Summary
On March 27 - April 7, 2019, adopting the theme of "Enjoyment of Automobiles" Thailand's 40th Bangkok International Motor Show (40th BIMS), held in Bangkok, attended by 33 international automotive brands and 14 renowned motorcycle companies. 2019 also marks the first time for McLaren, world-class supercar brand, to participate in the event. The expected number of attendees during this 12-day event is as high as 1.62 million people (recorded in 2018).
Models introduced at the event in Thailand for the first time include all-new Suzuki Jimny, the MG V80 passenger van, all-new Chevrolet Captiva mid-size SUV, all-new Toyota Commuter passenger van etc. There are also several concept cars, presented at the event, such as Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept, MG ZS EV, Mazda Kai Concept, Subaru XV GT Edition, etc.
Related reports:
ASEAN: Thailand accelerates EV production; new plants to be built in Malaysia and Vietnam （March 2019）
Thailand International Motor Expo 2018: Nissan Leaf and other EV models （December 2018）
Thai vehicle production expected to grow to 2 million units in 2018 （April 2018）
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Passenger vans: MG V80, and Toyota Commuter
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Bangkok International Motor Show 2019: diversification of local lineups”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Aston Martin, Mu-X, KONA, Jimny, D-MAX, Asia and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Pickup trucks and SUVs: Isuzu Mu-X, and Mitsubishi e-EVOLUTION
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Hyundai: KONA EV crossover, H-1 Limited III MPV, and commercial vehicles
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All-new models and concept cars: Chevrolet Captiva, Suzuki Jimny, Honda Accord, Subaru XV GT Edition, and Mazda KAI Concept
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Premium cars: Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, and McLaren
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