SINGAPORE – Stepping into Singapore Motorshow 2025, visitors are immediately face-to-face with BYD’s massive million-dollar stand. The Chinese carmaker apparently spent more than $1 million to set up its display at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The dramatically styled U9 electric supercar from BYD’s luxury sub-brand Yangwang takes pride of place. With close to 960kW (1,287hp) from its four electric motors, it can seemingly teleport to 100kmh in 2.36 seconds.

But on the show stand, its party trick is to “dance” on the spot, thanks to its active suspension system that can rapidly alter each corner’s ride height. It has to be seen to be believed.

Visitors who want to catch the dance act can head to BYD’s stand on the fourth floor exhibition hall at 2.30 or 6pm. There are no plans to sell the U9 in Singapore for now.

That headline act aside, BYD’s mainstream models are on display as well, from the M6 and Atto 3 to the little Dolphin hatchback and the best-selling Seal. The stylish new Sealion 7 electric mid-sized SUV makes its debut, and looks well-placed to take a big bite out of this lucrative market segment.

Another BYD sub-brand, Denza, is at the event too, represented by the big D9 luxury MPV.

Besides the dancing Yangwang U9, BMW has the other eye-catching stand – because the enormous three letters of the brand are LED-lit and mounted high up.

This is the only exhibitor at the motorshow, which is on from Jan 9 to 12, to have set up a mezzanine floor. Open to new owners who bought a BMW at the exhibition, the upper deck lounge offers a great view of the entire hall and boasts a fine beverage list, including cocktails and mocktails. Grab a coffee, or at least a waffle, from the cafe at the entrance of the booth before heading up.

Three other cars worth the trip to Suntec

The motorshow also gives a sneak peek of three cars that have not been officially approved for sale, but will eventually ply the roads here: the made-in-Singapore Kia EV5 electric SUV; the quirky Smart #5 electric SUV; and the highly anticipated Toyota GR Yaris facelift, which comes with an automatic transmission.

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