2017 Shanghai Auto Show opens, domestic high-end and emerging brands attract attention

At this year's Shanghai Auto Show, domestic and foreign automakers have "released their big moves". Among them, Volkswagen has launched new cars frequently and will exhibit two new models. Porsche Panamera, Audi A3 and other models will also appear. Mercedes-Benz will exhibit high-performance models such as AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Special Edition, AMG GT-R, etc.; in terms of independent brands, the more outstanding ones are the high-end brands such as Great Wall WEY and Geely LYNK&CO.

Since the government introduced policies to restrict motor vehicle emission labels, new energy vehicles have gradually become a trend. Companies have followed the trend and launched corresponding models to cope with it. At this auto show, new energy vehicles including Zhengdao Motors, WM Motors, BAIC New Energy, and NIO began to emerge.

On April 19, the 2017 Shanghai International Auto Show with the theme of "Committed to a Better Life" officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Sponsored by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai Sub-Council, and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Automotive Industry Sub-Council, the show will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products in the automotive industry, focusing on new technologies, new trends, and new products in the global automotive industry.

Public information shows that this year's Shanghai Auto Show has used all 13 exhibition halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), including 9 passenger car exhibition areas (1H, 2H, 4.1H, 5.1H, 6.1H, 7.1H, 8.1H, 8.2H), 1 commercial vehicle exhibition area (3H), 3 auto parts exhibition areas (4.2H, 5.2H, 6.2H), and the media and news center is located in the 3H and 6.2H exhibition halls. In addition, this year's Shanghai Auto Show attracted more than 1,000 companies from 18 countries and regions to participate, exhibiting 1,400 complete vehicles. Among them, there are 113 global debut vehicles, 159 new energy vehicles, 56 concept cars, and 44 foreign companies' Asian debut vehicles. The total exhibition area exceeds 360,000 square meters, which may attract more than 1 million visitors.

As the largest auto show in Asia, this event will present a scene of international brands and domestic brands competing with each other. Among them, international high-end brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover; domestic brands such as Great Wall, Geely, Weilai, SAIC Passenger Cars, etc. will all appear.

Mercedes-AMG GTR

At this year's Shanghai Auto Show, domestic and foreign automakers have "released their big moves". Among them, Volkswagen has launched new cars frequently and will exhibit two new models. Porsche Panamera, Audi A3 and other models will also appear. Mercedes-Benz will exhibit high-performance models such as AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Special Edition, AMG GT-R, etc.; in terms of independent brands, the more outstanding ones are the high-end brands of Great Wall WEY, Geely LYNK&CO, and NIO EP9.

Mercedes-AMG GLC43

BBA leads the way with new cars from foreign brands

Volkswagen will not only show two new models, but also a crossover SUV concept car based on the MEB electric vehicle platform to meet the global trend of electrification. Skoda will exhibit the KODIAQ, which debuted at the Paris Motor Show in 2016. After more than half a year of waiting, this "big brown bear" has finally arrived in the Chinese market. In addition to the Panamera, Porsche will also bring the Panamera Sport Turismo to the Shanghai Auto Show, which is also the latter's first appearance in Asia.

Skoda KODIAQ

Porsche Panamera

As the global leader of luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz took the lead and demonstrated its strong strength at the Shanghai Auto Show. In addition to the AMG series of high-performance models, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the new GLA, and the new E-Class Coupe will also be officially unveiled at this auto show. Among them, the new S-Class and the new GLA are both world premieres; and the new E-Class Coupe, which is equipped with the 4MATIC system for the first time, is also making its debut in China. The exhibition of many models fully demonstrates Mercedes-Benz's attention to the Chinese market and lays a good foundation for it to win the top spot in the Chinese luxury car market.

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class

BMW, also a German luxury car brand, is not willing to lag behind and wants to compete with Mercedes-Benz. Public information shows that the new generation of BMW 5 Series will be unveiled at this auto show. As a model that has long been among the top three in sales of luxury C-class cars, the launch of the new model will help BMW maintain its market share in this segment.

All-new BMW 5 Series

In addition, BMW will also launch the new BMW i8 Proton Matte Yellow Limited Edition, which combines "pure driving pleasure" with electric travel. The new car is highly recognizable. At the same time, the BMW X2 concept car will also make its Asian debut at this auto show. The new car combines the design concepts of a coupe and SAV to meet the diverse needs of more young customers.

BMW X2

After the "re-joint venture" and dealers' collective condemnation, Audi also wants to make a breakthrough at the Shanghai Auto Show and will present a strong product lineup at the show. In addition to the A3, Audi will also exhibit the world's first X17 pure electric concept car, the Asian debut of the new Audi S5 family, the new Audi R8 V10 Coupé, and the new energy model A6L e-tron. It is hoped that driven by many models, Audi can usher in its "second spring" in China.

Audi A3

At the Shanghai Auto Show, Jaguar's first electric car, the I-PACE concept car, will make its debut in China together with the Range Rover Velar, a new member of the Range Rover family. In addition, Jaguar's XFL, 2018 F-PACE and Land Rover's new generation Discovery will also be exhibited.

Jaguar I-Pace

Range Rover Velar

High-end brands are beginning to show that independent brands hold up half the market

Domestic brands, which are fighting at home, did not dare to lag behind and launched heavyweight models one after another. It is understood that there are 113 new cars that debuted globally at this auto show, of which 83 are Chinese brands. High-end brands such as Great Wall WEY and Geely LYNK&CO; mid- and low-end brands such as Changan CS55 and SAIC Roewe i6 are among the leaders.

Great Wall WEY VV7 will be officially launched at this year's Shanghai Auto Show, with two versions, VV7c and VV7s. The WEY brand was launched at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year, along with two new models, W01 and W02. Previously, W01 was named WEY VV7, and other Great Wall models were exhibited together, such as the SUV model Haval H6, which has won the sales champion for four consecutive years, and the independent high-end SUV Haval H9.

Great Wall WEY VV7

On April 16, at the "Geely Night" before the auto show, LYNK&CO 01 finally made its long-awaited debut. As an independent high-end brand between Geely and Volvo, LYNK&CO 01 is positioned as a compact SUV. Its birth marks that Chinese independent brands are once again attacking the high-end market. It will join hands with Great Wall WEY VV7 to conquer the mid-to-high-end market occupied by joint venture brands.

Geely LYNK&CO

As the host, SAIC Roewe and MG, two independent brands, will participate in this auto show. For Roewe, the i6 and RX5, the top-ranked family sedans, the ei6, and the e950, new energy vehicles, will all be on display. For MG, in addition to the recently launched Ruiteng and ZS, the pure electric supercar concept car MG E-motion Concept will also meet the audience at this Shanghai Auto Show.

MG ZS

Roewe i6

The trend is changing. New energy vehicles are springing up like mushrooms after rain.

Since the government introduced policies to limit motor vehicle emission standards, new energy vehicles have gradually become a trend. Companies have followed the trend and launched corresponding models to cope with it. At this auto show, new energy vehicles including Borgward, Trumpchi, BAIC New Energy, and NIO began to emerge.

As a German brand with a history of nearly 100 years, Borgward is brave in innovation and will launch the pure electric version of BX7 at this auto show. The new car has basically the same appearance as the current BX7 and is built on the e-Propulsion system platform. The launch of the new car will further enhance the product competitiveness of the Borgward SUV family.

Borgward BX7 pure electric version

As an independent brand, GAC Trumpchi is also focusing on new energy models, launching its first pure electric SUV, the Trumpchi GE3. The new car is built on a new energy platform and has a maximum range of more than 310 kilometers. In addition, GAC Trumpchi's plug-in hybrid crossover concept car EnSpirit, plug-in hybrid version GS4PHEV, and GA3SPHEV will also be unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show.

GAC Trumpchi GE3

At this auto show, ARCFOX-1, a new energy vehicle under BAIC Group, will also be unveiled to the public. The new car is positioned as a two-seater pure electric small car, and the official said that its range can reach 400km. It is reported that the new car adopts an aluminum alloy body frame structure and uses a large number of non-metallic composite material outer covering parts, and the curb weight is well controlled.

BAIC New Energy ARCFOX-1

As an emerging Internet new energy brand, NIO will bring 11 new cars to the show. Among them, the electric car EP9, which was officially unveiled in the UK in November 2016, will also make its domestic debut. In addition, NIO Formula E racing car and concept car EVE will also be on display.

NIO EP9

This Shanghai Auto Show not only integrates international brands, domestic brands and new energy vehicles, but also infiltrates automotive culture into various cultural fields, and jointly explores and interprets the deep connotation of automobiles with auto companies. At the same time, this auto show will lead the audience to further experience the automotive world with a broader perspective, deeper observation, and more professional interpretation. In addition, the organizer will also organize a series of important forum activities after the auto show, aiming to build an automotive exchange platform and look forward to the future development trend of automotive intelligence and networking.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.