Futuristic spaceship cars revealed at Beijing Motor Show – and you could be driving them sooner than you think
From ultra-luxury SUVs to autonomous taxis, the cars on display in Beijing provide a window into the future. These are some of the most unusual models featuring at this year's Auto China Show
By Dan Elsom
26th April 2018, 3:34 pm
Updated: 26th April 2018
INTERNATIONAL motor shows are a hub for new and exciting concept cars.
But the recent Auto China Show has turned out some of the most futuristic yet.
The cars on display in Beijing are a window into the future
With entries from the likes of McLaren, MG, Renault and Mercedes, the technology on display is a small window into what the cars of the future will really be like.
From electric motors of all shapes and sizes, to ultra-luxury SUVs and autonomous taxis, many of the vehicles featuring in Beijing could be on our roads as soon as next year.
And with China being the world’s largest car market, it’s no surprise they are being rolled out at this year’s Auto China.
Read on to see the best of the futuristic new motors soon to be gracing the market.
Hybrid Kinetic GT
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This Hong Kong-built four-seat hybrid saloon can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 2.7 seconds
Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury
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The ultra-luxury SUV is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Hongqi
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This bizarre rounded motor could be on the road by 2020
McLaren Senna
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The brand new Senna first debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year
Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion
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Expected by 2022, the Vizzion promises a 400-mile electric range
Wey NIO Eve electric
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The NIO Eve has been spotted at shows since last year, and promises to combine both electric and autonomous technology
BMW i Vision Dynamics
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This concept from the German automaker has been tipped to rival Tesla
MG X-Motion
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The Chinese-owned MG brand has unveiled a new concept based on the Roewe RX8, which is capable of 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds
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Renault EZ-GO
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The EZ-GO is designed as a six-person autonomous taxi
XEV LSEV
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