With the launch and operation of the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo, Life highlights some outstanding options
A total of 32 cars and 12 motorcycle brands participated in the Thailand International Auto Expo held this year in the Challenger Hall of Muong Thani.
Kwanchai Paphatphong, the organizer of the exhibition, said that it expects 800,000 visitors this year (plus another 20,000 online visitors) and 30,000 new car orders. It is expected that as much as 35 billion baht will be generated during the exhibition, and the exhibition will last until December 12.
Visitors are required to show vaccination records (at least two injections) or take an ATK test before entering the venue.
A large number of new and improved models from various market segments are on display, including the world premiere of Great Wall Motor Haval H6 PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), and Honda is staged the Asia-Oceania debut of HR-V Hybrid.
Here are some of the products we picked from the 2021 Auto Expo:
Earlier this year, the fourth-generation A3 Sportback debuted in Europe, mainly for the younger generation of luxury buyers.
It is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine capable of producing 150hp and 250Nm. The 8-speed automatic transmission is equipped with a new compact shifter that helps increase the space around the center console. It takes 8.4 seconds to accelerate from 0-100kph, and the top speed is 224kph.
The interior is equipped with a fully digital instrument panel, a 10.1-inch central touch screen and front passenger sports seats. With the rear seat backrest folded, the 380-liter luggage compartment can be expanded to 1,200 liters.
This BMW electric car has an electric motor power of up to 523 horsepower and 765 Nm, and a cruising range of 630 kilometers (WLTP).
iX is equipped with a 111 kWh battery, which can be charged from 0% to 80% in 39 minutes. With DC fast charging, the battery can last up to 100 kilometers in 21 minutes.
The interior adopts a modern style, with a large curved glass display, a hexagonal steering wheel and a large number of gadgets, including five cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors for monitoring the surrounding environment of the vehicle, highlighting the modern style.
The third product launched by Great Wall Motors this year has shaken the B-SUV segment with its high level of equipment and cruel pricing.
The Jolion HEV is a hybrid car equipped with a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor that can provide 190 horsepower and 325 Nm of total power. It takes 10 seconds to accelerate from 0-100kph, which is very fast, but the top speed is lower than 160kph. The average fuel economy is 23.8 km/l.
Nevertheless, Jolion HEV has some other enjoyments, such as spacious and clean interior space, as well as a large number of smart safety features, and even smart parking that is common in luxury cars.
It is more expensive than the Jolion HEV, but Honda ensures that the new HR-V will maintain its leading position in the market with its new pure hybrid model.
Although the output power of the iMMD hybrid system is only 131hp and 253Nm, the HR-V hybrid system can accelerate from 0-100kph and reach a top speed of 170kph in more than 10 seconds. The average fuel economy is 25.6 km/l.
It is equipped with high-quality interiors, multifunctional rear seats with three different configurations, Honda Sensing smart safety kit and an electric tailgate with unattended functions.
Lotus is about to stop producing internal-combustion vehicles and fully switch to electric vehicles for the next generation of products. This makes the current last batch of Lotus sports cars immediately become classics.
Exige Sport 350 is equipped with a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine that can output 350 horsepower and 400 Nm. The 0-100kph acceleration time is 3.9 seconds, and the top speed can reach 273kph.
It is equipped with a 6-speed enclosed manual transmission, aluminum chassis, Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs, and AP-Racing cross-drilled disc brakes.
EQS is the first electric car under the Mercedes-EQ brand and will be assembled in Thailand next year.
EQS is powered by a single electric motor, with a battery capacity of 107.8 kWh, a peak output power of 333hp, and a maximum torque of 568Nm. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 6.2 seconds, the top speed can reach 210 km/h, and the cruising range is 770 km (WLTP). The interior is super luxurious, which embodies Mercedes-Benz's "perceptual purity" concept and "progressive luxury" concept, and there are also many high-tech elements. The curved MBUX Hyperscreen scans almost from the A-pillar to the A-pillar and consists of three OLED screens—two 12.3-inch screens and a 17.7-inch screen—under a cover glass that seems to merge into one.
MG Cyber ster is a "game style" EV concept car inspired by the legendary MGB Roadster in the 60s. Currently, the production model is under development and will arrive in Thailand in 2023.
The Cyberster concept car, which debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this year, has a smart cockpit, smart driving system and active upgrades. According to MG, it can accelerate from 0-100kph within three seconds and has a cruising range of up to 800 kilometers due to the upgraded "module-free" battery.
More importantly, consumers can participate in the development of this new model through funds and become one of the first owners. By paying a booking deposit of 5,000-10,000 baht, once the production model is launched, customers will receive a discount of 50,000-100,000 baht.
Peugeot 2008 is the winner of the 2020 Red Dot Design Award and is the smallest Peugeot model launched in Thailand. It is also one of the most affordable European cars you can find on the market.
The 2008 model is powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine with a front-wheel drive of 129 horsepower, and is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and a European-quality suspension running on 17-inch alloy wheels.
Like the larger 3008 and 5008 models, 2008 is also equipped with full LED headlights and taillights, 3D i-Cockpit interior with 3D head-up display, compact steering wheel, 7-inch central touch screen, seven piano switches and Android Auto.
Get to know Porsche's answer to Lamborghini Urus. The top Cayenne GT has Porsche's most powerful engine to date-a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that outputs 640 horsepower and 850 Nm, and is paired with a fast-shifting 8-speed Tiptronic transmission.
Porsche claims that the acceleration time from 0-100 km/h is only 3.3 seconds and the top speed is 300 km/h, which is very eye-catching for a car of this size. Cayenne Turbo GT is also equipped with air suspension and ceramic composite brakes, carbon fiber roof and 22-inch alloy wheels and special performance tires. The interior has many Alcantara fabrics and a steering wheel with a yellow center mark.
Toyota's GR Sport upgrade has reached the Corolla Cross Hybrid to help it compete in the hot S-SUV market.
The Cross HEV GR Sport has an upgraded suspension (new shock absorbers and springs), lower support rods and a recalibrated power steering system to provide better driving and handling. It is also equipped with new 18-inch wheels with sporty 225/50 tires. At the same time, the interior is equipped with black piano accessories and custom-designed seats.
Unfortunately, the output of the hybrid system consisting of a 98-horsepower 1.8-liter engine and a 118-horsepower electric motor did not increase. The average fuel economy is claimed to be 23.3kpl.
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