Premiere showroom

China Daily | Updated: 2015-04-20 10:09

Auto Shanghai 2015 will run from April 20 to April 29 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The auto show features 1,343 automobiles, 109 of which are world premieres.

Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV

Representing Mercedes-Benz's strong Chinese-produced portfolio, the much-anticipated GLA SUVs, the GLA 260 4MATIC and GLA 220 4MATIC will premiere at the Shanghai auto show.

The GLA 260 4MATIC's powerful 2.0 L turbo petrol direct injection engine boasts power of 155 kW and peak torque of 350 Nm, while the China-exclusive GLA 220 4MATIC has the same engine and generates up to 135 kW of power and a peak torque of 300 Nm.

The GLA 220 4MATIC is the first compact SUV at its price level equipped with all-wheel drive, which adjusts driving torque distribution between the front and rear axles on demand in response to road conditions. This gives additional support from the off-road comfort suspension, which comes as standard across the model range, as well as the segment-leading ground clearance of 204 mm.

The GLA 260 4MATIC and 220 4MATIC make use of various safety systems, including active parking assist, cruise control and reversing cameras. Collision prevention assist plus attention assist and knee bags for the driver add additional protection makes the GLA well suited for driving on either the highway or off-road.

Ferrari 488 GTB

The Ferrari 488 GTB, which will make its China debut at the ongoing auto show, boasts a 3.9 liter turbocharged V8 engine and the ability to go from zero to 200 km an hour in 8.3 seconds. Its transmission is an automatic dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox manufactured for Ferrari by GETRAG, based on the gearbox used in the 458. The engine produces maximum output of 492 kW, with the maximum torque reaching 760 Nm. Its engine and vehicle response times give the Ferrari 488 GTB a unique character and guarantee unmatched driving pleasure to drivers of all abilities.

Bentley Continental GT3

The Continental GT3 is powered by a race-prepared and dry-sump version of Bentley's powerful but efficient 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, with many components carried over from the road-going engine.

Developing up to 447 kW in unrestricted race configuration via a motorsport engine management system, the V8 provides the GT3 with highly competitive power in a compact and lightweight package that's perfect for racing.

The exterior of the car features a comprehensive aerodynamic package, to maximize downforce with optimized drag. A top-mounted carbon fiber rear wing provides rear downforce and stability, while a carbon fiber splitter balances the aerodynamic forces at the front of the car.

Chery Arrizo M7

The Arrizo M7 is 4,730 millimeters long, 1,823 mm wide and 1,590 mm high, with an extended wheelbase of 2,800 mm. The seven-seat multipurpose vehicle is an ideal match for a Chinese family's twin needs of leisure travel as well as daily commuting. The sporty and stylish design and interior ambience as well as its British-style lotus-shaped chassis make it an outstanding proposition in the current multi-purpose vehicle segment. The MPV is equipped with 2.0L-dual variable valve timing and 7-continuously variable vransmission system, a top-level "golden" combination of state-of-the-art technologies. The DVVT represents current top-level energy efficiency as well as offering drivers strong dynamics, while the CVT is another expression of driving pleasure, as well as a guarantee of better safety on bumpy roads.

BMW X5 PHEV

The BMW X5 xDrive40e is the first plug-in hybrid production car with both state-of-art eDrive technology and xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive technology.

BMW said the PHEV represents the future of the brand's i series models.

The X5 xDrive40e generates maximum power of 180 kW and 350 Nm of peak torque.

The electric motor has output of 83 kW, while its maximum torque of 250 Nm is available instantly in typical electric drive fashion. This boosts the engine's output for increased responsiveness with no delay when accelerating from stationary. It also provides strong performance whenever a quick burst of speed is required, according to the automaker. The BMW X5 xDrive40e completes the zero to 100 km/h sprint in just 6.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 209 km/h. In all-electric drive mode, the vehicle is capable of a top speed of 121 km/h, which is, again, electronically limited. Its CO2 emission is 77g/km.

Volkswagen C Coup GTE

The Volkswagen C Coup GTE will make its world debut at the Shanghai auto show.

With one of the world's most modern plug-in hybrid systems, the car boasts a turbocharged petrol engine with four cylinders, an 8-speed automatic gearbox, an electric motor integrated into the gearbox module and a lithium-ion battery.

The petrol engine has a power output of 155 kW and the electric motor has 45 kW. The battery at the rear has energy content of 14.1 kWh.

The hybrid drive develops 200 kW of system power and system torque of 500 Nm. The concept car can travel more than 50 kilometers with a speed of up to 130 km/h powered purely by electricity.

It has combined fuel consumption of 2.4 l/100 km.

Audi Prologue Allroad Concept

Representing Audi's future design orientation, the concept car is making its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2015. Using plug-in hybrid technology, the Audi Prologue Allroad is equipped with a 4.0 liter TFSI dual turbocharged V8 engine and a motor in an eight-speed tiptronic transmission. It can reach 540 kW peak power and 900 Nm torque. Through the Audi Quattro full time 4WD system, the concept car can skillfully react to a variety of different road conditions. The hybrid concept car takes 3.5 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h. It only consumes 2.4 L fuel every 100 kilometers. The battery has a volume of 14.1 kW/h and can support 54 km on a single charge in electric mode.

Ford Focus RS

The all-new Ford Focus RS will make its Asia-Pacific debut at the Shanghai auto show. The road car pioneers innovative Ford performance all-wheel drive and delivers class-leading cornering speed for thrilling performance and unbridled driving enjoyment. The Focus RS introduces advanced performance technologies and is equipped with selectable drive modes including industry-first drift mode, as well as launch control.

With a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine delivering well in excess of 260 kW, the car features the most powerful Ford RS braking system ever. Its dramatic exterior design offers optimized aerodynamics and cooling, with 9 percent less drag than the previous Focus RS.

Geely GC9

The GC9 is Geely Auto's flagship sedan. It was developed and engineered by a global design team in Shanghai and Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. The model boasts a 2,850-mm wheelbase that offers comfortable room for front and back seat passengers along with unparalleled technology features that provide levels of luxury never seen before in a Chinese car. There are three petrol engine options. The 2.4-litre naturally aspirated engine generates 119 kW of power and 210 Nm of torque. The 1.8-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 120 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque, while the flagship 3.5-litre V6 creates maximum power of 180 kW and 326 Nm of torque. The GC9 also boasts active and passive safety features such as automatic braking if the sedan gets too close to the vehicle in front.

Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd's super-saloon Taraf, which carries the Lagonda badge, will make its Asia debut after it was initially developed for the Middle East market with a strict global production limit of 200 units. The 6-liter V12-engined model features many of the British luxury carmaker's engineering techniques seen in its sports cars, including the extensive use of carbon fiber body panels. The return of Lagonda as a brand was inspired by the William Towns-designed 1976 Lagonda car, and followed in the wake of the company's bespoke special projects.

Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever made. Its performance complements its dramatic exterior styling with a shorter wheelbase, wider rear track and 465 kW derived from the twin turbo V12 that helps it go from zero to 97 km/h in 4.4 seconds.

The Wraith's dynamic looks include swept lines of the fastback body, a style whose origins can be found in the 1930s era of film noir.

Infiniti Q60 Concept

The Infiniti Q60 Concept will make its Asia debut at the Shanghai auto show.

The two-door concept is 4,690 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,370 mm high. It is as sporty in motion as it is at rest, with coupe-style exterior lines that stoke desire and aspiration.

Sporting a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, the model is expected to deliver exceptional performance befitting a true sports car.

The designers emphasized the wheels to give the concept an athletic profile.

Donning arresting spokes in matte black and high-gloss black chrome, the deep 21-inch wheels fill the wheel arches and give the concept a domineering stance.

Range Rover Sport SVR

Sporting a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, this model produces top output of 404 kW and maximum torque of 680Nm. Its ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive chassis have been optimized to complement its astonishing performance, whatever the weather. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/hour in about 4.5 seconds. A top speed electronically limited to 260 km/hour and a Nrburgring Nordschleife lap time of 8 minutes 14 seconds underline its performance credentials. The model is also equipped with a two-stage active exhaust featuring electronically controlled valves. The system optimizes sound quality, performance and aesthetics and provides a racecar-inspired soundtrack at higher engine revs without adversely affecting refinement during steady driving.