[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/beijing-motor-show-2018\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/beijing-motor-show-2018\/","headline":"Beijing Motor Show 2018","name":"Beijing Motor Show 2018","description":"Chinese motor shows tend to attract more interest (and amusement) for the cheap tacky rip-offs of quality, legitimate models than new cars we\u2019d seriously consider driving over here (remember Evoque-esque LandWind X7?) That has changed in recent years and 2018\u2019s Auto China – aka the Beijing Motor Show – is parading some brilliant new cars. Here are some of our favourites: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon It\u2019s basically the fourth-gen hatchback but with a boot tacked on the back and more legroom […]","datePublished":"2018-04-26","dateModified":"2018-05-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/McLaren-570GT-MSO-Cabbeen-Collection-front-side-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/McLaren-570GT-MSO-Cabbeen-Collection-front-side-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/beijing-motor-show-2018\/","about":["BLOG","EVENT COVERAGE","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":639,"keywords":["Beijing","Beijing Motor Show","motor show"],"articleBody":"Chinese motor shows tend to attract more interest (and amusement) for the cheap tacky rip-offs of quality, legitimate models than new cars we\u2019d seriously consider driving over here (remember Evoque-esque LandWind X7?)That has changed in recent years and 2018\u2019s Auto China – aka the Beijing Motor Show – is parading some brilliant new cars. Here are some of our favourites:Mercedes-Benz A-Class SaloonIt\u2019s basically the fourth-gen hatchback but with a boot tacked on the back and more legroom for rear passengers. You could accuse us of being reductive, but that\u2019s all there is to this shrimpy C-Class.A spacious cabin in the rear is highly valued in China, hence why Mercedes has opted to reveal the \u2018A-Class L Saloon\u2019 there. It\u2019ll launch in China before the end of the year before arriving in the UK early 2019.Read more on the A-Class Saloon hereBMW iX3It\u2019s the X3 you know and love but this time, it\u2019s electric. The iX3 will have some daunting ready-made rivals to face down when it arrives in 2020 because waiting for it will be the Tesla Model X and Jaguar I-Pace.Audi\u2019s e-tron electric SUV is also due to arrive before the end of 2018 and Mercedes\u2019 EQC won\u2019t be too far behind it. So that\u2019s four major competitors it\u2019ll have to beat right off the bat.As this is only a concept for now, figures are loose, but a 249-mile range is being touted around and it\u2019ll have to deliver some swift charging times to rival the Audi e-tron.Following the iX3\u2019s introduction, BMW says it\u2019ll be able to fit an all-electric powertrain into any new series model, effectively electrifying its entire range.A second electric MiniWe already know the electric three-door Mini E is coming in 2019, but a second electric Mini is being developed just for the Chinese market.Mini has effectively been forced to do this because tight regulations on electric vehicles in China mean that the Mini E can\u2019t be exported to the region. In most cases, a brand would just write it off but China is Mini\u2019s fourth-largest market and buys more electric vehicles than any other country; put simply, it can\u2019t be ignored.Time will tell what this second electric Mini will look like…McLaren 570GT MSO Cabbeen CollectionChinese fashion designer Ziming Yang, known as Mr Cabbeen, has teamed up with McLaren to produce a super-limited run of five cars.The McLaren 570GT MSO Cabbeen Collection will boast \u201cdistinctive Chinese classic design elements\u201d such as gold-painted dragon motifs dotted around the car. You\u2019ll find them on the doors, embroidered into the Alcantara centre console beneath the infotainment system and on the rear luggage deck.It\u2019s all styling though, no changes have been made to the engine or how it\u2019ll run – so just the same old 562bhp 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged unit then…DS X E-TenseThis is what DS thinks its cars will look like in 2035 and Blade Runner fans are sure to approve.Unlike some futuristic concepts, it still has a steering wheel and pedals, but conventional head and tail lights have been replaced by an intricate LED structure embedded into the X E-Tense\u2019s bodywork.In normal mode, the car will pump out a maximum power output of 533bhp, but flicking to \u2018circuit mode\u2019 more than double that to 1,341bhp.BMW M2 CompetitionM2 not quick enough for you? This version delivers a 39bhp power upgrade, to 404bhp and shaving its 0-62mph sprint to 4.2 seconds, while including the M Driver package removes the electronically limited 155mph speed cap to allow speeds of up to 170mph.Brakes are upgraded to handle this extra grunt and the chassis has been revised too.Read more on the M2 Competition here "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Beijing Motor Show 2018","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/beijing-motor-show-2018\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]