In celebration of the
Philippine automotive industry’s exponential growth, the Chamber of Automotive
Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), the country’s largest auto
industry organization, gathers motoring industry players for the 5th Philippine International
Motor Show (PIMS) happening on September 18-21 at the World Trade Center in
Pasay City.
Themed “Progress in
Motion”, the country’s most authoritative car show serves as a platform to
champion milestones and successes achieved by the local automotive industry.
The event is not only a great avenue for unique motoring experience, but also to
showcase fun-filled activities and exciting launches from the top car
manufacturers and distributors in the country.
Last September 2, CAMPI
held a night of festivity in anticipation for the success of the 5th
PIMS. This is one of CAMPI’s way of showing gratitude and appreciation to all
partners and stakeholders for their continued support for the industry.
To further excite the public, some of the most anticipated car launches
were announced during the program. The 5th PIMS is set to feature
unique displays from the 17 participating brands namely BAIC, BMW, Daewoo, Honda, Isuzu, JEEP, JMC, Kia,
Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Suzuki, Toyota, and
Volkswagen.
An exciting new
comer to the Philippine automotive industry, the BAIC brand will be launched in PIMS. They will exhibit their best
offers including the A1 Hatchback, A1 Sedan, A5 Senova, MZ40 and X424.
BMW prepared an
exquisite display of the BMW X family featuring the new, third-generation BMW
X3. Keep an eye for the latest BMW X model to join the premium mid-size
segment, which the public will see for the first time in PIMS.
Daewoo will present
their Bus Concept for Public Transportation, Leisure/Travel and Special
Vehicles.
Kia will display the new color variants of Kia Picanto, as well
as the two-toned variant of Kia Soul. They will also launch Team Kia,
where they join forces with the country’s most loved sport, basketball.
Meanwhile,
Honda will reveal the smallest car
in their product line, the All-New Honda Brio and Honda Brio Amaze.
JEEP will
demonstrate the remarkable off-road capabilities of the Grand Cherokee Wrangler
Unlimited Rubicon and the new Cherokee Trailhawk.
Lexus will bring NX, their first entry into the luxury compact crossover segment. It has been
conceived under the development concept of “Premium Urban Sports Gear” as an
edgy, emotional design intended to appeal to new customers who lead urban and
active lifestyles.
Mazda will
showcase the 25th Anniversary Edition of the MX-5 while Mercedes-Benz will showcase
their latest New Generation Compact Cars,
which includes the A-Class, B-Class, and in its first public debut, the new
CLA-Class.
Mitsubishi will also
introduce its latest vehicle innovations with two concept cars, the GR HEV and
CA MIEV. Other models to watch out for are the Pajero Dakar Rally Car, 2015 Pajero and a preview of the All-New
Outlander.
Another
anticipated launch in PIMS will be brought by Nissan with the All-New Nissan X-Trail and other icons, Almera,
Sylphy, Altima and the Patrol Super Safari.
Suzuki will put on the limelight its
recently-launched units, the Swift 1.2 and the seven-seater Life Utility
Vehicle, Ertiga, as well as their big bikes, while Toyota will excite the motoring enthusiasts with the Toyota Fun-vii (vehicle, interactive,
Internet), a 3-seat electric concept car heavily inspired by smartphones today.
It exhibits a massive LED-screen exterior allowing a personalized display.
Volkswagen
will bring its most iconic vehicle that has inspired countless stories all over
the world, the Beetle, as well as the Jetta Sport Edition.
Isuzu,
JMC and Peugeot will also bring us their latest designs, technologies and exclusive
offers.
On
top of the world-class motoring displays, the 5th PIMS will also
feature the “Progress in Motion” Exhibit
where 12 iconic vehicles will stretch across the main lobby of the World
Trade Center to give visitors an overview of the local motoring history. For
the first time, there will also be an After-Sales
Exhibit that will showcase packages on vehicle upgrades, repair services, and
quality genuine parts for different vehicle models, old and new.
To
reinforce CAMPI’s advocacies towards Road Safety, Environmental Protection, and
Consumer Rights, the organization has also prepared Automotive Seminars and Workshops. Topics to be discussed include fuel-saving tips,
anti-carjack measures and fool-proof guide for vehicle registration and
driver’s license application. Affiliated
organizations of the participating car brands will also hold Car Club Meets during the 5th
PIMS. This encourages camaraderie among car enthusiasts while giving the public
a spectacular display of customized vehicles. Shoppers will also get a chance
to test drive different vehicle types and brands under one roof.
Visitors need not
hesitate to tag along their kids. The 5th PIMS has organized various
family-friendly activities as well. The young and young-at-heart are sure to
enjoy activities such as Pedal Go-Karts
and Motoring-Inspired Games. Kids between six and twelve years old can
enjoy the automotive-themed Treasure
Hunt. Or, check-out the Scale-Model
Display. Attendees who want to know the geniuses behind some of the
automotive industry’s best designs should not miss the Automotive Designers’ Photo Exhibit.
Truly, this year’s
Philippine International Motor Show will give the motoring public a
one-of-a-kind experience that shouldn’t be missed. To know more about CAMPI and
the 5th PIMS, please visit www.campiauto.org
and www.facebook.com/5thPIMS or
contact CAMPI office at (02) 632-9733.
Photos from CAMPI
Photos from CAMPI
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