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Now onto the BAD and the UGLY, as promised in my previous posts, but before that, let me create a small sub-paragraph for the honorable mentions of the show in my personal view:
Jaguar F-Type SVR: Though I've never really been a fan of Jaguar either, and never even laid eyes on an F-Type in admiration before, I must say; this new SVR treatment makes it look like a proper handsome brute. If I were to be on the lookout for a fast and loud British GT, I wouldn't even think twice and get myself one of these instead of the pretty yet geriatric and unnecessarily expensive AM Vantage
BMW i8: Ok, not a new release by any means, but I must say, it is the first time I looked at one in length and really started to appreciate the design of this thing. As I have also stated for the McLaren 720S, this car too, is proof that purpose can have true beauty.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R: Always thought that when it comes to trying to replace the mighty SLS, the AMG GT never really floated my boat, but this one did quite a number on me. Even though I got to see it in previous motor shows, this was the first occasion where I really got to pay close attention to it, and really grew to liking it, surely the green beast has its own magnificence, though be careful, its looks are quite color-sensitive
Audi R8 V10 plus: Always had a bit of a sweet tooth for this new R8, and it still holds true. I got to sit inside one, and even though it is very well built and all that, it just doesn't give you that "exotic" feeling somehow (feels like a proper sports car but NOT a supercar as such). Then again, this is my only criticism, and a minor one at that
THE BAD:
Rimac Concept One: Sure, the proposition of doing 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 6.0 seconds sounds absolutely mind blowing, and the fact that it is an EV makes one have tremendous respect for Mate Rimac and his creation. That said, why would anyone want something that looks like a sporty Tesla at the front and a friggin bread van at the back, when they want to blow large sums of cash on a hypercar? While I still have respect for the car, it just doesn't float my boat
BMW: All I got to see was the 4-series/M4 LCI, it seems BMW turned up with very little to offer, saving their top cars for Frankfurt, and that sort of showed with the people's reactions. Normally, the BMW stands are swarmed with people in whichever motor show you go to, but in this case, it wasn't as crowded. Sure, Merc weren't brilliant either, but at least they have come forward with that AMG GT concept, as well as that DV SUV concept car
THE UGLY:
Rolls-Royce: Even though I knew that nothing "groundbreaking" would be brought to Geneva, as the Phantom VIII will debut in Frankfurt later this year, I have to say, I am massively disappointed with Rolls-Royce on this motor show. Even though they have just facelifted the Wraith and released a "special edition" of the Ghost, all they had in display were 3 white Dawn's with different colors of soft tops, and a Wraith Black Badge, which they had already show last year, that's it. To make matters even worse, the sales representatives were doing nothing (i.e. entertaining potential customers and all) but chatting amongst themselves on the corner, it's as if the RR brand just wasn't interested in this even in the first place. But then, why bother to even turn up? At least BMW and Merc brought "facelifts" and concept cars respect
Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: The only car currently in production that is less desirable than the Range Rover Evoque convertible. I hated it when I first saw the official pictures, and in real life, I am pleased to report that it looks like dog sh*t. A true combination of brash and uselessness all rolled into one. The only way anyone would want this car is if he is a Third World dictator willing to go on Safari in enormous comfort
Jaguar F-Type SVR: Though I've never really been a fan of Jaguar either, and never even laid eyes on an F-Type in admiration before, I must say; this new SVR treatment makes it look like a proper handsome brute. If I were to be on the lookout for a fast and loud British GT, I wouldn't even think twice and get myself one of these instead of the pretty yet geriatric and unnecessarily expensive AM Vantage
BMW i8: Ok, not a new release by any means, but I must say, it is the first time I looked at one in length and really started to appreciate the design of this thing. As I have also stated for the McLaren 720S, this car too, is proof that purpose can have true beauty.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R: Always thought that when it comes to trying to replace the mighty SLS, the AMG GT never really floated my boat, but this one did quite a number on me. Even though I got to see it in previous motor shows, this was the first occasion where I really got to pay close attention to it, and really grew to liking it, surely the green beast has its own magnificence, though be careful, its looks are quite color-sensitive
Audi R8 V10 plus: Always had a bit of a sweet tooth for this new R8, and it still holds true. I got to sit inside one, and even though it is very well built and all that, it just doesn't give you that "exotic" feeling somehow (feels like a proper sports car but NOT a supercar as such). Then again, this is my only criticism, and a minor one at that
THE BAD:
Rimac Concept One: Sure, the proposition of doing 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) in 6.0 seconds sounds absolutely mind blowing, and the fact that it is an EV makes one have tremendous respect for Mate Rimac and his creation. That said, why would anyone want something that looks like a sporty Tesla at the front and a friggin bread van at the back, when they want to blow large sums of cash on a hypercar? While I still have respect for the car, it just doesn't float my boat
BMW: All I got to see was the 4-series/M4 LCI, it seems BMW turned up with very little to offer, saving their top cars for Frankfurt, and that sort of showed with the people's reactions. Normally, the BMW stands are swarmed with people in whichever motor show you go to, but in this case, it wasn't as crowded. Sure, Merc weren't brilliant either, but at least they have come forward with that AMG GT concept, as well as that DV SUV concept car
THE UGLY:
Rolls-Royce: Even though I knew that nothing "groundbreaking" would be brought to Geneva, as the Phantom VIII will debut in Frankfurt later this year, I have to say, I am massively disappointed with Rolls-Royce on this motor show. Even though they have just facelifted the Wraith and released a "special edition" of the Ghost, all they had in display were 3 white Dawn's with different colors of soft tops, and a Wraith Black Badge, which they had already show last year, that's it. To make matters even worse, the sales representatives were doing nothing (i.e. entertaining potential customers and all) but chatting amongst themselves on the corner, it's as if the RR brand just wasn't interested in this even in the first place. But then, why bother to even turn up? At least BMW and Merc brought "facelifts" and concept cars respect
Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet: The only car currently in production that is less desirable than the Range Rover Evoque convertible. I hated it when I first saw the official pictures, and in real life, I am pleased to report that it looks like dog sh*t. A true combination of brash and uselessness all rolled into one. The only way anyone would want this car is if he is a Third World dictator willing to go on Safari in enormous comfort
