MIAS set April 10-13 at the World Trade Center with EVs and hybrids galore
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) rolls open its doors on April 10 to 13, 2025 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Car buyers and enthusiasts can feast their eyes and indulge their senses as 24 passenger car brands and three truck brands pack the Main Hall and Truck Pavilion of the World Trade Center. Tires, accessories, and aftermarket companies will be displaying their latest innovations at the custom-built East Wing A and East Wing B. A large selection of cars and trucks will be ready for test drives.
The car brands that will be at MIAS 2025 include: Aion, Aito, BAIC, Bestune, BYD, Changan, Chery, Foton, GAC, GWM, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jaecoo, Jetour, Kia, Lynk & Co., MG, Neta, Nissan, Omoda, Rox, Suzuki, Tesla, and Vinfast. FAW, JAC, and Sinotruk will be at the Truck Pavilion for those looking for vehicles for their businesses. BPI Auto Loans will be on-site to provide easy ownership schemes for buyers. Petron will be presenting the best custom cars with the MIAS Classic and Custom Car Competition.
The world’s best-selling vehicle, the Tesla Model Y electric vehicle (EV) will be at MIAS, as Tesla makes its Philippine auto show debut. Tesla models will be available for test drive during the four-day show. BYD, Tesla’s most notable competition, will likewise be at MIAS to showcase its range of EVs and hybrid cars. This will include the widely anticipated BYD Shark pickup, capable of 100km range on pure electric power. VinFast, Vietnam’s biggest auto brand, will be offering its all-EV lineup, including the best-selling VinFast VF3 subcompact SUV, available from just P745,000. Aion, Aito, Bestune, and Neta will also offer EVs during their MIAS debut. Lynk & Co. will follow up its impressive MIAS debut last year with another interesting display. Nissan, Hyundai, MG, Omoda, Changan, Chery, Foton, GAC, GWM, and Suzuki will likewise feature EVs and hybrids at their indoor booths and test drive area. With many cars gaining massive on-board computing power, and consumers valuing cars’ connectivity to their devices and the Internet, MIAS highlights this year the theme “Driven by Connections.”
Isuzu and Kia are among the brands making a grand comeback to MIAS. Isuzu will be displaying its range of pickups and utility vehicles, while Kia will be offering its latest EV and hybrid models.
MIAS celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year with more than 30,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space. This includes displays at the World Trade Center building, two East Wing purpose-built tent buildings, as well as outdoor installations on the West and North Parking areas. With the expansive area, MIAS is still the country’s biggest annual motoring event, attracting more than 162,000 guests in 2024. Guests anticipate the Mobility Marathon, or the plethora of car launches that will take place at MIAS. Visitors can buy advance tickets and get more information at manilaautoshow.com
