One of the most celebrated automotive shows in the country returned for its 16th edition where, like every year, local automotive manufacturers showcased the latest cars, bikes and other vehicle supporting parts. In addition to the new releases, there have also been a few tuner cars to look out for.
This year Dhaka Motor Show and Bike Show was held at Bangabandhu Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal where many new cars, trucks and bikes from manufacturers like Toyota, Haval, Suzuki, Bajaj, Fortland, Tata, Proton were displayed , etc. There were also plenty of Chinese parts manufacturers and major lubricant companies like Mobil, Petronas and Omera showing off their new developments in automotive technology.
At this event, Toyota introduced two new cars, alongside many other models, in the subcompact and compact SUV segment, with the Veloz, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder, and the Raize, which comes with a turbo or 1.0 liters. 1.2 liters respectively. Proton also introduced two new cars: the Saga, which is manufactured exclusively in Bangladesh, and the X50 SUV.
Tata, meanwhile, had a whole fleet of vehicles, with trucks and cars, where the company announced its new fully electric vehicles (EVs) Nexon and Tigor – an SUV and a hatchback, respectively. Tata also announced new truck models and showcased updates to its existing models.
Haval was also there with its new Jolion and H6 models with PHEV, and also a new pickup truck called POER. There were many trucks in the Fortland and Foton showcase, including an ambulance as well.
Bajaj also came up with its new and updated three-wheeler models, with a new CNG taxi and a small three-wheeler ambulance. Also there was Team Kilo Flight from KUET with their updated racing car with jute panels, which they will compete in the upcoming Japanese student league.
On the bike front, there were plenty of new models from Bajaj, with its updated Discover series and Pulsar NS160 sporting a new body design and colours. There were also plenty of bikes from Suzuki, with their new Gixxer SF, Avenger and GSXR. Apart from the bikes, there was also plenty of accessories to go along with helmets, jackets and high quality riding gear from LS2 and Steelbird.
There were also many spare parts and accessories such as bearings, gears and hand tools on display at the show, mostly from Chinese car, truck and bicycle manufacturers. There was also a fair amount of genuine lubricants sold at the show at a discount, from brake fluids to gear oil, everything was there. All in all, this year’s Dhaka Motor Show delivered on the promise of new features in the automotive world.
