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Next Thursday, Auto Zurich will open its doors for the 36th time. It is impressive what the organizers, or rather the wheels, around managing director Ines Nägeli (56) and president Karl Bieri (73) have put in place: After last year’s record of exhibitors, almost 60 new car brands are taking part in the fair this year. Zurich showrooms – a new record in the long history of what is now Switzerland’s largest and most important motor show. Even when compared internationally, Auto Zurich falls far behind many similar events in terms of brand diversity.
SUVs are very popular
The many new cars include not only around 40 Swiss premieres, but also vehicles that have never been presented to the public in Europe. BMW is driving the second version of the X2 SUV coupe in Zurich, which was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show. Peugeot is showcasing the all-electric e-3008 on European soil for the first time and VW is unveiling the new version of its best-selling Tiguan SUV.
Other highlights from Auto Zurich show that SUVs are more popular than ever with the public and exhibitors: compact models such as the Fiat 600e, Mini Countryman, Smart #3 or Toyota C-HR, large and elegant SUVs that extend from bumper to bumper It stands with ‘s. Fisker Ocean, Kia EV9, Polestar 3 or Skoda Kodiaq. Other new car highlights include Ford’s powerful F-150 Lightning electric pickup and Tesla’s newly launched Model 3.
Test electric cars for yourself
What’s special about Auto Zurich: You can not only look at most of the cars, but also sit in them and even test drive some models. Like last year, visitors to the expanded EV Experience will be able to try out 19 different electric cars for themselves during test drives around the Oerlike trade fair grounds. This gives you the opportunity to experience electromobility hands-on or gain further experience. EV Experience is powered by TCS experts who advise and answer all questions on topics such as charging infrastructure, payment options or driver comparisons.
Racing cars you can imagine
Auto Zurich also invites you to dream with the many sports cars it displays. Elegant bodies from Abt or Techart and the latest cars from well-known super sports car manufacturers are represented in the showrooms. Aston Martin is bringing its new DB12 luxury cruiser to Oerlikon, Ferrari is bringing its convertible Roma Spider and Lamborghini is bringing the Revuelto, the successor to the 1,000 hp Aventador.
Two hypercar manufacturers, Koenigsegg and Pagani, will do the honor once again: Swedes around founder Christian von Koenigsegg carry the 1,600-horsepower Jesko in their trunks, while Pagani shows off the million-dollar Huayra Roadster on the stand. As an icing on the sporty “i”, the famous Italian design studio Pininfarina introduces to the showrooms its self-developed Battista electric car – the world’s most powerful production car with 1900 hp with four electric motors!
famous classics
But not only fans of newly formed sheet metal, but also lovers of vintage cars will get their money’s worth at Auto Zurich. Four brands are celebrating milestone anniversaries at the fourth Auto Zurich Classic in Hall 6. Kloten ZH’s Hirsch AG is celebrating the 60th birthday of the sports car manufacturer Lamborghini with a special show of various historic V12 models, from the 350 GT, its first production vehicle, to famous classics such as the Miura or Countach, as well as younger vehicles. Murciélago.
Land Rover, Porsche and VW Swiss brands also celebrate milestone birthdays every 75 years. Whether the first version of the off-road experienced Defender, the 356 as the first Porsche ever, or popular mobilizers such as the Beetle or the first Golf, you can find them all at Auto Zurich Classic.
Hall 7 will be a gaming paradise
Finally, the place at the top of Hall 7 is worth visiting. Whether it is premium audio systems, tuning accessories or bespoke model cars, maintenance products, parking protection mats or the latest motorcycle models from BMW and Harley-Davidson; You can stroll and stroll under the roof of the fair.
Like last year, the final races of the Swiss Simracing Series SSRS, which will take place as part of Auto Zurich, will be the highlight. 70 players in three categories: over 45, women and professionals will compete for the virtual Swiss motorsport crown on Saturday afternoon, 4 November. Final final places will be rewarded at Auto Zurich: For the first time, the fastest visitors will qualify for the finals on Thursday and Friday. On Sunday, the simulators in Hall 7 will be open to anyone interested.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
