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Italy April 2026: Leapmotor T03 repeats at #3, MG ZS up to record #5

Once again the ridiculously cheap Leapmotor T03 ranks #3 in Italy.

Outstanding month for new car sales in Italy at +11.6% year-on-year in April to 155,210 units, leading to a year-to-date volume up 9.8% to 640,083. Strikingly, private sales are up 19.3% to 78,583 and 50.3% share vs. 47% a year ago (+10.2% to 52.5% share YTD), the sign of a healthier market. Self registrations are up 14.7% to 16,105 and 10.3% share vs. 10% in April 2025 (+18.5% to 9.5% share YTD), Long term leases are down -7.2% to 33,112 and 21.2% share vs. 25.5% (down -4% to 21.1% share YTD), short term rentals soar 22.9% to 20,469 and 13.1% share vs. 11.9% (up 42% to 11.8% share YTD) and company sales edge up 4% to 8,079 and 5.2% share vs. 5.6% (up 1.5% to 5.1% share YTD).

HEV sales are up 24% to 76,808 and 49.1% share vs. 44.2% a year ago, including 25,851 full hybrids (+45.1%) and 50,957 mild hybrids (+15.5%), PHEVs surge 75.3% to 14,184 and 9.1% share vs. 5.7% in April 2025 and BEVs double their sales year-on-year (+98.6%) to 8.5% share vs. 4.8%. This means rechargeable vehicles are up 85.8% to 27,422 and 17.6% share vs. 10.5% a year ago.

In the brands ranking, Fiat (+31%) continues to catch up on poor year-ago results but can only muster a 10.3% share, by far its lowest this year. It holds 12.1% of its home market year-to-date. Toyota (+7.3%) returns to the 2nd spot it holds year-to-date ahead of Volkswagen (+1%). Peugeot (-7.5%) is up three ranks on last month to #4 and despite a YoY loss. Dacia (-2.3%) stabilises its sales at #5 but is still down -22% YTD. Audi (+15.5%) performs very well in the remainder of the Top 10 but drops to #8. Mercedes (+32%) is also strong at #12 while BYD (+171.7%) is up to #14, Leapmotor (+1300.6%) stays at #16 and Omoda+Jaecoo (+310.8%) breaks all its records at #18 with 3,857 sales and 2.5% share.

As for models, the Fiat Panda (-3%) falls further to 5.5% share, its lowest since last November, compared with 7.1% YTD. The Jeep Avenger (-19%) confirms it is now a solid 2nd best-seller despite a harsh YoY fall. Once again the event of the month is the third place of the €4,900 Leapmotor T03 (+1725.9%), β€œcheaper than a bike” says the advertising campaign, and having accumulated almost 15,000 sales since the start of the year (#4). Below the Dacia Sandero (+5.3%), the MG ZS (+38.7%) rallies back up nine spots on March to land at #5, simply the model’s highest ever monthly ranking in Italy. The Fiat Grande Panda (+3093.1%) falls again month-on-month to #6, could it have peaked already?

Previous month: Italy March 2026: Leapmotor T03 on podium

One year ago: Italy April 2025: Jeep Avenger breaks all records

Full April 2026 Top 58 All brands and Top 50 models below.

Italy April 2026 – brands:

PosBrandApr-26%/25Mar2026%/25PosFY25
1Fiat16,00910.3%+ 31.0%177,42012.1%+ 30.1%11
2Toyota11,3697.3%+ 7.3%344,6607.0%+ 0.4%22
3Volkswagen11,2607.3%+ 1.0%242,9966.7%+ 2.7%33
4Peugeot8,1685.3%– 7.5%730,5504.8%– 11.3%45
5Dacia7,5754.9%– 2.3%430,2904.7%– 22.0%64
6Renault7,2574.7%+ 1.8%530,3824.7%+ 9.5%56
7BMW6,8754.4%+ 4.5%827,5294.3%+ 5.2%87
8Audi6,8504.4%+ 15.5%629,0974.5%+ 17.9%78
9Jeep6,2564.0%– 4.3%925,9714.1%– 1.2%99
10Citroen5,8703.8%– 4.8%1023,8983.7%– 1.7%1011
11MG5,8513.8%+ 6.6%1421,5003.4%+ 3.1%1113
12Mercedes5,5783.6%+ 32.0%1521,1153.3%+ 9.5%1212
13Ford5,3483.4%– 26.8%1220,6613.2%– 18.5%1310
14BYD4,5722.9%+ 171.7%1717,4272.7%+ 208.2%1521
15Opel4,5222.9%+ 19.6%1916,5872.6%+ 8.3%1617
16Leapmotor4,4962.9%+ 1300.6%1616,1352.5%+ 1702.8%1732
17Kia4,4582.9%+ 25.6%1118,0152.8%+ 13.2%1415
18Omoda+Jaecoo3,8572.5%+ 310.8%2012,8482.0%+ 329.0%2125
19Skoda3,5072.3%+ 17.4%1815,1552.4%+ 16.4%1916
20Hyundai2,5791.7%– 36.3%2213,1962.1%– 21.1%2014
21Suzuki2,3961.5%– 8.9%2111,1221.7%– 7.2%2219
22Cupra2,2171.4%+ 18.7%258,2731.3%+ 17.1%2422
23Alfa Romeo2,1841.4%– 33.0%239,5721.5%– 18.6%2320
24Nissan2,1241.4%+ 28.1%1315,3992.4%+ 0.6%1818
25Mini1,6431.1%+ 13.7%276,4391.0%+ 28.6%2524
26Volvo1,5121.0%+ 12.5%285,2370.8%+ 3.9%2726
27Honda1,4050.9%+ 62.8%304,5370.7%+ 46.6%2929
28DR Motor1,2650.8%+ 1.5%323,9460.6%– 28.5%3123
29Lancia9280.6%– 14.4%294,1290.6%+ 3.0%3030
30Mazda8950.6%+ 12.9%265,2900.8%+ 38.9%2628
31Seat7130.5%– 25.4%313,2540.5%– 12.8%3231
32Land Rover6250.4%– 1.4%342,6090.4%– 10.5%3334
33EVO6160.4%+ 41.9%332,5770.4%+ 6.8%3435
34Geely5510.4%new391,4600.2%new39 –
35Porsche5240.3%– 0.2%372,0270.3%– 12.1%3633
36Lexus4710.3%– 12.1%362,2200.3%– 3.0%3536
37Tesla4220.3%– 5.4%244,8410.8%+ 23.6%2827
38EMC3380.2%+ 69.0%351,8160.3%+ 122.8%3738
39DS2760.2%– 47.6%381,5530.2%– 18.6%3837
40DFSK2480.2%+ 172.5%411,0470.2%+ 185.3%4143
41Subaru2100.1%+ 6.6%401,0320.2%+ 32.5%4239
42Sportequipe1960.1%– 36.6%431,1590.2%+ 69.4%4040
43KGM1850.1%+ 193.6%427790.1%+ 565.8%4350
44Lynk & Co1620.1%+ 295.1%446760.1%+ 347.7%4445
45SWM970.1%+ 76.4%n/a4640.1%+ 181.2%45n/a
46Ferrari950.1%+ 53.2%463650.1%+ 22.1%4744
47Maserati690.0%– 57.9%453460.1%– 45.8%4841
48Lamborghini630.0%+ 57.5%472830.0%+ 44.4%5048
49Alpine620.0%+ 82.4%531460.0%+ 73.8%53n/a
50Mitsubishi580.0%– 31.8%481690.0%– 72.3%5242
51Tiger530.0%+ 47.2%514490.1%+ 447.6%46n/a
52Polestar530.0%+ 55.9%502150.0%+ 73.4%5149
53Ich-X340.0%– 8.1%493410.1%+ 354.7%49n/a
54Smart230.0%– 54.9%521100.0%– 63.3%5446
55Lotus170.0%+ 6.3%54650.0%– 30.1%5551
56Aston Martin40.0%– 63.6%55480.0%+ 0.0%5653
57Jaguar00.0%– 100.0% –40.0%– 97.6%5752
58Mahindra00.0%– 100.0% –10.0%– 99.8%5847
 –Others2190.1%+ 95.5% –6510.1%+ 14.8% – –

Italy April 2026 – models:

PosModelApr-26%/25Mar2026%/25PosFY25
1Fiat Panda8,5715.5%– 3.0%145,6017.1%– 2.2%11
2Jeep Avenger4,3502.8%– 19.0%220,7573.2%+ 5.5%23
3Leapmotor T034,0902.6%+ 1725.9%314,8392.3%+ 1881.2%4n/a
4Dacia Sandero4,0642.6%+ 5.3%413,4182.1%– 34.6%62
5MG ZS3,7422.4%+ 38.7%1411,7671.8%– 2.6%1010
6Fiat Grande Panda3,7042.4%+ 3093.1%516,8942.6%+ 3161.4%337
7Peugeot 2083,5582.3%– 2.0%2210,9671.7%– 28.3%118
8Citroen C33,5052.3%– 25.4%614,3062.2%– 29.0%54
9Toyota Aygo X3,3722.2%+ 72.4%1013,0612.0%+ 77.5%714
10VW T-Roc3,0742.0%+ 27.0%1310,6021.7%+ 12.8%1411
11Toyota Yaris Cross2,9211.9%– 10.1%1112,2921.9%– 2.1%85
12Renault Clio2,7621.8%– 8.3%812,1631.9%+ 21.6%99
13Toyota Yaris2,6331.7%– 17.2%1710,5701.7%– 21.6%156
14Renault Captur2,5921.7%+ 34.1%1810,6061.7%+ 9.0%1313
15VW T-Cross2,5561.6%+ 38.4%219,5371.5%+ 15.0%1617
16Ford Puma2,5091.6%– 5.2%199,4961.5%– 2.3%1712
17Opel Corsa2,4681.6%– 0.9%239,2891.5%– 11.2%1918
18Peugeot 20082,1281.4%– 4.1%257,5471.2%– 10.3%2521
19Dacia Duster2,0811.3%– 32.4%910,6541.7%– 22.9%127
20Fiat 6002,0291.3%– 24.0%127,8881.2%– 12.5%2419
21Kia Sportage2,0111.3%+ 19.6%158,4631.3%+ 16.1%2220
22Jeep Compass1,9601.3%+ 251.3%324,8140.8%+ 45.4%39n/a
23Audi Q31,9361.2%+ 99.4%268,2271.3%+ 74.2%2340
24BMW X11,9281.2%+ 1.2%208,8891.4%+ 16.0%2016
25VW Tiguan1,8621.2%– 24.2%248,7291.4%+ 3.6%2115
26Citroen C3 Aircross1,6961.1%n/a365,5630.9%n/a34n/a
27BYD Seal U1,5901.0%+ 29.4%426,2051.0%+ 52.7%2926
28BYD Atto 21,5571.0%+ 6977.3%165,7740.9%+ 5674.0%30n/a
29Toyota C-HR1,5441.0%+ 21.5%376,3201.0%– 8.1%2724
30Omoda 51,5191.0%+ 330.3%435,5400.9%+ 311.9%35n/a
31Fiat 5001,4921.0%+ 832.5%275,6820.9%+ 627.5%32n/a
32Kia Picanto1,4500.9%+ 49.9%295,7360.9%+ 28.4%3130
33VW Golf1,3060.8%– 14.8%335,4980.9%– 4.7%3629
34Peugeot 30081,2650.8%– 20.6%287,3621.2%+ 21.9%2623
35Mercedes GLA1,2240.8%+ 37.4%n/a4,4600.7%– 0.7%4133
36Ford Kuga1,2200.8%+ 11.6%394,2570.7%– 2.5%4443
37Hyundai Tucson1,2190.8%+ 1.9%385,6480.9%+ 18.3%3332
38MG 31,1980.8%– 43.8%316,2771.0%– 3.8%2831
39Nissan Qashqai1,1860.8%+ 65.4%79,3631.5%+ 18.6%1822
40BMW X31,1430.7%+ 87.4%n/a3,8130.6%+ 51.3%4947
41Jaecoo 71,1160.7%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
42Suzuki Swift1,0840.7%+ 26.3%355,0850.8%+ 37.4%3835
43Alfa Romeo Tonale1,0680.7%– 8.8%40n/an/an/an/a39
44Alfa Romeo Junior9700.6%– 45.4%465,3510.8%– 12.3%3728
45Audi A19520.6%+ 23.0%414,3710.7%+ 26.9%4246
46Lancia Ypsilon9250.6%– 14.7%494,1260.6%+ 2.9%4644
47Volvo XC408920.6%+ 15.4%n/an/an/an/an/a50
48Audi Q28880.6%+ 14.9%n/an/an/an/an/an/a
49Mercedes GLC8870.6%+ 56.7%503,7390.6%+ 31.1%50n/a
50Audi Q58480.5%+ 102.4%n/a3,1460.5%+ 31.1%n/an/a
n/aSkoda Kamiq8370.5%– 9.1%473,9930.6%+ 2.9%4738
n/aAudi A38230.5%– 48.3%n/a4,1960.7%– 24.2%4525
n/aSuzuki Vitara8230.5%– 11.8%483,9860.6%– 1.9%4841
n/aSkoda Fabia8180.5%– 15.4%444,3460.7%+ 8.1%4336
n/aNissan Juke6650.4%– 5.7%304,6010.7%– 19.5%4034

Source: UNRAE

Netherlands April 2026: Skoda Elroq back to #1, Toyota C-HR+ inside Top 10

The Toyota C-HR+ ranks #9 in the Netherlands in April.

The Dutch new car market drops -4.8% year-on-year in April to 25,704 units, bringing the year-to-date tally down -9.9% to 106,611. HEV sales are up 1.7% to 13,562 and 52.8% share vs. 49.1% a year ago in April 2025, BEVs are up 4.5% to 9,616 and 37.4% share vs. 33.9%, petrol freefalls -50.6% to 1,928 and 7.5% share vs. 14.4% a year ago and diesel is down -23.7% to 468 and 1.8% share vs. 2.3%.

In the brands charts, Kia (-14.1%) remains the favourite even though it falls much faster than the market. It is followed by Toyota (+11%) up one spot on last month to #2, a ranking it now also holds year-to-date, surpassing Volkswagen (+11.6%) also ranking #3 for the month. Skoda (-21.7%) and Renault (-11%) are in trouble and round out the Top 5. Audi (+23.3%) lodges the best performance in the Top 10 with Hyundai (+11.4%) also in great shape. Further down, notice Leapmotor (+99%), BYD (+92.9%), MG (+46.5%) and Mazda (+36.8%) all positing fantastic scores.

Model-wise, the Skoda Elroq (-18.6%) reclaims the top spot it last held in November, and has now ranked #1 four times over the past 12 months. It is however #8 year-to-date whereas it ended 2025 on top. The Kia Picanto (-0.8%) is stable at #2, while the Toyota Aygo X (+49.9%) and Hyundai Kona (+48.7%) surge ahead. The Aygo X is #1 year-to-date. Leader a year ago, the Kia EV3 falls a harsh -40.6% to #5, distancing a soaring Ford Kuga (+55.4%). The new Toyota C-HR+ is up 71 spots on last month to spectacularly break into the Top 10 for its first full month in market. #1 last month, the Tesla Model Y (+100%) falls to #10 but doubles its sales year-on-year, bring its YTD tally into positive territory.

Previous month: Netherlands March 2026: Tesla manages 1-2, Kia EV5 in Top 10

One year ago: Netherlands April 2025: Skoda Elroq threatens Kia EV3 for #1

Full April 2026 Top 60 All brands and Top 335 All models below.

Netherlands April 2026 – brands:

PosBrandApr-26%/25Mar2026%/25PosFY25
1Kia2,66010.3%– 14.1%110,0459.4%– 25.9%11
2Toyota2,1148.2%+ 11.0%37,7547.3%– 3.1%24
3Volkswagen1,9097.4%+ 11.6%47,6887.2%– 3.4%32
4Skoda1,6636.5%– 21.7%76,2905.9%+ 3.3%43
5Renault1,5275.9%– 11.0%55,9755.6%– 8.2%65
6Audi1,3555.3%+ 23.3%114,7044.4%– 2.0%109
7Volvo1,3325.2%– 17.4%85,0894.8%– 22.7%87
8Hyundai1,2785.0%+ 11.4%125,1874.9%– 11.2%78
9BMW1,2664.9%– 15.6%26,2775.9%– 16.0%56
10Peugeot1,0103.9%– 12.6%94,7714.5%– 13.1%912
11Mercedes9103.5%– 17.2%104,1943.9%– 10.5%1113
12Ford8693.4%– 28.2%153,5763.4%– 34.5%1211
13Opel8283.2%+ 4.5%143,3483.1%– 0.9%1314
14BYD5172.0%+ 92.9%161,9771.9%+ 92.3%1822
15Citroen4861.9%– 33.9%192,2742.1%– 18.0%1515
16Tesla4691.8%+ 22.8%63,1412.9%– 17.9%1410
17Dacia4141.6%+ 4.3%171,7851.7%+ 1.1%1917
18Suzuki4001.6%– 27.3%252,0771.9%– 18.1%1616
19Seat3761.5%+ 0.3%221,7731.7%+ 8.5%2021
20Mazda3461.3%+ 36.8%132,0721.9%– 0.9%1719
21Cupra3411.3%– 0.6%261,1581.1%– 6.2%2220
22MG3121.2%+ 46.5%337850.7%+ 25.0%3128
23Mini3071.2%– 36.6%201,5341.4%– 29.7%2118
24Nissan2851.1%+ 8.4%181,1451.1%– 39.2%2323
25Jeep2841.1%+ 29.7%249380.9%+ 18.4%2731
26Land Rover2280.9%– 28.8%211,0881.0%– 30.1%2425
27Leapmotor1950.8%+ 99.0%298510.8%+ 321.3%2934
28Lynk & Co1850.7%– 32.5%288920.8%+ 38.9%2827
29Fiat1700.7%+ 47.8%327700.7%+ 37.0%3230
30Jaecoo1640.6%new271,0661.0%new2540
31Mitsubishi1420.6%– 36.3%239420.9%– 43.5%2624
32Porsche1390.5%– 35.0%307880.7%– 35.4%3029
33Polestar1140.4%– 32.9%383110.3%– 48.9%3726
34Zeekr1140.4%+ 42.5%374080.4%+ 59.4%3532
35Honda990.4%+ 160.5%344620.4%+ 43.5%3437
36Lexus940.4%+ 30.6%393800.4%– 16.3%3635
37Xpeng810.3%– 22.9%363110.3%– 11.4%3833
38Omoda690.3%new314670.4%new3346
39Alfa Romeo530.2%– 38.4%352790.3%– 18.2%3936
40Smart440.2%– 6.4%411380.1%– 13.8%4138
41Alpine320.1%+ 52.4%42920.1%+ 61.4%4242
42Bentley190.1%– 9.5%43650.1%– 29.3%4344
43DS140.1%– 63.2%401550.1%+ 19.2%4041
44Lamborghini100.0%+ 66.7%45460.0%+ 84.0%4448
45Lancia90.0%+ 0.0%46450.0%– 23.7%4545
46Dongfeng80.0%– 38.5%44440.0%– 85.4%4639
47NIO60.0%+ 200.0%49350.0%– 14.6%4743
48Changan50.0%new –200.0%new51 –
49Ferrari50.0%– 54.5%48310.0%– 35.4%4847
50Genesis50.0%new –100.0%new56 –
51Abarth40.0%– 76.5%51200.0%– 23.1%5049
52Aston Martin40.0%+ 100.0%55140.0%+ 7.7%5458
53SsangYong/KGM40.0%+ 300.0%50270.0%+ 58.8%4950
54Voyah40.0%– 33.3%54190.0%– 9.5%5254
55Lucid30.0%+ 200.0%53100.0%– 37.5%5752
56Subaru30.0%n/a47180.0%– 33.3%5355
57DFSK20.0%new56120.0%new5551
58Maserati20.0%n/a –20.0%– 77.8%6159
59Morgan20.0%+ 100.0%5750.0%+ 25.0%5962
60Rolls Royce10.0%n/a –40.0%– 42.9%6061
 –Others4131.6%– 20.0% –1,2181.1%+ 1.2% – –

Netherlands April 2026 – models:

PosModelApr-26%/24Mar2026%/25PosFY25
1Skoda Elroq6862.7%– 18.6%61,6801.6%+ 45.0%81
2Kia Picanto6202.4%– 0.8%51,8991.8%– 27.8%34
3Toyota Aygo X5532.2%+ 49.9%32,7302.6%+ 37.5%15
4Hyundai Kona5192.0%+ 48.7%91,7841.7%+ 14.1%615
5Kia EV35172.0%– 40.6%71,6951.6%– 65.2%72
6Ford Kuga4881.9%+ 55.4%161,8471.7%– 2.7%412
7Kia Niro4361.7%– 30.6%141,5571.5%– 36.3%97
8Toyota Yaris Cross3941.5%– 21.0%131,5361.4%– 14.6%106
9Toyota C-HR+3891.5%new805240.5%new68 –
10Tesla Model Y3581.4%+ 100.0%11,9871.9%+ 2.9%23
11Volvo EX403581.4%+ 60.5%261,0701.0%+ 9.9%2424
12Skoda Kodiaq3461.3%– 24.8%121,8471.7%– 4.2%514
13Opel Corsa3411.3%– 10.7%241,2751.2%– 27.3%1221
14Peugeot 2083371.3%– 4.5%361,1191.0%– 44.4%2217
15Kia EV53291.3%new81,1911.1%new16183
16VW Tiguan3231.3%– 22.0%331,1601.1%– 16.3%2011
17Renault 52981.2%– 19.0%191,1901.1%– 8.0%1713
18BYD Seal U2911.1%+ 76.4%111,1771.1%+ 137.3%1846
19VW Tayron2901.1%+ 111.7%171,1421.1%+ 324.5%2163
20Volvo XC602811.1%+ 1.1%231,0531.0%– 9.4%2533
21Toyota Yaris2791.1%– 21.2%439180.9%– 40.3%299
22Hyundai Inster2601.0%+ 19.3%817860.7%– 41.3%3828
23Audi Q32491.0%+ 982.6%229770.9%+ 597.9%26185
24Renault Captur2360.9%– 25.6%209010.8%– 18.2%3127
25Audi Q4 e-tron2350.9%+ 1.7%785770.5%– 51.8%6320
26VW T-Roc2320.9%+ 163.6%417640.7%+ 32.6%4091
27VW ID.32260.9%+ 179.0%576730.6%– 13.2%5432
28Peugeot 20082180.8%– 24.3%41,4491.4%+ 38.1%1134
29Renault Clio2160.8%– 26.3%151,2111.1%– 8.0%1516
30Opel Frontera2130.8%+ 113.0%388320.8%+ 571.0%3659
31Ford Puma2100.8%– 26.1%429590.9%– 13.2%2731
32Hyundai Tucson2030.8%+ 29.3%537500.7%+ 15.0%4261
33Kia Stonic2010.8%– 4.3%378960.8%+ 1.8%3245
34Kia Sportage1990.8%– 8.7%281,2741.2%+ 25.5%1337
35Audi A31970.8%– 19.9%687210.7%– 8.6%4643
36Peugeot 50081940.8%+ 67.2%747230.7%+ 32.7%4557
37Suzuki Swift1940.8%– 42.1%731,2521.2%– 20.0%1418
38Volvo EX301920.7%– 48.2%299450.9%– 49.8%2810
39Jeep Avenger1880.7%+ 15.3%446470.6%+ 15.3%5675
40Mazda CX-51870.7%+ 1600.0%613550.3%– 49.9%96125
41VW Golf1800.7%– 17.4%677510.7%– 24.9%4130
42Citroen C31790.7%– 54.2%358510.8%– 55.3%3519
43BMW iX11770.7%– 27.2%277070.7%– 49.6%4923
44Mercedes CLA-Class1740.7%+ 61.1%407020.7%+ 55.3%5050
45Seat Ibiza1740.7%– 28.4%318810.8%+ 9.9%3353
46VW ID.41730.7%+ 98.9%527170.7%+ 24.0%4826
47Toyota Corolla Cross1710.7%– 7.6%456540.6%– 13.5%5552
48Renault 41700.7%+ 1600.0%754520.4%+ 4420.0%75140
49Citroen C3 Aircross1660.6%+ 8.5%765560.5%+ 212.4%6689
50Skoda Enyaq1650.6%+ 7.1%595950.6%+ 18.1%6135
51Nissan Qashqai1600.6%+ 10.3%107010.7%– 14.5%5167
52Seat Leon1580.6%+ 187.3%995860.5%+ 13.3%6262
53Volvo V601580.6%– 38.8%397210.7%– 21.2%4747
54BMW iX31560.6%+ 721.1%324290.4%+ 139.7%80216
55Mini1560.6%– 30.0%218730.8%– 8.7%3440
56Skoda Octavia1560.6%– 23.5%726800.6%– 17.7%5344
57VW ID.71510.6%+ 71.6%485770.5%+ 39.0%6429
58Renault Megane E-Tech1440.6%+ 125.0%1023410.3%+ 16.8%10181
59Volvo XC401400.5%– 10.3%345560.5%+ 3.5%6765
60Mercedes GLC-Class1390.5%+ 131.7%306810.6%+ 54.4%5282
61Volvo XC901370.5%– 5.5%1054430.4%– 13.6%7793
62Audi Q6 e-Tron1350.5%– 8.8%1323050.3%– 70.4%10939
63Renault Scenic E-Tech1350.5%– 14.0%654800.5%– 18.9%7438
64Peugeot 30081340.5%– 16.3%847980.7%+ 5.3%3748
65BMW X11320.5%– 33.7%606320.6%– 15.4%5855
66Kia EV21270.5%new –1270.1%new181 –
67Skoda Kamiq1260.5%– 26.7%1235200.5%– 9.1%7071
68Renault Symbioz1250.5%– 8.1%476330.6%+ 7.7%5751
69Audi A51230.5%+ 173.3%1094470.4%+ 104.1%76101
70Renault Austral1190.5%– 34.6%634190.4%– 32.2%8570
71BMW 5-Series1150.4%– 41.0%507490.7%– 16.0%4354
72Cupra Terramar1150.4%+ 6.5%933990.4%+ 8.7%8898
73MG ZS1150.4%+ 21.1%1852320.2%– 0.4%128135
74BMW 1-Series1140.4%– 15.6%586210.6%– 14.6%5966
75Mercedes A-Class1140.4%– 10.2%644170.4%– 19.7%8695
76Dacia Jogger1100.4%– 12.7%624290.4%– 5.9%81100
77Mercedes GLA-Class1090.4%+ 94.6%1143770.4%+ 77.8%92124
78Tesla Model 31090.4%– 45.2%21,1111.0%– 40.2%238
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80Opel Mokka1060.4%+ 63.1%1124940.5%+ 29.7%73117
81Kia EV41030.4%new665160.5%new71139
82Dacia Sandero1020.4%– 30.1%793450.3%– 28.1%10079
83BMW X3990.4%+ 15.1%517390.7%+ 154.0%4460
84Toyota Corolla990.4%– 8.3%1302870.3%– 35.7%11487
85BMW X5960.4%– 6.8%1492470.2%– 36.5%12392
86Citroen C5 Aircross960.4%+ 242.9%924210.4%+ 301.0%83147
87Suzuki Vitara940.4%– 37.7%1194390.4%– 30.2%7876
88Cupra Born930.4%+ 19.2%1572380.2%– 4.0%12685
89Jeep Compass920.4%+ 196.8%912660.2%+ 139.6%117207
90MG HS910.4%+ 355.0%1801900.2%+ 187.9%153198
91Mini Countryman900.4%– 28.6%833970.4%– 35.0%8974
92Hyundai i10890.3%– 59.4%861,1681.1%– 10.2%1925
93VW Polo880.3%– 63.0%557850.7%– 48.8%3922
94Zeekr 7X870.3%n/a1252880.3%+ 3100.0%112122
95Ford Explorer EV850.3%– 72.0%694040.4%– 61.9%8736
96Leapmotor B10840.3%new1133500.3%new98206
97Dacia Bigster830.3%+ 2666.7%465220.5%+ 605.4%6980
98Audi Q5820.3%+ 720.0%1064360.4%+ 692.7%79142
99Mercedes EQA820.3%– 32.8%963180.3%– 28.7%10788
100Range Rover Sport810.3%– 40.4%1043340.3%– 38.1%103104
101Toyota bZ4X800.3%+ 12.7%1203870.4%+ 32.1%90123
102Fiat 500780.3%+ 169.0%1932210.2%+ 40.8%135196
103Dacia Duster770.3%– 19.8%543340.3%– 30.7%10297
104Lynk & Co 08770.3%new1462170.2%new138222
105Lynk & Co 01760.3%– 71.0%565690.5%– 4.8%6556
106Opel Astra730.3%– 56.3%882910.3%– 63.3%11168
107Jaecoo 7720.3%new259070.9%new30169
108Audi A1710.3%+ 34.0%982860.3%+ 5.1%115148
109Peugeot 308710.3%– 46.6%974190.4%– 41.6%8464
110Opel Grandland X700.3%+ 14.8%1033810.4%+ 58.1%91107
111Audi A6680.3%+ 172.0%1822320.2%+ 78.5%127161
112BMW i4680.3%– 35.2%703530.3%– 40.7%9777
113Audi A6 e-tron670.3%– 65.5%1652430.2%– 40.0%12441
114Skoda Superb670.3%– 15.2%1113220.3%+ 21.5%106114
115Toyota Urban Cruiser670.3%new1382300.2%new129 –
116Mini Aceman610.2%– 54.8%1582640.2%– 57.1%11858
117Suzuki e-Vitara610.2%new1631830.2%new155 –
118Land Rover Defender600.2%– 9.1%1332230.2%– 35.2%133127
119Porsche Cayenne600.2%+ 11.1%1283320.3%– 11.2%104138
120Skoda Fabia600.2%– 46.4%1273650.3%– 3.7%9486
121Toyota C-HR580.2%– 59.2%903650.3%– 48.0%9549
122Fiat Grande Panda560.2%n/a1003720.3%+ 5214.3%93130
123Leapmotor T03560.2%+ 1.8%1162870.3%+ 85.2%113143
124Leapmotor C10550.2%+ 27.9%1372140.2%+ 355.3%139186
125Nissan Juke540.2%– 12.9%941830.2%– 72.1%154111
126Jaecoo 8520.2%new –520.0%new233 –
127VW Passat520.2%– 1.9%1602070.2%– 18.8%145141
128Cupra Tavascan510.2%– 21.5%1152010.2%– 19.0%14690
129Polestar 2510.2%– 55.3%1591520.1%– 56.9%16678
130Suzuki SX4 S-Cross510.2%– 16.4%1481980.2%– 34.2%149132
131VW ID.Buzz510.2%+ 30.8%1641090.1%– 5.2%191159
132Alfa Romeo JuniorΒ 500.2%– 23.1%892540.2%– 1.6%122128
133BYD Dolphin Surf500.2%new1561510.1%new168188
134Hyundai i20500.2%+ 16.3%2481020.1%– 48.7%200136
135Mercedes E-Class500.2%– 45.7%1103140.3%– 20.7%108126
136Polestar 4490.2%– 3.9%1681300.1%– 42.2%179102
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139BMW i5470.2%+ 2.2%853480.3%– 4.9%9994
140Mercedes GLE-Class470.2%+ 135.0%1342620.2%+ 43.2%120157
141Omoda 5470.2%new1242410.2%new125294
142Audi Q2460.2%– 2.1%1401900.2%– 21.5%152153
143Audi Q8460.2%– 9.8%1501600.2%– 10.1%163158
144Mazda 2460.2%– 47.7%185050.5%+ 14.3%7284
145Peugeot 408450.2%– 33.8%1222230.2%– 24.1%134152
146Cupra Formentor440.2%– 12.0%1531950.2%+ 5.4%150150
147Kia PV5440.2%new1671210.1%new187309
148MG 3440.2%+ 33.3%1761690.2%+ 11.2%160146
149Dacia Spring420.2%+ 61.5%1391550.1%– 43.2%165109
150Hyundai Ioniq 6420.2%+ 600.0%234790.1%+ 36.2%212228
151Renault Espace420.2%– 39.1%1292120.2%– 7.8%143131
152Hyundai Ioniq 5400.2%– 38.5%1541770.2%– 43.6%158112
153Jaecoo 5400.2%new2051070.1%new193334
154Volvo EC40400.2%+ 8.1%1471520.1%– 21.6%167134
155Cupra Leon380.1%– 9.5%1991250.1%– 32.8%182156
156Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom380.1%– 47.2%1711950.2%– 28.8%151149
157Mazda 6e380.1%new952180.2%new136155
158Mercedes Sprinter380.1%– 41.5%1442120.2%+ 6.0%142154
159Mitsubishi Colt380.1%– 26.9%1621650.2%– 68.6%161115
160VW T-Cross380.1%– 53.7%1312100.2%– 57.6%14496
161Xpeng G9380.1%+ 58.3%1451440.1%+ 33.3%171193
162Porsche Macan370.1%– 63.4%1432260.2%– 54.0%132113
163Kia EV9360.1%– 37.9%1841810.2%– 6.7%156137
164Mercedes C-Class360.1%– 66.7%1172620.2%– 31.2%119106
165Range RoverΒ Β 360.1%– 16.3%1351800.2%– 11.3%157175
166Mitsubishi Outlander350.1%– 61.5%823030.3%– 3.5%110120
167Xpeng G6350.1%– 55.7%1551580.1%– 31.6%164108
168Lexus LBX340.1%+ 41.7%1951350.1%– 38.1%175165
169Mercedes GLB340.1%+ 183.3%1741030.1%+ 119.1%199246
170BYD Atto 2330.1%+ 450.0%1411310.1%+ 627.8%178230
171Honda HR-V330.1%+ 135.7%1791210.1%– 4.0%186212
172BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe320.1%– 30.4%1661630.2%– 25.9%162145
173Lynk & Co 02320.1%+ 166.7%1961060.1%+ 140.9%195187
174Skoda Karoq320.1%– 25.6%2021470.1%– 32.6%170166
175BMW IX2300.1%– 55.2%1771230.1%– 61.0%184119
176Audi Q7280.1%+ 16.7%1981050.1%+ 12.9%197205
177Honda Jazz280.1%+ 180.0%1521230.1%+ 61.8%185202
178Mazda CX-60280.1%– 56.3%1262130.2%– 27.1%141105
179VW Caddy280.1%– 3.4%1781060.1%+ 165.0%196164
180BYD Sealion 7270.1%+ 350.0%1701080.1%+ 881.8%192199
181Range Rover Evoque270.1%– 27.0%1072180.2%– 12.8%137172
182Mercedes Vito260.1%+ 160.0%1971070.1%– 13.0%194174
183Mitsubishi ASX260.1%– 63.9%1082010.2%– 51.2%147110
184Porsche 911260.1%– 7.1%1911390.1%– 20.6%173192
185Hyundai Ioniq 9250.1%new242580.1%new227249
186Skoda Scala250.1%– 55.4%1811340.1%– 44.2%176144
187Kia EV6240.1%– 83.0%1901200.1%– 66.6%18999
188Kia Sorento240.1%– 7.7%1721240.1%+ 11.7%183189
189Lexus RZ240.1%+ 71.4%223670.1%+ 28.8%220240
190Nissan Ariya240.1%– 20.0%237540.1%– 76.5%231173
191Nissan Micra240.1%new1511330.1%new177273
192Alpine A290230.1%+ 9.5%212750.1%+ 41.5%215201
193Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross230.1%+ 283.3%194720.1%– 58.6%216203
194Seat Arona230.1%+ 64.3%2351700.2%+ 20.6%159167
195Citroen C4 X220.1%+ 175.0%192980.1%+ 226.7%203261
196Fiat 600220.1%– 59.3%1891490.1%– 33.2%169133
197Hyundai Santa Fe220.1%– 42.1%1881200.1%– 41.2%188170
198Omoda 9220.1%new1012260.2%new131265
199Renault Twingo220.1%new279260.0%new264 –
200Hyundai Bayon210.1%– 16.0%2361420.1%+ 2.2%172195
201Seat Ateca210.1%– 66.7%2171360.1%– 21.8%174179
202Zeekr 001210.1%– 43.2%211660.1%– 25.0%222177
203Ford Capri200.1%– 54.5%213870.1%– 27.5%208118
204Mitsubishi Grandis200.1%new1212010.2%new148255
205Toyota RAV4200.1%– 87.5%2311050.1%– 75.0%19883
206VW California200.1%+ 0.0%263460.0%+ 17.9%240226
207VW Taigo200.1%– 57.4%1182270.2%+ 8.1%130129
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209MG S5190.1%new219670.1%new221223
210Smart #5190.1%new230600.1%new225219
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213BYD Atto 3170.1%– 67.3%204670.1%– 72.5%219168
214Citroen C4Β Β 170.1%– 87.2%1422730.3%– 31.9%116121
215Lexus NX170.1%– 22.7%232930.1%– 15.5%205200
216Nissan X-Trail170.1%+ 21.4%214620.1%– 29.5%224227
217Smart #3170.1%– 22.7%262450.0%– 43.8%244210
218Mazda CX-30160.1%– 61.9%774260.4%+ 31.5%82103
219Renault RafaleΒ 150.1%– 68.1%1611010.1%– 54.7%201176
220VW Multivan150.1%– 73.2%186930.1%– 7.9%206163
221Bentley Continental140.1%– 6.7%220500.0%– 27.5%234241
222BMW 4-Series140.1%– 17.6%175700.1%– 34.0%217191
223Fiat Panda140.1%– 53.3%260220.0%– 85.9%269197
224Land Rover Discovery Sport140.1%– 30.0%136980.1%– 29.5%204214
225Lexus RX140.1%+ 250.0%254470.0%+ 67.9%237252
226Mazda CX-80140.1%– 12.5%201650.1%– 42.0%223208
227Opel Movano140.1%n/a140.0%n/a282 –
228Volvo EX90140.1%– 87.2%305300.0%– 87.9%260116
229Honda ZR-V130.1%+ 1200.0%241320.0%– 3.0%257279
230Mazda 3130.1%– 35.0%872550.2%+ 82.1%121151
231Mercedes B-Class130.1%– 73.5%169800.1%– 50.6%211182
232Polestar 3130.1%+ 160.0%251280.0%– 9.7%263234
233BMW Z4120.0%+ 100.0%221400.0%+ 66.7%249269
234MG 4 Urban120.0%new –120.0%new291 –
235BMW iX110.0%– 35.3%187890.1%+ 78.0%207190
236Honda CivicΒ 110.0%+ 266.7%226860.1%+ 258.3%209251
237Mercedes EQB110.0%– 92.9%1731280.1%– 76.5%18072
238MG 4110.0%– 64.5%206680.1%– 38.2%218171
239MG S6110.0%new250310.0%new258 –
240Volvo ES90110.0%new210990.1%new202315
241Honda CR-V100.0%+ 0.0%209830.1%+ 33.9%210217
242Opel Vivaro100.0%– 37.5%238550.1%– 23.6%230224
243Peugeot Expert100.0%– 70.6%229290.0%– 64.2%262242
244Range Rover Velar100.0%– 44.4%278340.0%– 57.5%254236
245Alpine A39090.0%new294110.0%new293 –
246Lamborghini Urus90.0%+ 800.0%227390.0%+ 457.1%250266
247Lancia Ypsilon90.0%+ 0.0%243450.0%– 23.7%243231
248Porsche Taycan90.0%– 18.2%239460.0%– 30.3%239243
249Dongfeng Box80.0%– 38.5%222440.0%– 85.4%245160
250DS No.480.0%new200570.1%new228283
251Mercedes G-Class80.0%– 20.0%264340.0%– 60.5%253229
252Smart #180.0%– 68.0%244330.0%– 58.8%256215
253BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe70.0%– 46.2% –380.0%– 34.5%251n/a
254BMW X270.0%– 58.8%225450.0%– 43.8%242220
255Hyundai i3070.0%– 74.1%253200.0%– 71.0%273256
256Porsche Panamera70.0%– 65.0%256430.0%– 57.4%246218
257Xpeng P7+70.0%new –70.0%new315 –
258Audi e-Tron GT60.0%n/a297180.0%+ 80.0%276281
259MG S960.0%new –60.0%new318 –
260Nio Firefly60.0%new277290.0%new261284
261Nissan Townstar60.0%+ 100.0%265120.0%+ 140.0%292330
262BMW 7-Series50.0%– 37.5%215400.0%+ 5.3%248247
263BMW X750.0%+ 150.0%259210.0%+ 50.0%271292
264BMW XM50.0%– 72.2%216410.0%– 57.3%247225
265Changan Deepal S0550.0%new –100.0%new296 –
266Citroen C5 X50.0%– 28.6%299120.0%– 69.2%288275
267Ford Tourneo/Transit Connect50.0%+ 400.0%272100.0%+ 66.7%299321
268Mercedes EQS SUV50.0%– 28.6%302120.0%– 58.6%290268
269Zeekr X50.0%– 88.4%280530.0%– 66.0%232194
270BMW i740.0%+ 300.0%208450.0%+ 28.6%241274
271DS No.840.0%new247760.1%new214296
272Ford Transit/Tourneo40.0%n/a314130.0%+ 8.3%285328
273Lexus UX40.0%– 33.3%273250.0%– 21.9%267254
274Mazda MX-540.0%+ 33.3%267330.0%+ 17.9%255267
275Mercedes CLE-Class40.0%– 81.0%228490.0%– 34.7%235237
276Mercedes EQE SUV40.0%– 71.4%249300.0%– 79.0%259204
277Mercedes S-Class40.0%– 66.7%286170.0%– 66.0%278250
278Ssangyong/KGM Torres40.0%+ 300.0%268190.0%+ 11.8%275272
279Abarth 50030.0%– 40.0%29180.0%– 38.5%305295
280Alfa Romeo Tonale30.0%– 85.0%293250.0%– 67.9%265235
281Bentley Flying Spur30.0%+ 50.0% –70.0%– 46.2%311313
282Honda Prelude30.0%new252160.0%new279 –
283Jeep Wrangler30.0%+ 0.0%261240.0%+ 0.0%268258
284Mercedes Citan30.0%n/a –30.0%– 40.0%346358
285MG Cyberster30.0%– 81.3%276100.0%– 52.4%301293
286Subaru Solterra30.0%n/a257140.0%+ 133.3%283340
287Voyah Free30.0%– 50.0%33070.0%– 65.0%314305
288Aston Martin DB1220.0%+ 100.0% –60.0%+ 20.0%317355
289Audi A820.0%+ 100.0%29670.0%– 12.5%310327
290Bentley Bentayga20.0%– 50.0%29880.0%– 20.0%306323
291BMW 2-Series20.0%– 50.0%240250.0%– 28.6%266260
292BMW 8-Series20.0%– 33.3% –70.0%– 66.7%312307
293BMW X420.0%+ 0.0%28190.0%– 35.7%302316
294BYD Tang20.0%– 60.0%30740.0%– 81.0%328300
295Ferrari Purosangue20.0%+ 0.0%28290.0%+ 12.5%303343
296Genesis GV6020.0%new –40.0%new330 –
297Genesis GV7020.0%new –30.0%new342 –
298Lucid GravityΒ 20.0%new27490.0%new304381
299Mercedes EQE20.0%– 90.9%255350.0%– 54.5%252211
300Mercedes EQS20.0%– 50.0%275160.0%– 20.0%280259
301Tesla Model S20.0%+ 0.0%245210.0%+ 31.3%272303
302Toyota Proace20.0%+ 0.0%32740.0%– 33.3%338280
303VW Transporter20.0%n/a224490.0%+ 4800.0%236347
304Abarth 60010.0%– 91.7%292120.0%– 7.7%287297
305Aston Martin DBX10.0%n/a –20.0%+ 0.0%348377
306Aston Martin Vanquish10.0%n/a29550.0%+ 66.7%320357
307BMW X610.0%– 50.0%270130.0%+ 0.0%284304
308BYD Dolphin10.0%– 90.9%30670.0%– 92.8%313244
309Citroen Jumpy10.0%– 92.9%207580.1%– 45.8%226221
310DFSK E510.0%new309110.0%new294276
311DS 3 Crossback10.0%– 50.0%31050.0%– 75.0%321286
312DS 410.0%– 92.3%27150.0%– 88.9%322278
313Ferrari 12Cilindri10.0%– 50.0%312100.0%+ 100.0%298349
314Ferrari 29610.0%– 50.0% –30.0%– 78.6%339291
315Ferrari Roma10.0%n/a –50.0%+ 25.0%323344
316Genesis G8010.0%new –30.0%new341 –
317Honda E:NY110.0%n/a –10.0%+ 0.0%364368
318Jeep Renegade10.0%– 94.7% –10.0%– 98.8%366233
319Lamborghini Revuelto10.0%– 50.0% –40.0%– 42.9%331335
320Lexus ES10.0%– 50.0%284130.0%+ 8.3%286287
321Lucid Air10.0%+ 0.0% –10.0%– 93.8%369289
322Maserati Gran Turismo10.0%n/a –10.0%+ 0.0%370395
323Maserati Grecale10.0%n/a –10.0%– 83.3%371350
324Mercedes EQV10.0%– 88.9%285100.0%– 73.0%300270
325Mercedes V-Class10.0%– 50.0%28880.0%– 46.7%307299
326Morgan Plus-410.0%n/a –30.0%n/a347 –
327Morgan Plus-610.0%n/a32220.0%+ 100.0%351397
328Opel Combo10.0%n/a –60.0%– 25.0%319306
329Peugeot Traveller10.0%+ 0.0%30340.0%+ 33.3%337361
330Rolls-Royce Ghost10.0%n/a –20.0%n/a355384
331Toyota Land Cruiser10.0%n/a29050.0%+ 150.0%326376
332Volvo V9010.0%– 95.8%328200.0%– 73.0%274180
333Voyah Courage10.0%new329110.0%new295341
334VW Crafter10.0%– 83.3%246180.0%– 43.8%277271
335Zeekr 7GT10.0%new –10.0%new382 –

Source: BOVAG

Beijing Auto Show 2026: The domestic brands

This post has been updated with more brands and pictures.

After detailing the notable foreign brands at the Show, it is now time to go through the notable domestic brands, still in alphabetical order. We will cover the three most impressive Chinese brands in a separate post. Here we go through 26 domestic brands, from 212 to Zeekr.

New 212 concept car, named the Expedition Platform X Still plenty of physical controls in the 212 T01.212 T01 pickup

212

BAW launched the 212 brand in June 2024, selling an updated version of the legendaryΒ 60 year-old BJ212 off roader, named T01. Sales are still modest, at under 5,000 units over Q1 2026, but up 28.9% year-on-year. The brand is now set to expand beyond its original model and unveiled a very attractive concept car at the Show, named Expedition Platform – X (literal Chinese to English translation). Not much info on this car or when it will hit the market but it’s always good to see new Chinese brands progressively growing into a full range. The concept looks like a Defender from the back though. 212 also showcased a pickup variant of the T01.

Aion

GAC’s star brand has one launch this year: the N60 compact electric SUV, and it is banking a lot on it with no less than 9 examples of the Aion stand. Design by ex-BMW Benoit Jacob. Indeed it’s good looks for the model, which is a welcome change from previous iterations. Note the range is up to 610 km and price around 150,000 yuan (18,800€ or US$22,000).

Aistaland

Aistaland is a new brand with its own large dedicated stand, yet another collaboration between Huawei and a car manufacturer, this time GAC. The name derives from the expression β€œAI Start New Land.” Its Chinese name is Qijing. Its first vehicle is the GT7 shooting brake, a clone of the Porsche Panamera. As is the case with all its other collaborations, Huawei provides the intelligent vehicle platform while GAC is in charge of the manufacturing integration. The GT7 features a 896-line LiDAR from Huawei.

AITO M6 detailAITO M9 detail

AITO M9 interior

AITO

AITO had a huge standalone stand and introduced the new M6, which launched in market last month (1,116 sales). The headlights have a mist-like pattern (see above) giving off a very refined effect. The M9 (also interesting headlights design, see above) was updated and is now longer (5.28m), wider and taller. It’s an essential model for the brand, having totalled 280,000 units since launch in 2023. The M9 features a full electronic motion screen that rolls down from the ceiling and covers the entire width of the car.

AvatR

AvatR introduced the 06T, the carmaker’s first station wagon. As a reminder AvatR is a premium NEV brand and the result of the cooperation between Changan, Huawei and CATL. The cockpit is unchanged on the 06 we featured last year.

Baojun

Once one of the most successful brands the country, the Baojun brand has spectacularly fallen from grace with just 4,285 sales over Q1 2026, down to #68. SGMW (Saic-GM-Wuling) is trying to reverse the trend by associating with Huawei for the Baojun Huajing series. At the time of launch in September 2025, this was the 6th collaboration between Huawei and a manufacturer after Seres (Aito), Chery (Luxeed), BAIC (Stelato), JAC (Maextro) and SAIC (SAIC). The first model of the alliance is the Huajing S, a six-seater SUV among the first to embark Huawei’s Limera in-cabin laser vision solution.

Beijing 81 interior Beijing BJ40 interiorBeijing City Hunter concept

Beijing Off-road

Quite an impressive display for the Off-road brand of Beijing, playing at home. The Mercedes G-Class inspired 81 is back with a visually pleasing dashboard. The BJ40 shows itself in an EREV variant and sports a cockpit surprisingly full of screens for what is at heart a rugged brand. Finally a rather bland but imposing concept was present: the oddly named City Hunter.

Deepal

The recently launched S09 SUV and L06 sedan impressed with their exterior design. The G318 off road is also a favourite of mine.

Denza

The sleek N8L was my favourite of the brand, which also revealed the Z roadster. The N8L also had a demo outside showing off its rotating back wheels.

Dreame

One of a handful of brands present at the Show that were new to me, Dreame was known until now for its smart home appliances and personal care devices. They launched the Nebula Next 01X hypercar with insane specs. The car has a rocket booster system that enables it to reach 100 km/h in just 0.9 sec…

Epicland

Epicland is a completely new brand (that I hadn’t heard of before), the fruit of a collaboration between Dongfeng and Huawei. It appeared twice in the Show: within the Dongfeng stand but also as a standalone stand in a different hall. The Chinese name is Yijing. The brand’s first model is the X9, a full size 5.3m six-seater SUV, logically equipped with the latest Huawei tech, including an 896-line LiDAR sensor.

Fang Cheng Bao

And here I was thinking Fang Cheng Bao was an off road brand. Not so, as the carmaker launched four new cars in Beijing: the S and SL sedans, S GT station wagon and Formula X supercar. This blurs the lines with BYD’s other brands but the Chinese have never shied away from confusing brand positioning. The bright green X was the centre of attention, scheduled for mass production and market launch in 2027.

Hongqi

China’s favourite luxury brand continues to expand, now adventuring into the rugged 4WD SUV terrain. At the show it launched the aptly named β€œOff road”, yes that’s the name of it. It was teased as a concept at last year’s Shanghai Auto Show. Now it’s here and ready to roll, always featuring the trademark red line in various spots on the car. Another more underwhelming launch by Hongqi was the β€œGlobal SUV”, so bland it doesn’t deserve a picture here.

IM

MG brand IM wowed with sophisticated designs and stunning interiors full of screens.

I love Jetour’s gearbox design Jetour Zhongheng G700 interior views

Jetour

Lots of activity on the Jetour booth this year, with the new T8 three-row hybrid SUV introduced, another boxy SUV trying to replicate the Land Rover Defender silhouette. Another novelty was the Shanhai L10 PHEV, with an odd exterior design. But to me the most impressive model in the Jetour lineup exhibited was the (not new) Zhongheng G700 with high quality and refined cockpit.

Leapmotor A10 Leapmotor D19 interior

Leapmotor

Leapmotor displayed a series of new models at the Show: the A10 hatchback, focused on global markets, the Lafa 5 Ultra (aka B05) sports hatch, the D19 large SUV and the D99 MPV. The A10 will be called B03X internationally which is a focus for this model – it was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year but was new to me. In China it starts below 10,000€… Range is up to 505 km and 30% to 80% charge is reached in just 16 minutes. The D19 5.25m SUV is the brand’s new flagship. Its claim to fame is the largest EREV battery in the world at 80.3 kWh, enabling a 500km run with the ICE turned off. The D99 MPV was unveiled last December for the 10th anniversary of the brand.

Li Auto i6 interior

Li Auto

The new model on the stand is the 2nd generation L9, called L9 Livis but very similar to the old model. For me the attraction was the incredibly successful i6 SUV (#4 overall in March). So why is it that successful? My opinion is, the inside tech: The car’s centre console is made of two 15.7-inch screens extending to the passenger side, as well as a ceiling-mounted screen for back seat passengers.

Luxeed

The V9 by Luxeed is the HIMA alliance’s first MPV. It is imposing at 5.35m long, and is somehow aligned with the alliance’s common design. It sports creature comforts such as a constant temperature refrigerator that keeps cooling for 12 hours after power disconnection.

NIO

NIO saw its sales boosted by the success of the new generation ES8, peaking at 22,258 sales in December alone. The brand introduced the larger ES9, which holds most of the same components as the ET9 fastback. The ES9 is China’s largest electric SUV, coming at 5.37 m long, and the carmaker’s new flagship model. NIO also had a demo of its battery swap system (done in a little more than 2 minutes) in front of eager pupils.

SAIC

SAIC, or Shangjie in Chinese, is a recently launched brand, the fruit of the cooperation between SAIC Group and Huawei and will be sold within Huawei’s HIMA network. After its first model, the H5 SUV, launched in September last year, the S7 sedan and its shooting brake version the S7T are clones of the Porsche Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo respectively.

Stelato

No new launches here, just a beautiful stand with classical music being played live. The S9T station wagon, the brand’s best-seller, featured prominently.

WEY

GWM’s WEY presented the new V9X large SUV, first available in PHEV variant, with BEV and HEV versions coming later this year.

Wuling

A twin of the Baojun Huajing S, the Wuling Starlight L is also a 6-seater large SUV. No info has filtered about this model.

Xiaomi

As is the case every year, Xiaomi was the most popular stand in the Show and became suffocatingly crowded as soon as the gates opened at 10am on the first public day. A hedgerow of staff welcomed the day’s first visitors clapping their hands. It was the first time I got myself into the uber-successful YU7 SUV, overall #1 in sales in January. The cockpit is not as minimalistic as I would have anticipated, with numerous physical controls below the centre digital screen. There’s a HUD covering the entire width of the car but no digital instrument cluster for the driver nor the now ubiquitous passenger screen.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra interior

Also weird round additions to the big screen were a compass and a clock. Note the door handles are not flush anymore to comply with new government mandates. Xiaomi is about to embark on a new launch frenzy, on top of the updated SU7 just launched: a YU7 GT (300km/h max speed), an entry level SU5 BEV and three EREVs: the YU5 mid-size five seater, the EREV version of the YU7 and the YU9 large seven-seater. This should do wonders for the brand’s volumes as we eagerly await the launch of all these new models.

Xpeng

The brand presented the new GX 5.26m large six-seater SUV, available in BEV and EREV variants. One of the GX’s main features is Bosch’s next generation steer-by-wire system, including both front- and rear-steer-by-wire capability which improves handling and manoeuvrability. The cockpit is extravagantly filled with screens. A very good surprise in the Xpeng stand is the facelifted P7, more aggressive than ever.

Zeekr 8X Yaoying performance variantZeekr 8X interior Zeekr 9X interiorZeekr 9X headlight detail

Zeekr

Zeekr’s stand was very popular, being alongside Xiaomi and NIO one of the cool domestic brands on sale. The carmaker unveiled the 8X large SUV, sharing architecture and components with the 9X even larger SUV. It was the opportunity to explore the interior of both models, in each case very refined and equipped with large digital tiles. However it is to be noted that the 9X’s interior already appears a little dated with only one large screen vs. an entire tile going to the front passenger for the 8X, which secured 10,000 orders within 30 minutes of its launch.

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