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Exhibitions of New Vehicles Launched and Concept Cars

under U.S. and European Brands at Beijing Motor Show (Auto China 2008)A glimpse of 100 models on display by European and US auto manufacturers

Jun. 7, 2008 No.683

European and US auto manufacturers exhibited a total of just over 100 vehicle models at the 2008 Beijing

Motor Show (Auto China 2008) that was held from April 22 to 28, 2008. Of these, 37 models had either been

recently launched for sale or were about to be produced in China, 39 models were either already being

imported or were planned to be imported and sold, and the remaining 25 were concept cars that included

hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and fuel­cell vehicles. The following report gives an outline of the vehicle

models exhibited.

2008 Beijing Motor Show: Outline of vehicles exhibited and debuted by European and US auto

manufacturers

Outline

GM

GM exhibited 32 models under four brands: Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Saab. In the fuel­

cell­vehicle sector, GM exhibited the Chevrolet Volt concept car and the Volt Ice Chassis, which

the company also exhibited at Auto Shanghai 2007. GM announced that China is among one of the

first markets outside the US where it will launch a fuel­cell vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, which is

planned for launch in 2010 or later.

Ford

Ford, together at a booth jointly run with Changan Ford Mazda Automobile and Jiangling

Motors, exhibited 11 models sold under the Ford brand. The company announced that the name of

the new Fiesta, of which production is to begin in China in 2008, is Fute Jianianhua (Ford Fiesta).

Volvo Volvo exhibited eight models at its own booth (next to Ford's). It announced that it would begin

producing the S80 in China, following the production launch of the S40.

Chrysler

Chrysler exhibited 10 models under three brands: Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. In April 2008, it

unified the sales networks of these three brands in China and also increased the number of dealers

to approximately 130.

Daimler

Daimler exhibited 33 models under three brands: Mercedes Benz, Maybach, and smart. Exhibited

for the first time in the world were three models in the GLK series. In addition, the SL500 and the

Maybach Landaulet debuted for the first time in Asia. The CL600, S350 4Matic, and smart

debuted for the first time in China. Daimler's sales grew 53% in China in 2007.

The auto manufacturer exhibited five derivatives of the smart, a cut model of the fortwo tridion

safety cell. It announced that it would start marketing the fortwo in China in the middle of 2009.

The company has already opened a website in Chinese dedicated to the vehicle

(www.smart.com/china).

VW

VW exhibited 31 models at a booth it shared with Shanghai VW and FAW­VW. Two of the

vehicles, from those exhibited, were mass­produced models developed by the two joint­venture

partners and debuting for the first time in the world. Audi displayed 14 vehicle models at its own

booth while Skoda, also at its own booth, exhibited 12 vehicle models based on two production

series, the Octavia and the Fabia. Skoda said that it targets more than 3% share of the auto market

in China, aiming to sell 68,000 vehicles there in 2008.

PSA exhibited 20 vehicle models sold under both the Citroen and Peugeot brands, which were on

exhibit at a booth shared with Dongfeng­Puegeot­Citroen Automobile. PSA plans to launch more

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PSA than 20 models between 2008 and 2013. In 2008, it will launch five models including the 307

2box and the new Elysee. It plans to produce approximately 450,000 units in 2010. In 2009, its

second passenger car plant in Wuhan, which has an annual production capacity of 150,000 units,

will start operations.

BMW

BMW exhibited 12 vehicle models, including the Hydrogen 7, at a booth it shared with BMW

Brilliance Automotive. Currently, the company is rapidly expanding its sales network in China.

The number of dealers was increased to 90 in 2007. This number will further increase to 120 in

2008. BMW Brilliance Automotive's annual production capacity will be increased to 44,000 units

in 2008. It sold a total of 49,388 vehicles in 2007, including imported vehicles.

Mini exhibited five models including the Mini Cooper, which is priced at 348,000 RMB, at its

own booth located next to the BMW booth. For show, it also exhibited the Mini JCW Challenge

that is designed for racing at a maximum speed of 240km/h, debuting for the first time in Asia. In

2007, the auto manufacturer sold 2,200 vehicles in China, double the 2006 figure.

Fiat

Fiat exhibited five models at its own booth. It announced that it would start importing and

selling the Grand Punto, Bravo, and Linea in 2008. Fiat withdrew from a joint­venture business

with Nanjing Automobile at the end of 2007 and is currently negotiating with Chery Automobile

to form a joint venture. As a note of interest, Nanjing Iveco displayed its products at SAIC Motor

Corp.'s commercial vehicle booth exhibiting the Power Daily A36 among others.

Renault

Renault exhibited six models including a F1 racing car; a concept car; and the new Laguna,

which debuted in Asia for the first time. The company announced that it would start importing and

selling the new Megane equipped with a 2.0L manual transmission as standard equipment, as early

as May 2008. The company has approximately 30 dealers in China.

Models produced in China by European and US auto manufacturers

Shanghai GM Dong Yue's new Aveo: This is the Company's latest model, which debuted

at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is manufactured at Shanghai GM Dong Yue

and was launched in March 2008. It is priced between 69,900­97,900 RMB.

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GM's Chevrolet Captiva: This vehicle, when it begins being produced at Shanghai GM Dong Yue,

will be a 5 to 7 seat SUV that will launch in December 2008. Imports have already started to be

sold in November 2007. The starting price is 224,800 RMB. GM plans to add a derivative model

equipped with a V6 3.2L engine as standard. It is priced between 310,000 and 330,000 RMB.

Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's new Mondeo Zhisheng: This vehicle is the third­generation

Mondeo and was launched in November 2007. It is priced between 181,800­239,800 RMB.

Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's S­MAX 5: This particular model comes standard

as a 5 seater. The company has yet to adopt a Chinese name for the vehicle, which

is scheduled to be released in June 2008. It will be priced at 194,800 RMB.

(The price of the existing 7­seat model is between 192,800 and 226,800 RMB).

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Ford's new Fiesta (the Fute Jianianhua: Fiesta 2 box): This vehicle model is being

produced at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Nanjing plant. It is scheduled to be

launched in December 2008 and will be priced between 8,000 and 120,000 RMB.

Beijing DaimlerChrysler Benz's Borui: This vehicle model, which is a sedan based on the

Chrysler Sebring, was released in March 2008. It is priced between 182,000 and 227,000 RMB.

2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by GM, Ford, and Chrysler

(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.

A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.

Release

month

and year

(Schedule)

Price range

(10,000

RMB)

Overall length/

overall width/

overall height/

wheelbase (mm)

Engine

displacement

(Maximum

output)

Transmission

(Manufacturer)

GM

Spark 2008 Feb. 2008 3.98~5.68

3495/1495/1523/2340

There is also a 1485

overall height

specification

0.8/1.0L 5MT

Aveo Mar. 2008 6.99~9.79 3920/1680/1499/24801.2/1.4/1.6L

(64/59/78kW)MT/4AT

New

ExcelleJun. 2008 10~15 4515/1725/1445/2600 1.6/1.8L 5MT/4AT

LaCrosse

Eco­HybridJul. 2008 21.5~27.5

HEV that is powered by a 2.4L engine and a nickel

hydride

battery. Its fuel efficiency is improved 15% as compared

to the GE specification of the same type model.

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Captiva Dec. 2008 22.48~26.58 4635/1850/1720/1562

4635/1870/1755/1572

2.4L (100kW) 5MT/5AT

Ford

New

MondeoNov. 2007 18.18~23.98 4854/1886/1495/2850 2.3L 6AT

New

TransitJan. 2008 19.88~22.38 2.4L TDCI DE 6MT

New S­

MAXJun. 2008 19.48

5­seat specification

(The existing model is a 7­seat specification)

New Fiesta

2boxDec. 2008 8~12

It will be produced at the Nanjing plant and is planned

to be launched simultaneously in China and Europe.

Volvo S80 2009It will be produced at Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Chongqing

plant.

Chrysler

Grand

VoyagerOct. 2007 31.9~35.9 5096/1997/1803/3030

V6

3.0L(128kW)4AT

Dodge

CaravanNov. 2007 23.9~33.9 5096/1997/1752/3030

V6

3.0L(123kW)4AT

Borui Mar. 2008 18.2~22.7 4842/1808/1498/2765

2.0/2.4L DVVT

(115/127kW),

V6 2.7L

(142kW)

4AT

Beijing DaimlerChrysler Benz' new C280 Avantgarde: This vehicle was launched in March 2008

and comes with a 7­speed automatic transmission. It is priced at 478,000 RMB.

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5th generation Zhongyu Automobile Weiting (Vito): This model is a specialty vehicle based

on the Mercedes Benz Vito. It is equipped with a panoramic sunroof as standard equipment.

It was launched in July 2008 and has a starting price of 600,000 RMB.

Shanghai VW's Lavida: This vehicle first debuted at the Beijing Show. The exterior of this

model is very similar to that of the Phaeton. It is the first mass­produced model that

Shanghai VW developed itself, based on the Neeza concept. The company stated

that this model is designed to compete against the Corolla, Peugeot 307, and Focus.

It is scheduled to be released in June 2008 and will be priced between 120,000­150,000 RMB.

FAW­VW's New Bora: This vehicle first debuted at the Beijing Show.

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It is the first mass­produced A­class sedan that FAW­VW developed on its own.

The vehicle's target market is middle­class customers. Production is scheduled

to begin at the Changchun plant in July 2008. The vehicle will be priced between

100,000­150,000 RMB. It is 100mm longer in overall length than the current model.

Skoda's Fabia GE: This model, an A0 class hatchback that made its first debut in China,

is a vehicle designed to be marketed on a global basis. It was first launched in Europe in

March 2007. Production in China is scheduled to begin at Shanghai VW in September 2008.

It is scheduled to be released in November 2008 and will be priced between 80,000­120,000 RMB.

Citroen's Grand C4 Picasso: This model comes standard as a 7 seater. It will begin being

mass­produced in 2008 in China and will be priced at 400,000 RMB. It was exhibited for show only.

2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by Daimler, VW, PSA and Iveco

(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.

A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.

Release

month and

year

(Schedule)

Price

range

(10,000

RMB)

Overall length/

overall width/

overall height/

wheelbase (mm)

Engine

displacement

(Maximum

output)

Transmission

(Manufacturer)

New C200K

EleganceMar. 2008 37.8~38.8 4581/1770/1448/2760 1.8L 5AT

New C280

AvantgardeFeb. 2008 47.8 4581/1770/1448/2760

V6 3.0L

(170kW)7AT

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Daimler

Sprinter 524

A8Jun. 2008 100 7345/1993/2800/n.a.

V6 3.5L

(190kW)

Weiting (Vito)

5th­generationJul. 2008 60~ 5410/1920/1980/3430

V6 3.2L

(140kW)5AT

Oulu Linte

(Sprinter) 315Aug. 2008 98.8~ 5910/1993/2820/3665

2.2L CDI DE

(110kW)6MT

Oulu Linte

(Sprinter) 316

high­top

specification

Aug. 2008 130~ 5910/1993/3050/3665

Mini Bus Dec. 2008 100~ 6945/1933/2795/4325

Linte

(Sprinter)

315CDI

2009 80 5910/1993/2435/3665

Viano 3.0 2009 65.5 4993/1905/1923/3200V6 3.2L

(140kW)5AT

New Sprinter 2010~

There are three

specifications

in wheelbase ­

3250/3665/4325mm.

2.2L CDI DE

(110kW),

V6 3.2L

(140kW)

6MT/5AT

VW

Lavida Jun. 2008 12~15 4608/1743/1465/2610 1.6/2.0L 6AT

New Bora Jul. 2008 10~15 4540/1775/1467/2610 2.0L 6AT

Touran

EcoFuel2008 4407/1794/1635/2678 2.0L (80kW) 5MT

Tiguan 2008 4427/1809/1686/2604

Turbo 2.0TSI GE and DSG

6­speed MT, 2.0TDI DE

and 6­speed MT

Audi A4 Avant Jan. 2009 30~35

The overall length

is 4700mm

The wheelbase is

longer than that of

the former model

FSI/TFSI GE,

3.0L TDI DE6MT/6AT

Skoda Fabia

GENov. 2008 8~12

It shares the same

platform with Polo1.6L

Skoda Fabia

DE2009~ 1.4L TDI DE

PSA

Peugeot 307

2boxFeb. 2008 10.98~16.98 4212/1762/1531/2608 2.0L (108kW) AMT

new Elysee Apr. 2008 7.38~10.18 4367/1708/1413/2540 1.6L (78kW) 5MT/4AT

C­Elysee CNG Apr. 2008 4367/1708/1413/2540

C­Triomphe

2008

(Kaixuan

2008)

May 2008 14.98~20.48 4802/1773/1512/2710 2.0L (108kW) 5MT/5AT

Grand C4

Picasso2008 40 4590/1830/1710/2728 2.0L (103kW) 6AT

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2008 Peugeot

4072008 18~22 2.2L, V6 3.0L 4AT/6AT

IvecoPower Daily

A36Apr. 2008 20~30 4845/2000/2500/2800

3.0L DE

(107kW)

Models that European and US auto manufacturers imported and sold in China

Fiat's Grand Punto: Import and sales of this vehicle will begin in July 2008.

There is a good possibility that the company will begin producing these vehicles in China.

2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models produced in China by BMW and Fiat

(Note) The following includes models that are also scheduled to be produced in China.

A photo is available for the models in the yellow boxes.

Release

month

and year

(Schedule)

Price

range

(10,000 RMB)

Overall length/

overall width/

overall height/

wheelbase (mm)

Engine

displacement

(Maximum output)

Transmission

(Manufacturer)

BMW130i Jun. 2008 45 V6 3.0L (190kW) 6AT

120i Jun. 2008 28.5~30 2.0L (115kW) 6MT/6AT

Fiat

Grand Punto Jul. 2008 n.a. 4030/1687/1490/2510 1.4L (70kW)

Bravo 2box Jul. 2008 n.a. 1.4L (110kW)

Linea 3box Jul. 2008 n.a. 4560/1730/1490/n.a. 1.4L (88kW)

Jeep Commander: This vehicle comes standard as a 3­row, 7­seater.

It will be launched in 2008 and priced between 566,000­589,000 RMB.

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BMW's new X6 xDrive 50i: Import and sales of this vehicle, which is a sports activity coupe

that debuted in China for the first time, will begin in August 2008. Pre­launch sales by

reservation began in April 2008. It is priced at 1.5 million RMB and comes with a 6­speed,

automatic transmission, V8 4.4L twin­turbo engine with a maximum output of 300kW.

The new Fiat 500: This vehicle will be launched at the beginning of 2009.

It comes equipped with a 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4L engine. Its length, width, height,

and wheelbase are 3550mm, 1630mm, 1490mm, and 2300mm, respectively.

2008 Beijing Motor Show: Models recently imported and sold by European and US auto manufacturers

Photos are available for vehicles written in the blue boxes

Model name (Release month and year: Price range)

GM

new Cadillac CTS (April 2008: 368,000­548,000 RMB),

Astra (Yate) A+ (June 2008: 260,000­290,000 RMB),

Buick Enclave (October 2008: Slightly more than 500,000 RMB),

Cadillac Escalade 2­mode Hybrid (First half of 2009)

Volvo Volvo XC60 (2008: Price undecided)

Chrysler

Dodge Avenger SXT (February 2008: 278,000­308,000 RMB),

Dodge Caliber SXT (February 2008: 230,000 RMB),

Grand Cherokee (March 2008: 409,900­546,000 RMB),

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara (4­door: Launched in March 2008: 439,900 RMB. 2­door:

Launched in April 2008: 389,900 RMB), Jeep Commander (2008: 566,000­589,000 RMB),

Dodge JCUV (January 2009: 200,000 RMB), Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2009: 800,000­900,000

RMB)

new S 350 4Matic (May 2008), SLK 350 Passion 2008 Limited (May 2008),

R 300 (June 2008), GLK 220 CDI 4Matic (December 2008),

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Daimler GLK 280 4Matic (First half of 2009), GLK 350 4Matic (2009),

new ML 350 (2009: 798,000­868,000 RMB), E300 BlueTec 3box (2010 or later)

VW Eos (June 2008: 430,000 RMB)

Audi

new A8L (December 2007: 875,000­1,988,000 RMB), New S8 (December 2007: 1.65 million

RMB),

R8 (January 2008: 1,785,000 RMB), A5 (April 2008: 610,000­640,000 RMB)

BMW

325i sport (January 2008: 641,000 RMB), 325i hard­top (January 2008: 562,000 RMB),

330i sport (January 2008: 722,000 RMB), 330i hard­top (January 2008: 626,000 RMB),

new X6 xDrive 50i (August 2008: 1.5 million RMB)

Fiat new Fiat 500 (Beginning of 2009)

Renaultmew Megane (May 2008: The price of the former model is 195,000 RMB),

new Laguna (Autumn of 2008)

Concept and show vehicles exhibited by European and US auto manufacturers

GM Buick's Invicta concept car: This vehicle made its world debut at the Beijing Show.

It is the first vehicle model sold under the Buick name, which uses a direct­injection

turbo engine (2.0L with a maximum output of 186kW). Its length, width, height,

and wheelbase are 4932mm, 1874mm, 1466mm, and 2908mm, respectively.

Jeep Renegade concept car: This model, which comes standard as a two­seater, is

a sports HEV concept car that first debuted at the 2008 North American International

Auto Show. Its first debut in Asia was at the Beijing Show. It is powered by a BlueTec

diesel­powered engine and a lithium­ion battery, getting 2.1L/100km in fuel efficiency.

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Mercedes Benz' ML 450 Blue Hybrid Frame concept car:

This is a HEV concept car that is planned to be released in the US in 2009.

It uses a two­mode hybrid system. The fuel efficiency is 7.7L/100km., an improvement

of 25% over the base model, the ML 450. It was exhibited for show only.

Audi's Q5: This is a midsize SUV that made its world debut at the Beijing Show. It comes with

three different engines: a 2.0TFSI turbo gasoline engine, a 2.0TDI common­rail diesel engine,

and a 3.0TDI V6 diesel engine; and with either a 6­speed manual transmission or a 7­speed DCT.

Its length, width, height, and wheelbase are 4630mm, 1880mm, 1650mm, and 2810mm, respectively.

Fiat's Panda Aria concept car: This bi­fuel concept car, which made its world debut at the

2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, is powered by gasoline and a blend of methane and hydrogen.

It uses a 2­cylinder 0.9L turbo compact engine and emits 69g/km of CO2 emissions.

2008 Beijing Motor Show: Concept Cars and Cars Exhibited for Show by European and US auto

manufacturers

Photos are available for the four models in the yellow boxes.

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Outline

GM

Buick Invicta

concept

The Invicta, making its world debut at the Beijing Show, is Buick's first

vehicle to use a direct­injection turbo engine.

Cadillac Provoq

FC concept

This hydrogen fuel­cell concept car can go 483km before needing to be

recharged again.

Opel Flextreme

concept This Plug­in Hybrid concept car emits 40g/km of CO2 emissions.

Ford

2009 Maverick This SUV is scheduled to be launched in North America in the summer of 2008.

Explorer

America

concept

This SUV concept car uses a direct­injection turbo engine. Its fuel efficiency

rate has been improved up to 30%.

Volvo Recharge

concept

This Plug­in Hybrid concept car can run on E85 fuel and has a fuel efficiency

of 52.6km/L.

Chrysler

300C

Hollywood

Concept

This 2+2 seat concept car has a wheelbase that is 457mm longer than the

standard 300C model.

Jeep Renegade

concept

This is a 2­seat hybrid concept car that uses a BlueTec diesel engine and has a

fuel efficiency of 2.1L/100km.

Dodge ZEO

concept

This 2+2 seat EV concept car can go 400km before needing to be recharged

again.

Daimler

F­cell cut

model

This is a cut model of a B­Class fuel­cell vehicle. It is scheduled to be mass­

produced in 2010.

ML 450

Blue Hybrid

Frame concept

This hybrid concept car is scheduled to be released in the US in 2009. It has a

fuel efficiency of 7.7L/100km.

smart fortwo Five different models of the fortwo were exhibited for show. Import and sales

are scheduled to begin in China in 2009.

VW

Multivan This light van, which was exhibited for show, is the sponsor vehicle for the

Beijing Olympics.

Passat R36 This light van, exhibited for show, is scheduled to be launched in the UK in

May 2008.

Audi Q5 This midsize SUV made its world debut at the Beijing Show.

PSA

Peugeot 907

concept This 2­seat sports concept car has a carbon fiber body.

Citroen C­

Cactus concept

This hybrid concept car shares the same platform with the C4. Its fuel

efficiency is 2.9L/100km.

BMW

Concept X6

Active Hybrid

This hybrid concept car is scheduled to be mass­produced in 2009. It features a

bi­power system.

Mini Cooper

Clubman

This is a stretch­mini with an overall length that is 240mm longer than the

standard model. Import and sales of it began in April 2008.

FiatPanda Aria

Concept

This bi­fuel concept car can run on gasoline and a blend of methane and

hydrogen.

Renault Altica concept This 2­seat concept car is the integration of a sports car and a light van.