2025 Lyon Motor Show: hybrids lead with Audi, BYD, Jeep
New hybrids steal the show at the 2025 Lyon Motor Show
2025 Lyon Motor Show: hybrids lead with Audi, BYD, Jeep
Inside the 2025 Lyon Motor Show: Audi Q3 PHEV, BYD Seal 6 DM-i, Citroën C5 Aircross and Jeep Compass debut with hybrid and EV powertrains, plus range, pricing.
2025-09-25T06:38:35+03:00
2025-09-25T06:38:35+03:00
2025-09-25T06:38:35+03:00
The 2025 Lyon Motor Show in France opened on September 24 and runs through September 28, putting the spotlight firmly on advances in hybrid technology.This year’s exhibition brought several noteworthy debuts featuring electrified powertrains, each pointing to a more flexible, real-world approach to efficiency.Audi Q3Audi unveiled a new version of the Q3 with a refreshed interior and a sizeable 12.8-inch display. The crossover also adopts a plug-in hybrid system delivering a combined 272 horsepower. On electric power alone, the new Q3 can cover up to 120 kilometers, a figure that should comfortably handle daily commutes for many drivers.BYD Seal 6 DM-iBYD presented to Europe the brand’s second plug-in hybrid model, the compact Seal 6 DM-i. It comes with a choice of two battery packs—10.08 or 19 kWh—and will be available to European customers in summer 2025 with prices starting at €38,490. The configuration options hint at a practical balance between cost and electric driving capability.Citroën C5 AircrossThe French manufacturer introduced the next generation of the popular C5 Aircross. The body grows by 15 centimeters compared to its predecessor, reaching an overall length of 4.65 meters. Buyers can choose from three propulsion types: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or a fully electric version. Pricing starts at €40,290, and the added size suggests more versatility for families and road trips.Jeep CompassThe third-generation Jeep Compass is built on the modern STLA Medium platform. It arrives with a full portfolio of powertrains, including an all-electric variant and several hybrid options. The broad range makes the Compass feel well prepared for shifting regulations and customer tastes across Europe.
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New hybrids steal the show at the 2025 Lyon Motor Show
Inside the 2025 Lyon Motor Show: Audi Q3 PHEV, BYD Seal 6 DM-i, Citroën C5 Aircross and Jeep Compass debut with hybrid and EV powertrains, plus range, pricing.
Michael Powers, Editor
The 2025 Lyon Motor Show in France opened on September 24 and runs through September 28, putting the spotlight firmly on advances in hybrid technology.
This year’s exhibition brought several noteworthy debuts featuring electrified powertrains, each pointing to a more flexible, real-world approach to efficiency.
Audi Q3
Audi unveiled a new version of the Q3 with a refreshed interior and a sizeable 12.8-inch display. The crossover also adopts a plug-in hybrid system delivering a combined 272 horsepower. On electric power alone, the new Q3 can cover up to 120 kilometers, a figure that should comfortably handle daily commutes for many drivers.
BYD Seal 6 DM-i
BYD presented to Europe the brand’s second plug-in hybrid model, the compact Seal 6 DM-i. It comes with a choice of two battery packs—10.08 or 19 kWh—and will be available to European customers in summer 2025 with prices starting at €38,490. The configuration options hint at a practical balance between cost and electric driving capability.
Citroën C5 Aircross
The French manufacturer introduced the next generation of the popular C5 Aircross. The body grows by 15 centimeters compared to its predecessor, reaching an overall length of 4.65 meters. Buyers can choose from three propulsion types: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or a fully electric version. Pricing starts at €40,290, and the added size suggests more versatility for families and road trips.
Jeep Compass
The third-generation Jeep Compass is built on the modern STLA Medium platform. It arrives with a full portfolio of powertrains, including an all-electric variant and several hybrid options. The broad range makes the Compass feel well prepared for shifting regulations and customer tastes across Europe.
