► Shanghai motor show preview
► What’s at Auto Shanghai 2019
► Full A-Z guide to the key cars
The Shanghai motor show is in full swing and in our review guide, we talk you through the key cars and world debuts that matter, from the new Audi AI:me concept to the first all-electric Aston Martin, from news of an all-electric Lotus hypercar to the latest Mercedes GLB baby crossover. CAR magazine is just back from reporting live from the show floor and at events scattered across the megacity, and the links to all our stories are below.
Officially called Auto Shanghai, this bi-annual show alternates with the Beijing motor show and is fast becoming one of the major auto shows on the global stage. Western car makers are flocking to the expo to showcase their wares in the world’s biggest car market (and one increasingly leading on electrification). Read on for our full Auto Shanghai 2019 preview guide. We’ll be updating this frequently in the coming days, so stay tuned for more cars.
A-Z of all the key new cars at the 2019 Shanghai motor show
ASTON MARTIN
Rapide E Big Aston flagship saloon gets the full electric treatment in China
AUDI
AI:me (above) Concept car a fresh look at autonomous city pods of tomorrow
Q2 L e-tron New stretched Q2 packs in a new EV drivetrain at Shanghai
BENTLEY
Mulsanne WO Edition Chinese debut for smartened up Mulsanne special
WO Bentley’s 8-litre car Priceless family heirloom confirmed for Shanghai show
BMW
X3 M and X4 M Go-faster M division versions of the latest mid-sized SUVs
3-series LWB World debut of stretched Three, made with Brilliance Automotive
8-series Coupe and Convertible Asian premiere for BMW’s sporting flagships
X1 xDrive 25Le Electrified version of X1 shown for China only
X7 Chinese debut for super-sized SUV range-topper
BYD
E-Seed GT concept (above) Shock-and-awe electric supercar designed by former Audi styling boss
CITROEN
Ami One concept car Chinese debut for centenary two-seat electric show car
C3-XR SUV China-market SUV takes pride of place at Auto Shanghai 2019
C4 Aircross Renamed Chinese equivalent of our C3 Aircross
GEELY
Preface concept Sneak preview of a new four-door saloon launching in 2020
GEOMETRY
A New spin-off brand from Geely
INFINITI
QS Inspiration (above) New electric sports saloon for brand ejecting from Europe
JETTA
VA3, VS5 and VS7 New Chinese-only budget brand launched by Volkswagen to mop up cheap ‘n’ cheerful sales
KARMA AUTOMOTIVE
Karma GT designed by Pininfarina Rising from the ashes of Fisker is this new Chinese-funded EV
Revero four-door Revised version of the saloon we’ve already got to know
SC1 Vision Wild scissor-doored sports car bows in at Chinese show
LEXUS
LM MPV (above) Surprisingly boxy full people carrier from Lexus appears in China
LOTUS
Type 130 hypercar Announcement came in Shanghai that a new hypercar EV is under development in Hethel
Evora GT4 Stripped-out racer concept bowed in at Auto Shanghai 2019
MASERATI
Quattroporte Granlusso (below) One-off limo made for Xuan Feng, chief editor of T-Magazine in China
MERCEDES-BENZ
Concept GLB Honey I shrunk the G-Wagen? First look at baby SUV to slot between GLA and GLC
NIO
ET Preview Fully electric saloon was shown at Auto Shanghai, broadening NIO’s all-SUV range
RENAULT
City K-ZE Renault and DRAC’s first all-electric production car makes world debut
SINGULAUTO
iC3 Recognise this? It’s a Toyota iQ that’s been officially electrified by new Chinese start-up
TOYOTA
Electric C-HR China-only full battery version of the C-HR crossover is unveiled in Shanghai
VOLKSWAGEN
ID Roomzz (below) Another ID concept car – this one previews China-only electric SUV
Practical information about Auto Shanghai 2019
Where is the Shanghai motor show held? National Exhibition and Convention Center, 168 Yinggang Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
Shangai motor show 2019 dates: 18-25 April for public days
Opening times: 10.00am-7.00pm (10.00-3.00pm on Thursday 25 April)
How much are Auto Shanghai motor show tickets? Rmb 100 (equivalent to £11)
Shanghai motor show website: http://www.autoshanghai.org/?lang=en
Coverage from earlier Shanghai auto shows