Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, south China - Nov 17-19, 2023 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of new car models on display, visitors
2. Various of Li MEGA car model on display, visitors
3. Various of Zhijie S7 car model on display
4. Various of XPENG X9 car model on display
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) exhibitor (name not given/ending with shot 6):
"With its standard bi-directional rotation and rear-wheel steering, it's the only MPV globally to offer rear-wheel steering, with a turning diameter of 10.8 meters. Whether making U-turns or navigating narrow roads, the handling is exceptionally agile."
6. Various of XPENG X9 car model on display
7. Various of GAC Trumpchi E8 car model on display
UPSOUND (Chinese) exhibitor (name not given/ending with shot 8):
"Since its debut, the Trumpchi E8 has already received over 20,000 pre-orders, even without disclosing detailed specifications and pricing."
8. Exhibitor introducing car model on stage
9. Various of new car models on display, visitors

Multi-purpose vehicles are shining under the spotlight at the ongoing 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, which opened in Guangzhou City of south China's Guangdong Province on Friday.

A total of 1,132 vehicles have been displayed at the week-long exhibition, also known as the Guangzhou Auto Show. Among them, 59 made their global debut, and 20 were concept cars, as major global automakers returned with highly anticipated new releases.

At an eye-catching booth of Li Auto, a stylish MPV attracted a lot of visitors. It was the debut of the brand's first all-electric model, the Li MEGA. With its unique design, the vehicle claims to have the lowest drag coefficient among global MPV models.

In another corner of the showroom, the Huawei-backed Zhijie S7 got significant attention. As the first sedan in Huawei's HarmonyOS 4-powered smart mobility ecosystem, it boasts an impressive range of over 800 kilometers.

Meanwhile, XPENG Motors, headquartered in Guangzhou, made a bold move with its X9 model, which comes equipped with rear-wheel steering as a standard feature. This innovation transforms the driving experience of traditional MPVs, making them more maneuverable and easier to handle.

"With its standard bi-directional rotation and rear-wheel steering, it's the only MPV globally to offer rear-wheel steering, with a turning diameter of 10.8 meters. Whether making U-turns or navigating narrow roads, the handling is exceptionally agile," said the exhibitor.

Traditional automakers also made significant strides in the field of electric vehicles. GAC Trumpchi introduced the new plug-in hybrid MPV model, the Trumpchi E8, which will be available in two variants and the deliveries are set to commence in December.

"Since its debut, the Trumpchi E8 has already received over 20,000 pre-orders, even without disclosing detailed specifications and pricing," said the exhibitor.