Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Geely group - Smart
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Geely group - Smart
Vehicles on display
- Smart #2
• A-segment sedan / BEV
• Expected annual volumes: in China: Approximately 20,000 units / in Europe: Approximately 20,000 units
- Smart #6
• D-segment sedan / PHEV
• Expected annual volumes in China: Between 30,000 and 40,000 units
Context
- Smart was created in Europe by Mercedes in 1998 on the ruins of the Swatchmobile and its production was concentrated on this continent until 2024. It was carried out around very small A-segment cars, mainly the Fortwo and Forfour , which had some success in Europe.
- In 2020, an agreement was signed between Mercedes and the Chinese company Geely to design and produce the new Smart cars in China . These are electric and larger than the previous Smart models, as they are positioned more in the B and C segments.
- A-segment Fortwo , renamed #2 , at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show, with sales slated to begin in China and Europe by the end of 2026. European customers have been eagerly awaiting this two-seater model, as the previous Fortwo city car sold over two million units between 1998 and 2024 and was never replaced. The new Smart #2 will be fully electric and is expected to retain the same design philosophy as the previous Fortwo .
- Even more surprising is the unveiling of the #6, a large hatchback sedan a far cry from the brand's original philosophy. This luxury sedan measures 4.90 meters long, with a wheelbase of 2.93 meters. It's the largest model in the brand's history. This new model is a PHEV based on a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and not a fully electric model like the other Smart cars currently available.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Geely group - Zeekr
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Geely group - Zeekr
Vehicles on display
- Zeekr 007
• D-segment sedan / BEV
• Annual volumes in China by 2025: 44,233
- Geely Galaxy A7 EV
• E-segment SUV / BEV
• Expected annual volumes in China: Between 10,000 and 15,000 units
Context
- Zeekr (pronounced Zeeker ) is a subsidiary of the Geely Group, the second largest Chinese automaker after BYD. The Zeekr brand was created in 2021 as a brand specializing in luxury or premium electric vehicles. The current range consists of seven different models: Zeekr 001 (E-segment SUV, BEV, 4.97 m long, 36,072 units over 11 months to 2025), Zeekr 007 (E-segment sedan, BEV, 4.86 m long, 43,424 units), Zeekr 009 (E-segment MPV, BEV, 5.21 m long, 20,564 units), Zeekr X (C-segment SUV, BEV, 4.45 m long, 7,976 units), Zeekr 7X (D-segment SUV, BEV, 4.82 m long, 69,664 units), Zeekr 9X (E-segment SUV, PHEV, 5.24 m long, 15,217 units), Zeekr MIX (C-segment MPV, BEV, 4.69 m long, 247 units).
- Zeekr brand has been steadily progressing since 2021. Its production volume in China has increased from 6,190 units in 2021 to 72,062 in 2022, 123,077 in 2023 and 225,292 in 2024. By 2025, the Zeekr brand has sold nearly 220,000 cars worldwide.
- Zeekr is expected to unveil its restyled 007 sedan at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show, offering it at a lower price than the previous version to boost sales. The brand saw no growth between 2024 and 2025, which is quite unusual for Chinese carmakers, while most foreign automakers operating in China experienced significant declines. The updated Zeekr 007 and 007 GT ranges have been modernized with a more advanced 900-volt high-voltage architecture, enabling the vehicles to support ultra-fast charging. Zeekr is also expected to present a luxury SUV called the 8X plug-in hybrid, inspired by both large Porsche and BMW SUVs and Rolls-Royce prestige cars (chrome grille). Power: 1,400 hp.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: VW group - Porsche
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: VW group - Porsche
Vehicle shown
- Porsche Cayenne EV: E-segment SUV / BEV
- Expected annual volumes in China: Between 5,000 and 10,000 units
- Brand produced in Germany
Context
- The Beijing Motor Show 2026 will be the occasion for the first presentation of the Porsche Cayenne Electric SUV, one of the most powerful SUVs currently in the history of the automobile.
- Porsche (the Volkswagen Group's luxury sports brand) has been struggling in China for several years. Its cars are not produced in China but imported from Europe (Germany and Slovakia). Sales have declined steadily since 2021 due to competition from Chinese premium carmakers that offer nearly the same quality for significantly less.
- From 95,671 cars sold in China in 2021, Porsche sold 93,286 in 2022, 79,283 in 2023, 56,887 in 2024 and 41,938 in 2025. The decline in sales is significant (-56% in four years).
- In a highly electrified Chinese market (29% BEVs in the first quarter of 2026), the electric Porsche Taycan and Macan have not achieved the expected success and the launch of the Cayenne Electric in 2026 seems like a long shot.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Geely group - Geely Galaxy
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: Geely group - Geely Galaxy
Vehicles on display
- Geely Galaxy M7
• D-segment SUV / PHEV
• Expected annual volumes in China: Between 40,000 and 50,000 units
- Geely Galaxy A7 EV
• E-segment sedan / BEV or PHEV
• Expected annual volumes in China: Between 40,000 and 50,000 units
Context
- The Geely Group is expected to unveil several models at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show , including the 4.77-meter-long Galaxy M7 plug-in hybrid SUV (PHEV). The hybrid engine is based on a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, as is common in hybrids. The Galaxy sub-brand, owned by the Geely Group, sold 626,000 vehicles worldwide in 2025, a significant increase compared to 2024.
- The new model targets the highly price-sensitive segment of family cars priced between 100,000 and 150,000 yuan, attempting to shake up the current competitive landscape. This price segment has long been dominated by models like BYD's Song series, and Geely is trying to capture a share of this market.
- The launch of the M7 comes as plug-in hybrid vehicles have become Geely's main growth driver in its domestic market. Geely is also expected to unveil the all-electric A7 sedan, 4.94 meters long, with lines inspired by Audi's flagship sedans.
Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: VW group - FAW-Jetta
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Beijing Motor Show Auto China 2026: VW group - FAW-Jetta
Vehicle shown
- Jetta X: D-segment SUV / BEV
- Annual volumes that can be expected in China : Concept car
- Brand produced with FAW
Context
- The Volkswagen Group in China comprises four brands: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and Jetta . Jetta is the group's most affordable brand and is based on slightly modified Seat models. However, until now, no Jetta model has been offered with a fully electric powertrain, which could pose a problem in the medium term, given that fully electric vehicles are expected to represent 30% of the Chinese market by 2026. The brand's objective is to sell 400,000 to 500,000 cars per year with five new models by 2028.
- Volkswagen has therefore decided to create the first all-electric Jetta , the Jetta X, whose concept will be presented at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show and which has nothing to do with Seat models. The Jetta brand's positioning means that this electric model will be one of the least expensive on the market. The price is expected to be around €12,500.
- However, this new model will be reserved for the Chinese market (the Jetta brand does not exist in Europe).