Shanghai Motor Show News

Volkswagen took the wraps off its new SUV Coupe concept at the ongoing Auto Shanghai. It is still a concept but looks production ready.

n a surprising reveal at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show in China, Hyundai has unveiled the second generation ix25 SUV, or what we better know in India as the Creta compact SUV. The current generation Hyundai Creta and the Hyundai ix25 share the same underpinnings, and you can expect the same with the new generation version too, including the design, features and possibly powertrain. The new ix25 gets new design elements shared with the new Sonata and the new Santa Fe and Palisade as well. The styling is bolder than the current model and looks more compact as well.

Pininfarina, has officially showcased two new cars at the ongoing Shanghai Auto Show 2019. While the first one is the all-new Karma GT from its partnership with Karma Automotive, the second one is Grove Hydrogen Automotive's new concept car designed by the China-based team of Pininfarina Shanghai.

China is one of the largest markets for cars with a long wheelbase and catering to that, BMW showcased a LWB version of the new-generation 3-Series.

Renault has unveiled the production version of the Kwid EV at the ongoing 2019 Shanghai Motor Show in China. The new EV is based on the K-ZE concept that was unveiled last year and the electric offering smallest yet from the French automaker. The Renault City K-ZE is based on the same CMF-A platform as the India-spec Kwid, but the electric model is specific to the Chinese market for now. The electric hatchback though is being evaluated for the European markets but won't make it there before 2021. Sales in China though will commence later this year.

The Rapide E is powered by an 800V electrical architecture battery - encased in carbon fibre and Kevlar casing - with a 65kWh installed capacity using over 5600 lithium-ion 18650 format cylindrical cells.

The concept GLB oozes modernity with minimal lines and precise joints. The upright front section sees Multibeam LED headlamps. As far as off-road capabilities go, the concept GLB's short overhangs at the front and rear, just make one understand how Mercedes-Benz wants this one to shape up. The long wheelbase and large greenhouse are key factors providing generous space for up to seven occupants.

Audi took the wraps off the AI:ME electric vehicle at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2019 which gets level 4 autonomous tech along with a bunch of high-tech features.