2026 Chengdu Auto Show to Feature 120 Brands and 1,600 Vehicles

Major Industry Event Set for Chengdu

The 29th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition, known as the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, will take place from August 21 to 30 at Western China Expo City in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The event will be the first A-level automobile exhibition in China during the second half of 2026. Organizers said the show will span 220,000 square meters and feature nearly 120 domestic and international brands with about 1,600 vehicles on display. As one of China's five A-level auto shows, the event is regarded as an important indicator of demand in southwestern China and a major opportunity for automakers to present products before the industry's peak sales season.

BYD will occupy a dedicated group pavilion in Hall 9, where Da Han, the first D-segment luxury flagship sedan under its Dynasty lineup, is scheduled to make its global debut on media day. Denza, Fang Cheng Bao and Yangwang will also demonstrate their latest technologies, including driverless drifting by the Denza Z9GT and the Yangwang U8's emergency flotation capability. The broad BYD presence highlights the increasing emphasis on premium products, advanced driving functions and differentiated demonstrations at major Chinese auto exhibitions, while giving visitors a direct view of how domestic manufacturers are expanding their technology and brand portfolios.

Chinese Automakers Expand New-Energy Portfolios

Huawei-led HIMA will attend with all five participating brands: Aito, Luxeed, Stelato, Maextro and Shangjie. The Maextro V800 and V680 MPVs will appear at an auto show for the first time, while the new Luxeed RX and Stelato V8 will also be presented publicly. Xiaomi will display its battery-electric and extended-range product series side by side for the first time, featuring the Sky Nomad N90 Max and N70 Max extended-range SUVs. Nio Inc will bring vehicles from Nio, Onvo and Firefly together at booth H202 in Hall 2, reinforcing the growing breadth of Chinese EV portfolios across multiple brands and powertrain strategies.

Several other Chinese automakers are using the event to introduce or expand recently launched products. Xpeng will show the G9L with both battery-electric and super extended-range powertrains, while Leapmotor will bring the A10 and A05. The Avatr 07L and all-new IM L6 will also make their auto show debuts. Chery Group will participate through Chery, iCar, Zongheng, Exeed and Jetour, with the Exeed EX6 scheduled for a global debut. GWM will display the new Tank 300, Wey V8X and GWM H10, while Geely Auto's Galaxy brand will present the Galaxy Cruiser 700 and C-segment all-electric Galaxy TT sedan.

Global Brands Accelerate Electrification

Overseas automakers are also accelerating their electrification strategies in China. The new long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV will make its global debut and be available for public test drives, while the long-wheelbase BMW Neue Klasse iX3 will begin pre-sales. AUDI will bring new versions of the E5 Sportback and E7X. Freelander, jointly created by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will make its first appearance at the event with its first production model, the Freelander 8. The participation of established global brands alongside Chinese EV manufacturers underscores the intensity of competition around electrification, premium vehicles and locally adapted products in the Chinese market.

The exhibition will also serve as an important launch platform for Volkswagen and Hyundai products. SAIC Volkswagen's ID.ERA 8X and ID.ERA 5X will make global debuts in Chengdu, while the ID.ERA 5S, described as the brand's first global model with urban NOA, will be officially launched. Beijing Hyundai's Ioniq V, the first model in China from its premium new-energy Ioniq brand, will begin pre-sales on the opening day. These introductions show how manufacturers are combining new-energy powertrains with advanced driver-assistance and navigation functions as competition increasingly extends beyond vehicle electrification into software-enabled driving capabilities.

Chengdu-Built Vehicles Add Regional Focus

Locally produced vehicles will form another part of the exhibition's focus. The production version of the Epicland X9, a full-size flagship SUV jointly developed by Dongfeng and Huawei, will begin deliveries during the show. Jetta will display the Jetta X concept and all-electric Jetta M6, while locally built models such as the Volvo EX90, Zeekr X and Lynk & Co Z20 will also be exhibited. The presence of Chengdu-built vehicles gives the event an additional regional dimension, connecting new product launches with the manufacturing base and supply ecosystem located in and around the city.

The scale of the Chengdu exhibition reflects the importance of major auto shows as both commercial platforms and indicators of changing consumer demand. The event follows the Shenzhen Auto Show, another A-level exhibition in 2026, which closed on June 7 after recording 810,000 visits and 39,253 vehicle orders. Against that backdrop, the Chengdu show is positioned to capture attention ahead of the peak sales period and provide automakers with opportunities to generate orders, demonstrate technology and strengthen brand visibility. Its unusually broad mix of domestic, international, electric, extended-range and smart-driving products also illustrates the increasingly competitive structure of China's automotive market.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition take place?
The Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition is scheduled for August 21 to 30, 2026, at Western China Expo City in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The event will cover approximately 220,000 square meters and bring together nearly 120 domestic and international automotive brands. Around 1,600 vehicles are expected to be displayed across the exhibition. The show is particularly significant because it is China's first A-level auto exhibition during the second half of 2026 and serves as an important platform for automakers ahead of the peak vehicle sales season.

Which major vehicle manufacturers will attend the Chengdu show?
The exhibition will feature major Chinese manufacturers and international automotive brands, with numerous new models and global debuts planned for visitors. Participating companies include BYD, Xiaomi, Nio Inc, Xpeng, Chery Group, Geely Auto, GWM, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, AUDI, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Several brands will present electric, extended-range and smart-driving vehicles, while manufacturers including Xiaomi and Nio Inc will showcase broader multi-powertrain or multi-brand portfolios. The event is therefore expected to provide a broad view of China's rapidly evolving automotive market.