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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

April 30, 2014 08:45 IST

Image: Hyundai ix25.
Photographs: Courtesy, Hyundai

China is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing economies in the world and its auto sector is one of those rapidly developing sector.

Auto Shows further boost this development where manufacturers get to showcase best of their products.

Beijing International Automotive Exhibition or simply called as Auto China is a biennially event occurring since 1990 and it has moved to the fourth position in the auto shows around the world after Frankfurt Auto Show, New Delhi Auto Expo and North American International Auto Show held in Detroit annually.

Auto China has been recently concluded and we have prepared a gist of six best cars that might face towards the Indian market in near future.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Hyundai ix25.
Photographs: Courtesy, Hyundai

Hyundai ix25

The concept model of the upcoming SUV was showcased to the world for the first time. The all new ix25 will be showing off the traditional Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 and inherit design cues from sibling Sante-Fe.

The front consist of hexagonal grille with LED headlights while the overall profile of the car is sloppy.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Hyundai ix25.
Photographs: Courtesy, Indian Autos Blog

Hyundai ix25

Rear boasts of simple profile with wrap-around tail lights with integrated exhaust outlets on to the bumpers. Hyundai ix25 would share its powertrain with Hyundai i20.

The car will soon undergo the production line in China and for the Indian market, we expect it to launch in a couple of years. If launched, the car will compete with Duster and EcoSport in India.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: MINI Paceman.
Photographs: Courtesy, MINI

Mini Paceman

Mini also unveiled the new version of Paceman at the Auto China and this time added a bit more to enhance the sporty appeal.

The front has hexagonal grille framework accompanied by large headlamps at both the ends.

Rear taillights are horizontally arranged for the first time in a Mini to give it a unique look.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Mini Paceman.
Photographs: Courtesy, MINI

Mini Paceman

A pair of 16-inch 5-Star ‘Air Spoke’ designed alloy wheels have been added. The Mini Paceman will be available in new graceful and contrasting color options.

Interiors have been neatly carved for the fresh appeal. Mini Paceman now gets 218hp engine with 4WD driving mechanism.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Audi TT.
Photographs: Courtesy, Audi

Audi TT

German automaker was not behind in the launch. It revealed its new off-road concept car TT at the auto show. From exteriors it poses a striking resemblance to the Q3 SUV.

The car seems to be a combination of a coupe and SUV with high ground clearance and tall wheels.

The third generation TT poses a single frame horizontal shaped grille with standard Xenon headlamps.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Audi TT.
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Audi TT

Under the hood, it sports a hybrid engine that is a pair of 2.0L TFSI turbocharged engine and two electric motor, combination of which gives 407bhp power output and torque rated at 650Nm.

The engine is coupled with 6-speed e-Stronic transmission system. On electric mode the car gives an impressive mileage of 50km.

The car can also be wirelessly charged through inductive procedure.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Bentley Hybrid Concept.
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Bentley Hybrid Concept

The British luxury automaker showcased its vision for future cars that will be more fuel efficient and powerful in performance.

The hybrid concept car revealed at the show is actually based on company’s flagship model Mulsanne.

The acme of design can be seen at the exterior and interiors where copper is used for fashioning the radiator grille, headlamps and the entire leather cabin.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Bentley Hybrid Concept.
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Bentley Hybrid Concept

The hybrid credentials help to increase the power up to 25 per cent and reducing carbon footprints by 70 per cent returning a range of 50km on electric mode.

Besides this, the luxury automaker also revealed three new India bound cars at the auto show; Flying Spur, GT V8 S and the Continental GT Speed, which is the fastest car ever from the company.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Honda Concept B.
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Honda Concept B

Honda unveiled a five-door compact saloon at the Beijing International Auto Show. The production version of this hybrid car will be launched by 2016.

The car seems to be designed particularly for the Chinese markets but is well eligible for the Indian market too as there were recent policy changes on the hybrid vehicles.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Honda Concept B.
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Honda Concept B

As the name suggests, the hybrid power train ‘FUNTEC” will offer great fuel efficiency and fun to drive experience.

Front profile consists of oversized H front grille section with prolonged LED daytime running lights and C-shaped tail lamps. The car will come at an affordable price tag.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom
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Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom

Rolls-Royce Motor cars were also under the limelight. The company unveiled a new special edition to the Phantom series of car known as Pinnacle Travel Phantom.

The car is specifically launched in China to celebrate the Bespoke program in the country as well as to mark the Chinese love of travel.

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6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Image: Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom.
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Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom

Exterior and interiors are offered in a variety of color combination to choose from. Hand-crafted wooden panels inside adds more to the luxury and class.

Power department remains the same with 6.8L V12 engine that yields power of 453bhp and 720Nm of torque.

The recently concluded Beijing International Auto Show was wrapped off with lots of hope for the other markets that would be seeing new cars in coming years.

Fingers crossed for the big launches coming up ahead.

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