Paris Motor Show: Executive Family Cars
The narrative around executive motoring in London and the Home Counties has decisively shifted, writes motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. The modern-day company director’s primary vehicle now needs to transition seamlessly from weekday commutes in The City to weekend continental family road trips. Indeed, just over 180 miles south of Calais, this year’s Paris Motor Show [...]
The Paris Motor Show has shifted the focus towards executive family cars that can seamlessly transition from weekday commutes to weekend road trips. XPeng G9L, a large sports utility vehicle, presents a refreshing change against established European premium marques. Measuring 5,120mm in length, the G9L offers advanced features such as cabin noise cancellation, multi-zone climate control, and autonomous driver assistance systems.
It is an electric vehicle but also available as a range-extender hybrid, making it a tax-efficient choice for company car buyers.
Lucid Gravity, an American manufacturer, unveils its SUV at the show. With a commanding presence and opulent cabin, the Gravity SUV competes with established German luxury flagships. Its performance is truly gravity-defying, hitting 62 mph in 3.5 seconds and charging to around 200 miles in just 15 minutes. The Gravity also boasts a 34-inch glass OLED cockpit display and a spacious cabin, offering around 600 litres of boot space with all seven seats in place.
Audi, a safe bet for practicality and high-speed performance, showcases the A2 e-tron. Reimagining the A2 'mini MPV' that departed over 20 years ago, this modern successor offers ample rear headroom and a compact footprint. Available with 52, 61, or 84kWh batteries, the A2 e-tron promises a range of up to 397 miles (WLTP) and supports fast charging of up to 183kW on higher models.
The A2 e-tron launches in four trim levels, featuring a 12.8-inch curved infotainment display and a customisable virtual cockpit display behind the wheel.
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