2009 Geneva Motor Show Lineup
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Geneva - February 27, 2009: Reuters reported that the annual Geneva Motor Show opens to the media on Tuesday, March 3 and to the public on Thursday, March 5.
Despite the industry crisis carmakers are going ahead with new model launches, although a strong focus is expected to be put on emissions-reducing technologies.
The industry will present 85 new passenger car models in world or European premieres, the show's organisers said. Below are some of them:
ASTON MARTIN
* DBS Volante
* V12 Vantage
AUDI
* A4 AllRoad
* S5 Cabriolet
* TT-RS
BMW
* Progressive Activity Sedan
* BMW Alpina B6 GT3
* BMW Alpina B7
BUGATTI
* Centenaire
CARLSSON
* Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse
* Smart (Limited Edition)
CHEVROLET
* Spark
COMARTH
* New 3-seater electric city car
E'MOBILE
* Light urban electric vehicle prototype for 3 passengers
* Protoscar "LAMPO" full-size electric sports cabriolet
FIAT GROUP
* Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon with new 2.0 diesel engine
* Alfa Romeo 159/Brera/Spider with new 1.8 turbo engine
* Fiat 500 convertible version
* Lancia Delta, new turbo engine with 200HP
HYUNDAI
* i20 3-door version
KIA
* Concept car
MAZDA
* Mazda3 MPS
MERCEDES-BENZ
* E-Class saloon
* E-Class coupe
("Blueefficiency" fuel-saving cars)
MINI
* John Cooper Works Cabrio
* One Clubman, new basic model with 95 bhp petrol engine
NISSAN
* Qazana B segment crossover concept car
PORSCHE
* Cayenne Diesel
RENAULT
* New Clio version GT 2.0 16V
(Carminat Tom-Tom navigation system)
* Megane Coupe RS, 2.0 turbo charger, 250HP
* Megane Grand Tour - estate version
* New Scenic and Grand Scenic with new petrol and motor engines
RINSPEED/MANSORY
* iChange RINSPEED concept car
ROLLS-ROYCE
* Experimental car
SAAB
* Saab 9-3X - new all-wheel model
SEAT
* Exeo ST Break
SKODA
* Fabia Combi Scout, 105HP
* Octavia Greenline, 105HP
SPYKER
* C8 Aileron
SPORTEC
* SP550 bi-fuel conversion sportscar based on Porsche 997 Turbo
SUZUKI
* Alto - new compact car with 1.0 litre engine
TATA
* Indica Vista electric vehicle
* World Tata Nano
VOLKSWAGEN (VOWG.DE)
* New Polo
VOLVO (F.N)
* Volvo S80 premium limousine, with revised design and new diesel
engine
* XC60 DRIVe, new diesel variant
WEISMANN
* Roadster MF4, new two-seater sportscar with 420HP
