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Exhibitions of New Vehicles Launched and Concept Cars
under U.S. and European Brands at Beijing Motor Show (Auto China 2008)A glimpse of 100 models on display by European and US auto manufacturers
Jun. 7, 2008 No.683
European and US auto manufacturers exhibited a total of just over 100 vehicle models at the 2008 Beijing
Motor Show (Auto China 2008) that was held from April 22 to 28, 2008. Of these, 37 models had either been
recently launched for sale or were about to be produced in China, 39 models were either already being
imported or were planned to be imported and sold, and the remaining 25 were concept cars that included
hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and fuelcell vehicles. The following report gives an outline of the vehicle
models exhibited.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Outline of vehicles exhibited and debuted by European and US auto
manufacturers
Outline
GM
GM exhibited 32 models under four brands: Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Saab. In the fuel
cellvehicle sector, GM exhibited the Chevrolet Volt concept car and the Volt Ice Chassis, which
the company also exhibited at Auto Shanghai 2007. GM announced that China is among one of the
first markets outside the US where it will launch a fuelcell vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, which is
planned for launch in 2010 or later.
Ford
Ford, together at a booth jointly run with Changan Ford Mazda Automobile and Jiangling
Motors, exhibited 11 models sold under the Ford brand. The company announced that the name of
the new Fiesta, of which production is to begin in China in 2008, is Fute Jianianhua (Ford Fiesta).
Volvo Volvo exhibited eight models at its own booth (next to Ford's). It announced that it would begin
producing the S80 in China, following the production launch of the S40.
Chrysler
Chrysler exhibited 10 models under three brands: Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. In April 2008, it
unified the sales networks of these three brands in China and also increased the number of dealers
to approximately 130.
Daimler
Daimler exhibited 33 models under three brands: Mercedes Benz, Maybach, and smart. Exhibited
for the first time in the world were three models in the GLK series. In addition, the SL500 and the
Maybach Landaulet debuted for the first time in Asia. The CL600, S350 4Matic, and smart
debuted for the first time in China. Daimler's sales grew 53% in China in 2007.
The auto manufacturer exhibited five derivatives of the smart, a cut model of the fortwo tridion
safety cell. It announced that it would start marketing the fortwo in China in the middle of 2009.
The company has already opened a website in Chinese dedicated to the vehicle
(www.smart.com/china).
VW
VW exhibited 31 models at a booth it shared with Shanghai VW and FAWVW. Two of the
vehicles, from those exhibited, were massproduced models developed by the two jointventure
partners and debuting for the first time in the world. Audi displayed 14 vehicle models at its own
booth while Skoda, also at its own booth, exhibited 12 vehicle models based on two production
series, the Octavia and the Fabia. Skoda said that it targets more than 3% share of the auto market
in China, aiming to sell 68,000 vehicles there in 2008.
PSA exhibited 20 vehicle models sold under both the Citroen and Peugeot brands, which were on
exhibit at a booth shared with DongfengPuegeotCitroen Automobile. PSA plans to launch more
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PSA than 20 models between 2008 and 2013. In 2008, it will launch five models including the 307
2box and the new Elysee. It plans to produce approximately 450,000 units in 2010. In 2009, its
second passenger car plant in Wuhan, which has an annual production capacity of 150,000 units,
will start operations.
BMW
BMW exhibited 12 vehicle models, including the Hydrogen 7, at a booth it shared with BMW
Brilliance Automotive. Currently, the company is rapidly expanding its sales network in China.
The number of dealers was increased to 90 in 2007. This number will further increase to 120 in
2008. BMW Brilliance Automotive's annual production capacity will be increased to 44,000 units
in 2008. It sold a total of 49,388 vehicles in 2007, including imported vehicles.
Mini exhibited five models including the Mini Cooper, which is priced at 348,000 RMB, at its
own booth located next to the BMW booth. For show, it also exhibited the Mini JCW Challenge
that is designed for racing at a maximum speed of 240km/h, debuting for the first time in Asia. In
2007, the auto manufacturer sold 2,200 vehicles in China, double the 2006 figure.
Fiat
Fiat exhibited five models at its own booth. It announced that it would start importing and
selling the Grand Punto, Bravo, and Linea in 2008. Fiat withdrew from a jointventure business
with Nanjing Automobile at the end of 2007 and is currently negotiating with Chery Automobile
to form a joint venture. As a note of interest, Nanjing Iveco displayed its products at SAIC Motor
Corp.'s commercial vehicle booth exhibiting the Power Daily A36 among others.
Renault
Renault exhibited six models including a F1 racing car; a concept car; and the new Laguna,
which debuted in Asia for the first time. The company announced that it would start importing and
selling the new Megane equipped with a 2.0L manual transmission as standard equipment, as early
as May 2008. The company has approximately 30 dealers in China.
Models produced in China by European and US auto manufacturers
Shanghai GM Dong Yue's new Aveo: This is the Company's latest model, which debuted
at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is manufactured at Shanghai GM Dong Yue
and was launched in March 2008. It is priced between 69,90097,900 RMB.
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GM's Chevrolet Captiva: This vehicle, when it begins being produced at Shanghai GM Dong Yue,
will be a 5 to 7 seat SUV that will launch in December 2008. Imports have already started to be
sold in November 2007. The starting price is 224,800 RMB. GM plans to add a derivative model
equipped with a V6 3.2L engine as standard. It is priced between 310,000 and 330,000 RMB.
Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's new Mondeo Zhisheng: This vehicle is the thirdgeneration
Mondeo and was launched in November 2007. It is priced between 181,800239,800 RMB.
Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's SMAX 5: This particular model comes standard
as a 5 seater. The company has yet to adopt a Chinese name for the vehicle, which
is scheduled to be released in June 2008. It will be priced at 194,800 RMB.
(The price of the existing 7seat model is between 192,800 and 226,800 RMB).
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Ford's new Fiesta (the Fute Jianianhua: Fiesta 2 box): This vehicle model is being
produced at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Nanjing plant. It is scheduled to be
launched in December 2008 and will be priced between 8,000 and 120,000 RMB.
Beijing DaimlerChrysler Benz's Borui: This vehicle model, which is a sedan based on the
Chrysler Sebring, was released in March 2008. It is priced between 182,000 and 227,000 RMB.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by GM, Ford, and Chrysler
(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.
A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.
Release
month
and year
(Schedule)
Price range
(10,000
RMB)
Overall length/
overall width/
overall height/
wheelbase (mm)
Engine
displacement
(Maximum
output)
Transmission
(Manufacturer)
GM
Spark 2008 Feb. 2008 3.98~5.68
3495/1495/1523/2340
There is also a 1485
overall height
specification
0.8/1.0L 5MT
Aveo Mar. 2008 6.99~9.79 3920/1680/1499/24801.2/1.4/1.6L
(64/59/78kW)MT/4AT
New
ExcelleJun. 2008 10~15 4515/1725/1445/2600 1.6/1.8L 5MT/4AT
LaCrosse
EcoHybridJul. 2008 21.5~27.5
HEV that is powered by a 2.4L engine and a nickel
hydride
battery. Its fuel efficiency is improved 15% as compared
to the GE specification of the same type model.
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Captiva Dec. 2008 22.48~26.58 4635/1850/1720/1562
4635/1870/1755/1572
2.4L (100kW) 5MT/5AT
Ford
New
MondeoNov. 2007 18.18~23.98 4854/1886/1495/2850 2.3L 6AT
New
TransitJan. 2008 19.88~22.38 2.4L TDCI DE 6MT
New S
MAXJun. 2008 19.48
5seat specification
(The existing model is a 7seat specification)
New Fiesta
2boxDec. 2008 8~12
It will be produced at the Nanjing plant and is planned
to be launched simultaneously in China and Europe.
Volvo S80 2009It will be produced at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Chongqing
plant.
Chrysler
Grand
VoyagerOct. 2007 31.9~35.9 5096/1997/1803/3030
V6
3.0L(128kW)4AT
Dodge
CaravanNov. 2007 23.9~33.9 5096/1997/1752/3030
V6
3.0L(123kW)4AT
Borui Mar. 2008 18.2~22.7 4842/1808/1498/2765
2.0/2.4L DVVT
(115/127kW),
V6 2.7L
(142kW)
4AT
Beijing DaimlerChrysler Benz' new C280 Avantgarde: This vehicle was launched in March 2008
and comes with a 7speed automatic transmission. It is priced at 478,000 RMB.
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5th generation Zhongyu Automobile Weiting (Vito): This model is a specialty vehicle based
on the Mercedes Benz Vito. It is equipped with a panoramic sunroof as standard equipment.
It was launched in July 2008 and has a starting price of 600,000 RMB.
Shanghai VW's Lavida: This vehicle first debuted at the Beijing Show. The exterior of this
model is very similar to that of the Phaeton. It is the first massproduced model that
Shanghai VW developed itself, based on the Neeza concept. The company stated
that this model is designed to compete against the Corolla, Peugeot 307, and Focus.
It is scheduled to be released in June 2008 and will be priced between 120,000150,000 RMB.
FAWVW's New Bora: This vehicle first debuted at the Beijing Show.
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It is the first massproduced Aclass sedan that FAWVW developed on its own.
The vehicle's target market is middleclass customers. Production is scheduled
to begin at the Changchun plant in July 2008. The vehicle will be priced between
100,000150,000 RMB. It is 100mm longer in overall length than the current model.
Skoda's Fabia GE: This model, an A0 class hatchback that made its first debut in China,
is a vehicle designed to be marketed on a global basis. It was first launched in Europe in
March 2007. Production in China is scheduled to begin at Shanghai VW in September 2008.
It is scheduled to be released in November 2008 and will be priced between 80,000120,000 RMB.
Citroen's Grand C4 Picasso: This model comes standard as a 7 seater. It will begin being
massproduced in 2008 in China and will be priced at 400,000 RMB. It was exhibited for show only.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by Daimler, VW, PSA and Iveco
(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.
A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.
Release
month and
year
(Schedule)
Price
range
(10,000
RMB)
Overall length/
overall width/
overall height/
wheelbase (mm)
Engine
displacement
(Maximum
output)
Transmission
(Manufacturer)
New C200K
EleganceMar. 2008 37.8~38.8 4581/1770/1448/2760 1.8L 5AT
New C280
AvantgardeFeb. 2008 47.8 4581/1770/1448/2760
V6 3.0L
(170kW)7AT
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Daimler
Sprinter 524
A8Jun. 2008 100 7345/1993/2800/n.a.
V6 3.5L
(190kW)
Weiting (Vito)
5thgenerationJul. 2008 60~ 5410/1920/1980/3430
V6 3.2L
(140kW)5AT
Oulu Linte
(Sprinter) 315Aug. 2008 98.8~ 5910/1993/2820/3665
2.2L CDI DE
(110kW)6MT
Oulu Linte
(Sprinter) 316
hightop
specification
Aug. 2008 130~ 5910/1993/3050/3665
Mini Bus Dec. 2008 100~ 6945/1933/2795/4325
Linte
(Sprinter)
315CDI
2009 80 5910/1993/2435/3665
Viano 3.0 2009 65.5 4993/1905/1923/3200V6 3.2L
(140kW)5AT
New Sprinter 2010~
There are three
specifications
in wheelbase
3250/3665/4325mm.
2.2L CDI DE
(110kW),
V6 3.2L
(140kW)
6MT/5AT
VW
Lavida Jun. 2008 12~15 4608/1743/1465/2610 1.6/2.0L 6AT
New Bora Jul. 2008 10~15 4540/1775/1467/2610 2.0L 6AT
Touran
EcoFuel2008 4407/1794/1635/2678 2.0L (80kW) 5MT
Tiguan 2008 4427/1809/1686/2604
Turbo 2.0TSI GE and DSG
6speed MT, 2.0TDI DE
and 6speed MT
Audi A4 Avant Jan. 2009 30~35
The overall length
is 4700mm
The wheelbase is
longer than that of
the former model
FSI/TFSI GE,
3.0L TDI DE6MT/6AT
Skoda Fabia
GENov. 2008 8~12
It shares the same
platform with Polo1.6L
Skoda Fabia
DE2009~ 1.4L TDI DE
PSA
Peugeot 307
2boxFeb. 2008 10.98~16.98 4212/1762/1531/2608 2.0L (108kW) AMT
new Elysee Apr. 2008 7.38~10.18 4367/1708/1413/2540 1.6L (78kW) 5MT/4AT
CElysee CNG Apr. 2008 4367/1708/1413/2540
CTriomphe
2008
(Kaixuan
2008)
May 2008 14.98~20.48 4802/1773/1512/2710 2.0L (108kW) 5MT/5AT
Grand C4
Picasso2008 40 4590/1830/1710/2728 2.0L (103kW) 6AT
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2008 Peugeot
4072008 18~22 2.2L, V6 3.0L 4AT/6AT
IvecoPower Daily
A36Apr. 2008 20~30 4845/2000/2500/2800
3.0L DE
(107kW)
Models that European and US auto manufacturers imported and sold in China
Fiat's Grand Punto: Import and sales of this vehicle will begin in July 2008.
There is a good possibility that the company will begin producing these vehicles in China.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by BMW and Fiat
(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.
A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.
Release
month
and year
(Schedule)
Price
range
(10,000 RMB)
Overall length/
overall width/
overall height/
wheelbase (mm)
Engine
displacement
(Maximum output)
Transmission
(Manufacturer)
BMW130i Jun. 2008 45 V6 3.0L (190kW) 6AT
120i Jun. 2008 28.5~30 2.0L (115kW) 6MT/6AT
Fiat
Grand Punto Jul. 2008 n.a. 4030/1687/1490/2510 1.4L (70kW)
Bravo 2box Jul. 2008 n.a. 1.4L (110kW)
Linea 3box Jul. 2008 n.a. 4560/1730/1490/n.a. 1.4L (88kW)
Jeep Commander: This vehicle comes standard as a 3row, 7seater.
It will be launched in 2008 and priced between 566,000589,000 RMB.
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BMW's new X6 xDrive 50i: Import and sales of this vehicle, which is a sports activity coupe
that debuted in China for the first time, will begin in August 2008. Prelaunch sales by
reservation began in April 2008. It is priced at 1.5 million RMB and comes with a 6speed,
automatic transmission, V8 4.4L twinturbo engine with a maximum output of 300kW.
The new Fiat 500: This vehicle will be launched at the beginning of 2009.
It comes equipped with a 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4L engine. Its length, width, height,
and wheelbase are 3550mm, 1630mm, 1490mm, and 2300mm, respectively.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models recently imported and sold by European and US auto manufacturers
Photos are available for vehicles written in the blue boxes
Model name (Release month and year: Price range)
GM
new Cadillac CTS (April 2008: 368,000548,000 RMB),
Astra (Yate) A+ (June 2008: 260,000290,000 RMB),
Buick Enclave (October 2008: Slightly more than 500,000 RMB),
Cadillac Escalade 2mode Hybrid (First half of 2009)
Volvo Volvo XC60 (2008: Price undecided)
Chrysler
Dodge Avenger SXT (February 2008: 278,000308,000 RMB),
Dodge Caliber SXT (February 2008: 230,000 RMB),
Grand Cherokee (March 2008: 409,900546,000 RMB),
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara (4door: Launched in March 2008: 439,900 RMB. 2door:
Launched in April 2008: 389,900 RMB), Jeep Commander (2008: 566,000589,000 RMB),
Dodge JCUV (January 2009: 200,000 RMB), Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2009: 800,000900,000
RMB)
new S 350 4Matic (May 2008), SLK 350 Passion 2008 Limited (May 2008),
R 300 (June 2008), GLK 220 CDI 4Matic (December 2008),
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Daimler GLK 280 4Matic (First half of 2009), GLK 350 4Matic (2009),
new ML 350 (2009: 798,000868,000 RMB), E300 BlueTec 3box (2010 or later)
VW Eos (June 2008: 430,000 RMB)
Audi
new A8L (December 2007: 875,0001,988,000 RMB), New S8 (December 2007: 1.65 million
RMB),
R8 (January 2008: 1,785,000 RMB), A5 (April 2008: 610,000640,000 RMB)
BMW
325i sport (January 2008: 641,000 RMB), 325i hardtop (January 2008: 562,000 RMB),
330i sport (January 2008: 722,000 RMB), 330i hardtop (January 2008: 626,000 RMB),
new X6 xDrive 50i (August 2008: 1.5 million RMB)
Fiat new Fiat 500 (Beginning of 2009)
Renaultmew Megane (May 2008: The price of the former model is 195,000 RMB),
new Laguna (Autumn of 2008)
Concept and show vehicles exhibited by European and US auto manufacturers
GM Buick's Invicta concept car: This vehicle made its world debut at the Beijing Show.
It is the first vehicle model sold under the Buick name, which uses a directinjection
turbo engine (2.0L with a maximum output of 186kW). Its length, width, height,
and wheelbase are 4932mm, 1874mm, 1466mm, and 2908mm, respectively.
Jeep Renegade concept car: This model, which comes standard as a twoseater, is
a sports HEV concept car that first debuted at the 2008 North American International
Auto Show. Its first debut in Asia was at the Beijing Show. It is powered by a BlueTec
dieselpowered engine and a lithiumion battery, getting 2.1L/100km in fuel efficiency.
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Mercedes Benz' ML 450 Blue Hybrid Frame concept car:
This is a HEV concept car that is planned to be released in the US in 2009.
It uses a twomode hybrid system. The fuel efficiency is 7.7L/100km., an improvement
of 25% over the base model, the ML 450. It was exhibited for show only.
Audi's Q5: This is a midsize SUV that made its world debut at the Beijing Show. It comes with
three different engines: a 2.0TFSI turbo gasoline engine, a 2.0TDI commonrail diesel engine,
and a 3.0TDI V6 diesel engine; and with either a 6speed manual transmission or a 7speed DCT.
Its length, width, height, and wheelbase are 4630mm, 1880mm, 1650mm, and 2810mm, respectively.
Fiat's Panda Aria concept car: This bifuel concept car, which made its world debut at the
2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, is powered by gasoline and a blend of methane and hydrogen.
It uses a 2cylinder 0.9L turbo compact engine and emits 69g/km of CO2 emissions.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Concept Cars and Cars Exhibited for Show by European and US auto
manufacturers
Photos are available for the four models in the yellow boxes.
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Outline
GM
Buick Invicta
concept
The Invicta, making its world debut at the Beijing Show, is Buick's first
vehicle to use a directinjection turbo engine.
Cadillac Provoq
FC concept
This hydrogen fuelcell concept car can go 483km before needing to be
recharged again.
Opel Flextreme
concept This Plugin Hybrid concept car emits 40g/km of CO2 emissions.
Ford
2009 Maverick This SUV is scheduled to be launched in North America in the summer of 2008.
Explorer
America
concept
This SUV concept car uses a directinjection turbo engine. Its fuel efficiency
rate has been improved up to 30%.
Volvo Recharge
concept
This Plugin Hybrid concept car can run on E85 fuel and has a fuel efficiency
of 52.6km/L.
Chrysler
300C
Hollywood
Concept
This 2+2 seat concept car has a wheelbase that is 457mm longer than the
standard 300C model.
Jeep Renegade
concept
This is a 2seat hybrid concept car that uses a BlueTec diesel engine and has a
fuel efficiency of 2.1L/100km.
Dodge ZEO
concept
This 2+2 seat EV concept car can go 400km before needing to be recharged
again.
Daimler
Fcell cut
model
This is a cut model of a BClass fuelcell vehicle. It is scheduled to be mass
produced in 2010.
ML 450
Blue Hybrid
Frame concept
This hybrid concept car is scheduled to be released in the US in 2009. It has a
fuel efficiency of 7.7L/100km.
smart fortwo Five different models of the fortwo were exhibited for show. Import and sales
are scheduled to begin in China in 2009.
VW
Multivan This light van, which was exhibited for show, is the sponsor vehicle for the
Beijing Olympics.
Passat R36 This light van, exhibited for show, is scheduled to be launched in the UK in
May 2008.
Audi Q5 This midsize SUV made its world debut at the Beijing Show.
PSA
Peugeot 907
concept This 2seat sports concept car has a carbon fiber body.
Citroen C
Cactus concept
This hybrid concept car shares the same platform with the C4. Its fuel
efficiency is 2.9L/100km.
BMW
Concept X6
Active Hybrid
This hybrid concept car is scheduled to be massproduced in 2009. It features a
bipower system.
Mini Cooper
Clubman
This is a stretchmini with an overall length that is 240mm longer than the
standard model. Import and sales of it began in April 2008.
FiatPanda Aria
Concept
This bifuel concept car can run on gasoline and a blend of methane and
hydrogen.
Renault Altica concept This 2seat concept car is the integration of a sports car and a light van.