The Shanghai Motor Show 2013 one of the most relevant Chinese shows for UK car buyers.Many global car brands chose to launch new cars in Shanghai, reflecting the growing importance of the Chinese car market.
- The BMW X4 Concept made its world debut at Shanghai.
- The Citroen DSX Wild Rubis concept car previews a new Audi Q5 rival for the Citroen DS family.
- The Mercedes GLA is an SUV based on the A-Class and had its debut at Shanghai.
- The MG CS concept car previews a compact off-roader that is due on sale in 2015.
- Audi has given its new A3 saloon its public debut, while VW has revealed the CrossBlue Coupe and the iBeetle.
- Maserati has unveiled the Ghibli, a BMW 5 Series rival designed to help boost its sales massively.
- Lexus aims to muscle in on 5 Series territory, too and at Shanghai it has revealed the Lexus GS 300h.
- Hyundai, meanwhile, revealed the China-only Hyundai Mistra.