The Beijing motor show is a bizarre mix of ultra-expensive high-end cars, mainstream motors with worldwide appeal, locally created automobiles that are improving in common as well as some extremely shoddy low-end Chinese models. however there were some genuine highlights – as well as deputy editor Graham hope as well as deputy news editor Luke Madden pick out their five much-loved show stars…
Volkswagen Golf R 400
What’s not to like about a Golf with 395bhp as well as capable of 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds? It looked powerful as well as purposeful without appearing cartoonish, as well as although officially not for production there seems a strong possibility it will make showrooms.
Audi TT Offroad Concept
A TT on stilts? The concept of a TT SUV would have been laughed out of court a few years ago, however now coupe-SUVs are the height of fashion, it makes best sense. nearly specific to make production as well as plug-in hybrid tech provides it 149mpg prospective as well as 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds.
Mercedes idea Coupe
Another coupe-SUV, complying with on from the unforeseen success of the BMW X6. This will make likewise make showrooms – likely badged MLC – as well as is based on the M-Class platform. Promises to be much a lot more fun to drive than the M-Class, though, backing up its stylish profile.
Lexus NX
A bona fide world debut of a showroom-ready car. The NX ideas have split opinion, as well as there were some showgoers still unconvinced by its special styling however we liked it. Lexus has embraced a method of being strong rather than fading into the background, as well as is all the much better for it.
BMW Future Vision high-end
Does precisely what it states on the tin. With a name like that there is no mistaking what this BMW is all about. Aluminium as well as carbon building is likely to make it on to next 7 Series, while an variety of interesting gadgets preview a hi-tech future from the German brand.
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