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Frankfurt Motor Show 2005

 
 

Europe’s biggest and most important biennial gathering, the Frankfurt Motor Show, has seen the simultaneous launch of the third generation of Fiat Punto and Renault Clio, two of Europe’s top-selling models. New coupe-cabrios featured strongly too with launches of the Volkswagen Eos, Volvo C70, Nissan Micra and Opel Astra Twin Top. For luxury buyers, Mercedes debuted the new S-Class, Audi showed the Q7 and Jaguar unveiled the new XK sports car.

There were fewer concept vehicles than previous shows but surprise debuts included the Mini Concept Frankfurt and the Opel Antara SUV. Ford showed the Iosis and Mazda impressed with the Sassou concept. French makers also featured strongly with showcars from Citroen, Peugeot and Renault.

We have all the highlights from the show floor, with in-depth design reviews and an extensive photo gallery coming soon.

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Mini Concept Frankfurt
Smart Crosstown
Volkswagen Eos
Audi Q7
Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback
Mercedes S Class
Citroën C-Sportlounge
Jaguar XK
Mazda Sassou
Opel Antara
Renault Egeus
Ford Galaxy
Fiat Grande Punto
Toyota Yaris
Honda Civic
Fisker Tramonto
Toyota Endo
Toyota RAV-4
Porsche Cayman
Renault Clio
Jeep Compass
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Volvo C70
Ford Iosis
BMW Z4 Coupe
Daihatsu HVS
EDAG Roadster
Peugeot Moovie
Toyota i-Unit
Karmann SUC


61st International Motor show

Media days:
Sep 12-14
Public days:
Sep 17-25


More Frankfurt coverage:
Show Highlights
Reports on all the major new concept and production vehicles from the show floor.
Design Reviews
In-depth design reviews of the most significant new concept and production vehicles at the show.
Photo Gallery
Over 800 high resolution photos from the show floor, covering the new concept and production vehicles (Update in progress).
Show Preview
Pre-show reports on the debut concept and production vehicles.

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Last updated: Fri, Sep 30, 2005