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Seven cool concept cars that debuted at the Paris Motor Show

  • <p>Volkswagen I.D.<br>This concept was one of the many electric vehicles on display at the exhibition. Volkswagen plans to power the car with a 167-horsepower electric motor, which has a range of 400-600 km, according to Autoguide.com. <br>(REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    Volkswagen I.D.
    This concept was one of the many electric vehicles on display at the exhibition. Volkswagen plans to power the car with a 167-horsepower electric motor, which has a range of 400-600 km, according to Autoguide.com.
    (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen)

  • <p>Hyundai RN30 <br> Lacking a performance car in its lineup, the Korean automaker unveiled the sleek RN30 concept, which is powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.0 liter, four-cylinder engine, according to Autoguide.com. <br> (AP Photo/Michel Euler) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    Hyundai RN30
    Lacking a performance car in its lineup, the Korean automaker unveiled the sleek RN30 concept, which is powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.0 liter, four-cylinder engine, according to Autoguide.com.
    (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

  • <p>BMW X2 <br> The German automaker unveiled the X2 prototype, which is closer to hitting the assembly line than the other vehicles mentioned here. According to Motoring, it is a spinoff of the X4 and X6 and could begin production in 2018. <br> (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    BMW X2
    The German automaker unveiled the X2 prototype, which is closer to hitting the assembly line than the other vehicles mentioned here. According to Motoring, it is a spinoff of the X4 and X6 and could begin production in 2018.
    (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)

  • <p>Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ <br> The Generation EQ is one of the 10 electric cars that Mercedes plans to have available by 2025. <br> Motoring said the car could be hitting the market in 2019, with a pair electric motors, which can produce 300kW. <br> Its 70kWh Lithium battery pack should also be good for roughly 500 km. <br> (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ
    The Generation EQ is one of the 10 electric cars that Mercedes plans to have available by 2025.
    Motoring said the car could be hitting the market in 2019, with a pair electric motors, which can produce 300kW.
    Its 70kWh Lithium battery pack should also be good for roughly 500 km.
    (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)

  • <p>Lexus UX <br> With its hyper angular design, the UX looks more alien than SUV, and its interior is reportedly even stranger than the outside. The concept drew mixed reviews at the show, and it is likely that a toned-downed version will hit the market in the next year or two. <br> (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    Lexus UX
    With its hyper angular design, the UX looks more alien than SUV, and its interior is reportedly even stranger than the outside. The concept drew mixed reviews at the show, and it is likely that a toned-downed version will hit the market in the next year or two.
    (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)

  • <p>Citroen CXperience <br> The concept wagon (yes, that's a wagon) unveiled by the French automakers looks more sports car, with its suicide doors, than family utility vehicle. The plug-in hybrid also features 300 horses under the hood. <br> (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    Citroen CXperience
    The concept wagon (yes, that's a wagon) unveiled by the French automakers looks more sports car, with its suicide doors, than family utility vehicle. The plug-in hybrid also features 300 horses under the hood.
    (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen)

  • <p>Renault Trezor<br>The Trezor is a stunning concept from the French automaker. The all-electric car can be driven autonomously and boasts 350 horsepower. But perhaps its coolest feature is that you get in through a retractable roof, much like the Batmobile. <br>(REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) </p>
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    Seven cool concept cars from the Paris Motor Show

    Renault Trezor
    The Trezor is a stunning concept from the French automaker. The all-electric car can be driven autonomously and boasts 350 horsepower. But perhaps its coolest feature is that you get in through a retractable roof, much like the Batmobile.
    (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen)

<p>Volkswagen I.D.<br>This concept was one of the many electric vehicles on display at the exhibition. Volkswagen plans to power the car with a 167-horsepower electric motor, which has a range of 400-600 km, according to Autoguide.com. <br>(REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) </p>
<p>Hyundai RN30 <br> Lacking a performance car in its lineup, the Korean automaker unveiled the sleek RN30 concept, which is powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.0 liter, four-cylinder engine, according to Autoguide.com. <br> (AP Photo/Michel Euler) </p>
<p>BMW X2 <br> The German automaker unveiled the X2 prototype, which is closer to hitting the assembly line than the other vehicles mentioned here. According to Motoring, it is a spinoff of the X4 and X6 and could begin production in 2018. <br> (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) </p>
<p>Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ <br> The Generation EQ is one of the 10 electric cars that Mercedes plans to have available by 2025. <br> Motoring said the car could be hitting the market in 2019, with a pair electric motors, which can produce 300kW. <br> Its 70kWh Lithium battery pack should also be good for roughly 500 km. <br> (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) </p>
<p>Lexus UX <br> With its hyper angular design, the UX looks more alien than SUV, and its interior is reportedly even stranger than the outside. The concept drew mixed reviews at the show, and it is likely that a toned-downed version will hit the market in the next year or two. <br> (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) </p>
<p>Citroen CXperience <br> The concept wagon (yes, that's a wagon) unveiled by the French automakers looks more sports car, with its suicide doors, than family utility vehicle. The plug-in hybrid also features 300 horses under the hood. <br> (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) </p>
<p>Renault Trezor<br>The Trezor is a stunning concept from the French automaker. The all-electric car can be driven autonomously and boasts 350 horsepower. But perhaps its coolest feature is that you get in through a retractable roof, much like the Batmobile. <br>(REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) </p>
Michael Shulman

With more than 1.25 million visitors, the Paris Motor Show is the most popular exhibition for cars in the world.

And because of this massive platform, many automakers use it to show off their latest gadgets and unveil their visions of the future.

With that in mind, here's a look at some of coolest concept cars that debuted at this year's Paris Motor Show.