China is the largest and fastest-growing automotive market on the planet, and the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this month allowed some of the less well-known stars to shine.
China’s automotive industry is a fast-paced juggernaut with large multi-brand conglomerates, joint venture partnerships and even a few independents. We’re all aware of GWM, BYD, Chery, MG and LDV, but what about all the others?
Here’s a list of all the brands that exhibited at the 2023 Shanghai Motor Show that you may not have heard of. The crazy part is, this isn’t every brand currently selling or developing cars in China!
Read all our 2023 Shanghai Motor Show coverage here.
SAIC Maxus
Maxus is part of the state-owned SAIC Motor Group (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) and is essentially LDV as we know it under a different badge. One of the newer vehicles is an electric mid-size van called the eDeliver 3.
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IM Motors
A new EV-only brand that is a joint venture between SAIC and Alibaba Group, IM offers a large electric sedan called the IM L7 and an SUV called LS7. These are tech-heavy luxury products, with the rear of the LS7 very similar to that of the Aston Martin DBX, and they are priced in the A$80-100k equivalent range.
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Roewe
Like MG, Roewe is owned by SAIC and started life as a storied English brand, Rover. Today Roewe offers a range of SUVs, sedans and MPVs with both traditional and electric power.
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Rising Auto
Another SAIC sub-brand that is an electric-only offshoot of the mainstream Roewe brand. Rising Auto offers the F7 and R7 that are equivalent to the Tesla Model 3 and Y respectively.
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Denza
A new-energy brand that is a partnership between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, Denza (also known as Tengshi) offers the D9 MPV as both a full-electric and PHEV, and have just announced the N7 full-electric SUV.
Visit the Denza / Tengshi website
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Jiangling
We knew Jiangling as JMC, who for a brief period, offered the Vigus ute in Australia. Now Jiangling has a partnership with Ford and produces licenced and re-badged Ford models. This includes the Liang Rui/Equator Sport which is exported by Jiangling as the Ford Territory!
Visit the Jinagling / JMC website
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Changan
The smallest of the ‘big four’ Chinese state-owned manufacturers (behind SAIC, FAW and BAIC), Changan was founded in 1862 as a military supply company. Today Changan produces mainstream Chinese cars in predominantly petrol formats. They are mass-appeal affordable models, and their entry-level EV, the Benni EC 260 offers a 30kW motor and 210km range for around $10k.
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Shenlan
Shenlan is an EV-only offshoot of Changan Automobile. They are due to launch the SL03 which is a Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan.
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Arcfox
Part of the state-owned BAIC (Beijing Automotive Group Co), Arcfox (Polar Fox) is another mass-market EV brand offering the Alpha S sedan and Alpha T SUV but has a new ‘family-centric’ MPV called the Koala Partner. The Koala (which is often shown as Kaola) offers integrated baby change tables, back seat monitors and even interior fabrics designed to be gentle on babies.
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BAIC Group
Like SAIC, BAIC (Beijing Automotive Group Co) is a state-owned mass-market manufacturer. Part of their portfolio includes Beijing Off-Road which offers a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen clone called the BJ80 and a Jeep Wrangler look-alike BJ40.
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Beijing Auto
Another part of the BAIC portfolio is simply Beijing Auto which builds a number of petrol, hybrid and electric sedans and SUVs for the mainstream Chinese market.
Visit the Beijing Auto website
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Dayun
Dayun Group has been building trucks in China since 1987 but has now created an EV-exclusive passenger car business. They offer a compact city-friendly SUV called the Yuehu, a smart-looking luxury series called Yuanhang which is sold as the Y6 sedan and H9 SUV.
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Skyworth Auto
Operating under the Skywell name, Skyworth build a Mazda CX-5-sized electric SUV called the ET5.
Visit the Skyworth Auto website
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Hongqi
One of China’s oldest car brands, Hongqi (meaning Red Flag) has been in business since 1959. They have transitioned from building licenced versions (and old versions) of Western cars like the Audi 100 to high-end petrol and electric sedans, MPVs and SUVs. The designs are often quite bold, as illustrated by the retro-modern L5 limousine.
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Nio
Supported by strong investment from the tech space, Nio now exports electric vehicles into European markets and has considered launching in Australia. The brand has embraced battery-swap technology and has over 1300 stations that can swap out an EV’s battery in around five minutes. Nio offers a number of sedans and SUVs in various sizes.
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Aito
Another joint venture with the technology industry, Aito is a collaboration between powertrain developer Seres and consumer tech giant Huawei. On offer is the M5 mid-size electric SUV with the M7 (seven-seater) set to join the range soon.
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Lynk & Co
Part of the Geely Group (Volvo, Polestar etc), Lynk & Co currently offer the 01, a Porsche Macan-esque electric SUV. The car is offered in a number of markets and can be ‘subscribed’ to for short-term or flexible ownership.
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Li Auto
A premium electric-vehicle manufacturer, Li Auto (Li Xiang) offers a range of luxury SUVs, including the three-row L8 and L9 models.
Visit the Li Auto / Li Xiang website
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Zeeker
Also part of the Geely Group, Zeeker offer a funky compact Zeeker X electric SUV and luxurious Zeeker 009 MPV, as well as a coupe-crossover in the Zeeker 001. Last year Zeeker sold almost 72,000 vehicles in China.
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XPeng
This electric-only brand is looking at export opportunities, because as well as selling cars in Norway already, XPeng has set up an office in California. The brand supplies four models including a BMW X5-sized large luxury SUV.
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Hycan
Another collaboration, this time between Nio and GAC Group, who produce the mass-market Trumpchi brand, Hycan offers electric models with some really unique designs. A large, flat-faced MPV called the V09 and a muscular sedan named A06 are standouts.
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Neta
Neta builds a compact and mid-size electric SUV under the Hozon Auto brand. The cars are very cheap, and the smaller Neta V is less than $15k, making them mass-market-friendly.
Visit the Neta / Hozon Auto website
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HiPhi
Perhaps the wildest of the new-era Chinese domestic market cars, HiPhi (Human Horizons) build the crazy six-door HiPhi X, which has both rear-hinged ‘suicide’ doors as well as gullwing doors for easy access, and the crazier HiPhi Z which has LCD ‘emotion’ displays on the outside of the car.
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Leapmotor
Yet another brand building electric-only models for the Chinese market. There are a pair of large SUVs, a mid-size sedan and a compact city car, but unlike most others, there’s also a sports coupe. The Leapmotor S01 is a 125kW/250Nm front-drive electric coupe, similar in size to a Toyota GR86, that’s priced just under A$30k.
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Dongfeng
Another legacy Chinese brand that has been building cars since 1969, Dongfeng builds over 30 models for the Chinese market. It is the third-largest state-owned brand (behind SAIC and FAW Group). They recently showcased a quad-motor electric full-size SUV called the M-Hero, which offers 800kW and 1400Nm output.
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Voyah
The luxury arm of Dongfeng, Voyah export into Israel and Norway and offer the Voyah Free SUV, Voyah Dreamer MPV and Voyah Zhuiguang executive sedan. All models are electric only.
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Wey
One of the GWM brands, Wey sits alongside Haval, Ora (electric), Poer (ute) and Tank (SUV) in the GWM portfolio. Wey has taken a creative strategy with naming and sells the Mocca, Macchiato and Latte SUVs.
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Avatr
The Avatr 11 is another next-generation SUV, that uses lots of curious, dynamic lighting elements on the outside and features a very unique coupe-sportback rear end. It’s a luxury vehicle with up to 425kW and a massive 117kWh battery.
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iCar
A new sub-brand of Chery, iCar was launched at the 2023 Shanghai Motor Show and offered an electric sports car and short-wheelbase off-roader as concepts. Chery notes that iCar is aimed at exciting younger buyers toward driving.
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JAC Group
Another older brand, JAC produces a range of passenger cars, SUVs, light commercials and electric cars for both domestic Chinese and emerging export markets.
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Jetour
Entry level brand from the Chery family. Jetour offers a range of SUVs and exports to South America, South East Asia, the Middle East and African markets.
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Exeed
Exeed is Chery’s premium export brand. There are three large SUVs in the lineup, all petrol.
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Yangwang
A premium brand from BYD, Yangwang debuted the funky U8 SUV and impressive U9 supercar at the 2023 Shanghai show. The U9 can ‘hop’ on its suspension.
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Karlmann
Similar to the Rezvani Tank in the USA, the Karlmann King is an over-styled super SUV.
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FAW Bestune
The second-largest state-owned manufacturer in China, FAW (First Automobile Works) has been building cars and trucks since 1953. Bestune is a mass-market brand and offers SUVs and MPVs plus a large sedan called the B70. Their latest SUV is a sporty mid-size offering called the Pentium B70S.
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GAC Trumpchi
An upmarket domestic brand, Trumpchi (part of the GAC Group) offers a sedan plus a range of luxury SUVs and MPVs. Most models are still petrol powered, but there are some hybrids including a plug-in hybrid MPV called the E9.
Visit the GAC Trumpchi website
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GAC Aion
GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.) is one of China’s large state-owned manufacturers and Aion is their new-energy brand. There are a number of electric SUVs and sedans in the range as well as the Hyper GT, a cool scissor-door sports sedan and the Hyper SSR, a supercar with a 1.9-second 0-100km/h sprint time.
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Livan / Maple / Rulian
Livan, which operates under the Rulian banner, is part of the Geely group. There are seven models in the range, including SUVs, sedans and MPVs. Livan offers the Geely Rulian 7 electric ‘coupe’ SUV which benefits from battery swap technology.
Visit the Livan / Maple / Rulian website
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