2016 London motor show round-up

With TVR among the list of exhibitors, the brand gave some more hints of its upcoming sportscar using a clay model covered up alongside a side profile image of the car. Due to arrive in late 2017, almost 400 deposits have already been taken for the new car which may bring with it the return of the famous Griffith name.

MG GS

We may have already driven its Chinese counterpart, and seen it with no disguise, but MG officially pulled the wraps off the UK version of its GS SUV yesterday. MG won’t reveal any details ahead of the official debut of the crossover, so tune in for more details on show day. With order books opening in June, it will be available with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and three different trim levels, and an automatic gearbox - the manufacturer’s first - will be available in top-spec.

McLaren 570GT

The “most luxurious McLaren they’ve made” was displayed at the London motor show. We may have already seen it at Geneva, but McLaren’s presence at the show proves that it is being taken seriously. 

Riversimple Rasa

The hydrogen-powered Riversimple Rasa has already been revealed, but the lightweight two-seater, developed in Wales, has been displayed at the London motor show. It’s currently in beta-testing, with investors invited to take part in testing of the car, so it shouldn’t be long before it’ll appear on UK roads. Riversimple also announced plans to introduce two new models; a four-door, four seat car and a van. 

Mitsuoka Brooklands Roadster

Mitsuoka has brought the Roadster to the London motor show, showcasing the special Brooklands edition of the car. Known as the Himiko in its native market, the Roadster is based on the previous-generation Mazda MX-5. It’s been on sale in the UK since June 2015, but remains a very rare sight on our roads. 

Mitsuoka Viewt

The second Mitsuoka oddball that appeared at the show was the Viewt. The fact that it looks like a Jaguar MKII goes some way to explain its status as the brand’s most successful model. There’s room for bigger sales though, as in its 23-year production run, Mitsuoka has only sold 15,000 Viewt models.

Noble M600