I love cars, but having this interest as a hobby isn’t ideal when living in Singapore. That’s why I’m thrilled that the Singapore Motorshow is back! If I have no other plans, I could easily spend the entire day there, leisurely exploring the cars, experiencing them up close, and admiring their designs. (Unlike the man in China who was only focused on staring at the car-show models!)
The Singapore Motorshow 2025 is being held at the Suntec City Convention Centre from 9–12 January on Levels 3 and 4. My colleague, Daryl, has written an article sharing his perspective here. I’ve also created a walkaround video of the entire Motorshow, which you can watch here.
This article is my written perspective on the event. I was greeted by the Mercedes booth and an ultra-luxurious car: the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV. Owning one would definitely make me a very happy man! Unfortunately, I can’t afford it just yet, but maybe one day…
Moving along, I visited the Nissan booth. Using my HONOR Magic V3 phone to capture photos of the event, I was impressed by the sharpness and clarity of the images. It’s a beautiful phone for photography!
Nissan recently launched the new Nissan Qashqai, which immediately caught my attention with its striking, sharp, and sporty front grille. However, I wonder why it comes with a mild hybrid engine instead of e-Power. Perhaps we’ll explore this further in a future review of the Qashqai.
Next up was Toyota, arguably the most iconic Japanese car brand. I used to own a Toyota Corolla Altis years ago and loved its smooth engine and comfortable seats.
One car drawing a lot of attention was the Toyota GR Yaris. Is it the car itself or the attractive booth model beside it? Regardless, the GR Yaris is a performance marvel. Its 1.6L turbocharged three-cylinder engine produces 257 hp and 360 Nm of torque, making it the first Toyota built at the renowned Motomachi plant. Impressive!
While I’m not a big fan of sports cars (Singapore’s traffic lights and speed cameras don’t make it practical), I prefer models like the Toyota Camry, Toyota Harrier, or Toyota Alphard. Here’s the brand-new Camry, launched just a few months ago.
Hello, Suzuki Swift! There was once a time when COE prices were just S$2, and the Swift was everywhere in Singapore. Today, it’s less common. While it’s still a compact car, I’m not a fan of the rear-side design of this generation—it doesn’t look sporty at all.
Continuing with Japanese brands, the new Honda Accord looks sleek and stylish, standing out as a strong competitor to the Toyota Camry. Personally, I prefer the Accord’s design.
On the other hand, the latest Honda Freed looks quite dull. Among all its generations, I still find the second generation the most attractive. It seems both the Freed and its rival, the Toyota Sienta, prioritize functionality over aesthetics. Perfect for young families, though.
The Lexus booth featured several hybrid models. While there were no new launches this year, their lineup remains popular. If you’re looking for a luxury brand with reliable maintenance, Lexus is a solid choice.
Mazda unveiled its new CX-80, a spacious and stylish SUV. However, I personally prefer the more aggressive look of its previous front grille.
The BYD booth was the largest, reflecting its popularity.
The new BYD Sealion 7 struck a perfect balance for me—combining the height of the Atto 3 with the sleek interior of the Seal. I can’t wait to test-drive it!
BYD also showcased the BYD M6, currently the most affordable seven-seater in Singapore, and the luxurious Yangwang U9, an electric super-coupe capable of reaching 309 km/h and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.36 seconds. Will the U9 be launched in Singapore? Probably not.
One of the highlights for me was the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which is proudly Made in Singapore! This marks Hyundai’s second locally manufactured car after the Ioniq 5. I first experienced the Ioniq 6 two years ago during a holiday in Jeju and loved its stunning side and rear profiles.
However, the price remains steep for most Singaporeans, unlike the more affordable Hyundai Kona, which is also popular as a taxi model.
Hyundai also unveiled the Ioniq 5 N, a high-performance version of the Ioniq 5, alongside the sleek Tucson AWD N Line and the boxy yet eye-catching Santa Fe.
The Kia EV5 is launched in Singapore. If I am looking for a EV car, this is one of the strong contender!
Audi introduced the stunning Audi Q6 e-tron, hosted by Yasminne Cheng from Class 95, Audi’s brand ambassador.
BMW unveiled the latest X3.
Smart showcased its adorable, Mercedes-inspired compact cars.
MG turned heads with its new Cyberster sports car and the beautifully designed MG HS.
Meanwhile, Neta launched its brand in Singapore with two models.
: the compact Neta Aya, popular in Bangkok, and the more appealing Neta X.
This is the compact Neta Aya. It is very small and not to my liking.
Aiya, let me introduce you their second model, Neta X.
The more appealing Neta X.
Last year, we went to the launch of Omoda E5 with Jaecoo showroom beside.
Jaecoo finally launched this year with the J7 and J6 models.
I have been seeing many ads of Zeekr 009 and Zeekr X.
Good to see it in person!
Xpeng also launched their X9 and this car is huge!
These were the cars that caught my attention at the Singapore Motorshow 2025. While I couldn’t feature every brand or model here, you can check out my walkaround video for a closer look.
Walkaround
Walkaround in 360:
Already looking forward to the Singapore Motorshow 2026. See you next year!
