Paris Motor Show 2026: What's Debuting, What's Coming to America, and What Isn't
BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari are skipping Paris while 20-plus Chinese brands fill the halls. We sorted the 60-plus premieres by one test: can you buy it in America?
The 91st Paris Motor Show opens to the press on Monday, October 12, and to the public October 13–18 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The organizers are promising more than 60 world premieres, and most of them were built for Europe. That makes the useful question for an American reader a simple one: which of these cars can you actually buy here?
The most important car in the building for U.S. shoppers is one you already know. The fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson makes its European premiere in Paris, 11 days after its U.S. debut in New York; our 2027 Hyundai Tucson guide covers everything announced so far. Below, every notable debut gets a label: Coming to US, Not for US, or TBD.
Who's in Paris, and who isn't
BMW and Mini have canceled. Porsche and Ferrari declined again, and Toyota will only have an innovation stand, according to L'argus. Volvo returns for the first time in 12 years, Mercedes for the first time since 2018, and more than 20 Chinese brands are expected, up from about 10 in 2024.
Stellantis will have the show's largest stand, at 5,340 square meters in Hall 4, with nine concepts from eight brands: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Lancia, Leapmotor, Opel, and Peugeot. Jeep and Ram, the group's biggest names in America, are not on the list.
Coming to America, or might be
- Hyundai Tucson — Coming to US. The U.S. version debuted October 1 with 184 hp for the gas model and 233 hp for the hybrid. Prices and an on-sale date haven't been announced. Our Tucson vs. RAV4 comparison shows where it stands against its main rival.
- Hyundai's sporty "new derivative" — TBD. Hyundai's announcement promises "a new derivative of one of the brand's most important new models, with sports-inspired elements." Auto Express reports it is a Tucson N Line. Hyundai hasn't confirmed that, and hasn't said whether it will come to the U.S.
- Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso — TBD. Alfa confirmed the name on September 29; an earlier teaser that pointed to "Battito Rosso" turned out to be a red herring. Alfa calls it a car for people "who still love to drive," but hasn't released the body style, powertrain, or production plans. Our report on Alfa's Paris concept covers the teasers and where Alfa stands in the U.S.
- Mercedes-Benz GLA — Coming to US. The new generation, including an electric version, makes its first public appearance. Production has started in Germany, but U.S. deliveries won't begin until late 2027.
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric — Coming to US. It is rated at up to 760 km (472 miles) on the European WLTP cycle; the EPA figure will be lower. It is due in the U.S. in the first half of 2027, one of the models in our list of every new EV coming in 2027.
- Mercedes-Benz VLE — Coming to US. Mercedes has confirmed the electric luxury van for the U.S. in long-wheelbase form.
- Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door — Coming to US. The four-door AMG GT is now electric-only. Motor1 reports that Mercedes expects it to reach U.S. dealers by late 2026.
- Other Mercedes models — mixed. The new GLC and the CLA are also on the stand, and both are sold here. The new GLB and the electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 have no U.S. timing yet. The CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a 30-car special that is already sold out, is expected but not confirmed.
- Volvo EX60 and XC60 Long Range — Coming to US. The EX60 already has a U.S. price, $59,795. The XC60 plug-in hybrid with a bigger battery premieres in Paris; Volvo estimates up to 78 miles of electric range, with U.S. deliveries in early 2027. Volvo will also reveal an EX60 Cross Country (U.S. plans TBD).
- Subaru Uncharted and Trailseeker — already here. Subaru is showing its two new EVs in Paris, where the Trailseeker is badged E-Outback. In the U.S., the Uncharted starts at $34,995 and the Trailseeker at $39,995.
- Honda Prelude — already here. The new hybrid coupe leads Honda's first Paris stand in eight years.
Not coming here, but worth a look
None of these has U.S. plans. Several are small, inexpensive EVs, a segment that has no direct equivalent in American showrooms.
- Citroën 2CV concept — Not for US. It previews an electric revival of the original 2CV, expected around 2028. Auto Express reports a price under €15,000.
- Renault 8 Gordini Concept — Not for US. An electric two-seater Renault says it won't sell, built on the name of a 1960s sports sedan.
- Dacia Striker and Spring — Not for US. The Striker is a 4.62-meter (182-inch) raised wagon that Dacia says will start below €25,000. The second-generation Dacia Spring is now built in Slovenia.
- Audi A2 e-tron — Not for US. The new electric A2 makes its first public appearance; Audi has no U.S. plans for it.
- Smart #2 — Not for US. The electric successor to the Fortwo gets its world premiere ahead of a 2027 launch.
- Fiat Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback — Not for US. Two compact crossovers under 4.5 meters (177 inches), with powertrains from gas to fully electric.
- Lancia Gamma — Not for US. A fastback crossover on the STLA Medium platform, built in Melfi, Italy.
- Peugeot e-208 GTi and concepts — Not for US. The electric GTi is priced from £33,495 in the U.K.; Peugeot will also show its Polygon concept, which previews the next e-208, plus new concepts.
- Skoda Epiq and Peaq — Not for US. A small electric SUV and a seven-seat electric SUV, the largest Skoda yet.
- Hyundai Bayon — Not for US. The second-generation subcompact SUV gets its world premiere.
- Volvo EX40 — Not for US. The updated EX40 premieres in Paris, but Volvo has dropped it from the U.S. lineup.
- Also on the floor: the DS N°7 SUV, the Opel STX Concept wagon, Volkswagen's ID. Cross and ID. Polo, a sculpture previewing the next Alpine A110, and, according to Auto Express, Honda's Super-N small EV.
The Chinese wave
Scale is the story here. BYD has 1,000 square meters in Hall 6, where it will show the Dolphin G DM-i hybrid and a world premiere it hasn't named. Its premium brand, Denza, makes its first Paris appearance on a 500-square-meter stand with the Z9 GT, and Auto Express expects the Denza Z electric supercar as well.
Leapmotor, Stellantis's Chinese partner, brings European premieres of the B03 small EV and the D19 range-extender SUV. XPeng is showing three new SUVs, Geely the EX2 city car, and Auto Express expects GAC's Aion brand to reveal the GS7 plug-in hybrid. Changan is confirmed, with no lineup yet, and Chery hasn't confirmed at all. None of these brands sells cars in the U.S., but Paris will show how far their European lineups have come since Chengdu outgunned every Western auto show this summer.
No program yet: Kia and Ford
Kia has confirmed it will be in Paris but hasn't said what it will show; L'argus reports the Seltos and K4 will make their French debuts. Ford is marking 110 years in France with its current lineup and a display of racing cars, and has announced no premieres. Both could still surprise on press day.
What we don't know yet
- What Kia will show, and whether Ford has anything new.
- What Hyundai's sporty derivative is, and whether it's coming to the U.S.
- The Cuorerosso's body style, powertrain, and whether Alfa plans to build it.
- What BYD's unnamed world premiere is.
- Whether Hyundai, Alfa Romeo, or Mercedes will stream their press conferences. We'll add links as brands post them.
Press day schedule, Monday, October 12 (ET)
- 3:45 a.m.: Stellantis group press conference, Hall 4, followed by Citroën (3:55), Peugeot (4:10), DS (4:25), and Leapmotor (4:40)
- 4:55 a.m.: Alfa Romeo, Hall 4 (Cuorerosso reveal), followed by Fiat (5:10), Lancia (5:25), and Opel (5:40)
- 9:05 a.m.: Hyundai, Hall 5.2 (Bayon, Tucson, the sporty derivative, and the electric van)
We'll update this story through press day with what each brand actually reveals.
