What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?

Like its previous iterations, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025, running until April 13 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, is a huge event. It is large in scope with respect to the automotive industry, but it also boasts a lot of things to do and plenty to see for visitors. 

With the sheer number of car-related brands and companies in MIAS, event goers who are new to car shows, however, might find themselves overwhelmed. Some might even get lost and not know what section of the car event to visit first. As such, here is a short guide on MIAS 2025’s many segments. 

Mobility Marathon

The Mobility Marathon is arguably the most significant part of MIAS. It is located in the largest indoor portion of the World Trade Center, and it is where visitors can find the vast array of cars on display. 

Apart from the showcased vehicles, the said section also hosts a number of displays dedicated to individual car brands’ latest innovations and technologies. In this part of MIAS, plenty of participating car companies also have fun activities in their respective booths as well. 

For would-be visitors who want to see the list of brands with booths at this year’s MIAS, click here.

Car Club Display

MIAS isn’t just for the consumer; it also provides a platform for car owners. Specifically, the said event has staged a Car Club Display, and per its name, it allows car club members to show off their modified or stock rides. 

MIAS-Petron Custom Classic Car Competition

MIAS 2025 also has a lineup of cool and pristine classic cars on display. The aforementioned are located in the front of the World Trade Center’s main structure, and it showcases a wide variety ranging from Japanese domestic market rides to muscle cars. 

It isn’t a mere display, though. Instead, it is actually a contest sponsored by the organizers of MIAS in partnership with Petron. 

Test Drive Avenue

Here in Zigwheels Philippines, we always advise would-be car buyers to test-drive the car they are shortlisting. It is, after all, considered good practice to become thoroughly acquainted with high-value products before making a huge purchase. 

Relatedly, MIAS 2025 also understood the said sentiment, so it opened the Test Drive Avenue. In the said segment, more than a handful of car brands have lined up their rides for the public to try out via a short drive. 

Truck Zone

Beyond passenger vehicles, MIAS 2025 currently displays several commercial vehicles, trucks, camping rigs, and off-road vehicles.

The aforementioned are positioned in front of the venue’s main building, and it is a must-see for people who want to expand their business fleets. 

Diecast car collection display

In addition to real cars, MIAS 2025 also has a dedicated section for those who collect scale diecast car models. Per the event’s organizer, the said area allows collectors to buy the “rarest and most unique collections.”

Plus, the said section, which is located beside the Truck Zone, is also host to numerous collections of diecast car models for the public to see. 

Aftermarket section

Car modders, or people who want to equip themselves for car maintenance, can also take a stroll through the MIAS 2025 aftermarket section. At the said location, one can view a great number of car part brands, tool suppliers, car maintenance products, and many other aftermarket brands. 

Additionally, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has a dedicated booth within the aftermarket area in order to help set up car loans for people who want to acquire new rides while at MIAS 2025. The said section also has a snack area too. 

Final thoughts

So, what should you visit first at MIAS 2025? Well, it depends on what you prioritize. If you are looking to buy a vehicle, the Mobility Marathon and the Test Drive Avenue are for you. Aspiring car modders should also look at the MIAS-Petron Custom Classic Car Competition, as well the Aftermarket section for tools and supplies. 

Visitors who just want to have fun, however, would do well to visit every single section of the event, because who knows, you just might see something that will unexpectedly make you go “wow.”

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