The 2017 Seoul Mother Show gives visitors a glimpse into the future of personal transportation. The motor show kicked off its 10-day run on March 31 at the Kintex convention center in Ilsan, in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do Province.
By Kim Young-ah, Sohn JiAe
Photo = Jeon Han
March 30, 2017 │Ilsan-si
The 2017 Seoul Motor Show kicked off its 10-day run at the Kintex convention center in Ilsan, in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do Province, on March 31.
Under the slogan of “Design the future, enjoy the moment,” the motor show brings to light the world’s major new vehicles, as well as automobile parts and technology, all ready for markets here in Korea. The show featured Hyundai, Kia, GM Korea, Renault Samsung Motors, Ssangyong, Honda, Lexus, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, to name just a few.
Prior to the opening, on March 30 approximately 300 automobiles and concept cars, which will be on the stage until April 9, were unveiled to the press. There was Hyundai’s new Grandeur Hybrid and Ssangyong’s SUV G4 Rexton, two models that were unveiled for the first time at the show.
“State-of-the-art automobile technologies, as well as future lives with these advanced cars, will unfold at the Seoul Motor Show,” said Kim Yong-geun, president of the Seoul Motor Show’s organizing committee. “This show will give you a chance to glimpse not only global trends in the car industry, but also the art embedded in the designs,” he said.
Lee Kwang-guk, chief of domestic sales at Hyundai Motor Company, unveils for the press the Future Eco (FE), his company’s new line of hydrogen-powered vehicles, one day before the 2017 Seoul Motor Show opens to the public, at the Kintex convention center in Ilsan, in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do Province.
Fifty of the new vehicles on display, accounting for some 20 percent of the total number of vehicles here, are eco-friendly and feature electric, hydrogen-powered and hybrid technologies. On top of that, there are vehicles associated with the “fourth industrial revolution,” including self-driving cars and cars equipped with internet access.
The show also features a variety of events on the sidelines, such as international conferences, seminars and hands-on programs. In particular, Hall 7 in the Kintex 2 building hosts an exhibition of campers and caravans, and also allows visitors — especially families — to do some virtual reality (VR) racing. Visitors are also allowed to test drive some of the eco-friendly vehicles on display throughout the show.
Kia Motors unveiles its new sports sedan, the Stinger, on March 30, one day before the 2017 Seoul Motor Show officially opens to the public.
Honda Motor Co. releases its new lineup of motorcycles on March 30, as part of the 2017 Seoul Motor Show. Honda Korea CEO Jeong Woo-young (right) and Executive Director Miura Shinsuke pose for a photo with the 2017 Honda CBR 100RR.
Jaguar Land Rover Korea unveils its new Discovery at the 2017 Seoul Motor Show on March 30.
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