The London Motorexpo was the motor show designed specifically for Canary Wharf and, even though it’s been going since 1996, and remains a fan favourite for those wanting to get close to the latest cars to go on sale.
The 2013 event, which runs all this week around Canary Wharf, is no different, with UK premieres for the new facelifted Skoda Superb and Jaguar's XJR super saloon.
Motorexpo isn’t for everyone though, it seems. Notable exemptions from the manufacturers not exhibiting include Ford, Toyota, Honda and Nissan.
As well as the mass-produced cars on show, the Motorexpo is also used by smaller manufacturers to show off their niche designs. Among them this year was British manufacturer Lightning, showing off the latest version of its GT electric supercar.
Turkish manufacturer Karsan arrived with its Concept V1, which was among the top three finalists in the NYC Taxi of Tomorrow tender competition.
Here’s the Autocar guide to what’s on display at the London Motorexpo:
The London MotorExpo is the UK debut for Jaguar’s XJR – the 542bhp super-saloon we first saw at the New York motor show earlier this year. The car is expected to be on sale this summer with a price tag of £92,500.
Chrysler used its tie-in with the new Superman movie to create a photo opportunity for visitors to the Motorexpo using its Ypsilon city car. A special ‘Man of Steel’ version of both the Ypsilon and Delta is now available, with extra features like new 16in black alloy wheels and twin chrome tailpipers available.
Karsan Concept V1
Karsan’s Concept V1 was among the top three finalists in the NYC Taxi of Tomorrow tender. Although the NV200 concept from Nissan won the deal, the Concept V1 has now been redeveloped as a platform for motorists with reduced mobility – including the elderly and disabled.
The latest version of the Grand Cherokee goes on sale in the UK in July, so the Motorexpo is the perfect opportunity for potential buyers to see the SUV in the flesh. Accompanying the 2014 Grand Cherokee is a new 3.0 litre diesel engine option which, when mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearbox gives a driving range of around 770 miles.
The Jaguar stand at Motorexpo can expect a fair number of visitors over the course of the week as motoring fans flock to see the new F-type for the first time. Both the V8 and V6 versions of the car are on display.
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Pricing is wrong
The Leon SC does not start from £22,335 , its significantly cheaper than that!
The Karsan Concept V1 appears
The Karsan Concept V1 appears to have no headlights so no wonder it didn't win the NYC Taxi of Tomorrow tender as it's not roadworthy without headlights!
WTF?
when is it? What hours, what days. Where is it. C'mon guys, you remember being a journalist, where, when, why, what etc...... How old was the parrot? Jesus.
You follow the hyperlink in
You follow the hyperlink in the first sentence...