You may not be in the market to buy or lease a new car in the immediate future, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other reasons to visit the Canadian International Autoshow opening this Friday.
The theme for the 2012 CIAS is Journey into the Next Dimension, representing not only the optimism for improved sales but also the next frontier of design, technology and innovation that will be on display.
Once again residing at both the North and South buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the CIAS will run Feb. 17-26.
Featuring over 23 Canadian premieres and more than 15 concept vehicles that few have seen up close and personal, Canada’s largest and best-attended consumer show is truly a world-class event.
Making their Canadian debuts at this year’s show, the long-awaited Acura NSX Concept and Jaguar C-X16 concept make bold statements as to a balance between hybrid technology and performance without compromise.
The show’s Eco-Drive showcase puts a spotlight exclusively on efficiency, profiling advances in both conventional technology and the future of electric vehicles.
You will also get a chance to see upcoming production models before they even arrive at your local dealership, like the all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 3, Dodge Dart, Ford Fusion or Cadillac XTS sedan.
Produced by the Toronto Auto Dealers Association (TADA), the show features over 1,000 automobiles and attracts over 300,000 visitors each year. The estimated value of the exhibits at the show, not including the vehicles themselves, is over $60-million. The estimated value for the cars is another $30-million.
The 125 exhibitors cover a wide spectrum of automotive related products and services for everything from detailing kits to driving lessons. Plenty of manufacturers are planning special events around Family Day on Monday Feb. 20.
Kicking tires and comparing the models that make their way onto your short list is just one reason to visit the show. Offering 500,000 square feet of floor space to explore, it isn’t a bad way to get some mid-winter exercise either.
Visit autoshow.ca for more details.
