As the biennial Shanghai Auto Show winds down, attention turns from the full floor plan to the models that left a lasting impression. A special report surveys the new and noteworthy vehicles that stood out across the 2025 show.

Rather than cataloguing every debut, the piece narrows in on standout hardware—the cars and concepts that felt most interesting once the crowds thinned and the schedule closed.

Special commentator Peng Peng highlights four favorites from the show in this roundup, offering a concise look at what earned a place among the best of the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show from that vantage point.