Moscow International Automobile Salon

The Moscow International Automobile Salon or MIAS (Russian: Московский Международный Автомобильный Салон) is the biennial auto show held at Crocus Expo in Moscow, Russia. The show is scheduled by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, which considers it a major international auto show. The organizers are the Association of Russian Carmakers NP and the Expo Centre. Numerous dealer conferences organized by car producers are forming the integral part of the program. In September 2010, it received the status of 'A' High Class Automobile Salon.

Major car producers like: AvtoVAZ, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Citroën, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Škoda, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, GAZ & UAZ are the participants of the Moscow International Automobile Salon.

2006

The 2006 show was held from 30 August to 10 September.^[1]

2008

The 2008 show was held from 26 August to 7 September.

Introductions:

• Audi A6 (facelift)
• Audi RS6
• Lexus LS460 AWD
• Mazda Kazamai Concept
• Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
• Renault Symbol

2010

The 2010 show was held from 25 August to 5 September.

Introductions:

• Ford Mondeo (facelift)^[2]
• Honda Crosstour (Russian introduction)
• Hyundai RB concept^[3]
• Hyundai Sonata (Russian introduction)
• Jaguar XJ Sentinel Armored Version^[4]
• Lada Priora 2011
• Lada Project R90^[5]
• Lexus RX 270
• Marussia F2^[6]
• Mitsubishi ASX (Russian introduction)^[7]
• Nissan Patrol (Russian introduction)
• Renault Latitude
• TagAZ B100 Concept^[8]
• TagAZ D100 Concept^[9]
• TagAZ Q100 Concept^[10]
• Toyota Highlander (facelift)
• Volkswagen Polo Sedan

2012

The 2012 show was held from 29 August to 9 September.

Introductions:

• Audi R8 (facelift)
• Besturn B50 (Russian introduction)^[11]
• Bentley Continental GT Speed
• BMW i8 Spyder (concept) (European introduction)
• BMW Zagato Coupe (concept) (Russian introduction)
• Cadillac ATS (Russian introduction)^[12]
• Cadillac CTS-V sedan/coupé (Russian introduction)^[12]
• Chevrolet Cobalt (European introduction)^[13]
• Chevrolet Colorado (European introduction)^[13]
• Chevrolet TrailBlazer (European introduction)^[13]
• Citroën C5 (facelift)^[14]
• Ford Evos (concept) (Russian introduction)^[15]
• Ford Kuga (Russian introduction)^[15]
• Geely Englon SC5 (Russian introduction)^[16]
• Geely Gleagle GX7 (Russian introduction)^[16]
• Honda EV-STER Concept (Russian introduction)
• Hyundai Equus Limousine Security
• Hyundai i30 Estate (Russian introduction)^[17]
• Hyundai i40 Estate (Russian introduction)^[17]
• Hyundai Santa Fe (European introduction)
• Infiniti JX (European introduction)
• Jaguar XF AWD
• Jaguar XFR Speed Pack
• Jaguar XJ AWD
• Kia Quoris (European introduction)
• Lada XRAY (concept)^[18]
• Lada Kalina^[18]
• EL Lada EV^[18]
• Land Rover Freelander 2 (facelift)^[19]
• Lexus ES (Russian introduction)^[20]
• Lexus LS (facelift)^[20]
• Lifan 720 (Russian introduction)^[21]
• Lifan Smiley (facelift) (Russian introduction)^[21]
• Lifan X60 (Russian introduction)^[21]
• Luxgen7 SUV (Russian introduction)
• Mazda6^[22]
• Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG
• Nissan Almera^[23]
• Nissan Juke with Ministry of Sound edition^[24]
• Opel Astra (facelift)^[25]
• Opel Astra Sedan^[25]
• SEAT Toledo concept (Russian introduction)^[26]
• Škoda Yeti Sochi^[27]
• Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift (Europe introduction)

The Best Automobile of the Moscow International Automobile Salon’2012 was for the first time held within the frames of MIAS’2012. The Bentley Continental GT Speed was awarded the Car of Dream.^[28]

References

1. "Press-release of the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2006". Crocus Expo. 2006-03-13. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
2. "2011 Ford Mondeo facelift unveiled in Moscow". WorldCarFans.com. 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
3. "Hyundai RB concept revealed at Moscow Motor Show". WorldCarFans.com. 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
4. "New Jaguar XJ Sentinel Armored Version to Debut at Moscow Show". Carscoop. 2010-08-18. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
5. "Moscú 2010: Lada R90 Project". Autoblog Spanish. 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
6. "Marussia F2 Crossover Makes its Debut in Moscow". Carscoop. 2010-08-13. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
7. "Mitsubishi ASX Crossover Makes Moscow Debut". Inside Line. 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
8. "Moscú 2010: TagAZ B100 Concept". Autoblog Spanish. 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
9. "Moscú 2010: TagAZ D100 Concept". Autoblog Spanish. 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
10. "Moscú 2010: TagAZ Q100 Concept". Autoblog Spanish. 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
11. "FAW will present a new sedan Besturn B50 in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
12. "Cadillac will present new models in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
13. "Chevrolet at the Moscow International Motor Show". GM Media Online. 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
14. "Citroen will present new Citroen C5 in Moscow". Autostat. 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
15. "Ford will present a new Kuga and a concept Evos in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-09. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
16. "Geely will present two new cars in the Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
17. "Hyundai will present the upgraded i30 and i40 with estate car body in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-09. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
18. "AvtoVAZ will present three world premieres in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
19. "2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 / LR2 Receives a Light Makeover and a New 240HP 2.0L Turbo [62 Images]". Carscoop. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
20. "Lexus will present new LS and ES in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
21. "Lifan will show five new cars in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-10. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
22. "All-New Mazda6 Sedan World Premiere at 2012 Moscow Motor Show". Mazda News Releases. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
23. "NISSAN TO PRODUCE NEW ALMERA IN RUSSIA". Nissan Newsroom Europe. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
24. "Nissan Joins Forces with Ministry of Sound to Create New Limited Edition Juke". Carscoop. 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
25. "Opel celebrates four Moscow world premieres". GM Media Online. 2012-08-16. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
26. "SEAT will present a concept car Toledo in Moscow motor show". Autostat. 2012-08-08. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
27. "ŠKODA AUTO at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012". Škoda Auto. 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
28. MIAS Expo website

External links

• MIAS Official website