Motor Expo 2014 or Motor Expo 2015 - Choose the Better One!

BANGKOK: Thailand International Motor Expo is the place which is known as the perfect spot where the cars and bike enthusiasts along with auto manufacturing companies come together. During the motor show, the auto brands get engaged in exhibiting their prominent car models that come deployed with advanced technologies and dynamic car equipment that successfully attracts the attention of visitors at motoring feast. Inter-media Consultant Co. Ltd. Organized the first Thailand International Motor Expo in the year 1984, and throughout the past decades, it has been highly successful for Thai auto market.

The Thailand International Motor Expo serves both the auto brands and car buyers as a podium, where car manufacturers get makes new contacts and enlarges the list of its consumers while the buyers meet with the importers and gets what they desire for. Alongside, the buyers and various auto enthusiasts come across to various other accessories and equipment, that contributes in experiencing a smooth drive with a safety factor. These kinds of motoring feast result in expanding the marketing networks for the brand with the attendees across the world. Even, the other professionals contribute in the development of automobile industry by providing their feedback on showcased cars and the motoring festival.

In Thailand, the auto industry adapts the trend of motoring feast on the regular basis or every year. Every year, the Motor Expo’s organizers come up with something new like this year they had a theme for this auto show i.e. Green Car Theme. With this theme, the motor feast successfully enhances the electric cars popularity for Thai auto market. Yet, last year in 2014, the organizers followed the same theme in order to promote green cars in Thai auto market.

In this composition, we at CarBay have outlined some facts related with the Motor Expo 2014 and Motor Expo 2015 in order to come out with the result that which motoring feast was better?

Considering all the benchmark including participants (auto brands), interesting activities, a number of visitors, a number of sales etc., to have a brief comparison between both the feast - Motor Expo 2014 and Motor Expo 2015.

Brands who showcased their models...

Talking about the Thailand International Motor Expo 2014, the organizers expressed immense confidence that the motor show would contribute in stimulating the Thai automotive market in the final quarter while making the status as active. Around 41 automotive brands launched their newest products and previewed the massive event with various campaigns in order to exemplify the auto market. The prominent brands list from the last year comprises Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mazda, BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, Skoda, Citroen, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Lamborghini, Suzuki, Peugeot, Subaru, Isuzu, Volvo and many more.

On the other hand, when it comes to Motor Expo 2015 the same auto brands came up with their new and promising car models to lure the visitors and car enthusiasts during the feast. But this time, the number for automotive brands came at 34, who crafted the preview at Motor Expo.

For Motor Expo 2014, 13 countries, 11 bike manufacturers from 7 countries and more than 300 vendors of auto accessories participated with great zeal and showed their best efforts in making the event successful. Reflecting from the slogan “Moving Forward Together.... ASEAN Autos”, the Motor Expo 2014 benefited the automotive industry by opening ASEAN Economic Community in the year 2015.

Now lets slide towards the targeted sales, last year which means during Motor Expo 2014, the organizers targeted 50,000 vehicles for sale but coming to its end, the count dropped at 40,000. Thus, total 41 automotive brands gave their contribution in the sales numbers for 40,000 units.

This year means in the Motor Expo 2015 the organizers expected same as the last year. But this time, they have acquired a massive count, in which all the popular brands have given their complete contribution. In front of around 1.5 million audiences, around five thousand cars went on sale, excluding the launches of concept cars, prototypes, and facelift versions.

Those cars who stole the event....

Motor Expo 2014

In Motor Expo 2014, the participation of 41 auto brands created immense vogue in the country. Thus, we can understand the response, due to the stylish and smart vehicles. Some of the car launches with their notable aspects, which have built a boom in the Thai auto Industry are as follows:

• BMW M4 Coupe powered with V8 twin-turbo 3.0 litre gasoline engine comes mated with 7-speed automatic transmission.
• Chevrolet Captiva 2014 with new bumpers proposed two choices of power units comprising the capacity as 2.4 litres and 2.0 litres.
• Citroen C5 sedan, the French luxury car mechanized with 4-cylinder 2.0-litre engine.
• Ford EcoSport, a compact crossover SUV with plenty of rooms, giving an urban lifestyle feel to the occupants.
• Foton Columbus, 16-passenger van powered with a 2.8-litre diesel engine and proposes impressive luggage space.
• Honda CR-V, a multi-purpose crossover which was equipped with a 2.4-litre engine and CVT transmission.
• Hyundai Elantra Sport with its 1.8-litre engine and mated with the 6-speed transmission.
• Isuzu MU-X, following the urbanized lifestyle and powered with 177hp 3.0-litre engine.
• Mazda 2 with more stylish appeal came appointed with SKYACTIV 1.3 litre gasoline engine.
• MG6 arrived with two body styles - 4-door sedan and 5-door fastback.
• Mitsubishi Pajero Sport employed with a range of advanced aspects.
• Toyota Hilux, durable and well-performing pickup giving exceptional performance.

Motor Expo 2015

In Motor Expo 2015, the participation of around 34 auto brands have showcased almost 5000 cars for the visitors, out of which we have depicted some popular launches as follows:

• Honda BR-V - the car with maximum eyes on it, caught the event with its exceptional features and outstanding appeal.
• Mazda 2 in its new form successfully showcased its sleek appeal and refined characteristics.
• The German auto giant, BMW augmented the event with its three exclusive cars including BMW 740i, BMW x5 XDRIVE 40E and BMW 330i.
• Nissan NP300 Navara Sportech integrated with modern styling and excellent ruggedness, and 2.5-litre engines.
• Subaru Levorg marking a notable place in the global auto market with its superior mechanics.
• 2016 Ford Everest with its perfect blend of strength, technologies and smart features is previewed its versatile character.
• Mitsubishi Mirage with its enthralling appeal and superior level of performance offered at competitive price range.
• Lexus RX, the luxury car with unique measures and characteristics arrived in Thailand by using the platform of Motor Expo 2015.
• Suzuki Ciaz RS, designed with sporty styling and impressive appointments, increase the level of prominence for its competitors.
• Mazda MX-5, the perfect combination of engaging design and luxurious features has finally arrived at Thai auto industry