Not all the cars at this year’s Singapore Motorshow 2026 were for sale, and here are the coolest cars you cannot buy at the show.
This year’s Singapore Motorshow 2026 featured a surprising amount of concepts and unique cars that were not quite available for sale to the general public. It marks a refreshing departure from previous years’ shows, which were sometimes perceived as simply a large-scale car sales event.
Here are some of the coolest cars that were not for sale that were on display at the Singapore Motorshow 2026.
Avatr 012
The Avatr 012 was actually on display during the brand’s launch here last year, and it has made another local appearance at this year’s Motorshow.
Limited to just 700 units worldwide, the 012 is a collaboration with Kim Jones, a designer at fashion house Dior. It features custom ‘Liquid Silver’ paintwork, unique 21-inch wheels, and personalised engravings inside for each customer.
BMW Vision Neue Klass X
Essentially the concept form of the new iX3, the Vision Neue Klass X previews the future of the BMW. It features the brand’s new design language, as well as the futuristic Panoramic iDrive digital user experience concept.
BMW Skytop
Looking like a concept but actually a full-fledged production car the Skytop is a limited edition model that’s restricted to just 50 units worldwide, one of which has been allocated to Singapore.
Designed as a homage to the iconic BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile” from the 1970s, the Skytop is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 with 617bhp. And yes, in case you’re wondering, the sole unit for Singapore has already been spoken for.
Hongqi Guoli
Two of the three cars at Hongqi’s stand are not meant for sale in Singapore, and are there merely as a showcase to demonstrate what the brand is all about and its full capabilities.
Despite being hidden at the back of the stand, the Guoli is a car that boasts plenty of might and status, and is actually the official state limousine of the president of China, Xi Jinping. If you’ve ever wanted to imagine what it’s like to be a high-ranking Chinese official, take a seat inside the Guoli and you’ll probably get a good idea.
Hongqi Guoya
The Guoya is a slightly ‘lesser’ limousine, but it is no less impressive. It is probably the Chinese equivalent to the Bentley Flying Spur, with its sleeker styling, but its stature is as impressive as its brand stablemates.
Like the Bentley, the Guoya comes with both 3.0-litre V6 and 4.0-litre V8 powerplant options, and it certainly feels as plush as a Bentley inside.
Hyptec SSR
The title of the fastest car in the world seems to be an arms race now between varying Chinese carmakers, and while the current record holder is the Yangwang U9, the Hyptec SSR certainly is a contender for the crown.
With an impressive 1,224bhp on tap, the SSR can apparently accelerate from 0-100km/h in a mind-blowing 1.9 seconds. For now though, the SSR can only contend with the record for fastest drift speed achieved by an electric vehicle, recorded at an incredible 213.525km/h.
Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX
Speaking of record-breaking supercars, another one on show is the Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX. The car is a holder of no less than 25 long distance records, including the longest distance covered by an electric car in 24 hours.
The feat was achieved by travelling 5,479km at an average speed of 300km/h, a mind-boggling record that took place on Italy’s Nardo circuit. The bright orange concept car at the show even comes speckled with the dirt garnered from the record-breaking attempt.
Xpeng P7
It might not look like it, but the P7 is actually a production car. Featuring ultra-sleek styling and advanced AI-powered technology, the P7 absolutely looks like a car from the future, perhaps one you’d expect to see on the roads in 2050.
There are currently no plans for right hand drive production of the P7, so don’t expect to see the P7 on our roads any time soon. The Motorshow might perhaps be the only chance you may get to be up close with the P7 outside of China.
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