The 2026 Paris Motor Show, also known as the Mondial de l’Auto, featured over 100 exhibitors across five halls. The event highlighted trends in nostalgia, electrification, and the growing influence of Chinese car manufacturers in the global market.
Chinese brands, including Geely, Zeekr, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, and BYD, were prominent at the show. Geely Auto officially unveiled its new flagship SUV, the Monjaro, a five-door plug-in hybrid model. This vehicle is anticipated to arrive in the UK in 2027.
BYD, described as the world's leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, introduced its new flagship SUV, the ATTO 8. This seven-seat model features FLASH Charging technology, allowing for 10-97 per cent refills in nine minutes. Denza, BYD's performance sub-brand, showcased its Z9 GT shooting brake.
Other notable reveals included Fiat's Grizzly, a mid-sized crossover, and the Omoda 4 compact hybrid SUV. Hyundai presented new versions of its Bayon and Tucson models, while Smart introduced the all-electric smart #2. Citroën also presented a revival of its 2CV model.