Seoul Motor Show 2015
- The 10th Seoul Motor Show (SMS) was held between April 4 and 12, 2015. This time a total 57 locally-made and imported models were unveiled of which seven were world premieres, nine Asia premieres and 41 Korea premieres. In addition to concept vehicles of local carmakers, many of the displayed models are scheduled to be launched in Korea in 2015. The exhibition of HEV, PHEV and other eco-friendly models, which meet strengthened Korean and international environmental regulations, also drew attention.
- Hyundai held world premiere of two automobiles, of which one model was a small CUV concept, the Enduro. Looking at eco-friendly vehicles, apart from the Asia premiere of the Sonata PHEV (Sedan, D-segment), the Sonata HEV, Grandeur HEV (Sedan, C-segment) and Tucson FCEV (SUV, C-Segment) were exhibited.
- Kia also held world premiere of two models, of which one was a compact coupe concept (named Novo). The other model was the fully-remodeled version of the mass-produced K5 (D-Segment). GM Korea held world premiere of the fully-remodeled version of the Chevrolet Spark small hatchback (A-Segment), which is planned to be sold in 40 countries including Korea. As for Ssangyong Motor, it displayed the XAV small SUV concept (B-Segment).
- Looking at other displayed items, the exhibition of powertrains and new technologies by major automakers was also striking. Hyundai, which aims to improve fuel efficiency 25 percent by 2020 compared to the 2014 level, unveiled 1.4L and 3.3L class T-GDI engines and a FWD 8-speed AT. In addition, for the first time, Renault Samsung also unveiled downsized engines for the local market.
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