There is a strong possibility that this year’s 56th International Motor Show and the 17th International Motorcycle, ATV, Scooter, and Equipment Fair “Motopassion” will be remembered in history as a triumph.
Nearly 60,000 people passed through the fair gates over the past weekend alone, making it the most attended weekend for these events in the last decade.
As it enters the second half of its duration, the Motor Show has already justified its status as the largest global trade fair event in the automotive and related industries in March, one of the 11 largest international trade fairs worldwide this year, and one of only three international motor shows in Europe.
This event owes its exclusivity to the fact that an unprecedented 257 exhibitors are presenting 105 automotive and motorcycle brands with an astonishing 180 new models. A total of 51 car brands are unveiling 80 premieres, 12 light commercial vehicle brands are showcasing 27 new models, while 42 motorcycle and ATV brands are introducing 72 premieres.
As expected, exhibitors from Asia have drawn significant attention. Compared to the previous Motor Show, which featured three Chinese exhibitors, this year’s edition boasts as many as 20. Visitors showed particular interest in the electric FIAT Grande Panda, a model of great importance not only for our economy but also for bringing electric vehicles closer to the Serbian market and aligning with European standards. Equally strong interest was shown in the electric Citroen C3, whose production is also set to begin soon at the Stellantis factory in Kragujevac.
As is often the case, media and public interest did not diminish for the most expensive and most affordable models among the numerous premieres. The most expensive car at the fair is the Maserati GT 2 Stradale, priced at 480,000 euros, while the most affordable model is the Dacia Sandero, priced at 14,990 euros. Outside this price range and competition, although not for sale, the extra-exclusive Bugatti Chiron is on display in a non-commercial presentation. It is the most expensive car ever showcased at the fair, valued at several million euros.
It seems that this year, visitors and potential buyers have been further attracted by a richer selection of models, more favorable vehicle delivery conditions, improved availability, as well as better financial terms for purchasing vehicles, lower bank interest rates, and other benefits.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience all of this until March 26. The working hours of the Motor Show and “Motopassion” fair are from 10 AM to 8 PM until March 25, and from 10 AM to 7 PM on March 26. The price of a single ticket is 700 dinars, and parking within the fairgrounds is 200 RSD per hour.
