The final list of world premiere concepts and production models which appeared for the first time at AutoChina 2012 on the 23 and 24 April media preview days.
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By GlobalDataBAIC B40 & B70: production versions of Beijing Auto’s former SUV concepts
BAIC C50E: small RWD sedan that is due to enter production in December
BAIC C51X concept: preview of a proposed Honda CR-V rival
BAIC C60F: said to use the GM J-derived M-Trix platform, looks like an Infiniti M
BAIC C70G: the previous generation Saab 9-5 sedan is rebodied
BAIC C90L concept: Fioravanti-designed future rival for the Renault Talisman
BAIC E-Series: new body on the old smart forfour (not the B-Class as some say)
Bertone Nuccio concept: at Geneva it was just a model; this one can be driven
Bestern B90 concept: FAW’s premium brand gains another Mazda6-based sedan
BMW eDrive: announcement of branding for all future EVs and extended range EVs
BMW i8 Spyder concept: a third design study preview of the future supercar
BMW 320Li, 328Li & 335Li: stretched 3 Series sedan to be made by Brilliance-BMW
Brilliance Greater China II concept: previews the H7 project, a sedan due in 2013
Brilliance H230: a small sedan rival for the Dongfeng Yueda Kia K2
Brilliance It’s Me! concept: C-segment hatchback design study
Brilliance Jinbei Large Sea Lion Camper concept: Granse-based RV design study
Brilliance Jinbei Large Sea Lion EV concept: plug-in version of the Granse
BYD F3 Plus concept: the F3 replacement is expected later this year
BYD G6 TID: new turbocharged direct injection 1.5-litre engine for the G6
BYD Qin concept: small plug-in sedan said to have a production future
Changan CS35: small crossover formerly known as the S101
Changan Raeton: the former CD101 concept appears in production form
Changan Xuexiang V5: new variant of this Corolla competitor
Chery @Ant concept: oddly named prototype of a city commuter that platoons
Chery Cowin1 facelift: the first update for this little sedan
Chery TX concept: compact crossover design study previews Tiggo replacement
Chevrolet Epica facelift: Korean build is over but Shanghai GM continues to make it
Chevrolet EN-V 2.0: updated concept from 2010 World Expo, now with four wheels
Chrysler 300 Ruyi concept: the 300C is slightly modified for its local launch
Ciimo sedan: a restyled eighth generation Civic for Dongfeng Honda’s new brand
Citroën C-Quatre facelift: the Dongfeng PSA JV updates the (old-shape) C4 sedan
Citroën Numéro 9 concept: previews styling elements of three new DS models
Denza NEV concept: this plug-in small car is new Daimler-BYD brand’s first product
Dianyue E30 concept: the Dongfeng Yueda Kia JV’s new brand shows an EV
Dongfeng M3D concept: proposed civilian version of the military’s EQ2050 4×4
Dongfeng HUV concept: looks like a Hummer H2, powered by a 3.0-litre diesel
Emgrand EX6 concept: small SUV that Geely might build from 2014
Englon SC7-RS concept: sedan version of the hatchback from AutoShanghai 2011
Eterniti Artemis: the production version of the Hemera concept has a new face
FAW Weizhi V5: the production version of the former TFC-T2 concept appears
Ferrari HY-KERS system: hybrid powertrain evolves with a second electric motor
Fiat Viaggio: restyled Dodge Dart to be built in China with GAC from July
Ford EcoSport: the production version’s debut, and it will also be China-built
Ford Focus: localised model to be made at new plant with JV partner Changan
Ford Kuga: another new model for China, to be built with Changan
GAC (Guangzhou Auto) E-linker concept: B segment EV, might be built in 2014
Geely McCar concept: update of the Gleagle McCar, still with an onboard scooter
Gleagle GX5 concept: Geely gives the GX5 from AutoChina 2010 two more doors
HaiMa Aishang: project M11, a rebodied HaiMa Prince, a rival for the BYD F0
HaiMa Yao concept: Mazda’s partner pushes into the D segment for the first time
Haval E concept: design study that reportedly previews a new crossover
Haval H7: Great Wall’s concept from 2009 Shanghai show reaches pre-production
Honda Concept C: Guangqi Honda will build a production version next year
Honda Concept S: previews a Dongfeng Honda small minivan due in 2013
Honda Elysion: Dongfeng Honda’s localised version of this eight-year old minivan
Honda Odyssey facelift: the Japan-built model had this update last October
Hongqi H7: FAW rebodies the Toyota Crown to create a Red Flag rival for the A6 L
Hongqi L7: short wheelbase version of the HQE V12 limo built for Party officials
Hyundai Langdong: a unique grille for the China-built version of the latest Elantra
Infiniti M long wheelbase: 3,050mm wheelbase for the new M25L and M35hL
JAC Heyue SC: small coupe rival for Dongfeng Yueda Kia’s Shuma (Forte Koup)
JAC SII: a crossover that looks a lot like the Hyundai Tucson/ix35
Jaguar supercharged V6: 340PS version for the XF and XJ, 380PS for the F-TYPE
Jaguar XF Ti 240: Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBoost appears in the XF sedan and wagon
Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 S/C: new 340PS 2,995cc supercharged unit replaces 5.0-litre V8
Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 S/C: the 340PS V6 also replaces the XJ’s (non-turbo) 5.0 V8
Jaguar XJ Ti 240: four-cylinder turbo petrol engine for the slow-selling big Jag too
Jaguar XJ Ultimate: additional model grade with integrated champagne cooler
Jeep Wrangler Dragon concept: just some special paint and Mopar accessories
Kia VQ-R: Dongfeng Yueda Kia will build this rebadged Grand Carnival from July
Lamborghini Urus concept: a preview of project LB736, a future SUV
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Special Edition: Spend It Like Beckham
Lifan 320 facelift: less like a Mini from the front but the tail-lights are like a 500L’s
Lifan 520: the old one was a rebodied Citroën ZX but this one is said to be all-new
Lifan 720: production version of the former 720 concept is an Accord/Camry rival
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe: previews the CLA-Class sedan
Mercedes-Benz G-Class facelift: celebrating its 33rd birthday with a nip and tuck
Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG: the G 55’s replacement has a 400kW 5.5-litre turbo V8
Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG: G 63 too slow? Try the 65’s 450kW 6.0-litre turbo V12
Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Diamond: a Viano with two-tone paint and black glass
MG 5: SAIC’s C segment Roewe 350 is rebodied as a five-door
MG Icon concept: inspiration for an MG 5-based crossover said to be due in 2014
Nissan Sylphy: all-new for Dongfeng Nissan and previews the next Sentra & Pulsar
Oley B30: FAW rebodies the second generation VW Jetta for new brand’s first car
Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept: a preview of project A94, the 2008 (Juke rival)
Porsche Cayenne GTS: 420hp V8, matte-back tailpipes and lowered suspension
Renault Talisman: rebadged Samsung SM7, to be imported from South Korea
Riich G2: a Polo-sized five-door hatchback due for launch in July, a sedan to follow
Roewe 550 facelift: after four years of production, the first styling update
Roewe E50 EV: production version of the former E1 plug-in city car concept
Roewe 950: the 750 replacement is a rebodying of Shanghai GM’s Buick LaCrosse
Rolls-Royce Ghost Six Senses concept: “Hints of woody spice in the walnut veneer”
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase facelift: the others debuted at Geneva
SEAT Ibiza Cupra concept: powered by a 178bhp super- and turbocharged 1.4
Škoda MissionL concept: updated version, preview of 2013’s Rapid for China
SouEast V5 sedan: the concept from the 2009 Shanghai show reaches production
SouEast V6 hatchback: production version of 2009 Shanghai show’s V4 concept
Subaru Legacy: Chinese market sedan is 40mm longer and sits 60mm higher
Tianjin FAW Xiali NH2 concept: five-door fastback C segment design study
Tianjin FAW Xiali NS2 concept: design study of a potential Accord rival
Tianjin FAW Xiali X121 concept: Weizhi V5-based small sedan (as was the NH2)
Toyota Camry Classical: Guangzhou-Toyota renames the old-shape car
Toyota Crown facelift: the FAW Toyota JV updates this Tianjin-built big sedan
Toyota Qin concepts: TMC says these small cars are “global-strategic concepts”
Toyota Yundong Shuangqing concept: it means ‘dual support’ and is a hybrid sedan
Venucia e-concept: the Leaf is rebadged for Dongfeng Nissan’s low-cost brand
Volkswagen CC 3.0 V6: new engine for FAW Volkswagen’s premium priced sedan
Volkswagen E-Bugster concept: plug-in preview of the next Beetle convertible
Volkswagen New Lavida: Shanghai VW’s big selling sedan is rebodied & renamed
Volkswagen Polo GTI: localised version to be built by Shanghai Volkswagen
Yema F12 facelift: would-be Forester rival uses the ancient Austin Maestro platform
Youngman Lotus L5 facelift: an early update for this rebodied MMC Lancer
Youngman Lotus T5 concept: Proton Gen.2-based crossover that might be built
Zhongxing Urban Ark: C11 project, a small crossover
Zotye Z300: first motor show appearance for this Toyota Allion lookalike
