Auto Shanghai 2025 was more than just a stage. It was a Broadway spectacle – and the cars were its stars. Here are ten models that stole the spotlight (and perhaps soon the hearts of European buyers) this year.
Cars
In a world where every other bike is the "best ever," Indian Motorcycle is actually serving up something special for 2025. The Pursuit Elite isn't just a bike—it's a mobile postcard of history, performance, and luxury. And with only 250 examples being built, most will only be able to dream about it. Or at least watch it pass by in slow motion... (in their heads, of course).
When green pragmatism meets black magic from Bottrop - the result is the 700 "horses" Brabus Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid, acceleration for a heart attack and looks that even Rolls-Royce would be scared of.
Who would have thought that the most exciting electric semi-truck of the year - the Slate Truck - would have manual windows, plastic switches and look like a vehicle from an 80s music video? Back to basics, forward to the future!
Porsche pays homage to the golden age of the disco era with retro elegance and modern technology with the Porsche 911 Spirit 70. A 1970s-inspired convertible, 541 horsepower and a limited run of 1,500 units – the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a car you don't need, but simply have to have.
Large SUVs are becoming increasingly popular among families who need a spacious interior, a large trunk and advanced safety equipment. But there's no need to go premium - there are several more affordable family SUVs on the market that offer at least 600-liter trunk space and modern technology and comfort for around or under 40,000 euros. Our list of affordable large SUVs for families.
When customers want more power, Hennessey calmly says, “No problem,” and creates the near-autonomous Venom F5 Evolution – an American hypercar that blows gasoline fumes out of your ears. And it does so without the help of electricity.
This car is like a British countess at a rave: sleek, extravagant and completely unpredictable. It's the Lotus Elise S1 Safari by Get Lost!
Although this is the second update to the Volvo S90, which has been on the road since 2016, the new Volvo S90 is proof that some things only get better with time. 2025 brings a new chapter in this Swedish story – more electrified, more relaxed and more loving than ever before.
When American elegance meets serious off-road heart, something special is created - the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland. Jeep has transformed a humming urban sedan into a true off-road beast - and only 2,000 units will be built. Fasten your seatbelts.
Forget just another boring SUV – the Genesis X Gran Equator is like a luxurious spaceship on 24-inch tires, ready for Mars. But alas – driving it will be (for now) just a dream.
Checkered seats, Walkman-era colors and 443 horsepower under the hood – the Mercedes G-Class is back in the 80s, but only for those who can afford it. And there are only 460 of them. This is the series - Mercedes G-Class STRONGER THAN THE 1980s.