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From extreme off-road to electric vehicles, the 2024 IIMS is a feast for all
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An explosive display of drifting prowess during the Women’s Drift Challenge by the IIMS Drift Program. (Courtesy of Dyandra Promosindo)
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’m not quite a car fanatic, nor am I in the market for a new daily driver, but that certainly did not stop me from enjoying the Indonesia International Motorsport Show (IIMS).
Taking place at JIExpo, Kemayoran from Feb. 15 to 25, this year’s iteration of IIMS featured around 53 vehicle brands, 23 car and 30 motorcycle brands, showcasing their latest and greatest offerings to enthusiasts and prospective buyers alike.
Well, I was there for work, as my editor duly reminded me, but as someone who does enjoy a cool-looking vehicle, it’s safe to say I had an excellent time perusing the many booths present.
Eye-catching highlights
One of the first things that caught my eye was the new Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, a refresh of the classic off-road design that we’ve been familiar with since the 70s, which had its own two-storey ramp installation constructed for extreme test drive purposes.
The two-hit combo was then picked up by German luxury manufacturer BMW, which released both new motorcycles and cars to the Indonesian market. I found the retro styled new BMW R12 cruiser motorcycle particularly intriguing, along with the two new Sports Activity Vehicles, the BMW iX1 E Drive 20 M Sport and the BMW iX1 xDrive50 Sport, both of which look gorgeous and are fully electric.
