SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW 2017 - HIGHLIGHTS
The Shanghai Auto Show 2017 kicks off this week - and we've picked our favourite cars below. Looks like All-Electric models are the rave with many brands launching their concepts to the world.
AUDI
The Audi E-tron Sportback is about as Sportback-ish as you can get! It is a long, four-door car with a big bonnet and swooping roofline. It rides higher than any of Audi’s other Sportback models, so is definitely more all-road than sport in terms of its ride height and ground clearance.
The Audi E-tron Sportback
BMW M4 CS
A beefed up M4, tuned to produce a mighty 454bhp.
The BMW M4 CS as revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show 2017
CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS
C5 Aircross, the first of Citroen’s SUV roll-out for China.
Citroen's first SUV for China, the C5 Aircross
JEEP YUNTU 4x4 CONCEPT
A 7-seater EV for the Chinese market only.
For the Chinese Market only; the JEEP Yuntu 4x4 Concept EV
MG E-MOTION
All-electric MG E-motion concept is a supercar for millennials - can sprint from 0-100km/h in ‘less than four seconds’ and has an estimated range of around 310 miles.
The MG E-motion Concept, 0-100km/h in less than 4 seconds
MG – BRITISH AD
The Chinese look to Europe. This is partly because Chinese car buyers want vehicles that look European.
Mind you, it’s strange referring to MG as a ‘Chinese’ maker, especially when Union Jacks adorn their stand.
The MG British Advertising as seen at the Shanghai Auto Show 2017
SKODA
New Skoda Vision E concept car – the first Czech brand’s first ever electric car, based on the VW Group’s new MEB all-electric architecture.
Skoda's first ever electric car concept, the Vision E
VOLKSWAGEN C COUPE GTE CONCEPT
To replace the current C Coupe and it has grown quite considerably.
Replacing the current VW C Coupe is the VW C Couple GTE Concept
VOLKSWAGEN I.D CROSS CONCEPT SUV
The latest iteration of a VW electric car – this time in SUV form.
Volkswagen's electric concept SUV as shown at the Shanghai Auto Show 2017
VOLKSWAGEN PHIDEON
VW Phideon, China’s version of the luxury Phaeton limo.
Volkswagen luxury limo, the VW Phideon