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The Beijing motor show has returned for the first time since 2018, bringing a whole host of exciting unveilings from some of the world's most renowned names - plus some radical challengers you might never have heard of before.
Mercedes-Benz has launched the new electric G-Class, the long-awaited Mini Aceman has made its public debut and the covers have come off the Volkswagen Tiguan-sized Smart #5, to name but a few.
Chinese firms are out in force, with a wave of electric and hybrid cars expected to arrive on UK soil in the coming years and months.
BYD is launching a new electric pick-up truck and GWM is be on the stands with the Ora 07, a swooping, saloon-shaped stablemate to the 03 hatchback.
Stay tuned for all the latest from our team on the ground at the show.
Arcfox Alpha S5
BAIC-owned electric car maker Arcfox has detailed its latest saloon, the Alpha S5, ahead of its public debut.
It’s based on an 800V electrical architecture and packs two motors – one on each axle – that output a combined 523bhp and 509lb ft of torque.
It’s claimed to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 3.7sec and it can drive 419 miles between charges, according to China’s CLTC test cycle.
Audi Q6 L E-tron
The Q6 L E-tron is a China-specific derivative of Audi's posh new electric SUV. Its wheelbase has been stretched by 105mm to meet the market's demand for lots of leg room, yet it will still do 435 miles between charges, according to the CLTC test cycle.
Audi Q6 E-tron brings 388 miles of range and up to 510bhp
BMW 4 Series facelift
BMW’s popular coupé has been refreshed with a host of technological upgrades, including new LED lights and the iDrive 8.5 infotainment system.
BMW 4 Series and i4 refreshed in new tech and design update
Buick Electra LT
It has been a while since we Brits heard a peep out of American brand Buick, but it's surprising popular in China.
The striking new Electra T and Electra LT (the latter pictured) are its latest entrants in the market, utilising the General Motors Ultium platform that underpins the Chevrolet Blazer EV and GMC Hummer EV.
BYD Ocean M
BYD’s rapid expansion continues with a new electric hot hatch to rival the Volkswagen ID 3 GTX. It’s based on an all-new platform with a single rear-mounted motor.
Denza Z9 GT
The flagship model for BYD’s joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, the Denza Z9 GT, has been revealed in Chinese patent filings.
It gets a tri-motor powertrain that pushes up to 952bhp through all four wheels, positioning it as a rival to the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.
Exeed E08
Chery-owned luxury brand Exeed’s entry into China’s burgeoning MPV segment will offer a range of battery-electric and range-extender powertrains.
It’s expected to major on in-car technology, swapping traditional side mirrors for cameras.
Fangchengbao
Nascent BYD-owned brand Fangchengbao will show three new cars at the Beijing motor show: the Super 3 and Bao 8 SUVs and the striking Super 9 speedster.
All use electrified powertrains and have been designed by Wolfgang Egger, who penned the Alfa Romeo 8C.
BYD-owned Fangchengbao brings three new cars to Beijing show
GWM Ora 07
Ora’s second UK model wears a swooping, retro-inspired shell that looks to have taken inspiration from both the Porsche Panamera and its smaller stablemate, the 03 (née Funky Cat).
It is expected to be offered with rear- or four-wheel drive, with up to 395bhp and 500lb ft for a 0-62mph time of 4.4sec. Electric range is not yet known, but in China - where it is sold as the Lighting Cat - it uses an 83kWh battery that delivers 373 miles of range.
Honda Ye GT Concept
Honda has launched a new model line with its Chinese joint-venture partners, Dongfeng and GAC, aimed at making headway in the country.
Called Ye, its flagship model is previewed by a sharp-edged, low-slung saloon focused on driver engagement.
A production version will go on sale in China next year.
Honda Ye P7 and S7
The first two arrivals from the Ye line-up are a pair of electric crossovers. They share the same underpinnings but are distinguished by their styling, with the S7 getting a three-pronged headlight design in line with the GT Concept.
Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT
iCar V23
Chery's nascent iCar brand showed its second model, the V23. It's a battery-electric 4x4 aimed at young buyers, putting a futuristic twist on classic designs such as as the Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender.
