Motor shows appear to be back in fashion, and Corporate Car welcomes their return with our pick of the highlights from a surprisingly busy Paris Motor Show 2026.

Check out our future fleet favourites below.

Aion GS7

Aion is still new to the UK market, with the UT and V, but Paris saw the debut of a new ‘Cross’ pseudo-off-road version of the UT, as well as the Aion GS7. The GS7 is a high-quality, five-seat SUV, which is built on a new EV+ platform, and is set to reach the UK in 2027. There are plans for both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, marking Aion’s first expansion beyond fully electric powertrains.

Audi A2 E-Tron

Audi’s much-admired, if unconventional, A2 is back from the noughties, but this time as its entry-level EV, taking on family rivals such as the Cupra Born. Four power outputs will be available, ranging from 168hp to 322hp, with up to 397 miles of range. The A2 E-Tron has just gone on sale in the UK, with prices starting at £30,700.

BYD Atto 8

There seems to be no stopping the growth of the BYD range, and the Chinese manufacturer’s Paris debut is its flagship SUV, the Atto 8. BYD tells us that this seven-seater sets new standards for packaging, interior quality and technology. The ‘8’ features a 115kWh, second-generation Blade Battery, delivering up to 405 miles of WLTP combined range.

Citroen 2CV

Our favourite car at the show, and despite still being a concept, the reinvented 2CV seems much more than a pastiche to us. We like Citroen’s ambition to make it simple, light and affordable – just like the original – with prices for this EV expected to start at around €15,000. If Citroen can stick to these values with the production version, we reckon it’s on to a winner.

Dacia Spring

The only thing shared with the previous Spring is the name! Underneath, the Spring shares much of its RGEV underpinnings with the Renault Twingo and Nissan Pixo. As a result, this new Spring is 15mm longer and 18cm wider. Powered by the same 27.5kWh LFP battery pack, a single 80bhp electric motor drives the front wheels, propelling the Spring to a top speed of 81mph. It also offers a range of 155 miles, while charging from 15% to 80% takes nine hours.

Fiat Grizzly

It might be a daft name, but Fiat’s return to the family car segment looks sharp, with a choice of hatchback and Fastback body styles. Both measure under 4.5 metres and offer 3.5m³ of overall interior space. Boot capacity is 545 litres for the Grizzly and 608 litres for the Grizzly Fastback, making the latter the most spacious in its category among vehicles under 4.5 metres. In addition to all that space, the Grizzly offers petrol, hybrid or electric powertrains, with manual or automatic transmissions. Orders are expected to open in early 2027, with cars arriving in the UK in summer.

Geely Monjaro EM-i

Spelt differently from the weight-loss drug, thankfully, the Geely Monjaro has been on sale in China since 2021. But it’s the European version that made its debut in Paris. The Skoda Kodiaq is a key rival, but the Monjaro will be available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, powered by a 1.5TD high-efficiency hybrid engine.

Hyundai Tucson

The best-selling Hyundai Tucson gets a sharp new look, making its debut in Paris. Alongside its more muscular styling, the Tucson has grown in size, bringing more interior space. Find more in-depth details here.

Omoda 4

Omoda’s smallest SUV yet looks sharp and made its debut at the Paris show. Designed to take the fight to established rivals such as the Nissan Juke and Ford Puma, details are scarce, but it is expected that it will  be powered by an economical hybrid drivetrain.

smart #2

Remember the original smart fortwo? The Swatch watch-inspired, sawn-off-style two-seater city car lasted 24 years and three generations – well, it’s back! Now called the smart #2, the new two-seater retains the chunky body and ‘wheels-at-the-corners’ stance that have defined the model since its first generation, along with the iconic split rear tailgate. Find more details here.