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Top 5 Cars Unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show

Top 5 key cars that made its debut in the Beijing Auto Show this year.

(Photo : Getty Images) These are the top 5 key cars that made their debut at the Beijing Auto Show this year.

For many car lovers, the Beijing Auto Show is very significant as different car makers from around the world come together at this event to unveil the best that they have to offer in the Chinese market.

In case you missed it, below are the top five cars presented at this year's auto show.

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The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman

After German car maker released its 718 Boxster this year, Porsche has unveiled its mechanically identical twins - the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S. The new models come with a fresh new style, turbocharged engines, and, most notably, a more affordable price tag. Prices for 718 Cayman start at 375,000 yuan ($57,700), while 718 Cayman S at nearly 460,000 yuan ($71,000).

The new car boasts of an optional 7-speed dual clutch and Sport Chrono Package, which gives drivers four steering choices - Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual modes.

Faraday Future FFZero1

Faraday Future, which seems to be a crossbreed of Corvette and Batmobile, received a warmer welcome at the Beijing auto show than at the Las Vegas' Consumers Electronics Show this year, according to Car News China.

The FFZero1's concept has a 1000 HP capacity that could run as fast as 200 mph and accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just three seconds, or less. It is also equipped with aero tunnels that minimize drag and cools the batteries.

Audi TT RS

Audi's TT RS was unveiled both with coupe and convertible body style. It boasts of  a 400 HP capacity, which propels the RS to as fast as 62 miles per hour from a standstill of just merely 3.7 seconds, according to Autoblog. Furthermore, the new addition to the RS lineup comes with a newly developed 5-cylinder engine, organic LED taillights, and all-wheel drive.

Mazda CX4

The sleeker and more stylish Mazda CX4, which is based on the Koeru concept car in 2015, will remain a Chinaexclusive model, the Autocar revealed. It has been designed to give its potential buyers the feeling of "Jinbaittai," which means "horse and rider as one" in Japanese. Mazda said the vehicle has "excelling handling thanks to its low centre of gravity."

Volkswagen T-Prime Concept

German automaker Volkswagen unveiled its T-Prime Concept an all-wheel drive equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The power train can produce as high as 375 HP and 516 pound-feet of torque, getting the car running to 60 in 6 seconds with a top speed of 139 mph.

It will run 87 miles per gallon and up to 31 miles on electric power through its 14.1 kWh battery. To regain power again, the battery should be plugged into a 220-volt outlet for eight hours from flat, or just two and a half when using a charging station with at least 7.2 KW.

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