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Spy Shots: Beijing Auto C60 seen testing in China

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New spy shots of the upcoming Beijing Auto C60, it will be launched on the Chinese car market late this year. The Beijing Auto C60 debuted as the ‘C60F’ concept’ on the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, it was later renamed C60G. The production version is expected to debut on the Guangzhou Auto Show in November.

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The Beijing Auto C60 is based on the old Saab 9-3. Beijing Auto bought the rights to the Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 from GM in 2009, they also bought the rights to the Saab 2.0 turbo and 2.3 turbo. The C60 will be powered by the 2.0 turbo which will deliver about 204hp. A 1.8 turbo developed by Beijing Auto will likely be available as well.

The C60 will be sold under the Shenbao/Senova brand. It will be positioned under the Beijing Auto Shenbao D-Series, based on the Saab 9-5,  and above the upcoming Beijing Auto C50E.

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