Details of concepts and new models which made their global debuts on Saturday 20 April at Auto Shanghai’s media preview day.
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Acura Concept SUV-X: global GLA-Class rival, will be built in China from 2016
Audi A3 sedan: FAW Volkswagen to build it at Foshan (US and EU cars from Györ)
Audi Q3: first appearance for the model FAW Volkswagen will build in Changchun
Audi S3 sedan: same 2,636mm wheelbase as Sportback, 221kW/300hp 2.0 TFSI
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By GlobalDataBAIC Concept 500: like a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited but not expected to be built
BAIC Concept 900: Styled by Fioravanti, uses Mercedes-Benz E-Class platform
BAIC Shenbao D280: second variant for Beijing Auto’s Saab-based D Series sedan
Baojun 630 facelift: SGMW’s rebodied Daewoo Nubira gets its first (mild) refresh
Bestern B50 facelift: restyle for this sedan, uses platform of first gen Mazda6
Bestern X80: 1st gen Mazda6 platform, build at FAW’s Changchun No.2 plant
BMW Concept X4: X3-based, to be built in US from 2014, looks like a smaller X6
Brilliance C1 concept: rebodying of the Junjie Cross, C segment mock-SUV
Brilliance H220: five-door hatchback version of the H330, VW Gran Lavida rival
Brilliance H330: C segment sedan, successor for the four-year old FSV
Buick Excelle facelift: update for Shanghai GM’s 10 year old former Daewoo Lacetti
Buick Riviera concept: showcase for brand’s next styling direction, wireless PHEV
BYD M6 facelift: now looking a little less identical to the Toyota Estima minivan
BYD Qin: production version of former PHEV concept, sales due to start in June
BYD S7: like the B6 upon which it’s based, this SUV resembles 2nd gen Lexus RX
Cadillac XTS Turbo: four-cylinder motor unique to Shanghai GM’s locally made car
Changan CS95 concept: large SUV, production version might follow
Changan CX20 facelift: mid-cycle update for this B segment hatchback/MPV
Changan Raeton limousine: long wheelbase version of the just-launched Raeton
Changan Zhishang XT: C segment five-door rival for the Changan Ford Focus
Chery a7 concept: preview of the future A4 (codename: M16) C segment sedan
Chery A3 facelift: scheduled restyle for this five-year old C segment model
Chery Beta 5 concept: previews a Toyota RAV4 rival due in 2015, debuts new logo
Chery Fulwin 2 Cross: Fulwin 2 mock-SUV, highly likely to be built in Brazil too
Chevrolet Cruze hatchback: Shanghai GM adds this bodystyle to sedan production
Citroën C5 facelift: Dongfeng PSA model gets back in sync with Europe’s C5 sedan
Citroën C-Elysée: pre-production version, to be made in China by Dongfeng JV
Citroën DS Wild Rubis concept: PSA’s first petrol-electric hybrid, previews DS SUV
Denza prototype: Daimler-BYD updates the concept from 2012 Beijing show
Detroit Electric SP:01: dormant company returns, plans to build in Michigan
Dongfeng Fengguang: MPV, former F505 concept reaches the pre-production stage
Dongfeng Fengshen S30 facelift: major update for this rebodied Peugeot 307
Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi: the Joyear MPV is facelifted and renamed
Emgrand EC7 EV concept: plug-in possibilities for Geely’s D segment sedan
Emgrand KC concept: Volvo-based preview of the EC9, almost five metres long
Englon SX7: C segment SUV, closely related to Geely’s existing Gleagle GX7
FAW Jilin V80: tall, narrow RWD minivan; based on first generation Daihatsu Xenia
Ford Escort concept: previews a long-wheelbase Focus sedan for China
Ford EcoSport: Changan Ford JV’s Chongqing-built model, on sale immediately
Ford Fiesta ST: made in Nanjing by the Changan JV alongside the existing Fiesta
Ford Focus five-door facelift: motor show premiere, has been on sale since March
Ford Mondeo: made-in-Chongqing model, outgoing car stays on as cheaper model
Ford Mondeo 1.5 EcoBoost: new global engine, will also be in Fusion for US’ 14MY
GAC Everus (Li Nian) S1 facelift: Civic-based sedan, updated after just two years
GAC Trumpchi GA3: Ford Focus sedan rival, five-door to follow in 2014
Great Wall Kulla EV concept: would-be rival for the Renault Twizy
Great Wall Wingle 6: based on the Wingle 5/Steed but larger, due on sale in Q4
Guangzhou Toyota concept: crossover, from unnamed forthcoming EV brand
HaiMa m6: C segment sedan, replacement for FAW’s HaiMa3/Family
HaiMa S7: SUV, new name and facelift for the the former HaiMa7
Haval H2: Great Wall enters the small SUV segment with this EcoSport rival
Haval H5 facelift: first product for Great Wall’s relaunched SUV brand, new logo too
Haval H6: the former Great Wall and/or Hover H6 is renamed and mildly updated
Haval H7 concept: looks a lot like an Evoque, not the same as the first H7 concept
Haval H8: former H7 concept/Great Wall Haval H8 concept, due on sale in late ’13
Hawtai E70: D-segment sedan, built in Inner Mongolia, previewed by B21 concept
Hawtai Sante Fe facelift: minor update (new grille) after seven years of production
Honda Concept M: preview of MPV being developed mainly for China, 2014 launch
Honda Crider concept: Civic-based, updated Honda C concept, due on sale in June
Honda Jade: update of 2012 Beijing show’s Concept S, previews Stream successor
Hongqi L5: V8-engined version of the Red Flag L7 and L9 Communist Party limos
Horki Concept-1: new Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) brand, production model in 2015
Hyundai Mingtu (Mistra) concept: previews a C/D sedan for the Beijing Hyundai JV
Hyundai Tucson facelift: Beijing Hyundai’s JM series model dates from 2004
Icona Vulcano: supercar roadster, 900HP/662kW V12, China the target market
Infiniti: Q50 LWB and QX50 to be built by Dongfeng Nissan (both yet to be seen)
JAC Heyue A20: future rival for Shanghai GM Chevy Sail sedan, due on sale in Dec
JAC Heyue RS facelift: styling update after four years, sold overseas as JAC J6
JAC Heyue S30: C segment SUV, due for launch in China in late 2013
JAC J3 Cross: designed by Pininfarina, crossover version of existing J3 five-door
Jiangling Yusheng S350: facelift after three years of production, S350 suffix new
Jiefang S230 & F330: FAW & GM’s light duty truck JV previews two future models
Jonway A380 facelift: RAV4-based SUV gains its second update in as many years
Lamborghini Aventador 720-5 50 Anniversario: 720hp/529kW V12, aero body kit
Lexus GS 300h: the promised four-cylinder GS hybrid, not for the US & Canada
Lifan 330: facelifted 320 will be sold alongside the original from later in 2013
Lifan 530: replaces 520/Breez, first seen as a prototype at 2011 AutoGuangzhou
Lifan 630: eventual replacement for the 620/Solano will be launched later in 2013
Maserati Ghibli: M157 project, to be built at Grugliasco, turbo petrol & diesel V6s
Maserati Quattroporte: new 330bhp 3.0-litre turbo V6 for China (410 elsewhere)
Mazda CX-5: first sighting of the model built by the Changan Mazda JV in Nanjing
Mercedes-Benz E 260 L, E 300 L and E 400 L facelifts: Beijing-built, on sale now
Mercedes-Benz E 400 L Hybrid: BBAC joint venture to build this LWB car in Beijing
Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA-Class: previews small SUV for Rastatt & Beijing plants
MG 3: European markets spec, will be marketed as a five-door rival for the DS3
MG CS concept: design study for a potential future SUV
Nissan Friend-ME concept: connectivity-themed design study designed for men
Nissan March facelift: Dongfeng JV model gains update debuted by Thai-built car
Nissan Teana: Dongfeng JV reveals a localised version of North America’s Altima
Oley B30 hatchback: Aveo/Sonic-sized, the second model for this new FAW brand
Peugeot 301: previews localised car to be built at Dongfeng Peugeot Wuhan No. 3
Porsche Panamera facelift: on sale in July, new Panamera Diesel to follow in 2014
Porsche Panamera S & 4S: new biturbo 3.0-litre V6 replaces the 4.8-litre V8
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid: 416hp PHEV, will also be for Cayenne in 2014
Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive & 4S Executive: wheelbase extended by 15cm
Ranz concept: FAW Toyota’s new brand, EV design study based on Corolla EX
Roewe 550 facelift: scheduled mid-life update, replacement expected in 2015
Škoda Rapid Xin Rui: build just started at SVW Yizheng plant, a sedan not a hatch
Škoda Superb facelift: first update since launch in 2008, SVW builds it for China
SouEast Ling Shi V6: pre-production model, based on the MMC Lancer hatchback
SouEast V7 concept: preview of D segment sedan, reportedly MMC Galant-based
Suzuki Authentics concept: C segment sedan, to be built in Chongqing by late ’14
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross: renaming of new SX4 concept, to be built in China in late ’13
Suzuki Tianyu SX4 facelift: third refresh, stays in production for a few years yet
Toyota FT-HT Yuejia concept: six-seater, preview of a production model for China
Toyota Vios: localised pre-production model, to be built by FAW JV from late 2013
Toyota Yaris: localised model, to be built there from late 2013, likely in Guangzhou
Toyota Yundong Shuangqing II concept: preview of a hybrid car for China
Venucia VEWA concept: EV, Dongfeng & Nissan design study, may be built in 2015
Volkswagen 4FUN concept: big minivan design study, part of People’s Car Project
Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé concept: Touareg-sized but lower, MQB-based
Volkswagen iBeetle: first model with an iPod docking station on the dashboard
Volkswagen Gran Lavida: wagon, to be built alongside SVW’s sedan in Shanghai
Volkswagen Tiguan facelift: update for Shanghai Volkswagen’s LWB model
Zinoro: new brand for BMW & Brilliance announced, first vehicle to be X1-based?
Zotye T200: second facelift and a name change for this six-year old small SUV
Zotye Z100: 1980s Suzuki Alto-based hatchback, prices to start at CNY23,800
Author: Glenn Brooks
