Auto Shanghai is one of the earliest and most professional international auto shows to be founded in China in the year 1985. This show is attended by both overseas as well as domestic participants and it showcases the latest in passenger cars, special purpose vehicles, buses, commercial vehicles, and trucks. But that is not all, Auto shanghai also exhibits new concepts, designs and products in the auto sector, automotive components, parts and accessories, car care products, maintenance, control, testing, workstation and control devices and equipments, related software and computer systems and more.
Best Cars 2011
All in all Auto Shanghai is an impressive and highly regarded platform for the automobile industry to showcase the best of their innovations and products. This year’s Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition would be the 14th exhibition of its kind and will be held in Shanghai from 21st April to 28th April and there are a number of top notch car manufacturers who have already made announcements about what is in store for the audience. In fact some of the best cars of 2011 and new cars of 2011 will be showcased at Auto Shanghai 2011 this year. Given below is a list of some of the best cars of 2011 from car manufacturers who will be participating at the Auto Shanghai 2011.
General Motors
General Motors plans to display at least 25 of their concept and production vehicles at the Auto Shanghai 2011 event. Some of the new cars of 2011 that will be showcased at AUTO Shanghai 2011 will be Cadillac CTS Coupe, Chevrolet Captiva SUV, Chevrolet Malibu, Buick’s concept SUV – The Envision. Chevrolet Malibu and Buick Envision will be making a global premier at the AUTO Shanghai 2011, Cadillac CTS Coupe and Chevrolet Captiva will be making their Asia Pacific premier at AUTO Shanghai 2011 event. In fact focusing on a greener future, General Motors has said that their range of Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet models will be showcased under the theme of a Green Future. Apart from this SAIC GM Wuling Automobile, which is a joint venture between Shanghai Automotive industry Corporation, Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co and General Motors would be showcasing their first new model, Baojun 630 from their brand new passenger vehicle brand. While Baojun 630 will give the audience a preview to what is in store for them from the joint venture company.
Honda
The Auto Shanghai 2011 event will also showcase some new Honda cars. Honda Motors plans to display a battery concept vehicle, best hybrid cars and other electromotive technologies and automobiles. The focus this year for Honda Motors is to produce vehicles that help reduce CO2 emissions for a greener future. Fit EV concept electric battery powered vehicle and the dedicated hybrid models namely the CR-Z and the Insight will be some of the best cars of 2011 on display at Auto Shanghai 2011. Honda Motors will also be showcasing Fit hybrid and Li Nian S1 compact Sedan at the AUTO Shanghai 2011 event this year.
BMW
BMW is another popular car manufacturer that will be taking part in the Auto Shanghai 2011 event this year and showcasing some of their new cars of 2011. Auto Shanghai will see the world premier of BMW’s Concept M5 which is a premium class business sedan coupled with amazing qualities of a high performance sports car. The design and the performance of this sedan are remarkable. Another new car for 2011 that is slated for world premier at the Auto Shanghai 2011 event is the BMW 6 Series Coupe. This is one of the best cars of 2011 and has been touted as a dream car with a unique and dynamic combination of luxury, elegance and not to mention the most innovative technology.
Subaru
Fiji Heavy Industries will be showcasing their brand new Subaru XV Concept at the Auto Shanghai 2011 event this year. This brand new car of 2011 which will have its world premier at the Auto Shanghai 2011 is a new generation cross over vehicle that combines the amazing SUV functionality in a rather elegant form and has been designed especially for customers who want to purchase a car that can offer both benefits and looks that are far better than the existing cross over models. Subaru XV Concept features Subaru’s Symmetrical All Wheel Drive system that Subaru is known for.
Volkswagen
The 5 seater Passat B7, Volkswagen’s new car of 2011 and the successor of Passat B6 will make a debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011. This is one of the best cars of 2011 and it comes with a 1.8L TSI engine and it will be coupled with a 7 speed DSG transmission that would produce a 250 nM of torque and 160hp. The Passat B7 will have certain modifications on its interiors as well as exteriors.
Another Volkswagen car that will make a debut at Auto Shanghai 2011 event will be the Audi Q3. Though this car model will be initially imported from its production site in Spain, there are talks about domestic production.
Mini Goodwood
Mini Goodwood is another best cars of 2011 that is all set to make a world premier at the Auto Shanghai 2011 event. This is the first premier model in the small car segment and has been designed in such a so as to meet the varied requirements. Mini Goodwood offers MINI fans a gregarious does of exclusivity and luxury in its highest form. Mini Goodwood has been produced in close collaboration with the Rolls Royce Motor Cars design team and this brand new car reflects the unique Rolls Royce style all across.
Changan Ford
Changan Ford that is Ford’s partner will also be showcasing 4 new cars f 2011 at Auto Shanghai 2011. Focus and C-Max compact minivan are two of the conformed models that will be displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2011 event. There are speculations that the other two models to be showcased at the Auto Shanghai 2011 event are a Kuga based SUV and a subcompact sedan.
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Mini Goodwood is just too adorable. It has rolls Royce written all over it. Too classy ! I am sure it must be coming with a huge price tag attached to It?
Oh my my. Some fancy wheels on this list. I don’t own any of these – I sooo want a Volkswagen – been dreaming of owning one esp since the release of Polo – as its somewhat affordable
BMW the Cool cars……
Honda Fit EV looks quite jazzy.. nice sports car sorta look. eh
Awesome car its just a dream to drive