You know the auto trends nowadays such as self-driving cars and green cars but could not see them on the roads. Here is where they are. South Korea, the world's 10th largest car market, will hold its only event recognized by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Seoul Motor Show. With 21 car manufacturers, 206 electric vehicle-only makers, parts makers and information technology companies joining the biannual show, this year's motor show will run through April seven and will take place at Kintex, Ilsan.

▲ Promotion Poster of 2019 Seoul Motor Show

The nation's largest carmaker, Hyundai Motors, will participate, as a matter of course. Unveiling the company's steady seller Sonata's eighth generation hybrid and fuel-cell electric vehicle, Nexo, Hyundai Motors will appeal its green vision. Sonata with solar panels deployed on the roof maximizes fuel-efficiency up to 20 kilomiters per liter. The electric vehicle, Nexo, with an air-purifying capability is the one that djsplayed at the show. By the way, Hyundai Motors' sister company, Kia Motors, will show three concept cars - Mohave Masterpiece, SP Signature and Imagine - to showoff the carmaker’s ambition to dominate the SUV segment.

▲ Eighth Generation Sonata showcased at the Seoul Motor Show

Foreign carmakers, similarly, will show their ambition over green and futuristic concepts. Mercedes-Benz, one of the most famous face in the motor scene, but old at the same time, will have to bring some changes to make people's expectations meet. Thus, they will release an electric racing car, Vision EQ Silver Arrow, which is a homage to the 1938's worldwide speed record mobility, W 125 Silver Arrow. Also, other importers targeting the Korean market such as Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover will unveil key products at the motor show.

▲ Mercedes-Benz Concept Car Vision EQ Silver Arrow

Keywords of near future's road trend will be at the Seoul Motor Show. Crossover SUVs, expanded green lineups and widened color palette will offer glimpse into auto market of tomorrow.

April 7th, 2019

by 김찬우