Here are we reveal some of the new cars which are destined for Britain’s roads in the not-too-distant future.
The Audi A5 and its sporty S5 quattro sibling were both made their world debut in Geneva and are due to go sale her in July. Prices will range between £30,000 and £35,000.
A British debut for the Renault Twingo is on the cards after the face of the latest model was unveiled along with confirmation of a right-hand drive version. Twingo will reach these shores in time for the 57 plate.
Mini has confirmed a Morris Mini Traveller-inspired estate car will join the line-up by the end of the year. The car will be named MINI Clubman and will boast two doors and ‘shooting brake’ styling.
A Lightning fast and lightweight version of the Lamborghini Gallardo is easily among the fastest cars on show. in Geneva. The Superleggera is 10 brake horse power more powerful and 100 kg lighter than the standard Gallardo and will achieve 0 to 63mph in 3.8 seconds.
Kia is showing the new Ex-Cee’d three-door cabrio concept car in Geneva. Marked down to join the Kia production line at the Zilina factory in Slovakia in December, The Ex-Cee’d shares the same basic platform as the newly-launched Cee’d hatchback, but all exterior panels have been changed and it gets a powered folding fabric roof. Expect to see it in UK showrooms around the turn of this year.
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