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What's the story?
Ford has expanded its upscale Vignale brand to cover the S-max MPV, the new Edge mid-size off-roader, and provided a concept version of the updated Kuga crossover.
Timescale?
Order books are open for the S-max Vignale with the larger Edge off-roader likely to arrive towards the end of 2016.
Why is it interesting?
These models offer more plush interiors, tweaked exterior styling, greater refinement and a more high-end ownership experience than the models they're based on, with drivers able to benefit from concierge services and exclusive travel, lifestyle and event offers.
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Ford has also updated the standard Kuga with sharp new styling and a 64.2mpg, 115g/km 1.5-litre diesel version, alongside the more upmarket Kuga Vignale concept.
What's the story?
Fiat is aiming to crack the small-family car market with a budget hatch and estate.
Timescale?
It will arrive as a hatch in September with the estate following soon after. Fiat may bring the saloon to the UK should the hatch and estate be successful.
Why is it interesting?
Fleets looking for low up-front costs with competitive emissions figures will now have greater choice. The car may not have a premium feel or user-chooser appeal, but it is expected to be strong on value.
Any other business?
There will be three petrol and two diesel engines. The fleet fave is likely to be the 1.6 120hp diesel, which will have official figures of 76.3mpg and 98g/km of CO2.
What's the story?
Renault is set to replace its worthy but dowdy compact people carrier with a striking MPV-cum-SUV.
Timescale? Likely to arrive in winter this year.
Why is it interesting?
Four diesel and two petrol engines will be available, but it's the 110hp Hybrid Assist diesel (see no. 9 in our list for how the technology works) that should grab the attention of fleet, with the prospect of slashed emissions and boosted performance.
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An automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian detection should be available on all Scenics, cutting the chance of low-speed crashes. An 8.7-inch media system and colour head-up display add a high-tech feel.
What's the story?
The new model sits below the Q3 in Audi's line-up. Offering a similar footprint to the A3 Sportback, the new model will come with five engines, the most fleety of which will be the 1.6 diesel and the 1.4-litre cylinder-on-demand petrol.
Timescale?
First cars will be on the road in November 2016.
Why is it interesting?
Fleet will account for around 40% of Q2 registrations, according to Audi, with the car starting from around £21k, although prices, spec and efficiency data will all be announced later this year. Included in the range will be manual gearboxes and a new seven-speed S-tronic transmission, and front- and four-wheel drive.
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The Mini Countryman will be the key rival. Cars such as the Fiat 500X are also expected to be on shortlists.
What's the story?
This is the first individual model that will be sold in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric forms, and is described by the company as an "important milestone in Hyundai Motors' sustainability strategy".
Timescale?
The hybrid and electric models will arrive in October, with the plug-in joining the range in March 2017.
Why is it interesting?
Hyundai expects the hybrid Ioniq to be the dominant model, with a target emissions figure of 79g/km, while the plug-in is being targeted at 32g/km. The hybrid and plug-in models feature the same 105hp 1.6 petrol engine, while the plug-in quoted range is 31 miles and the pure-electric model is capable of 155 miles.
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Despite not going on sale until Q4, Hyundai is predicting 3000 hybrid sales and another 1500 for the electric version by the end of the year across Europe.
Geneva motor show: Most Interesting new models - Part 1
Geneva motor show: Most interesting new models - Part 2
Geneva motor show: Most interesting new models - Part 3
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