Paris motor show 2022 preview
There are one or two caveats, though – notably the car’s hefty 2112kg kerb weight. Its BMW M3 xDrive rival, meanwhile, weighs in at 1780kg.
Expect both saloon and estate variants to take to the Mercedes podium in Paris.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Mercedes will reveal the Mercedes EQE saloon’s larger sibling at a separate event on 16 October.
Representing a step up in luxury over the Mercedes EQC in the brand’s electric lineup, it is expected to share the EVA2 platform with the regular EQE, trading some range for a bulkier stance and more interior space.
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Peugeot 408
In an attempt to introduce a more stylish, rakishly designed car for the masses, Peugeot will give a Paris debut to the 408 ahead of its 2023 launch.
Based on the same platform as the 308, the Peugeot 408 will rival the Volkswagen T-Roc and BMW X2 with a distinctly aerodynamic silhouette.
It won’t compromise on interior space, though: unlike the Peugeot 508 saloon, which tapers at the back (reducing head room), the 408 is intented to major on practicality.
It features Peugeot’s latest i-Cockpit layout with a digital display and 10.0in touchscreen, and will be available in two plug-in hybrid guises and one petrol from launch.
Renault 4
A revived, all-electric Renault 4 will be the cornerstone of the French firm’s ambitious plan to refocus its range towards electric power.
Due for a market launch in 2025 as one of seven EVs that Renault will launch in the next seven years, the 4 will use the same underpinnings as the new Renault 5 (below) and be targeted at a more style-conscious audience.
