Volkswagen's most powerful production GTI yet goes electric with rear-wheel drive, 545Nm, and up to 601km of range.
From previews of upcoming new models, car launches at the event, and attractive event-exclusive prices, here's all you need to know about The Car Expo 2026!
Spanning all the way from the revived Freelander to a Xiaomi Vision GT supercar, these are some of the most exciting visions of the future in Beijing!
During the event period, Volkswagen and Skoda customers can enjoy savings of up to $120,000, while Cupra customers can enjoy up to $97,000 in savings.
The Golf GTI Edition 50, previously unveiled at Nurburgring and made available to order in some European markets, will commence delivery in 2026.
Dr Michael Leiters will take over as CEO of Porsche AG come 1 January 2026, with his predecessor Dr Oliver Blume serving as CEO of the Volkswagen Group.
The ID. Cross Concept reflects Volkswagen's new Pure Positive design language, and its final production version will make its world premiere in Q3 2026.
The first model to be launched under this new naming convention will be the ID. Polo in 2026.
Of the four new models, one will be a concept car that offers a glimpse of a future member of its electric ID. family.
The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h (start number 19) finished top of its AT3 class for vehicles with alternative fuels, taking 24th out of 135 contestants.
Heralded as Volkswagen's fastest and most powerful GTI to date, the GTI Edition 50 offers an exclusive Performance package and sports a 2.0-litre engine.
In addition, Volkswagen is also a sponsor of seven of the 16 competing teams, reaffirming its commitment to visibility, fairness, and genuine participation.
The unique race livery was revealed on a Polo R World Rallycross (WRX) show car and features the original Harlequin car colours.
The ID. AURA, ID. ERA, and ID. EVO are now on display at the 2025 Auto Shanghai, and are part of 30 new models the brand plans to release by end 2027.
No, the title isn't a typo. AUDI is Audi's China-only brand, and debuted its first-ever model, the E5 Sportback, ahead of the 2025 Auto Shanghai.
The all-new 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo trim will feature a more powerful version of the engine that powers the Tiguan line, as well as interior upgrades.
The spotlight will be on an electric notchback model from FAW-Volkswagen, as well as an EV SUV from Volkswagen Anhui.
The Spanish carmaker saw its operating profit reach an all-time high of around S$918 million for the year, with global deliveries rising 7.5% from 2023.
The ID. EVERY1's production version is set to launch in 2027, and will be built on Volkswagen's MEB platform with FWD, offering a top speed of 130km/h.
The record year also saw the launch of MLTK by Milltek, a bespoke range of engineered and styling products for overland and performance cars.