2023 MIAS sets new attendance record with 149,000 visitors

The recently-concluded 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has set a new attendance record with approximately 149,000 visitors.

The 2023 MIAS sets a record-high attendance [Photo: Alvin Uy on Facebook]

According to Ms. Jill Ang, Managing Director of Worldbex Services International (the organizer of the MIAS), this year’s attendance is 24 percent higher than in 2022, which recorded over 120,000 visitor counts.

The previous record of 142,000 attendees was set in 2019, a five percent growth as compared to the new record. Factors such as the increasing demand for new vehicles, the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, and support of the automotive industry are said to contribute to the record-high attendance.

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Visitors got the chance to see the exhibits from 16 participating car brands: BYD, Changan, Chery, Ford, Foton, GAC Motor, Geely, GWM, Hyundai, Jetour, JMC, Mitsubishi, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, and Subaru.

From internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to all-electric vehicles (EVs), car brands conformed to the auto show’s theme, “Shaping Mobility.” Included in the EV roster are the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Peugeot e-2008, Jetour Ice Cream, BYD Dolphin, BYD Han EV, BYD Tang, and Foton Tornado EV.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid

Hybrids such as the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid and Nissan Kicks e-Power have also joined the auto show. These vehicles that come with a form of electrification aim to shape mobility by strengthening the EV market in the country, providing eco-friendly benefits such as lowered or zero tailpipe emissions.

“We are pleased to announce that the total visitor count for the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) that transpired last weekend from April 13 to 16 was over 149,000 visitors,” said Ang.

Here at the other stats recorded at the 2023 MIAS:

• Number of vehicles on display – 208
• Number of test drive vehicles – 65
• Number of car club displays – 88
• Number of booths – 198
• Number of companies – 89
• Total indoor area – 20,000 square meters
• Total outdoor area – 6,500 square meters
• Total exhibition area – 26,500 square meters
• Number of media and influencers registered – 570

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