Bangkok International Motor Show 2022: New Cars and EV Highlights
Take a walk with us through the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, a paradise for car lovers with new models, big bikes and the latest electric vehicles.
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The 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 ran from 23 March to 3 April 2022 at Challenger Halls 1 to 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, under the theme Keep Moving Forward Together. It featured dozens of car and motorcycle brands, an EV Smart City zone and Metaverse technology.
Key takeaways
- 43rd edition, held 23 March to 3 April 2022 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
- Theme: Keep Moving Forward Together
- More than 30 car and motorcycle brands took part
- EV Smart City zone showed 8 BEV and PHEV models plus EV charger installation advice
- Metaverse, VR and AR technology featured at the show
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Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 is the big new-car show held at the start of the hot season every year, and it has been running for 43 years. If you're after a new car, come and browse the show. There are great promotions, and you might just drive away with a new car.
Today Meeting Point Thailand is taking you inside the 43rd Motor Show 2022, held from 23 March to 3 April 2022 at Challenger Halls 1 to 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
This year's theme was Keep Moving Forward Together, roughly "recharge fully and move forward together, with heart, to go further". The show is a paradise for car lovers, with promotions, big bikes, car accessories and so much more, and Meeting Point took plenty of photos to share with you.
Car and Motorcycle Brands at the Show
The car and motorcycle brands at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show included Ford, BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Great Wall Motors, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati, Peugeot, Jeep, Toyota, Lexus, MG, Mazda, Suzuki, Isuzu, Hyundai, Audi, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, Bentley, Kia, Subaru, TAKANO, Thai Honda Manufacturing, Suzuki Motosales, Yamaha, BMW Motorrad, Harley-Davidson, Ducati, BAJAJ, KTM and Husqvarna.
Electric Cars on Display
Electric cars on show included the Audi e-tron, Audi e-tron Sportback, Audi e-tron GT, BMW iX, BMW iX3, BMW i4, Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQS, MG EP Plus, MINI Cooper SE, Nissan Leaf, ORA Good Cat, Porsche Taycan, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Volvo XC40 Pure Electric and Volvo C40 Pure Electric, plus several more EV models whose details hadn't been revealed yet.
The EV Smart City Zone
Another interesting area was the EV Smart City zone, showcasing electric vehicle innovation and cutting-edge electronics in response to Thai drivers' growing interest in electric car technology. It displayed 8 models, both battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV), from leading makers BMW, Great Wall Motor, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo. Government agencies were also on hand to give information and advice about installing EV chargers.
Highlight Electric Cars at the Show
- 1. Nissan Leaf, an electric car that has sold more than 320,000 units worldwide since 2010.
- 2. MG ZS EV, the newest electric model, launched not long before the show.
- 3. Volvo XC40 Pure Electric.
- 4. MINI Electric Collection Edition, a pioneer of electric cars for city driving.
- 5. BMW iX3, an electric SUV (which BMW calls an HUV).
- 6. ORA Good Cat, an electric car from China that has livened up the market with a cute, modern design that wins over younger drivers.
- 7. The new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, an electric car with up to 476 horsepower.
- 8. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, billed as the world's best-selling SUV of its kind.
Another special touch that drew a lot of attention at Motor Show 2022 was the use of virtual reality (Metaverse) technology, in partnership with Finn Co., Ltd., a VR and AR technology specialist.
If you missed the show or couldn't make it in person, you can catch the atmosphere and details right here.
FAQ
When and where was the Bangkok International Motor Show 2022?
It was held from 23 March to 3 April 2022 at Challenger Halls 1 to 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. It was the 43rd edition of the show.
Which electric cars were shown at Motor Show 2022?
Models included the Audi e-tron, BMW iX, BMW iX3, BMW i4, Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQS, MG EP Plus, MINI Cooper SE, Nissan Leaf, ORA Good Cat, Porsche Taycan, and the Volvo XC40 and C40 Pure Electric.
What was the EV Smart City zone?
A zone showcasing electric vehicle innovation and electronics, with 8 BEV and PHEV models from BMW, Great Wall Motor, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo, plus government agencies giving advice on installing EV chargers.
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