The following concepts and production vehicles were world debuts at CDMS 2017, the 20th Chengdu motor show. This list has now been updated with Qoros’ premieres.

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.

Cadillac XT5 Mild Hybrid: other than the fact that it has a nine-speed auto, GM China does not provide any specifications

Geely Emgrand Yuanjing X3: based on the SC5-RV, a crossover which was sold in China between November 2010 and 2014

Hyundai ix25 facelift: Beijing Hyundai JV updates this 4,270mm long SUV exactly three years on from its debut at Chengdu 2014

Lexus CT 200h facelift: announced by TMC in June, this is its motor show world debut

Lexus LX 570 Superior: blacked-out grille, larger wheels and other minor exterior changes to make it look even more aggressive

Maserati Ghibli GranLusso: minor facelift and a suffix for the Ghibli after four years of production

Mitsubishi Pajero facelift: yet another update for this 18-year old SUV, main external change is P A J E R O now across the bonnet’s edge

Qoros K-EV concept: same name as the vehicle at AutoShanghai in April but it loses that concept’s glass doors

Qoros Model Young: SUV which uses Chery Auto’s T1X architecture and an attempt to reposition the brand as ‘New Premium’

Suzuki Alivio facelift: this small sedan’s world debut was at 2014 Guangzhou auto show, sold in some countries as Ciaz

Yema Spica: prototype of a 4,580mm long MPV which has some styling similarities to the Toyota Alphard

Future product program intelligence

Additional data on vehicle lifetime and future product plans, such as code names, production plants and expected annual build, are available in PLDB from QUBE.