Trend Report – Geneva motor show 2016: Wagons
Revised and expanded in-depth look at key developments large and small at the Geneva Motor Show 2016
Welcome to the first of our heavily-revised and expanded Trend Reports. Available exclusively to CDN subscribers, each report provides an in-depth look at the key issues arising at each show, ranging from broader considerations of trends in formats and themes, right down to small details, both inside and outside the vehicle.
Wagons
A European format favourite – despite the on-going crossover onslaught. Most significant was Volvo’s exquisitely-resolved V90, while the Kia Optima Sportswagon appeared more finely resolved than the sedan. But all emphasise ‘sports’ and ‘tourer’ – ahead of sheer practicality, even Volvo with some old-school aficionados mourning the loss of the vertical rear tailgate.
Volvo S90
Kia Optima Sportwagon
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso
Renault Megane Sport Tourer
Tall-car Crossovers
When a segment spawns its own sub-segments: there’s a trend towards normal cars – typically hatchbacks – with higher ride heights and some lower body cladding to lend them the air of a crossover.
Audi Q2
Volkswagen T-Cross Breeze
Subaru XV concept
Renault Scenic
Supercars
Always a Geneva staple, 2016 was no different as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and several of the boutique brands launched new wares. But the supercar, in as much as the original definition, now has many formats and powertrains including batteries.
Aston Martin DB11
Italdesign GT Zero
Mazda RX-Vision
Lamborghini Centenario
Bugatti Chiron
DS E-Tense
TechRules TREV
Apollo Arrow