Geneva International Motor Show is one of the biggest automotive events of the year. The attention of global automotive community shifts towards Geneva International Motor Show every year in March as this event is considered to be the most favored platform for the launch of new vehicles and upcoming models by car brands.
Geneva International Motor Show has always lived up to the expectations of car enthusiasts across the world and served as an ideal platform for the unveiling of industry’s most breathtaking vehicles year after year. This year, the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) is expected to attract the attention of the global audience as all famous car brands, especially the European car makers, will showcase their first-class vehicles at the show.
There are some exciting vehicles to look out for at GIMS 2018 if you are an SUV or EV enthusiast as the prime focus of the Geneva International Motor Show 2018 is expected to remain on SUVs and Electric Vehicles (EVs) this year. As we inch closer towards the event, it is an ideal time to know about the most awaited vehicles that will be showcased at the event.
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Here are the top 5 vehicles to look out for at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show.
Audi E-Tron – Audi’s Sensational Electric SUV
As its name suggests, the Audi E-Tron is an all-electric SUV that is also the first EV ever produced by the brand. Given the popularity that electric-vehicles and SUVs enjoy separately, car brands have always been tempted to combine the two and produce an all-electric SUV. Audi has done just that and is all-set to reveal its all-electric SUV at GIMS 2018 that doesn’t just looks majestically rugged, but also delivers a striking driving range per complete charge.
Tesla Model X set the benchmarks for an all-electric SUV a few years ago and since then all famous car brands have decided to boost the segment with their own high-performance all-electric SUV models. Apart from Audi, brands such as Jaguar, Lexus and many others will also unveil their first-in-the-segment all-electric SUVs at GIMS 2018.
The Audi E-Tron boasts some serious performance attributes as the brand has fitted the E-Tron with three electric motors, two of which provide power to the rear wheels while the third one powers the front wheels. The expected driving range of Audi E-Tron is 311 miles per complete charge, which will certainly set new benchmarks for performance in the segment. E-Tron is also expected to be a high-speed machine that will effortlessly accelerate from 0-62mph in just 4.5 seconds.
Not much has been revealed about the design of the E-Tron as yet, but it is expected to be similar to the E-Tron concept, which was first revealed in 2016. It will be a midsize SUV that will boast Audi’s new design language for both exterior and interior. The Audi E-Tron will be available in the markets in late 2018 with a starting price of £60,000.
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Jaguar I-Pace – Jaguar’s Electric Special
Just like Audi, Jaguar will also launch its first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace, at GIMS 2018. This is yet another high-performance Jaguar that is all set to rule the hearts of Jaguar enthusiasts for years to come. Jaguar I-Pace is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles of 2018 and according to the brand, it has already received 350 deposits without even unveiling the design of the SUV. It is expected to follow the latest design language of Jaguar in the SUV segment and will have a midsize SUV body style.
Performance-wise, Jaguar I-Pace is expected to be a fierce competitor of Audi E-Tron and the high-end variant of the vehicle will provide a driving range of 310 miles, which is very close to Audi E-Tron’s 311 miles per complete charge. The Jaguar I-Pace will be equipped with two electric motors that will power both the axles, making it an all-wheel-drive SUV. The expected price of the Jaguar I-Pace is £50,000 and it will hit the SUV markets in the summer of 2018.
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Range Rover SV Coupe – A Two-door Monster
Range Rover SV Coupe will be a one-of-a-kind vehicle that will be launched at GIMS 2018 to mark the 70th Anniversary of the brand. Range Rover will be launched for the first time as a two-door variant and only 999 units of this astonishing SV coupe will be produced, making it a limited-edition vehicle. The Range Rover SV Coupe will be designed and engineered by the Special Vehicle Operations Division under Land Rover and is expected to set some unique benchmarks for design and performance in a large-size coupe segment.
The limited-edition Range Rover SV Coupe is expected to have similar design as the ongoing Range Rover Autobiography SUV, however, it will feature a two-door body style. Performance-wise, this vehicle is expected to have some powerful specifications that have already helped in building hype around this two-door monster. It is expected to have a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that will be able to generate 557 horsepower. The Range Rover SV Coupe is expected to have a starting price above £150,000.
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Lexus UX – A Futuristic SUV with Sci-fi Styling
The concept model of the astonishing Lexus UX was revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 2016 and for the first-time, SUV enthusiasts will get to witness the production version of this futuristic midsize SUV at GIMS 2018. Lexus has not revealed much about the specifications or design of the Lexus UX, however, this sci-fi inspired powerful SUV is expected to have an all-electric drivetrain, which will make it a direct competitor of the Audi E-Tron and Jaguar I-Pace. It is also expected to have a similar design language that was showcased for the concept version of the vehicle two years ago. The price of the Lexus UX cannot be confirmed as the brand hasn’t released more information about it.
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Mercedes-AMG GT – A German Masterpiece
It is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles to look out for at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT is going to be a four-door version of the two-door GT that is already available in the market. It will compete against Porsche Panamera in the segment and is expected to take the global car markets by storm on its expected launch later this year.
AMG is the well-renowned sports car division of Mercedes-Benz and AMG GT is one of the most cherished vehicles in the AMG lineup. The futuristic aerodynamic design of the vehicle makes it a sight to behold while the Mercedes-AMG sporty finish for all interior elements promises a pleasurable and luxurious journey under any conditions.
The all-new AMG GT will be available with different engine options than the current two-door AMG GT and to the delight of EV enthusiasts across the world, this masterpiece by Mercedes-AMG will also be available in all-electric versions. The electric versions will be released under the EQ badge, which is the new electric high-performance sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz. The high-end gasoline variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT will host a V8 engine that will have a whopping 800bhp to guarantee a heart-stopping performance. The information about the expected market launch and price of this vehicle cannot be speculated as yet as the brand hasn’t disclosed much about it.
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Key Takeaways
The anticipation around the Geneva International Motor Show 2018 is increasing by the day as car enthusiasts across the world anxiously await a brilliant lineup of outstanding vehicles to be showcased at the event. The aforementioned vehicles just offer a sneak peek at the GIMS 2018, which is expected to be a big hit once again in setting new automotive benchmarks like all previous editions of the event.
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