New arrivals

The Guangzhou auto show, themed "New Technology, New Life", is showcasing 1,000 vehicles this year, 36 of which are making their global premieres, Gong Zhengzheng, Hao Yan, Li Fusheng and Yang Cheng report.

All-new Audi Q7

The all-new Audi Q7 will debut during the Guangzhou auto show on Friday.

The car weighs in at 300 kilograms lower than its previous generations. Its light body made with multiple materials and new chassis structure allows the Q7 to offer top-level comfort and sporty performance to its drivers. The excellent dynamics and efficiency as well as low carbon dioxide emissions consolidates its outperforming position in its segment.

The Q7's 3.0 TFSI engine, which can generate power of up to 245 kW, can accelerate from zero to 100 km/hour within 6.2 seconds. Its peak speed is 250 km/h. The average oil consumed has been reduced to 9.1 liters per 100 km and the carbon dioxide emissions stands at 218 g per km.

The SUV's 45 TFSI quattro edition is 5,086 mm in length, 1,968 mm in width and 1,716 mm in height with a wheelbase up to 3,001 mm.

Mercedes-AMG GT

As the second sports car developed wholly by Mercedes-AMG, the new Mercedes-AMG GT combines driving dynamics and first-class racetrack performance with superb everyday functionality and efficiency.

The vehicle is outfitted with a V8 4.0 twin-turbo engine that debuts Mercedes-Benz's latest "hot inside V" technology for maximum output power of 340 kW (462 hp) and a thrilling top speed of 304 km/h.

In addition to power, the AMG GT has everything else you would expect from an authentic Mercedes-AMG sports car - from characteristic styling to thoroughbred motor sport technology and optimum weight distribution.

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a well-honed entry level sports car that perfectly meets the needs of those who are looking for an active yet practical lifestyle, and are seeking out a good start to experiencing Mercedes-AMG. The model is priced with a manufacturers suggested retail price of 1,418,000 yuan. This captivating car will be showcased at the Guangzhou auto show.

All-new Volkswagen Touran L

Volkswagen China made its debut of the all-new Touran L, enabling flexible interior changes to better fit a family's needs.

The next generation multipurpose vehicle applied the automaker's latest design language with simplified but stylish exterior to suit Chinese customers' preferences.

The iconic Volkswagen front grille and headlights are in line and the trim running through brings together the front design.

The bold and modern interior design is consistent to that of the brand. The curves run smoothly in the console, from dashboard to audio panel and air outlets. Various color schemes are offered for customers to choose from.

Positioned as a high-quality family car, the new MPV has a length of 4,527 mm, 132 mm longer than the current model, and the 2,791 mm wheelbase has been stretched 113 mm. This enables flexible changes to the interior seat settings for family convenience in various circumstances.

New Porsche 911 Carrera

The 911 has been the world's best-selling sports car for decades. Now the new generation has arrived to further extend this lead.

The completely new engine generation with bi-turbo charging raises the driving pleasure of the 911 Carrera to an even more intensive experience: 370 hp (272 kW) of power at the rear of the 911 Carrera is waiting to be unleashed and converted into sporty propulsion. The engine in the 911 Carrera S now delivers 420 hp (309 kW). Both engines have a displacement of three liters.

The new Porsche engines are characterized by significantly increased torque (60 Nm in each case) with maximum torque of 450 Nm and 500 Nm respectively delivered constantly from a low 1,700 rpm up to 5,000 rpm in both cases. This ensures excellent driving performance. At the same time, with a maximum speed of 7,500 rpm, the new engine generation clearly exceeds the top speeds of conventional turbo engines - underscored by the typical sonorous Porsche engine sound.

The new 911 also boasts impressive performance: the 911 Carrera Coup�� with Porsche-Doppelkupplung and Sport Chrono Package sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds - making it two-tenths of a second faster than its predecessor. The 911 Carrera S with PDK and Sport Chrono Package performs its showcase discipline in just 3.9 seconds, also 0.2 seconds faster.

This means that it is the first 911 in the Carrera family to undercut the magic four-second mark.

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

The new BMW 6 Series hit the Chinese market at the Guangzhou auto show, with three individual body variants: the BMW 6 Series Convertible and BMW 6 Series Coupe offering sharper sports performance, and the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe boasting a heightened sense of elegance.

The automaker has made all engines available for the three variants, including a petrol V8 engine producing 330kW/450 hp, a 235 kW/320 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol unit and a straight-six diesel with 230 kW/313 hp. All come equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, developed under the BMW EfficientDynamics banner, and link up as standard with an eight-speed Steptronic sport transmission, which meets the EU6 emissions standard.

All the model variants in the series can reach a top speed of 250 km/h. They can also be specified with the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, which further improves the zero to 100 km/h performance of all the 6 Series models.

The best record in the series comes from the eight-cylinder BMW 650i xDrive Coupe and BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe, both of which can complete the sprint in 4.4 seconds.

Qoros 5

Chinese automaker Qoros unveiled an SUV called Qoros 5 at the Guangzhou auto show. Sporting a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, the SUV generates a maximum output of 115 Kw and a top torque of 230 Nm. The model has a body made of 61 percent ultra-strong steel and storage space of up to 1,500 liters. Qoros said the SUV will hit the market in the first quarter of 2016.

BAIC EU260

BAIC Motor released its latest pure electric compact sedan EU260, which was developed based on the SAAB 93 platform and carries Safe Cage technology.

The electric car drives as far as 260 km, with a maximum driving range of 350 km at equal speed. An adjustable electricity recycling system helps extend the driving range by 15 percent, according to the company.

The BAIC EU260 is fully powered by a 41.4 kWh battery and accelerates in 9 seconds from still to 100 km/h. Its electric motor, outputting 260 Nm of maximum torque, is comparable to some 1.8-liter turbocharged combustion engines, if not more powerful.

Managing the core powertrain system, the automakers' SmartCell leverages the power efficiency to 96 percent, and the quick recharging technology revives 80 percent of the electric power in 30 minutes.

(China Daily 11/20/2015 page20)