Thailand International Motor Expo 2022 (1): It's time…Come touch the future

EVs from Chinese, Thai and European manufacturers

2022/12/21

Summary
BYD: ATTO 3 premium electric SUV, and extensive EV lineup for Thai market
Great Wall Motor: ORA Grand Cat premium electric coupe, HAVAL H6 and TANK 500 hybrid SUVs
MG (SAIC): MG4 Electric, the 3rd BEV model in Thailand
NETA (Hozon): Neta V electric SUV
VOLT (Dongfeng Sokon): VOLT City electric hatchback
MINE (Energy Absolute): MINE MT30 electric mini truck
Audi: e-Rickshaw Concept, and e-Tron GT quattro Performance
Mercedes-Benz: EQS 500 4MATIC AMG Premium
BMW: 3 Series LCI, and i7 xDrive60
MINI: Cooper S Hatch 3-Door Multitone Edition
Volvo Cars: C40 Recharge Pure Electric

Summary

The local automotive market was once again enlivened before the year's end with the 39th Thailand International Motor Expo, held in Bangkok from December 1-12, 2022, under the concept of “It's TIME…Come Touch the FUTURE”. The event brought together 35 car brands and 17 motorcycle makers from 8 countries, including Audi, Bentley, BMW, BYD, Ford, Great Wall Motor, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINE, MINI, Mitsubishi, Moke, Neta, Nissan, Peugeot, POCCO, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volt, Volvo, (as well as BMW M Performance, Carlsson, M'Z Speed, and Swift), along with Alpha Volantis, BMW Motorrad, Ducati, EM, Felo, Harley-Davidson, Thai Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Lambretta, Royal Enfield, Scomadi, Solar, Suzuki Motorcycle, Triumph, and Yamaha.

The parade of pure electric models at the show included BYD ATTO 3, Mercedes-Benz EQS 500 4MATIC AMG Premium, MG4, MINE EV Mini Truck MT30, MINI Cooper SE, NETA V, ORA Grand Cat, POCCO, Toyota BZ4X, VOLT City EV, Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. Other exhibited models were Honda SUV E: Prototype, Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI E, Bentley Hybrid, BMW 3 Series LCI, Ford Ranger, Hyundai Stargazer, Isuzu V-CROSS 4x4 Magic Eyes, JEEP Gladiator Rubicon, KIA Carnival, Mazda Carbon Edition, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Lamborghini Urus Performante, Maserati Grecale, Nissan Kicks E-Power, Peugeot 2008 SUV, Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition, Subaru Forester, and Suzuki Ertiga Smart Hybrid.

The 12-day event was projected to generate around THB 45-50 billion. Bookings of both cars and motorcycles were forecast to reach 42,000 units. In addition, the Motor Expo Online Platform and Motor Expo Touch application were made available to support visitors virtually.


39th Thailand International Motor Expo's Entrance / Venue

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