On August 12, 2026, the floor plan for the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show was officially released. The 29th edition will run from August 21 to 30 at the Western China International Expo City, covering 220,000 square meters with nearly 120 brands and approximately 1,600 vehicles on display.
Overview: Scale and Structure of Western China's Largest Auto Show
The 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show will open from August 21 to 30 at the Western China International Expo City. As the largest UFI-certified auto show in Western China, this 29th edition covers 220,000 square meters with nearly 120 brands and approximately 1,600 vehicles.
Schedule:
- August 21: Media Day
- August 22-29: Public Days (9:30-17:00)
- August 30: Final Day
Tickets start at 19.9 RMB for weekdays and 39.9 RMB for 9-day passes. Children under 1.3m enter free.
Pavilion Distribution: Reading the Brand Landscape
The show features 11 passenger vehicle halls with notable distribution patterns:
- Hall 9: BYD Group exclusive pavilion featuring Denza, Yangwang, Fangchengbao, and BYD brands
- Hall 3: Half-floor dedicated to HarmonyOS Intelligent Mobility, nearly matching the combined area of four other brands
- Hall 10: Xiaomi Auto, Li Auto, Yijing Auto, Hyundai, Voyah, Ford
- Hall 11: Wuling, Deepal, Zeekr, MG, XPeng, IM Motors
- Hall 14: BMW, Cadillac, Geely Galaxy, Volvo
- Hall 15: Audi, Lynk & Co, smart, JAC + Maextro
| Hall | Major Brands |
|---|---|
| Hall 1 | GAC Trumpchi, GAC Toyota, GAC Honda, Great Wall |
| Hall 2 | Volkswagen Anhui, NIO+Onvo+Firefly, Hongqi, SAIC VW, BAIC |
| Hall 3 | HarmonyOS, Mazda, Buick, GAC Aion |
| Hall 9 | BYD Group Pavilion |
| Hall 10 | Xiaomi, Li Auto, Voyah, Ford |
| Hall 11 | Wuling, Deepal, Zeekr, MG, XPeng |
| Hall 14 | BMW, Cadillac, Geely Galaxy, Volvo |
| Hall 15 | Audi, Lynk & Co, smart, Maextro |
Debut Vehicles and Highlights
Key launches and debuts include:
- BYD "Da Han": BYD's new flagship debut
- Chery iCAR V25: New energy brand launch
- Yijing X9 Production Version: New brand production model
- Fengyun T7: Chery EV SUV officially launching August 26
- ID.ERA 5S: SAIC VW PHEV sedan launching August 21
Outdoor interactive zones include Fangchengbao experience area, Denza tech zones, and Yangwang U8 emergency floatation demo. A model car culture pavilion makes its debut this year.
Industry Significance
As one of China's four A-class auto shows, Chengdu is a key indicator for H2 market trends. Two signals stand out: NEV brands command prime pavilion real estate, and Chinese brands accelerate global expansion. In H1 2026, Chery rose to 9th globally in market share, with Chinese brands occupying 3 of the top 10 positions. EX1000.COM offers overseas buyers comprehensive show coverage and vehicle details.
