Melbourne International Motor Show

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The Melbourne International Motor Show is an international auto show held in Melbourne, Australia alongside the Australian International Motor Show held in Sydney. The show is held annually in an early autumn (usually from 28th February to March 10) until 2009.

Other events

Shannons Auctions

Run by an insurance company Shannons, classic, rare or vintage cars are on display at the front wall and get sold in an auction held on the day after the final day the motor show is open. This auction was run annually.

Aftermarket Gallery

Just to the left when you enter the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, there is an aftermarket gallery where you can look at and buy some automotive amenity products.

L'Oreal Paris Men Expert Lounge

Inside the exhibition building, men can come and try the L'Oreal Hydra Energetic facial products.

Gran Turismo on Play Station

Visitors can have a go at Gran Tursimo through 2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution rally cars and do a lap. Gran Turismo games are updated by their release years.

Four-wheel-driving

A miniature 4WD track is usually set up in front of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Visitors get a chance to ride in the new off-roaders and experience the vehicles' capabilities when driven through the 4WD course.

Peugeot stunt driving

Held from 2005 to 2006, the event compromises with several Peugeot 206s. English precision driver Russ Swift showcases his driving talents such as hand-brake turns and parking and driving on 2 wheels. In 2006, a Peugeot 307 made an appearance.

2000

The following cars introduced in the 2000 Melborune International Motor Show.

• Holden ECOmmodore

2002

The following cars introduced in the 2002 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Smart fortwo

2003

The following cars introduced in the 2003 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Ford Fiesta 4th generation
• Ford Territory
• Holden Vectra
• Mazda RX-8
• Peugeot 307

2004

The following cars introduced in the 2004 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Peugeot 307 CC
• Peugeot 407

2005

The following cars introduced in the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Audi A4 Third generation
• BMW 3 Series
• Citroen C4
• Ferrari F430
• Ford Focus
• Ford GT40
• FPV F6 Tornado
• Holden Adventra
• Holden Torana TT36 Concept
• Hyundai HCD-8 Concept Sport Tourer
• Hyundai Tiburon
• Kia Sportage
• Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
• Lamborghini Super Trofeo
• Land Rover Discovery 3
• Land Rover Range Rover 2006 model
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport
• Lexus GS
• Maserati Spyder 90th Anniversary
• Maybach 62
• Mazda MX-5
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class
• Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
• Mitsubishi CZ3 Tarmac
• Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback (see Mitsubishi Lancer)
• Peugeot 207
• SsangYong Chairman
• SsangYong Stavic
• Subaru B9 Tribeca
• Suzuki Swift
• Toyota Camry TS01 Concept
• Toyota Hilux
• Volkswagen Caddy Life
• Volkswagen Golf GTI 5th Generation

2006

The following cars introduced at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• Nissan Tiida
• Rinspeed Senso

2007

The following cars introduced in the 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Audi A5/S5
• Audi A6 Allroad
• Audi S3
• Chevrolet Camaro
• Elfin MS8 Streamliner
• FPV GT 40th Anniversary
• Honda Civic Type-R
• Subaru Forester
• Toyota Corolla

2008

The following cars introduced in the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Audi Cross Coupe Concept
• BMW 1 Series convertible
• BMW X6
• Fiat Nuova 500
• Ford FG Falcon
• Holden Sportwagon
• Honda Accord
• Hyundai Genesis
• Land Rover LRX
• Lexus GS
• Mazda Hakaze Concept
• Nissan Dualis
• Nissan GT-R
• Peugeot 308
• Toyota FT-HS
• Volkswagen Tiguan

2009

The following cars introduced in the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show.

• Ford Fiesta 5th generation
• Holden Cruze
• Mazda3
• Mitsubishi i-MIEV
• Toyota Camry Hybrid
• Toyota Prius 3rd generation