Beijing Motor Show 2016 (Part 3) Chinese OEMs: Competing Displays of New Energy Vehicles

BAIC Motor reveals the near supercar-level ARCFOX-7, BYD's Dynasty series familiarizes EVs

2016/06/10

Summary
BAIC Motor Corporation: Announcing new energy vehicle mid-term strategy, displaying the concept car ARCFOX series
First Automobile Works: Appealing to younger generations with enhanced “Hongqi” models
Dongfeng Motor Corporation: Showcasing new energy vehicle versions of existing models like the AX7, A60, and Joyear
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation: Revealing the RX5 connected car from the Roewe brand and the Baojun 310 from the Baojun brand
Changan Automobile: Announcing the flagship CS95 model SUV and the “654 Intelligent Strategy”
Guangzhou Automobile: Introducing technology cultivated through development of its own brands into new energy vehicles
Great Wall Motor Company: Promoting its branding to attendees with SUVs and the HAVAL brand, and announcing the H7 mid-size SUV
BYD：The Qin, Tang, Song, and Yuan “Dynasty Series” and “542 Science and Technology”
Chery Automobile: Group companies display a diverse lineup at their various booths
Geely Automobile: Promoting globalization in the first year of a new branding strategy, announcing an EV model from the Emgrand brand
JAC Motors: Showcasing two EV models
Hawtai Motor: Unveiling the xEV260, its first SUV type EV
HuaChen Group Auto Holding: Showcasing the H230 EV in both the New and Old Venues

Summary

　This final installment of the series on the 2016 Beijing Motor Show continues from the previous report, which looked at Japanese and Korean Manufacturers. This report will focus on environmentally friendly vehicles from Chinese automobile manufacturers, as well as their major world-premiere models.

　BAIC Automotive Group Co., Ltd., which has its head office in Beijing, revealed its new policy aimed at 2020 and exhibited concept cars. Moreover, BAIC Group displayed more of its own brand vehicles at this exhibition than it had at any previous motor show held in China, and many attendees came to its booths. China’s number one automobile maker, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group, revealed a connected car at the New Venue of the China International Exhibition Center, and actively promoted new energy vehicles at the Old Venue.

　BYD Company, which sold the most new energy vehicles in China in 2015 (PHEVs and EVs), emphasized the catchphrase “vehicles for the people of China,” and exhibited vehicles from their “Dynasty Series,” such as the Qin and Yuan. Chery Automobile Group revealed cars like the X3 connected car targeted at younger generations from their affiliate, the Cowin Auto brand, and an EV concept car from Qoros, a joint venture company established with an Israeli investment firm.

　There were 815 thousand visitors at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, a decrease of 35 thousand in comparison to the 2014 Show. However, with the number of new models introduced by each manufacturer and nationwide initiatives for new energy vehicles, there was a noticeable air of excitement.

The old wing of the China International Exhibition Center, where new energy vehicles were exhibited

The Old Venue of the China International Exhibition Center, where new energy vehicles were exhibited

Display panel promoting the prices and driving range of new energy vehicles

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