rio is getting a tidy little update in the coming months. The rear end treatment is particularly nice.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The Discovery Sport is the most important vehicle Land Rover will sell in Canada in the next 12 months or longer. It is the affordable Land Rover.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The rear of this Mini concept is spectacular. Harkens to Jaguar C-types of the mid-20th century. However…Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
However, the nose of this Mini is just horrific. Did the designers forget to do some work on the front end?Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
Mitsubishi is moving to colour itself green and this concept crossover is the latest move in that direction.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The auto show models stand beside the cars for hours and hours in painfully high heels. When they get a break, they go outside and rest their feet in comfy shoes.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
This concept, says Renault, gets fuel economy rated at 1.0 litre/100 km.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail
The Twingo is not new, but it’s fun – even the name make you smile.Jeremy Cato/The Globe and Mail