SWITZERLAND'S biggest motorshow isn't just about shiny new supercars, apparently, although looking at some of the reports from this year's Geneva Motorshow you'd be forgiven for thinking it was.
But between the brand new stunners from Lamborghini and Pagani were a few cars you might actually be able to buy, so the new models* strutting their stuff were a brilliant - but mixed - bag.
Here's what Life On Cars is saving up for:
1) Suzuki Swift Concept S
The closest yet to a replacement for the wonderful Swift Sport Life On Cars tested last month. Here's hoping!2) Lamborghini Aventador
The long-awaited replacement for the Murciélago, complete with a new V12 churning out no less than 700bhp. Worth waiting a decade for.
3) Jaguar XKR-S
Jaguar celebrates the 50th anniversary of unveiling the E-Type at Geneva with a 550bhp modern equivalent. You know you want one.
4) Aston Martin Virage
Right on cue is Aston's ripposte to the XKR-S, boasting 490bhp from the familiar 6.0 litre V12 and a name not seen since the company's coupes of the early Nineties.
5) Ford B-MAX
The Blue Oval's response to the Vauxhall Meriva, with equally clever rear doors.
6) Hyundai i40
What do you mean Korea can't do smooth and stylish? This sleek Mondeo rival bets you a fiver it can.
7) Alfa Romeo 4C
Straight in the footsteps of the 8C supercar comes this mid-engined, two-seater, rear-wheel drive Alfa sports car. Think of it as an Italian Elise.
8) Audi A3 concept
Not too sure about the saloon styling for the next A3, but the 408bhp V8's got to stay.
9) Range Rover "Evoque"
Not too sure whether this is what Land Rover meant when it was launching the smallest, lightest and greenest Range Rover model ever, but I like it anyway.
10) MINI Rocketman
As a former Mini owner this was the real star of the show, because it takes BMW's reinvention of the classic small car back to basics. I'll probably get panned by my fellow Mini enthusiasts for saying it, but I like it. A lot.
*The new models don't include Bertone's stunning B99 concept, which Jaguar has now said won't make production. Shame.
Read more on the Geneva Motorshow in the new Life On Cars Magazine, out this week.
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