From September 9 to 14, Munich will play host to IAA Mobility 2025—or as it’s more commonly known, the Munich Motor Show. It remains one of the biggest automotive events in all of Europe. Held annually at the Messe München expo center and throughout the city, showgoers can expect dozens of new debuts, hundreds of displays, and even a few test drive experiences.
This year’s show will have a wide range of European and international auto manufacturers in attendance. Chinese automakers are expected to have a large presence in Munich with a few new debuts planned, while most American brands will be absent from the show, with the exception of Ford and Lucid.
Electric vehicles will take center stage at this year’s event, but there will still be dozens of traditional combustion cars and hybrids on display as well.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at everything coming to IAA Mobility 2025. This list will be updated regularly with new information as it comes in.
Which Car Brands Will Be At IAA Munich 2025?
Aito
A collaboration between Chinese automaker Seres and technology giant Huawei, Aito will display two new models in Munich: the Aito M5 and M7. These vehicles were originally announced in Munich in 2023.
Audi
The 2025 Munich Motor Show may serve as the launch platform for the new Audi Q7, Ingolstadt’s flagship SUV. This suggests that the model’s lifespan is far from over. The updated Q7 is expected to grow in size and feature a significantly redesigned interior to align with the latest models in Audi’s lineup. A platform upgrade is also anticipated, with the Q7 likely to adopt the new PPC architecture from the A6.
Speaking of the A6, Munich could also host the debut of the new RS6 Avant—the high-performance version of Audi’s mid-size station wagon—now expected to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Its smaller sibling, the RS5, might also appear, equipped with a V-6 engine paired with an electric motor.
Finally, Audi will debut a new concept inspired by the TT and other iconic sports cars throughout the company’s lineage. We’ve already seen some leaked photos, but a full debut is imminent.
BMW
Photo by: BMW
In Munich, BMW will debut one of the most highly anticipated models of the year: the all-new iX3. This mid-size electric SUV will ride atop the brand’s Neue Klasse platform, which will form the foundation for all future electric vehicles from BMW.
But that’s not all—the 2025 iX3 will also introduce a bold new design language, featuring a more compact double kidney grille, completely redesigned lighting, and a revolutionary interior.
BYD
There’s no official word on BYD’s lineup for the 2025 Munich Motor Show. One possible debut is the Seal 06, a compact model expected to offer both fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. However, we’ll have to wait for official confirmation.
Cupra
Cupra will unveil its new model, the Raval, at the 2025 Munich Motor Show—the Spanish brand’s answer to the Volkswagen ID.2. Closely inspired by the 2022 UrbanRebel Concept, the Raval will be an all-electric vehicle, measuring around 4 meters in length and offering a maximum range of up to 450 kilometers.
Cupra’s stand will also feature the debut of a brand-new show car, designed to offer a first look at the brand’s future design direction—one that aims to “harmoniously blend man and machine.”
Dongfeng
Like many others, the Chinese group is targeting expansion into European markets. While there are no official details yet on what it will showcase at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, updates may be forthcoming—including news about the launch of the Box, a compact electric city car, as well as potential new models from the Forthing brand.
Ford
Following the discontinuation of the Fiesta and, more recently, the Focus, Ford has shifted its focus toward electric vehicles, with mixed results. However, the automaker may be preparing a comeback at the 2025 Munich Motor Show with a new compact SUV, positioned as the successor to the discontinued EcoSport. The upcoming model is expected to debut in Bavaria, offering both hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
GAC
Chinese automaker GAC (Guangzhou Automotive Group) is preparing to enter the European market and has chosen the 2025 IAA Mobility show in Munich as its launchpad. During the event, taking place from September 9 to 14, the brand will unveil two fully electric models for the first time in Europe: the Aion 5 and the all-new Aion UT.
Genesis
Genesis is preparing to launch in Italy and aims to establish a strong presence in Europe. At the 2025 Munich Motor Show, the brand will showcase its lineup—including the G80, GV70, and GV60—all fully electric and equipped with high-capacity batteries that deliver class-leading range. Hybrid models are also expected to join the range in the near future.
Hyundai
Is there space for a new model between the tiny Hyundai Bayon and the Kona? According to the Korean automaker, there is—provided it features a distinct powertrain. A compact EV SUV could make its debut at the 2025 Munich Motor Show. While official details on design and technical specs are still under wraps, the model is expected to share its platform with its sibling, the Kia EV2 (see below). It might be named the Hyundai Ioniq 2, but we’ll have to wait until the press day for confirmation.
Kia
Photo by: Kia
The Munich Motor Show could be the first European event to showcase the Kia EV4 and PV5—an electric sedan and van that were first revealed during Kia EV Day in February. It also wouldn’t be surprising to see the debut of the Kia EV2, a compact electric SUV measuring 4.06 meters in length and slated for production in 2026.
Leapmotor
After revealing only the exterior at the Paris show, Leapmotor may unveil the fully finished version of the B10 at the 2025 Munich Motor Show. The compact SUV recently launched in China and is expected to arrive in Europe in the coming months with a range of electric powertrains. The Munich event could also serve as the perfect stage for the B01—a compact sedan positioned as a rival to the Tesla Model 3.
Lucid
With orders now open in the US, the Lucid Gravity has begun its journey abroad, and the 2025 Munich Motor Show could serve as a launchpad for its European sales. However, this won’t be its first European appearance—the large American electric SUV was already showcased at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. Offering over 450 miles of range in the US, the Lucid Gravity starts at $79,900.
Mercedes-Benz
The highlight of the 2025 Munich Motor Show will undoubtedly be the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC, featuring a completely redesigned style and, notably, a fully electric powertrain. Stuttgart-based Mercedes will retire its EQ sub-brand in favor of a more traditional naming approach, appending the suffix “EQ Technology” to the model name. The electric GLC is expected to offer multiple powertrain options, delivering up to 490 horsepower and a maximum range of 650 kilometers in Europe.
The Munich event will also mark the public debut of the Mercedes-AMG Project XX. Currently a concept, this 1,360 hp electric hypercar is slated for production in 2026. Additionally, Mercedes will showcase the new CLA Shooting Brake—the station wagon variant of its mid-size model—available with both electric powertrains and a 1.5-liter mild hybrid gasoline engine.
Electric innovation will extend to Mercedes’ van lineup with the VLE Prototype, a concept previewing the next generation of Mercedes vans built on the VAN.EA (Van Electric Architecture) platform. The first production model based on this architecture is expected to launch in 2026.
Mini
One of the brands still completely shrouded in mystery is Mini. After revolutionizing its range over the past year, Mini could bring some special versions to the Munich Motor Show, without focusing on any particular innovations. But never say never.
Opel
Opel pioneered concept cars in Europe back in 1965 with the Opel Experimental GT, the first ever built by a European manufacturer. Sixty years later, the brand will unveil the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo—a concept that will also be available digitally this fall in Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 and 5.
Opel’s other new models at the Munich Motor Show will also be electric. The production version of the Opel Mokka GSE is expected to make an appearance, and the revamped Opel Astra plug-in, unveiled online at the end of July, could debut live in Munich. The updated Astra features a more powerful powertrain and a new battery promising up to 85 km of range in full electric mode.
Polestar
The eagerly awaited Polestar 5, an electric sedan competing with the Tesla Model S and boasting over 800 hp, could be joined by the Polestar 7 prototype—an electric SUV expected in 2028 and the company’s first model to be produced in Europe.
Porsche
Perhaps one of the most controversial Porsches in recent years debuts in prototype form in Munich: the all-electric Cayenne. Serving as the flagship of the brand’s transition to battery power—recently revised amid challenges faced by zero-emission models—it will be built on the PPE platform and offer multiple power levels, similar to its combustion-engine counterpart. Notably, the gasoline-powered Cayenne will not be discontinued but will receive updates to remain in production at least until 2030.
Renault
Could the new Renault Twingo series be next? After appearing as a concept car—first as a fully enclosed model and later revealing its interior—the French manufacturer’s small, economical electric car could make its official debut in final form at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, ahead of a 2026 dealership launch.
The presence of the new Renault Clio, now in its fifth generation, also seems certain. It will continue to offer hybrid powertrains while possibly phasing out purely combustion engine variants, except perhaps for LPG versions. The overall proportions are expected to remain unchanged, with styling evolving to align with Renault’s latest design language, led by the Symbioz concept.
Skoda
Although not listed among the official manufacturers at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, Škoda will still make its presence felt in Bavaria — just not inside the show itself. Instead, the brand will unveil the Vision O, a concept previewing the design of its future electric station wagon, somewhere in the city.
Station wagons have been central to Škoda’s success, and the company is now preparing to phase out traditional combustion engines in favor of battery-electric powertrains. The teaser reveals only the silhouette of the station wagon so far, with a press release hinting that the Vision O will evolve Škoda’s current “Modern Solid” design language, likely incorporating elements from the Epiq concept.
Smart
When you hear “smart,” you think of the Fortwo—the compact two-seater that, although discontinued, remains a beloved icon among European drivers, especially in Italy. At every meeting with the company’s top management, questions about a new Fortwo arise, and the response is consistently the same: it’s in development. Perhaps the 2025 Munich Motor Show will reveal the first results of the designers’ and engineers’ efforts—or possibly the European version of the #5 plug-in, recently unveiled in China.
Togg
The young Turkish company has ambitious plans but currently sells only one model domestically while developing a second. With its sights set on expanding across Europe, the 2025 Munich Motor Show could be the ideal stage to announce its market growth and a broader lineup.
Volkswagen
Photo by: Volkswagen
Some of the most eagerly anticipated new models at the 2025 Munich Motor Show come from Volkswagen, led by the ID.2. The German manufacturer’s small electric car has had a long and complex journey: originally introduced as the 2021 ID.Life concept, it was completely redesigned aesthetically to become the ID.2 all, featuring lines and dimensions closely resembling the Polo. Its final design has now been approved.
Munich will host the debut of the production version, alongside its crossover sibling, the ID.2 X, which remains in concept form. Completing this trio will be the new Volkswagen T-Roc — the compact German SUV recently teased on Instagram by design chief Andreas Mindt — which will also introduce a brand-new hybrid powertrain.
Xpeng
The 2025 Munich Motor Show could mark the debut of the European version of the Xpeng P7+, the Chinese manufacturer’s electric sedan that emphasizes not only its battery powertrain but also its proprietary artificial intelligence system, promising capabilities never before seen in a car. In China, the P7+ is available with two different LFP battery options: 61.0 and 76.0 kilowatt-hours.
Munich Motor Show 2025: Ticket Information
The 2025 Munich Motor Show is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 14, 2025 with the press day on Monday, September 8. Tickets—required for entry to the exhibition areas (IAA Summit)—can be purchased online or at the fair’s ticket offices and are available in several formats:
All tickets also include unlimited travel on public transport for the day of your visit.
No ticket is required to attend Open Space events and exhibitions. The city center streets—within the area bounded by Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Königsplatz, and Wittelsbacherplatz—will be freely accessible without admission. Visitors can explore new features, attend talks and presentations, and participate in test drives there.
The opening hours for the 2025 Munich Motor Show are:
- IAA Summit: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Open Space: September 9 to 13, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM; September 14, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
As mentioned, the outdoor area will offer test drives of models from the following brands: Audi, BYD, Can-Am, Chery, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Leapmotor, Lucid, Mercedes, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, smart, Togg, Volkswagen, and XPENG.
The Open Space will be centered in the streets of downtown Munich. See the map below.
La mappa dell’Open Space del Salone di Monaco 2025
Photo by: IAA Mobility
Munich Motor Show 2025: How to Get There
There are several ways to reach the Munich Motor Show 2025. For visitors coming from northern Italy, driving may be a convenient option—Munich regularly welcomes large crowds during Oktoberfest. Take the A94 motorway and follow the signs to the various car parks near the München-Riem exit. Electric vehicle drivers will benefit from a dedicated parking area in the west car park, equipped with 80 charging stations.
If traveling by train, from Munich Central Station, you can take the U2 underground line, which reaches the fair’s west entrance in about 20 minutes.
From Munich Airport, various public transport options, taxis, and dedicated shuttles are available, with shuttles stopping directly in front of Terminal 1. Tickets can be purchased online via the official event website.
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