Audi TT Concept

Five doors and a longer wheelbase, plus a 400hp variant of the 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine to power it, formed part of the TT Sportback concept at Paris. It’s inspired by the A5 and A7 Sportbacks and is 290mm longer than the coupe. High strength steel and aluminium help to keep weight low.

Divine DS

Divine won’t go into production but it’s the same length as a DS4 and signals what to expect from DS in future. This includes the double wings on the grille, destined for all future models, while the “technology meets Paris fashion” interior with interchangeable trim hints at what might appear.

BMW X6

BMW promises a December launch for the latest X6, with fuel consumption cut by up to 22%. The X6 M50d boasts no fewer than three turbochargers for the six-cylinder engine. BMW quotes CO2 emissions between 137g/km and 225g/km. X-drive all-wheel drive is standard and equipment includes eight-speed Steptronic transmission and BMW Connected Drive.

Fiat 500X

500X is the latest 500 model and as the name suggests, it’s a crossover with choice of two and four-wheel drive. Engines will be familiar from the latest Fiat range – three diesel and four petrol engines in Europe. Sales are due to begin next year.

Ford S-MAX

No additive will be needed for the Euro 6 diesels when the new Ford S-MAX goes on sale next year, which may help fleet costs. The car will be bristling with driver assistance systems, including the Front Split View camera, LED headlamps and autonomous emergency braking across the complete speed range.

Honda HR-V

Honda was busy in Paris with a prototype Jazz and HR-V as well as a facelifted CR-V. HR-V concept showed a coupe style crossover and Honda claims a centrally mounted fuel tank will maximise cabin space. Honda will use its Magic Seat concept to offer versatile seating.

Infiniti Q80

550hp with 5.5l/100km is the target for Infiniti’s latest concept, the Q80 Inspiration, a four-door premium saloon with a hybrid drivetrain. The revised 2015 Q70 for Europe also made its debut at the Paris Show, equipped with a new 170hp 2.2-litre diesel engine from Daimler.

Hyundai i20

Hyundai will be joining the list of manufacturers offering a turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine next year in the new i20 with a 120hp direct-injection engine, joining the range of small petrol and diesel engines at launch. The i20 has been designed in Europe and is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor.

Jaguar XE

The smallest Jaguar is also the lightest according to the company, thanks to extensive use of aluminium in the body shell. Diesel power delivers 163hp and 180hp from the new 2.0-litre Ingenium engines, offering 3.8l/100km and 99g/km CO2 emissions potential. New All Surface Progress Control promises optimum traction in poor weather.

Kia Sorento

Kia’s large five/seven-seat SUV is completely new, claiming improved ride, handling and crash safety, a new approach to interior design and lower noise levels. It is longer, lower and wider than before. The 2.2-litre diesel is expected to account for most sales in Europe.

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Based on the front half of the Range Rover Evoque, the new Land Rover Discovery Sport takes Land Rover into new territory with its lightweight "5+2" seat Discovery Sport.

Second row sliding seat offers almost as much knee room as a Range Rover. Expect new ‘Ingenium’ engines soon.

Mazda MX-5

The new MX-5 is shorter, lower and wider than the outgoing model, but still offers comfortable cockpit space for adults. Power will come from a 1.5-litre petrol engine, but Mazda is giving few details away, although its Skyactiv technologies will optimise performance, economy and reduce weight.

MINI five-door

The Mini five-door Hatch adds a fifth seat by extending the wheelbase of the three-door model by 72mm. Mini sees the car as a significant opportunity in the corporate sector. Power will come from Mini’s range of three and four cylinder petrol and diesel engines with CO2 emissions as low as 92g/km.

Opel Corsa

As expected, the fifth generation Corsa gets the new three-cylinder turbo petrol engine first seen in the Adam and offering 90hp or 115hp, with CO2 emissions as low as 100g/km. More comfort and better handling are promised, while Corsa also gets the GM Intellilink system first seen in the Adam.

Renault Espace

Derived from the Initiale concept a year ago, the new Espace makes the transition from MPV to crossover, offering five and seven seat versions. Standard equipment includes four-wheel steering, LED lighting and downsized 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Renault’s Multi-Sense system offers four driving modes, Eco, Comfort, Neutral and Sport.

SEAT Leon X-Perience

The Leon X-Perience gives SEAT a crossover model with permanent four-wheel drive, but driving the front wheels most of the time. Based on the ST estate model, the X-Perience is powered by the Volkswagen Group 2.0TDI engine with 150hp or 184hp. DSG dual-clutch transmission is standard with the 184hp engine.

Skoda Fabia

The latest Fabia introduces crisper design than its predecessor and more interior space, even though the car is shorter than its predecessor. Entry-level models get the Citigo 1.0-litre three-cylinder 60hp petrol engine, with 1.4-litre diesels offering CO2 emissions down to 90g/km. Stop/Start comes with all models.

Suzuki Vitara

The new Vitara will offer two and four-wheel drive models with CO2 emissions expected between 106g/km and 138g/km. Power will come from either a 1.6-litre petrol or 1.6-litre diesel engine, both producing 118hp.

Five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions will be available. Driver assist systems include autonomous emergency braking.

Volkswagen Passat GTE

The new Passat has only just made an appearance and Volkswagen introduced the GTE plug-in hybrid at the Paris Show, combining a TSI petrol engine and electric drive with a total power output of 218hp. Electric range is a claimed 50km with equivalent CO2 emissions of 37g/km.

Volvo XC90

Volvo’s new XC90 seven-seat SUV made its public debut at the Paris Show offering bold new design and touch-screen control for many functions. New two-litre petrol and diesel engines are on offer, with a flagship T8 hybrid petrol model offering a combined 400hp and approximately 60g/km CO2 emissions. Extensive new safety equipment includes "Safe Positioning".