2019 Frankfurt Motor Show What To Expect
The upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show or the International Automotive Exhibition is the world's largest auto show that takes place every alternate year in Germany. Initially started in 1897 with just eight cars on display, it was witnessed by 8,10,400 visitors with more than 900 exhibitors in 2017. The 68th installment of the motor show will take place from September 12-22 at Messe Frankfurt and here's what you can expect from the upcoming grandeur:
Porsche
Taycan
The that will do naught to 100kmph in 3.5 seconds along with a top speed exceeding 250kmph. Stuttgart claims it will also deliver a range of 500km while it is expected to use a 90kWh battery pack with fast-charging.
Lamborghini
Mysterious Concept
Lamborghini will be debuting an all-new supercar that was teased recently. It might be the that combines an archaic V12 with electric motors and futuristic styling.
BMW
Vision M Concept
The BMW Vision M Concept is slated for the future with a near 600PS petrol hybrid drivetrain helping it achieve 0-100 kmph in under 3.0seconds. It will also be the direction for future M performance cars.
Land Rover
2020 Defender
The all-new will finally lose its camouflage at frankfurt and is expected to come with a plethora of engine options and a retro styling maintaining its boxy cues. The SUV is highly anticipated has completed rigorous testing around various parts of the world.
Mini
Mini Cooper SE
The. It puts out 184PS of power and 270Nm of torque from a 32.6kWH battery pack with a range of 270km. Oh, and it also comes with fast-charging setup that'll juice up the batteries to 80 per cent in 35 minutes.
Honda
E electric car
This from the land of rising sun will finally debut at Frankfurt. It gets a water-cooled 35.5 kWh battery that can charge to 80 per cent in 30 minutes. You will get 200km of range while it will also be fun-to-drive.
Volkswagen
, that will be simpler as it loses the 3d effect. It will also debut a new sound logo which can be heard in advertisements and promotions in the future.
ID 3
550km range, an impressive 8-year warranty and 260km within just 30 minutes of charging are some of the highlights of the first series production MEB based electric car. Deliveries are also slated to begin by the end of this year.
T-Roc Cabriolet
We are not quite sure about the T-Roc Convertible, but if you're looking forward to it, it comes with a. Two engines will be offered: a 1.0-litre three-cylinder making 115PS or a 1.5-litre four-cylinder good for 150PS.
Mercedes-Benz
EQV
The EQV is a long-range electric van from the three-pointed star that can do 400km on a single while transporting 8 occupants in complete opulence. Its makes 200PS from an 100kWh battery pack that can charge up to 80 per cent in an hour.
Next-gen GLA
The upcoming GLA, based on the MFA platform will share its styling with the new A-Class and is expected to come packed with a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol along with 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines.
Audi
RS6 Avant
What is known as the ultimate sleeper wagon capable of shaming most modern supercars This time, it also makes more power than some of the established supercars around- 600PS and 800Nm with a top speed limited to 250kmph. What more do you want in life?
RS Q3
Spicier version of the Q3 will produce 400PS from a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine and will go up against the Mercedes GLB 45 AMG. The sporty SUV has been spied before but Frankfurt motor show will witness it without any camouflage.
Apart from this, Audi is also expected to the upcoming A7, A3,S8 and SQ8. Quite a housefull from Audi this time.
Hyundai
New 45 EV Concept
This new concept seems to sport a fastback body and is expected to be propelled by electricity. Hyundai has taken design cues from their cars from the '70s and it looks retro giving out some old school boxy vibes. Technical details are still under wraps, but not too soon until it's revealed.
Hyundai i30 N Project C
Lighter and more-focussed version of the i30 N gets some top-shelf parts from the motorsports division. Limited to 600 units, it gets race-spec alloy wheels, carbon fibre-reinforced plastic components and retains the output figure of 270PS from the standard i30N.
Euro-spec i10
Hyundai has that looks sportier and sharper than the Grand i10 Nios that we got. It is also expected to get impressive features like Blue Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging and more.
Skoda
2020 Octavia
Based on the MQB platform, the with the most noticeable change being the wide front grille. Markets abroad will get a wide range of petrol and diesel engines along with a 48V mild-hybrid option paired with a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine. We expect the sedan to hit our shores by the first quarter of 2020.
These are all the manufacturers that we know will make their presence at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Considered as the best opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest innovation and with the event closing in soon, even more brands will join to make it the grandest episode of a long standing tradition.
By Adithya Gopal S August 25, 2019 at 05:40PM
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