The following concepts and production vehicles were world debuts at CDMS 2016, the 19th Chengdu motor show.

Information on the majority of the following models can be found by searching PLDB, just-auto’s global vehicle database. Simply click on the link at the end of this list.

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BAW BJ20: there have been multiple prototypes of this SUV; finally, the production version

BMW 1 Series sedan: motor show debut following its announcement in July

BMW X1 xDrive25Le iPerformance: PHEV version of Brilliance BMW’s LWB X1

Brilliance H530 facelift: second restyle for this C segment sedan (Euphoria in some markets)

Brilliance Jinbei Diazi: 4.7m long SUV with a front end like the Acura MDX

Changhe Q35: compact SUV, the twin of BAIC’s Senova X35

Chevrolet Cavalier: SAIC and GM give the eight-year old Cruze a facelift and new name

Dongfeng Fengdu MX5: 4.7m long SUV due on sale in Q4

HaiMa M6 facelift: restyle after only 18 months on the market

Honda Gienia: hatchback version of City built by Dongfeng JV

Hyundai Verna: new generation model, to be built by Beijing Hyundai JV

Kia KX3 facelift: a restyle for DYK’s small SUV after just 18 months

Peugeot 4008: the new 3008 with a different body, Dongfeng builds it in Chengdu

SouEast DX3: 4.5m long SUV, designed by Pininfarina, due on sale in November

Yema T80: additional model, brand’s largest SUV yet

Zotye Damai X7: SUV which looks a lot like the VW CrossBlue concept

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