Paris Motorshow 2026: Leapmotor B03 X
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Paris Motorshow 2026: Leapmotor B03 X
- The Chinese carmaker Leapmotor, specializing in mid-range 100% electric vehicles, is a carmaker experiencing strong growth in China, having sold 300,482 vehicles in the first half of 2026 compared to 213,157 in the first half of 2025 (while the Chinese market is down 24.3% overall), and in Europe, having sold 56,005 vehicles in the first half of 2026 compared to 8,507 in the first half of 2025 (while the European market is up 6.1% overall).
- Leapmotor , of which Stellantis holds a small stake (approximately 20%), unveils its 100% electric B-segment compact SUV, the B03X, which is 4.27 m long, the same dimensions as a Peugeot e-2008.
- We know that Stellantis has decided to help Leapmotor sell its vehicles in Europe and other countries around the world, outside of China and Southeast Asia.
- It is therefore legitimate to ask whether the Leapmotor B03X will steal customers from the Peugeot e-2008. However, the Chinese model, equipped with a choice of a 39.8 kWh or 53 kWh LFP battery, cannot achieve 300 kilometers of range with the first battery and 400 km with the second battery, which could be a deterrent for some customers who would prefer to postpone their purchase to the Peugeot e-2008, admittedly a little more expensive but with a slightly greater range.
- The base price of the Leapmotor B03X starts at 23,400 euros, which is about 10,000 euros less than the Peugeot e-2008.
Paris Motorshow 2026: Geely Starray / Geely E5
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Paris Motorshow 2026: Geely Starray / Geely E5
- The second-largest Chinese automaker after BYD, Geely , the giant that owns Volvo, Polestar , Zeekr , Lynk&Co , Smart, and Lotus, is launching in France under its own brand to democratize its previously relatively high-end pricing. Its Starray (hybrid) and E5 (100% electric) SUVs aim to appeal to a broad audience with a universally appealing design.
- These two aesthetically very similar models are somewhat reminiscent of the style of the Ford Kuga , and as luck would have it, an agreement has been signed between Ford and Geely to produce these two models alongside the Ford Kuga at the Spanish site in Valencia from 2027.
- It is even possible that the next generation of the Ford Kuga, planned for 2029, will use the platform of the two Geely SUVs.
- The future Ford Kuga will therefore be available for the first time in a 100% electric version, in addition to the already existing hybrid version.
- This partnership allows Ford to save on the development costs of its future Kuga and enables Geely to establish a lasting presence in the European market by avoiding tariffs on cars imported from China. Furthermore, Geely 's arrival in Valencia will boost activity at the largely underutilized plant (100,000 units produced in 2025 out of a capacity of 400,000).
Paris Motorshow 2026: BYD Dolphin G
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Paris Motorshow 2026: BYD Dolphin G
- Chinese carmaker BYD unveils its anti-Clio weapon with this B-segment plug-in hybrid sedan, named Dolphin G, capable of traveling 105 km according to the WLTP cycle in 100% electric mode.
- This is the first BYD vehicle designed specifically for European markets and not adapted from a model intended for the Chinese market. It will also be assembled at BYD's Szeged plant in Hungary.
- This new 4.16m long model, which will make its first public appearance at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, will compete with the Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris hybrids.
- The BYD Dolphin G distinguishes itself from the BYD Dolphin and Dolphin Surf by its unique bodywork and plug-in hybrid engine, while the Dolphin (4.29 m long) and Dolphin Surf (3.99 m long) are 100% electric.
- Based on the platform of the BYD Atto 2, which is a 4.31m long SUV, the BYD Dolphin G uses the same 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid engine.
Paris Motorshow 2026: Changan Deepal S05/S07
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Paris Motorshow 2026: Changan Deepal S05/S07
- Yet another new entrant from China. This is Changan, which has been present in Europe since the 2010s, with a design center based in Italy and a research and development center located in the United Kingdom. Today, this carmaker holds fourth position in the Chinese market, behind BYD, Geely , and Chery.
- The new Changan Deepal S05 and S07 models, which are expected to be presented at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, aim to compete with all the 100% electric C/D segment SUVs present on the European market, such as the Citroën e-C5 Aircross and Peugeot e-5008.
- The Deepal S05 and S07 are very similar aesthetically, but the former is 4.62 m long (C segment) and the latter is 4.75 m long (D segment).
Paris Motorshow 2026: BAW 212
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Paris Motorshow 2026: BAW 212
-Founded in 1951, Beijing Auto Works (BAW) has become one of the largest Chinese carmakers , along with FAW (First Automobile Works), SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) and Dongfeng (formerly Second Automotive Works).
-One of the brand's iconic models was the BJ212 off-road vehicle, inspired by American Jeeps of the late 1940s and launched in the early 1950s.
-This model was used extensively by the Chinese army and was later marketed in China in a civilian version.
-The latest version of this civilian model (BAW 212) is currently available on the European market and will be on display at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. This model features a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine producing 166 hp, inherited from the Foton range of small trucks belonging to the BAIC group, of which BAW is a part. Its price is approximately €45,000, significantly less than a Land Rover Defender or an Ineos Grenadier.
-The carmaker BAIC almost disappeared in the early 2020s, due to a drop in sales that began in 2018. Its sales fell from 700,000 units in 2017 to 100,000 in 2021. It has recovered since 2022 and is projected to produce 400,000 passenger vehicles in 2025.