10 reasons to visit the 2023 Brussels Motor Show
After two corona years in which the Motor Show could not take place, the car world was reached again in Heysel. Organizer Febiac has changed a statement, which the formula of the Brussels Motor Show has changed. So there is in 2023 no motor saloon NL no Expo Dream Cars. Don’t worry, there are still plenty of reasons to come to the Brussels Expo between Friday 13 and Sunday 22 January…
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1. It is the 100th edition of the Motor Show
The history of the Motor Show dates back to 1902, but we have until 2023 to celebrate its 100th edition. This is of course due to the world wars in the last century, but also due to the corona pandemic that made the 2021 and 2022 editions impossible. Others also know that there are hardly any European car shows with any allure today.
Also see The most beautiful historical photos of 100 editions of the Brussels Motor Show
2. Both brands sign present
Fewer palaces and therefore a smaller surface on which the new cars can shine. But organizer Febiac has succeeded in winning over almost all manufacturers, so that more than 95% of the Belgian car market is represented. Of the major brands, only Volvo sends its cat, sports car enthusiasts will search in vain for Ferrari.
OVERVIEW Which brands are where and with which cars?
3. Wide range of electric cars
Company cars represent a larger share of the total sales pie, which means that the electric car is quickly winning. And you can see that at the Brussels Motor Show, where electric cars are widely represented and are also placed in the spotlight for most brands. Even at roughly Jeep.
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4. Interesting salon conditions and other benefits
Despite the delivery problems with a detailed assessment, most manufacturers again present interesting salon conditions. it is noticeable that classic discounts on new cars, which may be important to lose, because a detailed manufacturer prefers to bet on interest formulas to finance your new car.
OVERVIEW All salon editions, brand by brand
5. Nice concept cars to view
Some manufacturers keep it modest and only exhibit part of their range at the Brussels Motor Show, but other brands are remarkably bold. So brings Volkswagen more than 30 cars along to Palace 11 of Heysel, which is completely taken over by the products of importer D’Ieteren. Including two concept cars.
OVERVIEW All concept cars at the Brussels Motor Show
And VW is not alone, also wants Alpine, Audi, Citroën, Dacia, Mini, Renault, Skoda and you name it there are concepts to discover.
6. Several international premieres at the Motor Show
The Brussels Motor Show is a sales show for automatic premieres and other novelties that the major manufacturers prefer to choose a different location. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any premieres to admire. So comes with one Wankel engine as a range extender in combination with Mazda MX-30 R-EV as a world premiere to the Heysel.
OVERVIEW All premieres at the Brussels Motor Show
7. There are definitely dream cars at the Motor Show
It is not because no separate Expo Dream Cars is organized during the Brussels Motor Show that there are no dream cars to admire at the Heysel. And that is why we should be especially grateful to D’Ieteren, if they also want Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Rimac to palace 11.
Part of palace 6 is reserved for The Avenue, where you will find dream cars from Alpine, Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus, McLaren and Mercedes-AMG. Alps NL Maserati do it even with its own booth while BMW a descriptive M models take part in the Brussels Motor Show, including the exclusive 3.0 CSL.
8. With all the Chinese…
It door Cardoene Aiways eventually had to give up because their new cars did not reach Belgium evenly before the Brussels Motor Show, but the Chinese brands are gaining importance. Next Polestar, which the new 3 Proposal for the Brussels Motor Show, BAIC, DFSK, MG, Maxus and Seres also present in Heysel. But the most important one might be BYD could be, short for Build Your Dreams…
9. New niche
The Brussels Motor Show could also be the starting point of a new hype, if the range of electric micro-city cars with a higher speed is to be offered. So fast that you could speak of a new niche. Stellantis brings the Lemon Amy to the Heysel, Astara de Silence S04 and D’Ieteren de Micro Microlino. And then you have the Italian XEV that the Yoyo Presentation at the Brussels Motor Show.
10. Autosalon organizes two late night evenings
No time in the weekend and no day off to come to the Heysel for the Motor Show? Don’t worry, in 2023 two late night events will be organized during which the Brussels Expo will remain open longer. On Monday 16 January and Friday 20 January the palaces will remain open until 10 pm.
READ ALSO Practical information Brussels Motor Show 2023
Not included yet?
Make a day trip and visit the Motor Show, the Expo James Bond and the Expo Supercars in Autoworld
If you do come to Brussels, you don’t have to limit yourself to the Motor Show. In Palais 12 of Heysel you can also see the Expo “Bond in motion” visit. And AutoWorld Brussels hosts the Expo “Supercars 2 – Road vs Race Edition“…Car enthusiasts know what to do.