Many new local debuts at bigger Singapore Motorshow

SINGAPORE - A bigger Singapore Motorshow 2020 opened last Thursday, 9 January 2020, across three floors (as compared to two last year) at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, the nation’s largest annual motoring event showcases the best of automotive innovation, alongside a variety of activities and fun-filled family experiences, as well as aftermarket exhibitors showcasing their automotive accessories, lifestyle products and services.

There were more than 20 launches and showcases, from brands including: Alpine, Audi, BMW, BYD, Citroen, Ducati, DS, Harley Davidson, Honda, Honda Bikes, Hyundai, INFINITI, ISUZU, Jaguar,, Jeep, KIA, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Maxus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, ŠKODA, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Several new electric car models make their debut, including those from Chinese-owned brands like MG and BYD. BYD introduced the Song Max, which is the first battery-powered multi-seater, available in six or seven-seater form. Audi unveiled its battery-powered e-tron crossover, while Nissan show off a Tokidoki version of its Leaf electric car.

The Singapore Motorshow sees the first Indian-made passenger car locally, the Kia Seltos crossover. Other debuts include the Land Rover Defender, Jaguar XE, Toyota Altis, and two plug-in hybrid cars from Volvo. The show also sees the first Indian-made passenger car in Singapore, the Kia Seltos crossover. From BMW to Hyundai and Volkswagen, many names of car brands have wildly offerings.  The Land Rover Defender is meant for hardcore off-road usage and thus a utilitarian approach towards the design and choice of materials. As this very particular model on display has been making appearance at countless motor show and events since last September, it may be a little unfair to associate the level of wear and tear seen with its built quality.

In all, there were some 20 plus new model launches at the show, which runs from Thursday to Sunday. With over 36 brands on display, and precision stunt driving performances, the Singapore Motorshow 2020 is something to look forward to.

Launches and Key Highlights at the Singapore Motorshow 2020

Alpine showcase the Alpine A110 - the iconic French sports car

Audi launch the Audi e-tron and Audi A1 Sportback

BMW launch the first-ever BMW M8 Competition Coupé and showcase ASEAN premiere the first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé

BYD launch the all-new BYD SONG MAX EV

Ducati launch the Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V4

Hyundai launch the all-new 2020 Hyundai Venue with Smartstream™ Gamma II 1.6 engine, All-new Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Electric model

INFINITI showcase the Q50 2.0T, Q60 and QX50 2.0 VC-T Sensory

Jaguar launch the new Jaguar XE

KIA unveils the Kia Seltos

Land Rover showcase the new Land Rover Defender making its first appearance in Asia

Lexus launch the all-new Lexus LC Special Edition

Lotus showcase the Lotus Exige Sport 350 - A sports car for drivers

MG launch the all-new MG ZS EV, MG HS and showcase of the MG 5

Maserati launch the all-new 2020 Levante GTS

Maxus showcase the Maxus G10 Executive 7-seater and all new 9-seater

Mazda launch the all-new Mazda CX-30 and showcase the Mazda CX-8

MINI launch the new MINI Clubman, new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman

Mitsubishi Motors launch the all-new Mitsubishi Space Star

Nissan showcase the all-new tokidoki x Nissan limited edition electrified vehicles

Peugeot launch of the all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV

Porsche launch of the all-new Porsche Cayenne Coupé

ŠKODA showcase the all-new ŠKODA Scala

Subaru launch all-new Subaru Forester e-BOXER GT Edition

Toyota launch the all-new Corolla Altis

Volkswagen showcase the all-new Volkswagen T-Cross

Volvo launch the All-New Volvo S60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid and the New Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid

Even on its sixth year, the Singapore Motorshow is still growing, with two halls and more exhibitors. This shows that people in Singapore still look forward to this as the main automotive event of the year.

About the Singapore Motorshow

Organised by the Motor Traders Association of Singapore (MTA), the Singapore Motorshow is Singapore’s largest and most prestigious annual motoring event. Since its inaugural show in 1992, the Singapore Motorshow has grown to become the top platform for automotive brands to launch new models and display their latest products. In addition to exclusive automotive deals, the Singapore Motorshow also features bargain deals for automotive accessories and lifestyle products and services.

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