Motor Show welcomes back Kia
Show organiser the SMMT is delighted to learn that MG Rover Group has chosen the British International Motor Show, sponsored by The Daily Telegraph, for the world debut of its new ‘high performance sports car’. Also premiering, are a number of special edition models produced with the help of Atomic Kitten and fashion designer Mathew Williamson.
Commenting on the news, SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan said, ‘We are thrilled that MG Rover Group has decided to launch its new sports model at this year’s event. As an international showcase for the industry, the event is the perfect place to show the strength of British design to the rest of the world. It’s great news that this British car will see its world debut on home soil.’
Korean car company Kia has also announced it will be returning to the Show, the first motor show it has attended in the UK since 1997. Making its UK debut in Hall 2 will be its new prestige SUV, the Sorento.
As the Show draws closer the public appetite for this year’s event shows no sign of waning. Advance ticket sales have now reached 58,000, enough people to fill the football grounds of Premiership sides Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.
With a list of world, European and UK debuts growing by the day, it’s no wonder the Show is generating so much interest:
Confirmed Motor Show debuts – 11 October2002
World
007 Cars:
– Aston Martin Vanquish
– Ford Thunderbird
– Modified 400 bhp Jaguar XKR convertible
MG Rover Group high performance sports car
TVR T350C Coupé
European
Daihatsu Copen
Ford 4×4 Ranger
UK
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA
Audi A8
Audi All road 4.2 Quattro
Audi S4
Bentley Continental GT Coupé
Caterham Superlight R300
Chrysler Crossfire
Chrysler Jeep Renegade
Citröen C Air Dream Concept Car
Citröen C8
Citröen C3 Pluriel
Citröen New Look Berlingo
Citröen New Look Berlingo Multispace
Daewoo Kalos
Ferrari Enzo
Fiat Ulysse
Fiat Stilo MP Wagon
Ford Fiesta New 3-door
Ford Streetka
Ford Sportka
Ginetta G20 – WIN200
Honda Accord
Jaguar XJ Series
Lexus IS200 SportCross
Mazda 6 MPS Concept
Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2
Mercedes-Benz 367 hp CLK 55 AMG Coupé
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
Nissan Micra
Nissan Almera
Nissan Primastar LCV
Peugeot 807
Peugeot 206 GTi 180 bhp
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Boxster
Renault Mégane
Renault Espace
Seat Cordoba
Seat Salsa ‘Red’ Concept
Skoda 1.2L Fabia Classic
Skoda Octavia vRS Estate
SMART Roadster
Toyota Landcruiser
Vauxhall Meriva
Vauxhall Concept S – Eco-Speedster
Vauxhall 3-door Astra 2L Turbo GSi
Volkswagen Phaeton
Volkswagen Touareg
Volvo XC90
Volvo V70R
Volvo S60R
Notes to editors:
Opening hours and dates for British International Motor Show 2002
Press Day
22 Oct 8.00 am to 7.00 pm
Business Day
23 Oct 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
Daily Telegraph Preview Day
24 Oct 9.00 am to 7.00 pm
Public Days
25 Oct – 2 Nov 9.30 am to 7.00 pm
3 Nov 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Prices:
On the door / In advance*
Adult £15 / £12
Child/senior citizen £7.50 / £6
Daily Telegraph Preview Day £40 / £25
* Advance discounts end this Sunday, 13 October 2002. Tickets available via www.motorshow.co.uk or by calling the Motor Show hotline on 0870 906 2002
