Beijing Motor Show preview: India-bound cars, SUVs and more

The Beijing Motor Show returns for the first time since 2019, and will be held between April 24 and May 4. The show will debut a long list of new cars and SUVs, including a few that will also come to India.

European manufacturers will have a strong presence with Mercedes launching the new electric G-Class, the long-awaited Mini Aceman making its public debut and the unveil of the Volkswagen Tiguan-rivalling Smart #5.

1. Sixth-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class to be on display
2. BYD to showcase a Hilux-rivalling pickup truck

India-specific models at the Beijing Motor Show 2024

BMW Neue Klasse SUV

The concept, which previews the future design of BMW’s electric SUVs – and more specifically the next-generation iX3 – will make its public debut in Beijing.

Bringing back some retro styling cues from BMWs of old, like the kidney grille modelled on the brand's ultra-cool 1960s sedans, it will be based on BMW’s new EV-specific architecture, and feature new-gen battery tech and an advanced new software stack running on four high-performance computers.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance

The plug-in hybrid version of Mercedes-AMG’s new four-seater super-coupe will be Affalterbach’s sixth PHEV, armed with huge power and even more performance. It gets the same engine as the top-spec SL roadster, and pairs a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 with a rear-mounted electric motor. The combined output is 815hp and 1,420Nm, which takes the car from 0-100kph in 2.9sec. The brand currently sells the 4-door version of the performance car in India, priced at Rs 3.3 crore (ex-showroom).

Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ technology

Mercedes will finally start production of the quad-motor EQG concept that was showcased at the Munich Motor Show in 2021. Wearing a familiar two-box shape, the new electric G-Class has a motor on each wheel, with the ability to do tank turns like BYD's luxury SUV, the Yangwang U8. It uses a modified version of the steel ladder-frame chassis used by combustion models, alongside which it will be produced by long-time partner Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The sixth-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class was globally unveiled last year, and the model will make its debut at the