Premiere Showroom

China Daily | Updated: 2015-09-07 09:05

Editor's Note: One of the most important events in China's auto industry, the Chengdu Motor Show, which runs from Sept 5 to 13, boasts a constellation of vehicles from 106 Chinese and international automakers, including 71 global, Asian or Chinese premieres. Here are some of the most exciting and long-awaited models selected by China Daily's senior motoring editors:

Beijing Hyundai Tucson

Sino-South Korean joint venture Beijing Hyundai launched its all-new SUV model with sportier exterior styling, more fuel-efficient powertrains and additional safety features on Saturday at the Chengdu Motor Show.

The locally produced Tucson applies the Hyundai Fluid Sculpture 2.0 design concept. The automatically adjusted LED headlights, taillights and daytime running lights are impressive and its panoramic moon roof may help drivers and passengers relax during a trip.

The SUV is 4,475 mm long and 1,850 mm wide with a 2,670 mm wheelbase and ground clearance of 182 mm. It has a luggage trunk that can hold 488 liters, and can be further expanded when the back seats are laid down.

The new model has two powertrains options - a 2-liter naturally aspired engine with 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The 1.6T DCT has a maximum output of 130 kW and peak torque of 265 Nm, and consumes 6.9 to 7.2 liters of fuel every 100 Km.

The company offers eight variants, and the top two 1.6T DCT variants are equipped with the 4-Wheel-Drive mode with cross-axle differential lock. The driver can switch the drive mode to go off-road.

Fifty-one percent of the car body is forged with super high-tensile steel, and its safety features include a tire pressure monitoring system, six airbags, rearview camera, blind spot detection, lane departure warning system and smart parking assistant.

Audi A6 allroad quattro

The Audi A6 allroad quattro hit the Chinese market with a price tag of 654,800 yuan ($103,015) at the ongoing Chengdu Auto Show.

The C-segment model combines the cargo capacity and rugged performance of a crossover with the nimbleness and luxury of a sedan.

Audi said the A6 allroad quattro is the only four-wheel-drive model in the segment equipped with an adaptive air suspension system. The system ensures the model is capable of taking on all-terrain roads, offers a comfortable driving experience and provides the best dynamics.

Rolls Royce Inspired by Fashion

The Rolls Royce Inspired by Fashion edition made its Asian debut at the ongoing Chengdu Auto Show.

The model sports a two-tone exterior color scheme of Andalucian White and Arctic White and can be accented with Jasmine, Tailored Purple or Mugello Red.

Inside, the model uses a mix of white and black. The two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel features a seamless stitch, which is often used in fine tailoring. Other tailor-made interior touches include silk on the leather door panels and silk front and rear door pockets.

Infiniti QX70 Special Edition

Infiniti unveiled its QX70 Special Edition at the Chengdu Auto Show. Based on the QX70, the model drew inspiration from ancient China's legendary horse Jue Ying.

The design makes the model outstanding with its smooth lines and muscular body. Equipped with a VQ37HR engine and a seven-speed manual/automatic transmission, the model generates top torque of 363 Nm and maximum output of 241 kW.

The model sports the smart all-wheel-drive system, which enables power distribution between the front and back axles. The car is available in China for 788,000 yuan.