Cars to watch out for
With the aim of bringing the auto brands closer to the Filipino consumer, MIAS will be host to several debuts, previews, launches, and showcases. We list down what new models, previews, and showcases brands will have at the coming MIAS.
Nissan will once again showcase its Intelligent Mobility technology as featured on its diverse fleet of vehicles. This includes the Navara pickup, Terra SUV, all-new Almera sedan, and Urvan. Sports car icons like the 370Z and GT-R will also be there. The all-electric Leaf will highlight the possibilities of green mobility combined with alternative power options for households of the future.
Nissan will also have a few surprises like the Limited Edition Calibre-X, the newest variant of the Navara pickup. It will also take this opportunity to show off its next generation e-POWER hybrid technology in its outdoor display, set to be launched in the country this year.
Subaru will be highlighting the new Forester SUV and BRZ sports car. Subaru will also bring back the highly popular Russ Swift precision driving show. You can catch his shows three times daily, with shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm.
French automotive brand, Peugeot will be making a grand return to MIAS following its appointment of a new distributor earlier this year. Expected at the Peugeot booth are the new 5008 SUV and several other new models, particularly a new small SUV.
MG cars will also showcase a new model in its MIAS booth, the all-new HS compact SUV. The HS will be its largest SUV, slotting above the popular ZS. It will also have the rest of its lineup present, such as the MG GS, MG GT, MG360, and MG3.
Chevrolet will have the all-new 2022 Trailblazer, Tracker, and perhaps the extra-large Suburban SUV at its MIAS booth. Sports cars like the Camaro and the mid-engined Corvette will be the ultimate eye candy.
Italian supercar brand Maserati will be at MIAS with its stable of sport sedans and SUVs. The iconic Quattroporte and sedans may be rubbing wheels with the Levante SUV.
Chery will welcome MIAS visitors by showing their all-SUV lineup. This ranges from the compact Tiggo 2 to the larger Tiggo 5X, Tiggo 7 Pro, and the Tiggo 8.
Foton will be featuring its lineup of commercial vehicles like the Thunder pickup, Toplander SUV, Transvan and Traveller. The large Toano van and Gratour mini-delivery van may also be at MIAS.
Mitsubishi will be showcasing the new Xpander MPV. The new Xpander will likely be flanked by Mitsubishi’s sporty Black Series variants of the Montero Sport, Strada Athlete, and Xpander, as well as the Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan.
One of the fastest growing brands in the Philippine market, Geely, will display a very special Coolray version, its Okavango and Azkarra hybrid SUVs and its brand new Emgrand sedan.
Volvo has likewise gone all-in on hybrid and electrified vehicles. The XC90 luxury seven-seat SUV, compact XC60 and XC40, as well as the S90 sedan, can all be ordered with self-charging hybrid or plug-in hybrid options.
Changan is set to take the spotlight with cars like its new CS35 Plus SUV, as well as sedans like the Alsvin and Eado EV460 electric sedan. Its other SUVs like the CS75 Plus, and CS95 will also be there.
GAC will be featuring its value-for-money lineup of vehicles made up of the GA4 sedan, GS3, GS4 and GS8 SUVs. GAC’s van comes in two sizes: the seven-seat GN6 and larger, luxury-oriented GN8.