From SUVs to pickup trucks: see 5 new releases that could make an appearance at the 2025 Auto Show

The São Paulo Auto Show is back and will take place between November 22nd and 30th, in the Anhembi District, in the northern part of the city of São Paulo.

With around 30 brands confirmed so far, what new products are expected to debut at the Auto Show? Projections show options for all tastes, from combustion engines to electric vehicles, SUVs to pickup trucks. See below five models expected to debut at the show.

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Toyota has confirmed the launch of the Yaris Cross for October of this year. However, the model is expected to be unveiled to the general public at the event. The new compact and hybrid conventional flex-fuel SUV, which will be produced in Sorocaba, São Paulo, is part of the R$11.5 billion investment announced in March 2024.

In terms of size, the model will be 4.3 m long, 1.77 m wide, 1.61 m high and have a 2.62 m wheelbase – almost the size of a Hyundai Creta (4.33 x 1.79 m x 1.63 m x 2.61 m).

The engine, in turn, is similar to that of its larger brother, the Corolla Cross, which includes an electric motor and a 1.5-liter 16v naturally aspirated engine. In total, Toyota estimates a combined output of approximately 113 hp.

With its debut scheduled for 2025 in the domestic market and confirmed for the 2025 International Auto Show, Leapmotor , a Chinese brand owned by Stellantis, has already begun bringing its cars to Brazil. The first to debut will be the C10 SUV, followed by the B10, its smaller sibling.

To give you an idea, the C10 is medium-sized, measuring 4.74 m in length, 1.90 m in width, 1.68 m in height and 2.82 m in wheelbase.

One of the C10's distinguishing features will be two engine options, which Stellantis has already announced it will import to Brazil. The first is fully electric, producing just under 300 hp after improvements to the Chinese 2026 model year (previously 228 hp). This version offers a range of 605 km (378 miles) using the Chinese CLTC cycle.

The other is an extended-range electric model, modeled on the late BMW i3 and i8. It gives the C10 a distinct advantage in the market: a range of 1,020 km (CLTC), or 970 km according to the European WLTP cycle, and all-electric drive. In reality, it houses a small 1.5-liter gasoline engine under the hood, which operates solely as a generator, charging the 28.4 kWh traction batteries. These, in turn, supply power to the electric motor driving the rear wheels, generating 218 hp and 32.6 kgf/230 lb-ft of torque.

Earlier this year, during a visit to BYD 's Explorer No. 1 ship, which was docked in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, the automaker showed off two largely undisguised FangChengBao 5s. It's an SUV from its luxury sub-brand, but it's expected to arrive here under the name Denza B5, at least that's what the car's description said.

The model resembles a Mercedes G-Class or even a Defender , with its straight lines and a spare tire at the rear. The measuring tape shows it's 4.89 m long, which is similar to the German model. In China, the engine is a hybrid and features 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engines. They can generate up to 700 hp, allowing the SUV to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8 seconds.

The interior follows the exterior's rectilinear design, which can be seen in the dashboard and air conditioning vents. There's a flat-bottom steering wheel with controls. The panoramic sunroof. There are three screens: a 12.3-inch screen that serves as the instrument panel; the 15.6-inch multimedia center; and a 12.3-inch screen for the front passenger.

One piece of information that has been gaining momentum behind the scenes is that of a mid-compact pickup truck from BYD, which would be revealed during the 2025 Auto Show.

The model was supposed to compete with the Fiat Toro and Chevrolet Montana. Currently, the brand operates in the Brazilian market with the Shark, a hybrid mid-size pickup truck.

Confirmed on the list of brands at the Auto Show, MG Motor is another company that will launch models in the coming months in Brazil. Although British, it is currently owned by the Chinese group SAIC.

One of the vehicles being considered and which has already appeared in photos on social media running in Brazil is the MG4 , a sporty electric hatchback.

In total, the 2025 edition of the show promises to bring together more than 300 models on display, in addition to featuring test drives and other experiences spread across five pavilions.

Around 30 brands have been confirmed, the list includes: BYD, Caoa, Caoa Chery, Citroën, Denza, Fiat, GAC, Geely, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Leapmotor, Lecar, Lexus, MG Motor, Mitsubishi, Omoda & Jaecoo, Peugeot, Ram, Renault, Suzuki Motos, Toyota and Vespa.

Ticket sales for the 31st São Paulo International Auto Show have already begun. In the first hour alone, more than 10,000 tickets were sold. After seven years of anticipation, the show is expected to welcome over 700,000 visitors over its nine-day program.

The first batch of tickets for the hall is available for sale exclusively on the organization's website ( at this link ) , with a promotional price of R$116 (full price for weekdays), R$145 (full price for weekends), R$58 (half price for weekdays) and R$72.50 (half price for weekends).

The Dream Lounge , which will feature sports cars and helmets worn by Ayrton Senna, Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet, Rubens Barrichello, and Ingo Hoffmann, as well as exclusive documents and photographs, will have a more expensive ticket. Called "VIP," it will cost R$440 on weekdays and R$530 on Saturdays and Sundays.

For R$1,000, you can attend an avant-première , scheduled for November 21st at 7 p.m. There will be a special program, including musical acts that have not yet been announced. This limited number of tickets will be available exclusively to VIPs, sponsors, special guests, and the like.

Super machines such as the Corvette Z06, Ford GT Carbon Series, Ford Mustang GT, Ford Mustang Shelby, McLaren Senna, Porsche 992.2 GT3 PTS and Ultima GTR will be on display, alongside models from Italian brands Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Cars such as the Bugatti EB110 GT 1994 (unique in Brazil), Lamborghini Miura P400 S 1969, Plymouth Superbird 1970, Lamborghini Diablo 1991 and the national Hofstetter Turbo 1986 are also confirmed.

The "Drive Experience" space, as its name suggests, will offer on- and off-road test drives on a 14,000-square-meter indoor track. Spanning 160 meters, the circuit will allow visitors to drive vehicles from brands such as Caoa Chery, Citroën, Fiat, Geely, GWM, Honda, Jeep, Leapmotor, Peugeot, RAM, and Renault.

Another highlight is the “Racing Game Zone by João Barion” location, which will bring together simulators that reproduce the universe of virtual drift racing.

The “Customization Arena by Batistinha” , developed in partnership with Fernando Baptista, will present special projects of modified cars.

Classic and specialty cars will also be featured in two spaces. Curated by the Carde Arte Design Museum , the space will feature an interactive timeline, covering several decades of automotive development, displaying models that marked previous editions of the Auto Show.

The “Memory on Wheels” space, curated by the Dream Car Museum , will bring together ten rare and emblematic models.