Munich Motor Show, previews and novelties

Byd is expanding its model offering for the European market with the new Seal 6 DM-i Touring, which will make its world debut at the Munich Motor Show. The Chinese brand's latest addition offers the innovative Super Hybrid DM technology, which is able to guarantee a combined range of up to 1,505 km. The Chinese brand is also showcasing the range of models on sale in Europe: from the Seal to the Seal U DM-i, the Dolphin Surf, the Atto 2 and the Sealion 7. Added to this is the Z9GT from premium brand Denza

Another surprise, after Audi, from a Volkswagen group brand. From being Seat's sports variant, it has quickly grown in popularity, challenging the Spanish group's leadership. At Cupra, without anticipating the Tindaya show car any further, they let it be known that the concept at the Munich show will offer the brand's new vision and its future design language, thus offering more than just a hint of what future models will look like. As with Audi, surprise is among the most eagerly awaited novelties.

Styling aside, which should nevertheless repeat what we have seen in Hyundai's electric family models, it is certain that the most compact of the Ioniqs will be the first model from the Korean brand to use the group's next-generation software, dubbed Pleos, as well as the well-established E-GMP platform. Which means that entirely new features are to be expected for battery-level drivability. As always, Korean manufacturers raise the bar of quality with every new model launch.

The Korean brand chose the IAA Mobility 2025 to present the new products coming in the next few months. Starting with the EV4, which will debut in the fourth quarter of this year and is the Korean brand's first electric vehicle produced in Europe. These novelties are joined by the EV2 concept, for the time being in show car mode. Flanked by both the EV5 SUV and especially the PV5, which is the first model launched in the commercial vehicle segment that will also go on sale in Europe in the coming months.

the Chinese Stellantis brand is showing the new B05, the electric saloon with a range of around 650 km, at the Munich Motor Show. It is one of three models that will arrive in Europe within two years: the others are yet another sedan and a small SUV. The new B05 measures about 4.3 metres in length and has a 67.1 kWh battery powering a 215 hp front-axle engine. Inside, it echoes the B10's minimalist cockpit with a 14.6-inch touchscreen and an 8.8-inch instrument display.

One of Mercedes' best-selling models, the GLC, will be launched with a new generation that will also include an electric variant for the first time. But the new GLC is also the first of a new era of Mercedes models to feature both thermal combustion and battery-powered variants that will live in parallel under the same name. The GLC will be joined by both the AMG GT dubbed a preview of a possible V8-powered GT with a huge wing at the back and the AMG GT XX the upcoming four-door electric GT.

A long-announced debut that will be officially unveiled at the IAA in Munich. It is the flagship of Polestar the Swedish car brand, but closely linked to China, since the ownership is with the Geely group. Much is already known about the new model. Polestar has let it be known that the 5 has an 800-volt electric architecture, with a maximum power output of 850 hp for peak performance. The 0-100 km/h is estimated at around 3.9 seconds, with the top speed being electrically limited to 250 km/h.

The new model follows the strategy introduced by the Macan. The Zuffenhausen brand has previewed many details of the battery-powered Cayenne, which makes its debut at the Munich Motor Show in its final version, including the look.

It will be the most powerful electric car ever with its 1,000 hp capable of guaranteeing acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just three seconds. It will be a true high-wheel flagship, with three-way seating and room for up to seven passengers. It will be joined by hybrid and plug-in versions until at least 2030.

Due to arrive in 2026, the new battery-powered SUV will be characterised by its large dimensions of 4.9 metres. The Vision 7S features an 89 kWh battery that promises up to 600 km of autonomy. Added to this is an interior designed to offer ample reliability, including a child-safe configuration thanks to a mid-cabin arrangement. The 7S is the first model to adopt Skoda's new styling. In addition, the Vw group brand unveils the Vision O, its first electric wagon.

The French group's brand has confirmed that the Munich Motor Show will be the occasion to launch the all-new generation of the Clio, one of Renault's most iconic models. So far there is no official information about it, but it is to be expected that it will be a real change from the most recent restyling already on the market. It should still be available with either a thermal combustion engine or a hybrid so as not to overlap with the Renault 5 offered only in electric mode.

The Stellantis brand returns to the IAA Mobility 225 with a show car whose name has not yet been revealed. But which is supposed to be inspired by an iconic racing car of the past, the Manta 400. Following the launch of the Moka GSE, a sporty variant with rally-derived elements, the concept anticipating the Manta is also expected to inspire future GSE models on the way, which will offer the most emotional driving experience and will also be offered under the Vauxhall brand.

Volkswagen's parent company is present at the Munich motor show with three important novelties. The first two are inspired by the ID.2All concept, the electric car that inherits the Polo's dimensions. This is the ID.2, which will replace the Polo in electric mode. The second is the ID.2 X, the crossover version of Volkswagen's smallest electric car: 4.1 metres. It is equipped with a 223 hp motor in two battery options of 38 or 56 kWh The third novelty that will make its market debut first is the new T-Roc in electrified mode.

The Munich Motor Show will be the occasion for Chinese brand Xpend to debut the European version of the Xpeng PZ+, the Chinese manufacturer's electric sedan that not only stands out for the efficiency of its battery powertrain, but introduces an artificial intelligence developed by the manufacturer itself that promises levels of functionality never before seen on a car. It should be noted that in China the sedan is available with two battery steps of 61 and 76 kWh. More information will be announced at the show.