The 2026 Paris Motor Show will take place from 12 to 18 October at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. 12 October is reserved for the press, and the organisers say more than 60 manufacturers and five exhibition halls will take part.
This year’s edition mixes electric and hybrid models, concepts and cars prepared for launch on European markets. Some premieres have already been confirmed, while other models are only expected on the basis of information published by manufacturers or the programme announced for the show.
Stellantis returns with eight brands
Stellantis will occupy a 5,340-square-metre stand and bring more than 60 vehicles. The group has confirmed the presence of Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Lancia, Leapmotor, Opel and Peugeot.
Officially announced models include DS N°7, the French brand’s new mid-size SUV, Lancia Gamma and Leapmotor B03, presented as a European premiere. Other electrified models from the group’s portfolio will also be on the stand.
The Auto Express guide also lists several premieres being watched by the public: the new electric Citroën 2CV, the SUV and fastback versions of the Fiat Grizzly, and concepts for Alfa Romeo and Maserati. These should be treated as expected appearances, because each brand’s full programme may be updated before the show opens.
Renault Group focuses on electrification
Renault Group will be in Hall 6 with Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Renault Pro+. The group has announced 22 electrified vehicles on the Renault stand, half of them fully electric and half hybrid.
Renault Pro+ will exhibit six electric vehicles produced in France. The highlight of the commercial-vehicle area will be the new electric Trafic E-Tech, also available in conversion-ready variants, including chassis cab and platform cab.
On the Dacia side, the organiser lists the new Striker, an electrified C-segment model, and the new Spring, the brand’s city electric car. Alpine is expected to present news related to the next-generation A110, but the final details have not been published in the official programme.
Mercedes-Benz announces several premieres
The official exhibitor list mentions salon premieres for Mercedes-Benz CLA, VLE, GLC, GLB, GLA and the four-door AMG GT Coupé. The models form part of the brand’s electrification programme and will be shown in Hall 5.2.
For readers interested in SUVs, the GLC, GLB and GLA will be among the most relevant appearances on the Mercedes-Benz stand. Exact availability of each version and the technical configurations shown in Paris may still vary by market.
Electric news from Volvo, smart and Volkswagen
Volvo Car France has confirmed it will take part with the new EX60, a mid-size electric SUV, and other models presented under the “Villa Frandinave” concept. smart will exhibit its existing electric range and the new two-seat city car smart #2.
Volkswagen is on the official exhibitor list. Auto Express expects the German brand to bring the Mission Efficiency concept to Paris, an electric prototype whose possible move into production depends on public reaction. The manufacturer has not yet confirmed that decision.
Chinese brands and the expanding European offer
BYD, Denza, Changan, Chery, Geely, Leapmotor, Omoda & Jaecoo, Zeekr and other Asian brands will be at the show. The organiser confirms Omoda & Jaecoo’s first appearance in Paris, and Geely will present its European portfolio.
Zeekr will take part for the first time at the 2026 edition and has announced two new models in addition to a range made up of the 001, X, 7X and 7GT. BYD is expected with the new Dolphin G, and Chery may bring the electric QQ3, though these premieres are not yet described in full in the show’s official programme.
Toyota will present a strategy based on several types of propulsion, from hybrids to hydrogen, and will exhibit the Yaris Cross produced in France. Hyundai will emphasise next-generation electric vehicles, robotics and hydrogen-based solutions.
When the show can be visited
The Paris Motor Show takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 12–18 October 2026. The press programme is on 12 October, and the public can visit the exhibition on the days announced by the organiser.
The model list may change before opening, especially for concepts and world premieres. Final confirmations will come from the manufacturers and from the exhibition’s official programme.
