For many people who visit a motor show, the highlights won’t be the mundane, every day cars but the high performance exotica.

Mitsubishi has unveiled its XR-PHEV plug-in concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The front-wheel drive crossover is powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder engine, coupled to a 120kW motor.

We take a look at some of the stranger cars on display at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Kia had revealed an all-new mild hybrid powertrain using an electric supercharger to simultaneously reduce emissions and improve engine performance.

Kia has revealed its first electric car - the Kia Soul EV with a 124 Mile range and a charge time as little as 25 minutes.

HJ picks a winner from the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

The subtly updated Fiat 500 gets anew digital dashboard on higher spec models plus a more powerful version of the TwinAir engine 105PS. Sales start in late April.

It might be closest to the German and French automotive heartlands, but Geneva was also a motor show where the British put on quite a display of impressive new cars

The new MINI One and One D made their motor show debuts at Geneva. The new cars feature less chrome and smaller wheels with prices expected to start at around £14,000.

Here are 10 of the most significant new or facelifted family cars to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show - which one will be your next new motor?

The Maserati Alfieri concept was a surprise at the Geneva motor show. But this concept has been described by company bosses as the 'future of Maserati'.

The Land Rover Discovery XXV Special Edition made its first appearance at the Geneva motor show. It's been produced to celebrate of the 25th Anniversary of the original Discovery's launch.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show and although it looks near unchanged, there are many improvements under the skin.

The facelifted BMW X3 has made its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show. The big news is its new range of more economical and efficient engines.

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has made its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It follows on from the coupe and convertible variants and despite its fastback looks, it's a four-door saloon.

The Peugeot 308 SW has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. It's due to go on sale in the UK later this year and continues the company's design metamorphosis.

The revised Volkswagen Polo debuts at Geneva, but the biggest changes are reserved for under the skin. The engine line-up has been tweaked with the addition of the 1.0-litre petrol from Up.

The Vauxhall Astra VXR Extreme has made its Geneva debut, promising much more track focus than ever before.

The Suzuki Celerio is a new budget market hatchback that improves on the Alto by offering much improved interior room.

The Audi RS4 Avant Nogaro commemorates the RS2 Avant, which celebrated its 20th birthday at the Geneva Motor Show.

The Qoros 3 hatchback was revealed at Geneva and although it's far more European in styling than its saloon and estate cousins, it's still unlikely to come to the UK.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo is the hottest version yet of Japan's ultimate four-seater, high-tech supercar.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is packed with new technology including tilting suspension. Expect a £100k price tag.

The Audi S1 boasts 231PS from its 2.0-litre TFSI power unit and all-wheel drive. It will cost from £24,900.

The jacked-up four-wheel drive Skoda Octavia Scout made its public debut at Geneva and it's set to go on sale in the UK this summer.

The Lamborghini Huracan replaces the Gallardo and is the first small Lamborghini to top 200mph in production form. It's powered by a 5.2-litre V10 engine producing 610PS for a 0-62mph time of 3.2 seconds.

The long-awaited Civic Type-R took a step closer to its expected 2015 launch with the Geneva reveal of a concept version of the new hot hatch.

The new Ferrari California T ushered in at Geneva with a new twin-turbo V8 engine to show off its very subtle facelift.

The RC F is based on the forthcoming RC Coupe and is powered by a 5.0-litre V8, which will have more than 450PS and 520Nm of torque.

The Peugeot 108 and its Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo counterparts enjoyed a joint-launch at Geneva, with both promising to revitalise the small car market.

The new Renault Twingo gets an unusual rear engined and rear-wheel drive design - does the new hatch designed alongside the forthcoming Smart ForFour prove an end to me-too design?

The 2 Series Active Tourer is BMW's first ever MPV as well as its first front-wheel drive car. It will share engines with the MINI.

Mitsubishi’s ambitious GC-PHEV concept has made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show and hints at a future Shogun design.

The facelifted Volkswagen Scirocco has been unveiled at Geneva - it gets slight styling tweaks, plus more efficient and powerful engines

The Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic adds power, performance and a searing paint job at the Geneva motor show.

The Vauxhall Adam Rocks has debuted at Geneva, adding ruggedness and raised ground clearance to the company's highly-customisable small hatchback.

The Fiat Panda Cross is based on the 4x4 and is a rugged addition to the range. It features ‘torque-on-demand’ transmission as standard, updated light clusters and extended wheel arches.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 track car and the DB9 Carbon special edition have been shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.

The Audi S3 Cabriolet has made its first show appearance at Geneva - it's powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine, develops 300PS and will cost around £40k when it arrives in the UK.

Mitsubishi’s Concept AR has been launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The compact MPV hybrid could be Mitsubishi’s first foray into the segment since the Grandis.

The third-generation Audi TT has made its world debut featuring evolutionary styling and a familiar range of engines.

The new Jeep Cherokee has made its European debut in Geneva. The popular 4x4 gets a complete redesign, with a new range efficient engines and the option of a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The Nissan BladeGlider concept has been given its European debut at Geneva - it's an oddity that's been inspired by Nissan's Deltawing Le Mans.

The Mazda Hazumi concept has been unveiled at Geneva, and hints at the production version of the next-generation 2, due for launch in 2015

The Volkswagen Golf GTE has been launched in Geneva, and adds a third power option for those who want a hybrid with a dash of hot hatch flavour.

The new Citroen C1 has been shown for the first time at the Geneva motor show. It will be built alongside the Peugeot 108 and the new Aygo and will go on sale this summer.

The Ford Focus facelift has been shown for the first time in Geneva - it gets a Fiesta-style front end, a revamped interior and more economical engines.

Hyundai has revealed its Intrado concept, a hydrogen fuel cell powered crossover vehicle which uses a revolutionary carbon-fibre chassis construction.

The Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake has been launched at the Geneva Motor Show. It's a 5.0-litre V8-powered 550PS estate car that dashes to 62mph in 4.8 seconds.

The MINI Clubman concept has been shown at Geneva, and it is a preview of the next generation Clubman due in 2015.

The Volvo Concept Estate has been unveiled at Geneva and debuts design cues that will be seen on the next generation XC90 and V70.

Skoda has unveiled a four-door coupe which shows the styling direction the next generation of Skoda models will take.

The new performance Quadrifoglio Verde models get styling changes and improved performance.

The Volkswagen T-ROC concept, which was revealed at Geneva, previews a new smaller SUV that will compete with the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

We're covering the 2014 Geneva Motor live bringing you up to the minute news and pictures of all the new car launches.

The Subaru WRX STI is returning to the UK. The car, which made its European debut at Geneva, will be available from May 2014 at a price of £28,995

The quirkily styled C4 Cactus has made its debut at Geneva - it's likely to rival vehicles like the Nissan Juke when it goes on sale in the UK in late 2014.

The new BMW M3 Saloon and M4 Coupe make their European motor show debuts at Geneva. They get a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre engine with 431PS.

The Toyota Aygo is a joint effort with the Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1, but is distinguished by rather interesting front-end styling.

The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 breaks the front-wheel drive record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.

The new Jeep Renegade - a small SUV based on the Fiat 500L - made a surprise appearance at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

The subtly updated Fiat 500 is to premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, with updated instrument cluster and a 105PS TwinAir engine.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo is the hottest version yet of Japan's ultimate four-seater, high-tech supercar.

The Lamborghini Huracan replaces the Gallardo and is the first small Lamborghini to top 200mph in production form. It's powered by a 5.2-litre V10 engine producing 610PS for a 0-62mph time of 3.2 seconds.

The long-awaited Civic Type-R took a step closer to its expected 2015 launch with the Geneva reveal of a concept version of the new hot hatch.

A 150PS version of the Vauxhall Adam has been announced at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Power comes from a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

Volkswagen has unveiled a new all-wheel drive concept version of the Caravelle, which is highly equipped and luxuriously finished.

Ford has unveiled an all-new Mustang at Geneva and it's coming to the UK with right hand drive versions due to go on sale in early 2015.

The Volkswagen Golf GTE is designed to combine the efficiency of a hybrid with the handling and all-round kudos of a Golf GTI.

Hyundai will bring a limited run of the Genesis executive saloon to the UK for ‘selected buyers.’

The Peugeot 308 SW is due to go on sale in the UK later in 2014 and boasts more boot space than a Golf Estate.

The Peugeot 108 along with its Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo counterparts enjoyed a joint-launch at Geneva, with the trio promising to revitalise the small car market.

The new Renault Twingo has been unveiled at Geneva and gets an unusual rear engined and rear-wheel drive design.

The McLaren 650S has been introduced at Geneva - it slots in the range between the 12C and the P1 with prices starting at £195,000.

The facelifted Nissan Juke has been revealed and gets cleaner engines and new driver assist systems.

Details of the Jaguar XE have been revealed at Geneva. The new mid-sized saloon will go on sale in 2015.

The facelifted Volkswagen Scirocco has been unveiled at Geneva - it gets slight styling tweaks, plus more efficient and powerful engines

The RC F is based on the forthcoming RC Coupe and is powered by a 5.0-litre V8 which has 450PS and 520Nm of torque.

The Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic adds power, performance and a searing paint job at the Geneva motor show.

The Fiat Panda Cross is based on the 4x4 and is a rugged addition to the range. The Geneva debutant features ‘torque-on-demand’ transmission as standard, updated light clusters and extended wheel arches.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 track car and the DB9 Carbon special edition have been shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.

The Audi S3 Cabriolet is powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine, develops 300PS and will cost around £40k when it arrives in the UK.

The new Cherokee gets a complete redesign with a new range efficient engines and the option of a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The Nissan BladeGlider concept has been given its European debut at Geneva - it's an oddity that's been inspired by Nissan's Deltawing Le Mans car.

The Mazda Hazumi concept has been unveiled at Geneva and hints at the production version of the next-generation 2, due for launch in 2015

The new Citroen C1 has been shown for the first time. It will be built alongside the Peugeot 108 and the new Aygo.

The Ford Focus facelift has been unveiled. It gets a Fiesta-style front end, a revamped interior and more economical engines.

We look at 10 of the best small cars on display at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

Estate cars continue to be popular, so there were a few new announcements at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. We count down through our ten favourites.

The quirkily styled C4 Cactus is likely to rival vehicles like the Nissan Juke when it goes on sale in the UK in late 2014.

The Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake has been launched at the Geneva Motor Show. It's a 5.0-litre V8-powered 550PS estate car that dashes to 62mph in 4.8 seconds.

The MINI Clubman concept has been shown at Geneva, and it is a preview of the next generation Clubman due in 2015.

The Volvo Concept Estate has been unveiled at Geneva and debuts design cues that will be seen on the next generation XC90 and V70.

Skoda unveiled the VisionC four-door coupe at Geneva. It's currently a concept but will become a production reality by 2016 with prices expected to start at £17,000.

The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge is a high performance concept that's powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 from the Nissan GT-R.

The Volkswagen Golf SV has been unveiled in production form. The new five-door will replace the Golf Plus from summer 2014.

Which of the dozens of cars shown on the first press at Geneva Motor Show do we think are the most interesting?

Our countdown of what we think are the 25 most important new cars being launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show this March.

Here are 10 of the most significant new or facelifted family cars to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show - which one will be your next new motor?

The subtly updated Fiat 500 is premiered at the Geneva Motor Show, with updated instrument cluster and a 105PS TwinAir engine.

A 150PS version of the Vauxhall Adam has been announced at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Power comes from a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

The twin-turbocharged V8 engine that debuted in the Continental GT is now being launched in the four-door Flying Spur.

The new performance Quadrifoglio Verde models get styling changes and improved performance.

The T-ROC concept previews a new smaller SUV from Volkswagen that will compete with the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

Volvo has revealed its Concept Estate which debuts design cues that will be seen on the next generation XC90.

Skoda will unveil a four-door coupe which shows the styling direction the next generation of Skoda models will take.

Vauxhall has revealed the Astra VXR Extreme - a more track focused version of the Vauxhall hot hatch with more power and carbon fibre panels.

MINI has revealed a new four-door Clubman concept - which looks to preview a production model - ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Nissan has revealed a teaser image of the Juke ahead of its unveling at the Geneva Motor Show – but it hasn’t given much away.

Skoda is to show an expanded range of Monte Carlo models with Citigo, Yeti and Rapid Spaceback versions which will go on sale this summer.

Skoda is to premiere new high spec Laurin and Klement versions of the Octavia and Octavia Estate which get leather upholstery and LED running lights.

The high performance XFR-S Sportbrake gets Jaguar's supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine delivering 550PS and a 0-62mph time of just 4.8 seconds.

The next generation Citroen C1, which will be built alongside the Peugeot 108 and the new Aygo, will go on sale this summer.

Hyundai has revealed its Intrado concept, a hydrogen fuel cell powered crossover vehicle which uses a revolutionary carbon-fibre chassis construction.

Ford has unveiled the updated Focus which gets a Fiesta-style front end, a revamped interior and more economical engines.

The BladeGlider concept is inspired by Nissan's Deltawing Le Mans car and will be given its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Mazda will unveil its latest concept at Geneva which previews the next generation Mazda2 hatchback.

The Golf GTE is a plug-in hybrid designed to combine the efficiency of hybrid power with the style and handling of a Golf GTI.

Renault is to launch a new twin turbo 160PS version of its state of the art 1.6 dCi diesel engine at the Geneva Motor Show.<br />

Land Rover will launch the the Black Pack and Silver Pack for the Defender XS which add special paint finished and leather seats.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 track car and the DB9 Carbon special edition will make their debuts at the Geneva Motor Show.

Audi will launch the S3 Cabriolet at Geneva next month. It's powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine producing 300PS and will cost around £40k.

Audi has previewed the upcoming all-new TT in a series of design sketches. The production car will be launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

The new Jeep Cherokee gets a complete redesign, with a new range efficient engines and the option of a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Renault has launched a new twin-turbo 160PS version of its state of the art 1.6 dCi diesel engine at the Geneva Motor Show.<br />

Vauxhall’s new Adam Rocks will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The rugged edition of Vauxhall’s small hatch gets SUV styling and raised ground clearance.

Based on the Panda 4x4, the rugged addition to the range has ‘torque-on-demand’ transmission as standard, updated light clusters and extended wheel arches. <br />

Land Rover is to premiere a more powerful and more dynamic version of the Range Rover Evoque at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, carrying the Autobiography name.

Vauxhall is to debut its newest Ecotec engine at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is designed to rival the Ford EcoBoost.

Volkswagen is to debut the revised Scirocco at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The revised car gets slight styling tweaks, plus it’s more efficient and more powerful.

Vauxhall has launched its newest Ecotec engine at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is designed to compete with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost.

Vauxhall has launched its newest Ecotec engine at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is designed to compete with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost.

The more stylish replacement for the 107 promises a big car feel inside and along with improvements in quality.

The new Twingo was designed alongside the forthcoming Smart ForFour and gets an unusual rear engined and rear-wheel drive design.

BMW has unveiled its first ever MPV, the 2 Series Active Tourer. The new addition to the 2 Series range will be the first BMW model to get front-wheel drive.

Replacement for the Gallardo gets a 5.2-litre V10 engine producing 610PS giving it a 0-62mph time of 3.2 seconds.

Kia will give a European debut to the Soul EV - it's first production electric car. It goes on sale in the UK later this year.

The Civic Type-R gets one step closer to its expected 2015 launch with a new concept version of the hot hatch.

The new California is a facelift rather than an all-new car but it does get key improvements including a new twin-turbo V8 engine.

The high performance version of the forthcoming RC Coupe gets a 5.0-litre V8 which will have more than 450PS.

The Kia Soul EV made its European debut at Geneva. It's the first production electric car from the Korean company and goes on sale in the UK later this year

The Kia Soul EV made its European debut at Geneva. It's the first production electric car from the Korean company and goes on sale in the UK later this year

Audi is to premiere its high performance version of the A1 at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The 231PS all-wheel drive S1 is powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine.

The all-wheel drive Skoda Octavia Scout gets a raised ride height and more rugged styling. It will go on sale in the UK this summer.

The latest Mercedes-Benz range-topping S-Class Coupe is packed with cutting edge technology including tilting suspension.

Nissan’s tuning arm, Nismo, has revealed the first details of its 600PS version of the GT-R ahead of its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

Audi has revealed a new version of the RS4 Avant designed to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the performance RS brand.

Chinese manufacturer Qoros will unveil its second model at Geneva in the shape of the Qoros 3 hatchback although it's unlikely to come to the UK.

Skoda will unveil a four-door coupe which shows the styling direction the next generation of Skoda models will take.

The Celerio is Suzuki's new small hatchback which will replace the Alto and is likely to be sold at a budget price.

The revised Polo gets a revamped engine line-up with the addition of two versions of the 1.0-litre petrol from Up.

Peugeot will unveil the estate version of the new 308 at the Geneva Motor Show in March and it will go on sale in the UK soon after.