Autoshow will have twice as much space for hybrid vehicles, which in the first five months registered a 162% increase in sales

The event, which will bring together more than 40 brands, will begin this August 30 at the Guayaquil Convention Center.

For four days, from August 30 to September 4, more than 40 vehicle brands will launch their new 2023 models to the Ecuadorian market, within the framework of the Autoshow 2022, which will take place at the Guayaquil Convention Center, organized by Expoplaza and which has the support of the Ecuadorian Automotive Association (AEA).

Among the new features this year, it was known that the demand for spaces at the Autoshow for the exhibition and sales of hybrid vehicles grew by 233.8% compared to the 2021 event. There will also be an exhibition of classic cars.

One of the brands that will launch this type of model will be Chery, a company of Chinese origin represented by Corporación Maresa at the national level. The brand assured that its new commitment fits into sustainable technologies.

This increase in space for hybrid vehicles within the Autoshow coincides with the increase in demand by 162% from January to May of this year, compared to the same period in 2021.

According to figures from the Association of Automotive Companies of Ecuador (Aeade), in the first five months of the year, 2,801 units of this type of vehicle were sold. Most of the demand focused on SUVs, with 2,351 units sold; then automobiles were located, with 271 sales; and, finally, the trucks, with 179 units. While in the same period of 2021, 1,069 vehicles were sold, including SUVs, cars and trucks.

In addition, electric vehicles also showed growth this year, selling 149 units, 63 more than in the same period last year, which represented a growth of 73%.

“The public waits for the Autoshow year after year. They know that here they will find the largest range of cars in one place and unique fair opportunities,” said Baquerizo.

For example, the German firm Opel promotes its participation in the event on Instagram and highlights that they will be present with their range manufactured 100% in Europe.

Financial entities and scheduled purchase companies will also participate in the event, with various financing options, which will give access to different credit facilities for the acquisition of vehicles. In addition to a wide variety of products and services related to the automotive sector.