5 Hot Autos From the Geneva Motor Show

by InvestorPlace Staff | March 7, 2012 10:46 am

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show wraps up today, and countless cool cars got the spotlight treatment. Many of the flashiest showings unfortunately won’t hit streets, though a couple production models got some love. Here’s a look at five hot autos from the Geneva Auto Show.

Chevy Volt: General Motors (NYSE:GM[1]) Chevy Volt earned Geneva’s car of the year honors for 2012. The plug-in hybrid also won North American Car of the Year for 2011, but low sales continue to dog the vehicle. Despite substantial governmental rebates, the 94 MPG-e (miles per gallon gasoline equivalent) Volt continues to disappoint in showrooms, and GM recently announced it would suspend production of the hybrid[2] for five weeks because of low demand.

Mercedes-Benz A Class: Luxury, just miniature. The A Class wowed showgoers[3] with its surprising roominess and accommodations that rivaled its bigger brothers, according to Autoblog. Just don’t expect a lot of room in the trunk.

Hyundai i-Oniq: While its Elantra small car was the star of America[4], Hyundai’s plug-in hybrid i-Oniq concept drew eyes in Switzerland. The i-Oniq uses a three-banger gas engine as well as an electric motor and can zoom up to 145 mph, but it isn’t expected to ever see the sun.

Range Rover Evoque Concept: The Range Rover Evoque already picked up 2012 North American SUV honors[5], but its concept version turned heads in Geneva. The two-door version of the small SUV featured a convertible roof, a la the Nissan (PINK:NSANY[6]) Rogue Convertible. Sadly, the Evoque convertible isn’t expected to hit real roads.

Lamborghini Aventador J: A gorgeous[7] piece of work. 700 horses. Revolutionary body. An open top you can’t even close … And according to CNN Money[8], there’s only one in the world. The lucky buyer swooped in at just under $3 million.

For photos and coverage from the Geneva Auto Show, visit autoblog.com[9].

Endnotes:

  1. GM: http://studio-5.financialcontent.com/investplace/quote?Symbol=GM
  2. suspend production of the hybrid: https://investorplace.com/2012/03/the-chevy-volts-bumpy-ride/
  3. wowed showgoers: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/05/mercedes-benz-a-class-reveal-geneva-2012-video/
  4. was the star of America: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/hyundai-i-oniq-concept-geneva-2012/
  5. already picked up 2012 North American SUV honors: https://investorplace.com/2012/01/hyundai-elantra-range-rover-evoque-detroit-auto-show/
  6. NSANY: http://studio-5.financialcontent.com/investplace/quote?Symbol=NSANY
  7. gorgeous: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/05/lamborghini-aventador-j-roadster-is-a-sport-bike-built-for-two/
  8. CNN Money: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/autos/1203/gallery.geneva-motor-show/
  9. autoblog.com: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/hyundai-i-oniq-concept-geneva-2012/

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