2026 Paris Motor Show Opens With Over 60 Automakers
Hyundai and Kia unveiled new SUVs and EVs in Paris, where 20 Chinese brands participated, double the number at the 2024 event.
The 2026 Paris Motor Show opened on 12 October with a press day at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris. The event runs until 18 October and brings together more than 60 automakers, according to inews24.com.
Hyundai Motor returned to the Paris show after 8 years and unveiled a new B-segment SUV worldwide, along with a C-segment SUV for Europe, both for the first time. The company also presented the Staria Cargo electric light commercial vehicle, and applied its next-generation infotainment system Pleos Connect and generative AI voice assistant Gleo AI to the new Tucson.
Kia showed the Seltos Hybrid in Europe for the first time and displayed five high-performance EVs: EV3 GT, EV4 GT, EV5 GT, EV6 GT and EV9 GT. It also displayed the electric PBV models PV5 Cargo and a 7-seat PV5.
Renault Group displayed 50 vehicles and concept cars across its Renault, Dacia and Alpine brands, with 6 models shown to the public for the first time, including the E-Space Concept. Stellantis showed more than 60 vehicles, including 9 concept cars, across 8 brands.
20 Chinese auto brands participated in the show, double the number at the 2024 event, when about 10 Chinese brands took part. GAC presented its European localization strategy at the show, and Chery mentioned the launch of its French sales network.
Quick answers
When does the 2026 Paris Motor Show run?
The show opened on 12 October, 2026 with a press day at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, and runs until 18 October, 2026.
How many automakers are participating in the 2026 Paris Motor Show?
More than 60 automakers are participating, including Hyundai, Kia, Renault Group, Stellantis and 20 Chinese auto brands.
What did Hyundai and Kia present at the 2026 Paris Motor Show?
Hyundai unveiled a new B-segment SUV worldwide, a C-segment SUV for Europe and the Staria Cargo electric light commercial vehicle. Kia showed the Seltos Hybrid in Europe for the first time and displayed five high-performance EVs along with the PV5 Cargo and a 7-seat PV5.