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A glimps e of 100 models on dis play by European and US auto manufacturers
Jun. 7, 2008 No.683
European and US auto manufacturers exhibited a total of just over 100 vehicle models at the 2008 Beijing
Motor Show (Auto China 2008) that was held from April 22 to 28, 2008. Of these, 37 models had either been
recently launched for sale or were about to be produced in China, 39 models were either already being
imported or were planned to be imported and sold, and the remaining 25 were concept cars that included
hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and fuel­cell vehicles. The following report gives an outline of the vehicle
models exhibited.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Outline of vehicles exhibited and debuted by European and US auto
manufacturers
Outline
GM exhibited 32 models under four brands: Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Saab. In the fuel­
cell­vehicle sector, GM exhibited the Chevrolet Volt concept car and the Volt Ice Chassis, which
GM
the company also exhibited at Auto Shanghai 2007. GM announced that China is among one of the
first markets outside the US where it will launch a fuel­cell vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, which is
planned for launch in 2010 or later.
Ford, together at a booth jointly run with Changan Ford Mazda Automobile and Jiangling
Ford
Motors, exhibited 11 models sold under the Ford brand. The company announced that the name of
the new Fiesta, of which production is to begin in China in 2008, is Fute Jianianhua (Ford Fiesta).
Volvo
Volvo exhibited eight models at its own booth (next to Ford's). It announced that it would begin
producing the S80 in China, following the production launch of the S40.
Chrysler exhibited 10 models under three brands: Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. In April 2008, it
Chrysler unified the sales networks of these three brands in China and also increased the number of dealers
to approximately 130.
Daimler exhibited 33 models under three brands: Mercedes Benz, Maybach, and smart. Exhibited
for the first time in the world were three models in the GLK series. In addition, the SL500 and the
Maybach Landaulet debuted for the first time in Asia. The CL600, S350 4Matic, and smart
Daimler
debuted for the first time in China. Daimler's sales grew 53% in China in 2007.
The auto manufacturer exhibited five derivatives of the smart, a cut model of the fortwo tridion
safety cell. It announced that it would start marketing the fortwo in China in the middle of 2009.
The company has already opened a website in Chinese dedicated to the vehicle
(www.smart.com/china).
VW exhibited 31 models at a booth it shared with Shanghai VW and FAW­VW. Two of the
vehicles, from those exhibited, were mass­produced models developed by the two joint­venture
VW
partners and debuting for the first time in the world. Audi displayed 14 vehicle models at its own
booth while Skoda, also at its own booth, exhibited 12 vehicle models based on two production
series, the Octavia and the Fabia. Skoda said that it targets more than 3% share of the auto market
in China, aiming to sell 68,000 vehicles there in 2008.
PSA exhibited 20 vehicle models sold under both the Citroen and Peugeot brands, which were on
exhibit at a booth shared with Dongfeng­Puegeot­Citroen Automobile. PSA plans to launch more
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than 20 models between 2008 and 2013. In 2008, it will launch five models including the 307
2box and the new Elysee. It plans to produce approximately 450,000 units in 2010. In 2009, its
second passenger car plant in Wuhan, which has an annual production capacity of 150,000 units,
will start operations.
BMW exhibited 12 vehicle models, including the Hydrogen 7, at a booth it shared with BMW
Brilliance Automotive. Currently, the company is rapidly expanding its sales network in China.
The number of dealers was increased to 90 in 2007. This number will further increase to 120 in
2008. BMW Brilliance Automotive's annual production capacity will be increased to 44,000 units
BMW
in 2008. It sold a total of 49,388 vehicles in 2007, including imported vehicles.
Mini exhibited five models including the Mini Cooper, which is priced at 348,000 RMB, at its
own booth located next to the BMW booth. For show, it also exhibited the Mini JCW Challenge
that is designed for racing at a maximum speed of 240km/h, debuting for the first time in Asia. In
2007, the auto manufacturer sold 2,200 vehicles in China, double the 2006 figure.
Fiat exhibited five models at its own booth. It announced that it would start importing and
selling the Grand Punto, Bravo, and Linea in 2008. Fiat withdrew from a joint­venture business
Fiat
with Nanjing Automobile at the end of 2007 and is currently negotiating with Chery Automobile
to form a joint venture. As a note of interest, Nanjing Iveco displayed its products at SAIC Motor
Corp.'s commercial vehicle booth exhibiting the Power Daily A36 among others.
Renault exhibited six models including a F1 racing car; a concept car; and the new Laguna,
Renault
which debuted in Asia for the first time. The company announced that it would start importing and
selling the new Megane equipped with a 2.0L manual transmission as standard equipment, as early
as May 2008. The company has approximately 30 dealers in China.
Models produced in China by European and US auto manufacturers
Shanghai GM Dong Yue's new Aveo: This is the Company's latest model, which debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is manufactured at Shanghai GM Dong Yue and was launched in March 2008. It is priced between 69,900­97,900 RMB.
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GM's Chevrolet Captiva: This vehicle, when it begins being produced at Shanghai GM Dong Yue, will be a 5 to 7 seat SUV that will launch in December 2008. Imports have already started to be sold in November 2007. The starting price is 224,800 RMB. GM plans to add a derivative model equipped with a V6 3.2L engine as standard. It is priced between 310,000 and 330,000 RMB.
Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's new Mondeo Zhisheng: This vehicle is the third­generation Mondeo and was launched in November 2007. It is priced between 181,800­239,800 RMB.
Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's S­MAX 5: This particular model comes standard as a 5 seater. The company has yet to adopt a Chinese name for the vehicle, which is scheduled to be released in June 2008. It will be priced at 194,800 RMB. (The price of the existing 7­seat model is between 192,800 and 226,800 RMB).
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Ford's new Fiesta (the Fute Jianianhua: Fiesta 2 box): This vehicle model is being produced at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Nanjing plant. It is scheduled to be launched in December 2008 and will be priced between 8,000 and 120,000 RMB.
Beijing DaimlerChrysler Benz's Borui: This vehicle model, which is a sedan based on the Chrysler Sebring, was released in March 2008. It is priced between 182,000 and 227,000 RMB.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by GM, Ford, and Chrysler
(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.
A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.
Release month and year (Schedule)
Price range (10,000
RMB)
Overall length/ Engine overall width/ displacement Transmission overall height/ (Maximum (Manufacturer)
wheelbase (mm)
output)
3495/1495/1523/2340 Spark 2008
Feb. 2008
3.98~5.68
There is also a 1485 overall height
0.8/1.0L
5MT
specification
Aveo
New
GM
Excelle
Mar. 2008
6.99~9.79
3920/1680/1499/2480
Jun. 2008
10~15
4515/1725/1445/2600
1.2/1.4/1.6L (64/59/78kW)
1.6/1.8L
MT/4AT
5MT/4AT
HEV that is powered by a 2.4L engine and a nickel
LaCrosse Eco­Hybrid
Jul. 2008
21.5~27.5
hydride battery. Its fuel efficiency is improved 15% as compared to the GE specification of the same type model.
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Captiva
Dec. 2008
22.48~26.58
4635/1850/1720/1562 2.4L (100kW)
5MT/5AT
2.3L
6AT
2.4L TDCI DE
6MT
4635/1870/1755/1572
New
Mondeo
New
Transit
Ford
New S­
MAX
New Fiesta 2box
Volvo S80
Grand Voyager
Dodge Chrysler
Caravan
Nov. 2007
18.18~23.98
Jan. 2008
19.88~22.38 Jun. 2008
19.48
Dec. 2008
8~12
2009
4854/1886/1495/2850
5­seat specification (The existing model is a 7­seat specification)
It will be produced at the Nanjing plant and is planned to be launched simultaneously in China and Europe.
It will be produced at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Chongqing
plant.
Oct. 2007
31.9~35.9
5096/1997/1803/3030
Nov. 2007
23.9~33.9
5096/1997/1752/3030
V6
3.0L(128kW)
V6
3.0L(123kW)
4AT
4AT
2.0/2.4L DVVT Borui
Mar. 2008
18.2~22.7
4842/1808/1498/2765
(115/127kW), V6 2.7L
4AT
(142kW)
Beijing DaimlerChrysler Benz' new C280 Avantgarde: This vehicle was launched in March 2008 and comes with a 7­speed automatic transmission. It is priced at 478,000 RMB.
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5th generation Zhongyu Automobile Weiting (Vito): This model is a specialty vehicle based on the Mercedes Benz Vito. It is equipped with a panoramic sunroof as standard equipment. It was launched in July 2008 and has a starting price of 600,000 RMB.
Shanghai VW's Lavida: This vehicle first debuted at the Beijing Show. The exterior of this model is very similar to that of the Phaeton. It is the first mass­produced model that Shanghai VW developed itself, based on the Neeza concept. The company stated that this model is designed to compete against the Corolla, Peugeot 307, and Focus.
It is scheduled to be released in June 2008 and will be priced between 120,000­150,000 RMB.
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It is the first mass­produced A­class sedan that FAW­VW developed on its own. The vehicle's target market is middle­class customers. Production is scheduled
to begin at the Changchun plant in July 2008. The vehicle will be priced between 100,000­150,000 RMB. It is 100mm longer in overall length than the current model.
Skoda's Fabia GE: This model, an A0 class hatchback that made its first debut in China, is a vehicle designed to be marketed on a global basis. It was first launched in Europe in March 2007. Production in China is scheduled to begin at Shanghai VW in September 2008. It is scheduled to be released in November 2008 and will be priced between 80,000­120,000 RMB.
Citroen's Grand C4 Picasso: This model comes standard as a 7 seater. It will begin being mass­produced in 2008 in China and will be priced at 400,000 RMB. It was exhibited for show only.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by Daimler, VW, PSA and Iveco
(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.
A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.
New C200K Elegance
New C280 Avantgarde
Release Price Overall length/ Engine month and
range overall width/ displacement Transmission year (10,000
overall height/ (Maximum (Manufacturer)
(Schedule)
RMB)
wheelbase (mm)
output)
Mar. 2008
37.8~38.8
4581/1770/1448/2760
1.8L
Feb. 2008
47.8
4581/1770/1448/2760
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V6 3.0L
(170kW)
5AT
7AT
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Sprinter 524
A8
Weiting (Vito) 5th­generation
Oulu Linte (Sprinter) 315
V6 3.5L
Jun. 2008
100
7345/1993/2800/n.a.
Jul. 2008
60~
5410/1920/1980/3430
Aug. 2008
98.8~
5910/1993/2820/3665
Aug. 2008
130~
5910/1993/3050/3665 Dec. 2008
100~
6945/1933/2795/4325 2009
80
5910/1993/2435/3665 2009
65.5
(190kW)
V6 3.2L
5AT
(140kW)
2.2L CDI DE 6MT
(110kW)
Oulu Linte Daimler
(Sprinter) 316 high­top specification
Mini Bus
Linte
(Sprinter) 315CDI
Viano 3.0
New Sprinter
2010~
V6 3.2L
4993/1905/1923/3200
5AT
(140kW)
There are three 2.2L CDI DE specifications (110kW), in wheelbase ­ V6 3.2L
3250/3665/4325mm.
(140kW)
6MT/5AT
Lavida
Jun. 2008
12~15
4608/1743/1465/2610
1.6/2.0L
6AT
New Bora
Jul. 2008
10~15
4540/1775/1467/2610
2.0L
6AT
4407/1794/1635/2678
2.0L (80kW)
5MT
Touran
EcoFuel
2008
Turbo 2.0TSI GE and DSG Tiguan
2008
4427/1809/1686/2604
6­speed MT, 2.0TDI DE and 6­speed MT
The overall length VW
is 4700mm Audi A4 Avant
Jan. 2009
30~35
The wheelbase is FSI/TFSI GE, longer than that of 6MT/6AT
3.0L TDI DE
the former model
Skoda Fabia
GE
Skoda Fabia
DE
Peugeot 307
Nov. 2008
2009~
It shares the same 8~12
platform with Polo
1.6L
1.4L TDI DE
Feb. 2008
10.98~16.98 4212/1762/1531/2608 2.0L (108kW)
new Elysee
Apr. 2008
7.38~10.18
C­Elysee CNG
Apr. 2008
May 2008
14.98~20.48 4802/1773/1512/2710 2.0L (108kW)
2box
4367/1708/1413/2540
AMT
1.6L (78kW)
4367/1708/1413/2540 5MT/4AT
C­Triomphe
PSA
2008
(Kaixuan
5MT/5AT
2008)
Grand C4
Picasso
2008
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4590/1830/1710/2728 2.0L (103kW)
6AT
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2008
18~22
2.2L, V6 3.0L
Apr. 2008
20~30
4845/2000/2500/2800
4AT/6AT
407
Iveco
Power Daily
A36
3.0L DE
(107kW)
Models that European and US auto manufacturers imported and sold in China
Fiat's Grand Punto: Import and sales of this vehicle will begin in July 2008. There is a good possibility that the company will begin producing these vehicles in China.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by BMW and Fiat
(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.
A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.
Release month and year (Schedule)
BMW
Fiat
Overall length/ Price overall width/ range overall height/ (10,000 RMB)
wheelbase (mm)
Engine displacement (Maximum output)
Transmission (Manufacturer)
130i
Jun. 2008
45
V6 3.0L (190kW)
6AT
120i
Jun. 2008
28.5~30
2.0L (115kW)
6MT/6AT
Grand Punto
Jul. 2008
n.a.
4030/1687/1490/2510
1.4L (70kW)
Bravo 2box
Jul. 2008
n.a.
1.4L (110kW)
Linea 3box
Jul. 2008
n.a.
1.4L (88kW)
4560/1730/1490/n.a.
Jeep Commander: This vehicle comes standard as a 3­row, 7­seater. It will be launched in 2008 and priced between 566,000­589,000 RMB.
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BMW's new X6 xDrive 50i: Import and sales of this vehicle, which is a sports activity coupe that debuted in China for the first time, will begin in August 2008. Pre­launch sales by reservation began in April 2008. It is priced at 1.5 million RMB and comes with a 6­speed, automatic transmission, V8 4.4L twin­turbo engine with a maximum output of 300kW.
The new Fiat 500: This vehicle will be launched at the beginning of 2009. It comes equipped with a 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4L engine. Its length, width, height, and wheelbase are 3550mm, 1630mm, 1490mm, and 2300mm, respectively.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models recently imported and sold by European and US auto manufacturers
Photos are available for vehicles written in the blue boxes
Model name (Release month and year: Price range)
new Cadillac CTS (April 2008: 368,000­548,000 RMB), GM
Astra (Yate) A+ (June 2008: 260,000­290,000 RMB), Buick Enclave (October 2008: Slightly more than 500,000 RMB), Cadillac Escalade 2­mode Hybrid (First half of 2009)
Volvo
Volvo XC60 (2008: Price undecided)
Dodge Avenger SXT (February 2008: 278,000­308,000 RMB), Dodge Caliber SXT (February 2008: 230,000 RMB), Grand Cherokee (March 2008: 409,900­546,000 RMB), Chrysler
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara (4­door: Launched in March 2008: 439,900 RMB. 2­door:
Launched in April 2008: 389,900 RMB), Jeep Commander (2008: 566,000­589,000 RMB), Dodge JCUV (January 2009: 200,000 RMB), Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2009: 800,000­900,000
RMB)
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GLK 280 4Matic (First half of 2009), GLK 350 4Matic (2009), new ML 350 (2009: 798,000­868,000 RMB), E300 BlueTec 3box (2010 or later)
VW
Eos (June 2008: 430,000 RMB)
new A8L (December 2007: 875,000­1,988,000 RMB), New S8 (December 2007: 1.65 million
Audi
RMB), R8 (January 2008: 1,785,000 RMB), A5 (April 2008: 610,000­640,000 RMB)
325i sport (January 2008: 641,000 RMB), 325i hard­top (January 2008: 562,000 RMB), BMW
330i sport (January 2008: 722,000 RMB), 330i hard­top (January 2008: 626,000 RMB), new X6 xDrive 50i (August 2008: 1.5 million RMB)
Fiat
Renault
new Fiat 500 (Beginning of 2009)
mew Megane (May 2008: The price of the former model is 195,000 RMB), new Laguna (Autumn of 2008)
Concept and show vehicles exhibited by European and US auto manufacturers
GM Buick's Invicta concept car: This vehicle made its world debut at the Beijing Show. It is the first vehicle model sold under the Buick name, which uses a direct­injection turbo engine (2.0L with a maximum output of 186kW). Its length, width, height, and wheelbase are 4932mm, 1874mm, 1466mm, and 2908mm, respectively.
Jeep Renegade concept car: This model, which comes standard as a two­seater, is a sports HEV concept car that first debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Its first debut in Asia was at the Beijing Show. It is powered by a BlueTec diesel­powered engine and a lithium­ion battery, getting 2.1L/100km in fuel efficiency.
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Mercedes Benz' ML 450 Blue Hybrid Frame concept car: This is a HEV concept car that is planned to be released in the US in 2009. It uses a two­mode hybrid system. The fuel efficiency is 7.7L/100km., an improvement of 25% over the base model, the ML 450. It was exhibited for show only.
Audi's Q5: This is a midsize SUV that made its world debut at the Beijing Show. It comes with three different engines: a 2.0TFSI turbo gasoline engine, a 2.0TDI common­rail diesel engine, and a 3.0TDI V6 diesel engine; and with either a 6­speed manual transmission or a 7­speed DCT. Its length, width, height, and wheelbase are 4630mm, 1880mm, 1650mm, and 2810mm, respectively.
Fiat's Panda Aria concept car: This bi­fuel concept car, which made its world debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, is powered by gasoline and a blend of methane and hydrogen. It uses a 2­cylinder 0.9L turbo compact engine and emits 69g/km of CO2 emissions.
2008 Beijing Motor Show: Concept Cars and Cars Exhibited for Show by European and US auto
manufacturers
Photos are available for the four models in the yellow boxes.
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Buick Invicta
concept
GM
vehicle to use a direct­injection turbo engine.
Cadillac Provoq This hydrogen fuel­cell concept car can go 483km before needing to be
FC concept
Opel Flextreme
concept
2009 Maverick
Explorer
Ford
The Invicta, making its world debut at the Beijing Show, is Buick's first
America
concept
recharged again.
This Plug­in Hybrid concept car emits 40g/km of CO2 emissions.
This SUV is scheduled to be launched in North America in the summer of 2008.
This SUV concept car uses a direct­injection turbo engine. Its fuel efficiency
rate has been improved up to 30%.
Volvo Recharge This Plug­in Hybrid concept car can run on E85 fuel and has a fuel efficiency
concept
300C
Hollywood
Concept
Chrysler
Jeep Renegade
concept
Dodge ZEO
concept
F­cell cut
model
ML 450 Daimler
Blue Hybrid
Frame concept
smart fortwo
Multivan
VW
Passat R36
Audi Q5
Peugeot 907
PSA
concept
Citroen C­
of 52.6km/L.
This 2+2 seat concept car has a wheelbase that is 457mm longer than the
standard 300C model.
This is a 2­seat hybrid concept car that uses a BlueTec diesel engine and has a
fuel efficiency of 2.1L/100km.
This 2+2 seat EV concept car can go 400km before needing to be recharged
again.
This is a cut model of a B­Class fuel­cell vehicle. It is scheduled to be mass­
produced in 2010.
This hybrid concept car is scheduled to be released in the US in 2009. It has a
fuel efficiency of 7.7L/100km.
Five different models of the fortwo were exhibited for show. Import and sales
are scheduled to begin in China in 2009.
This light van, which was exhibited for show, is the sponsor vehicle for the
Beijing Olympics.
This light van, exhibited for show, is scheduled to be launched in the UK in
May 2008.
This midsize SUV made its world debut at the Beijing Show.
This 2­seat sports concept car has a carbon fiber body.
This hybrid concept car shares the same platform with the C4. Its fuel
Cactus concept efficiency is 2.9L/100km.
Concept X6
BMW
Active Hybrid
Mini Cooper
Clubman
Fiat
Renault
Panda Aria
Concept
Altica concept
This hybrid concept car is scheduled to be mass­produced in 2009. It features a
bi­power system.
This is a stretch­mini with an overall length that is 240mm longer than the
standard model. Import and sales of it began in April 2008.
This bi­fuel concept car can run on gasoline and a blend of methane and
hydrogen.
This 2­seat concept car is the integration of a sports car and a light van.
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