Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Hyundai
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Hyundai
Vehicle shown
- Concept cars of a BEV sedan (Venus) or REEV and a BEV SUV ( Earth ) or REEV in the D segment
- Vehicles designed in-house
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- The Korean carmaker Hyundai has been producing cars in China since the early 2000s through its partner BAIC, but its sales have fallen sharply in the country, probably because the Korean carmaker did not make the switch to electric vehicles quickly enough, as required by most Chinese carmakers.
- Its sales volume gradually declined from 1,135,000 units in 2016 to 794,000 in 2018, 451,000 in 2020, 255,000 in 2022, and 196,000 in 2024. Hyundai did, however, manage to halt its decline in 2025, with 212,000 sales. But this figure is far from the figures for the years 2016-2018 (-80% in nine years).
- Today, Hyundai intends to change pace. Several all-electric concept cars, designed specifically for the Chinese market, will be presented at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show, such as the Ioniq Venus sedan and the Ioniq SUV. Earth . These two concepts reveal a new stylistic language adapted to the Chinese market.
- These two models will be offered both in a BEV version and in a REEV version with a range extender.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: GM group - Buick
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: GM group - Buick
Vehicle shown
- Electra E7 plug-in hybrid SUV in the D segment
- Vehicle designed in partnership with SAIC
- Annual volumes that can be expected in China: between 5,000 and 10,000 units
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- The Buick brand (a subsidiary of the American group GM) is the best-performing GM brand in China , having sold 427,000 cars in China in 2025 compared to 323,000 in 2024, while Chevrolet delivered only 90,000 units compared to 98,000 in 2024 and Cadillac 92,000 units compared to 79,000 in 2024. Buick's current Chinese lineup consists of seven different models: three sedans (the D-segment La Crosse, B-segment Regal , and E-segment Electra L7 BEV), one SUV ( the C-segment Envision ), and three MPVs (the E-segment Century, E-segment GL8, and Electra). Encasa BEV (E-segment).
- Despite the rebound seen in 2025, Buick is far from reaching its sales figures of 2015-2018, when the brand achieved over one million sales per year in China. Buick is expected to unveil its new 4.85-meter-long Electra E7 plug-in hybrid SUV at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show. The brand remains cautious regarding powertrains because its latest all-electric models have not achieved the expected success, which was one of the reasons for the decline in its sales in China between 2018 and 2024.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Changan group - Avatr
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Changan group - Avatr
Vehicles on display
- Avatr 12
• E-segment sedan / BEV
• Expected annual volumes in China: Between 10,000 and 15,000 units
- Avatr 06T
• E-segment sedan / BEV or REEV
• Expected annual volumes in China: Between 10,000 and 15,000 units
Context
- Avatr (pronounced Avatar) is a subsidiary of the Changan Group, the fourth largest Chinese automaker after BYD, Geely, and Chery. The Avatr brand was created in 2021 as a brand specializing in luxury or premium electric vehicles.
- Avatr brand , currently composed of four models, has been progressing steadily since 2022. Its production volume in China increased from 757 units in 2022 to 26,407 in 2023, and 64,303 in 2024. Avatr sold nearly 120,000 cars worldwide in 2025, a significant increase compared to 2024 , and is expected to present its new 12 sedan in BEV and REEV versions at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show, targeting the Chinese market for high-end electric vehicles.
- The Avatr 06T estate marks the brand's first foray into the estate car segment.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: BMW
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: BMW
Vehicles on display
- BMW i3
• D-segment sedan / BEV
• Expected annual volumes: Worldwide: 110,000, including 50,000 from China
- BMW ix3
• D-segment SUV / BEV
• Expected annual volumes: Worldwide: 80,000, including 50,000 in China
Context
- German automaker BMW, which has been producing cars in China since the early 2000s through its subsidiary Brilliance , has seen its sales decline in the country since 2023. Its production volume fell from 729,000 units in 2023 to 628,000 in 2024 and 547,000 in 2025. Like its competitor Mercedes, BMW is struggling in China due to increasingly fierce competition from Chinese premium brands. The Bavarian-based carmaker therefore intends to revive its sales in China to maintain its market share in the face of aggressive competition. To achieve this, launching new mid-range and electric models, in line with Chinese demand, would be highly effective.
- BMW is expected to unveil the extended version of its recently launched iX3 electric SUV at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show. BMW is also expected to present its facelifted 7 Series and i7 , as well as the new i3 electric sedan, which shares its Neue Klasse platform with the iX3.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Changan group - Changan
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Changan group - Changan
Vehicle shown
- D-segment CS75 Plus FHEV SUV
- Vehicle designed in-house
- Expected annual volumes in China: Between 20,000 and 30,000 units
Context
- Changan is the mass-market brand of the Changan Group, which also owns three other premium brands : Avatr , Deepal, and NEVO. Changan is expected to unveil its CS75 Plus SUV, equipped with an FHEV powertrain, at the Beijing Motor Show. The new Changan CS75 Plus is a plug-in hybrid version of the fourth-generation, 4.77-meter-long gasoline crossover , powered by a 1.5-liter engine featuring a world-first 500-bar direct injection system, a high compression ratio of 16:1, and a 30% exhaust gas recirculation rate.
- The Changan brand delivered 1,066,000 cars in 2025 compared to 1,240,000 in 2024, while the Changan group progressed to 1,727,000 cars delivered compared to 1,677,000 in 2024, thanks to sales growth of its three other brands meeting more specific needs.
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