2026 World Motor Show: Key innovations to discover
The 2026 World Motor Show will take place from October 12 to 18. Every two years, automobile manufacturers gather in Paris to showcase their latest models and innovations. They also display concept cars that often preview future production vehicles. This year, Citroën will headline the event by revealing a concept car signaling the return of the iconic 2CV in electric form. Among Stellantis Group’s foreign brands, Opel and Fiat will lead the way with two new concept cars. For the Renault Group, Dacia will take center stage by presenting the new Spring 2. On the German side, while BMW will be absent, Volkswagen will put on a strong show, unveiling the new ID. Tiguan globally for the first time, which will succeed the ID.4 and ID.5 models.
Citroën will create a sensation with a concept car signaling the return of the 2CV
The main attraction at the 2026 World Motor Show is expected to be a concept car unveiled by Citroën. This highly anticipated concept car previews the return of the legendary 2CV in an electric version. With it, Citroën aims to bring the spirit of this icon into today’s world, making electric mobility simpler, more affordable, as well as more human and desirable. DS, now part of Citroën, will highlight the DS N°7 along with an entirely new concept car designed to reassure fans about its future. Peugeot, the other French brand in the Stellantis group, will debut two concept cars for the first time, about which it has kept things mysterious for now. Instead, it prefers to focus on its new concept for the exhibition booth—a booth that showcases the joy of driving, French flair, and its vision for the future.
Opel and Fiat unveil unprecedented concept cars
Several foreign brands under the Stellantis group will be present at the 2026 World Motor Show. Among them, Opel and Fiat will be the most prominent. Opel will invite visitors to discover its vision for the future, particularly through the Opel STX Concept. This concept car represents a bold vision for tomorrow’s station wagon, combining German engineering expertise, expressive design, and intelligent technologies. Returning to the World Motor Show, Fiat aims to make a splash with Multiplay, a new concept of flexible, accessible, and highly practical mobility. This concept has the potential to create an entirely new category that meets today’s lifestyles, especially as boundaries between family life, leisure, work, and adventure become increasingly blurred. Multiplay combines the open loading space and outdoor versatility of a pickup truck.
the comfort and versatility of an SUV.Dacia unveils the new Spring 2
For the Renault Group, it is Dacia that will take center stage in terms of new models. The brand will indeed unveil the new Dacia Spring 2 to the general public for the first time. With this second generation of the Spring, Dacia aims to reclaim its title as the cheapest electric car on the market. It also hopes to see sales of the Spring pick up again. On the other hand, relying on the success of its current lineup, Renault will be more restrained when it comes to new releases. The brand with the diamond logo is expected to present a concept car that gives insights into the future successor to the Scénic. Finally, Alpine could have made a splash by revealing the electric A110. But it isn’t ready yet. Alpine will likely settle for displaying a sculpture that resembles the design of the future A110.
World premiere for the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan
If BMW ultimately decided to withdraw from the 2026 World Motor Show, Volkswagen chose to shine brightly there. The highlight of its booth will be the world premiere of the ID. Tiguan, which will succeed the ID.4 and ID.5 models. With over 8 million units sold, the Tiguan represents a versatile and high-end vehicle. It also fully embodies Volkswagen’s spirit. With the ID. Tiguan, the brand aims to carry forward this promise into the electric future by building on the strengths of this best-seller. This 100% electric model offers a premium design, ample space, and innovative technologies. Alongside it, Volkswagen will also display the ID. Cross, which has already been available at dealerships since the start of the school year. It is an SUV version of the ID. Polo that the general public can also see at the Volkswagen booth.
