The GaikindoIndonesia International Auto Show, often shortened as GIIAS, is an annual auto show held in Indonesia. Organized by Seven Events, and hosted by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) hence its name,[1] the show was spun off from the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), another Indonesian automotive exhibition that was formerly authorized by the latter, since 2015.[2][3] Since 2024, it is currently claimed as the second largest auto show in the world behind biennial automotive shows from China, such as the Auto Shanghai and the Beijing Motor Show.[4][5][6]
The show spawned two spin-offs; a series of roadshow events in major Indonesian capital cities since its establishment, later known as GIIAS The Series since 2019,[9] including Bandung,[10]Makassar,[11]Medan,[12]Semarang[13] and Surabaya,[14] as well formerly Samarinda;[15] and a smaller-scale event since 2022, known as the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week.[16]
Prior to its establishment, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) formerly established and hosted the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) between 1986 and 2014, which since 2000, it was organized by Dyandra Promosindo, a subsidiary of Kompas Gramedia. The 1986 event, originally known as the Gaikindo Car Exhibition, was first held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) with 13 exhibitors participated the event. The show was renamed to the Jakarta Auto Expo in 1989, then later the Gaikindo Auto Expo in 2000, before adopting to its current name, Indonesia International Motor Show in 2006 after it was recognized as an international-scale exhibition by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA). Since 2009, IIMS relocated to its current venue, Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), located at Kemayoran in Pademangan, North Jakarta.[17]
Gaikindo first announced the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in February 2015 after ending their partnership with Dyandra.[18] According to Gaikindo's second co-chairman, Johnny Darmawan, the association realized the name "Indonesia International Motor Show" was already patterned and wholly owned by Dyandra, resulting the association have completely lost the rights to use the former name.[1][2] After splitting off, Gaikindo trademarked the name "Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show" and appoints Seven Events as their new event organizer,[19] while Dyandra retained their commitment to organize the Indonesia International Motor Show as its own event without Gaikindo's authorization, starting from 2015 onwards.[3]
In late July 2015, Gaikindo announced the show would also include a spin-off roadshow series held in major Indonesian cities, with South Sulawesi's Makassar and East Java's Surabaya being the first cities to held these events.[23] The Makassar event would be held in November at the Celebes Convention Center (CCC), located at Tanjung Bunga in the Tamalate district,[24] while the Surabaya event would be held in December at the Grand City Convention & Exhibition, located at Ketabang in the Genteng district.[25]
The Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) was officially established with the public opening of the 23rd edition on 20 August 2015,[26] featuring a total gross area of 91.577m2 (985.73sqft),[27] and a participation of 40 different brands (22 in the passenger vehicle category, 10 in the commercial vehicle category, and 6 in the motorcycle category, including 2 parallel importers).[28][29]Then-12th Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla visited the event and inaugurated its opening ceremony,[30] while being accompanied by other guests such as Ministry of Industry's Saleh Husin, Ministry of Trade's Thomas Lembong, and Banten's governor, Rano Karno. The event was also established during the country's falling domestic vehicle demand at the time.[26][31] Despite its unsuccessful attempt to response falling vehicle sales,[32][33] the 23rd GIIAS remain considered as a success, having visited by 451,654 visitors, beating Gaikindo's initial projected target of 380,000.[34]
Between 2016 and 2017, the venue for the Makassar event was briefly moved to the Four Points by Sheraton Makassar hotel, located at Pa'baeng-Baeng, also in the Tamalate district.[35][36] The event was returned back to its initial Celebes Convention Center (CCC) venue in 2018.[37]
In 2017, following the success of the Makassar and Surabaya roadshow events in the previous two renditions, Gaikindo expanded its roadshow series to two more capital cities; Medan, North Sumatra, and Samarinda, East Kalimantan.[15] The Medan event took place at the Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention, located at Central Petisah in the Medan Petisah district, while the Samarinda event took place at the Samarinda Convention Hall, located at South Sempaja in the northern part of the city.[38]
In 2022, the roadshow series was expanded to Semarang, Central Java, which initially took place at the Marina Convention Center, located at Tawangsari in the western part of the city.[39] From 2024 onward, the Semarang event was moved to a newer venue, Muladi Dome-Diponegoro University Convention Center in the Tembalang district.[40]
In 2023, Gaikindo expanded its roadshow series to include Bandung, West Java, which took place at the Sudirman Grand Ballroom, located at Dungus Cariang in the Andir district.[41]
In December 2024, Gaikindo's third co-chairman and chief organizer, Rizwan Alamsjah is opening a consideration to relocate the main event to a different venue. Increasing number of automakers joining Gaikindo was cited as a main reason, with Alamsjah noted the increase was resulted by automakers from China entering the Indonesian market.[42] Rumors about the main event's relocation were already emerged during and after the 2024 show prior, which were rejected by Gaikindo's chairman, Yohanes Nangoi.[43] Although Gaikindo have yet to publish a list of possible replacement locations, early rumors prior suggested among the possible locations is the Nusantara International Convention Exhibition (NICE) in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), North Jakarta, which is set to complete by September 2025. Gaikindo later opened this suggestion in June 2025 for the 2026 show, with Nangoi says "If NICE is completed, it could be the only place [that is] worth replacing. The capacity of NICE is estimated to be 25% larger than ICE BSD. If it's completed, its potential will be extraordinary for GIIAS going forward".[7][8]
GIIAS through the years
2010s
2015
The panoramic view of the 2015 GIIAS
The first edition of the exhibition, the 23rd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 20 to 30 August 2015, marking its split-off from the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS).[26] Notably, its run was held alongside the 23rd IIMS at the same time.[44] It was followed by its first two roadshow events; Makassar from 25 to 29 November,[45] and later Surabaya from 9 to 13 December.[14]
Commercial vehicle brands include recurring IIMS participants from FAW Jiefang, Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, Tata Motors and UD Trucks. Toyota also exhibiting at this section with the Dyna, Hiace and Hilux, representing their commercial vehicle presence again from previous years' IIMS. Iveco held its Indonesian automotive show debut at this event.[51]Maxus, under the partnership with Malaysian distributor The Weststar Group as Weststar Maxus, also joined the exhibition to mark their entry to the Indonesian commercial vehicle market.[52]
Motorcycles were also included in GIIAS, which were initially never included in previous years' IIMS until starting from the 22nd IIMS in 2014 with Ducati and Triumph. While Triumph joined and exhibited in GIIAS,[53][54] Ducati remains absent from the show for unknown reason, despite being initially confirmed by Seven Events in March.[55] Alongside Triumph, Japanese brands such as Honda,[56]Kawasaki[57] and Yamaha,[58] as well Germany's BMW Motorrad,[59] also joined. Royal Enfield also joined and used the exhibition to mark their entry to the Indonesian motorcycle market.[60]
The 24th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 11 to 21 August 2016.[94] Starting from 2016, the show was no longer held simultaneously alongside IIMS, as the latter was rescheduled to an April timeframe to avoid scheduling conflicts with the former.[95] As of its roadshow series, the Makassar event was held prior to the main event from 18 to 21 May,[96] while the Surabaya event was followed after the main event from 28 September to 2 October.[97] Coincidentally, it marks the first time the main event ran alongside Indonesia's Independence Day that mostly held in 17 August.[98]
The 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was planned to be held from 7 to 17 August 2020,[167] but it was pushed back to 22 October to 1 November 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[168] On 18 August 2020, Seven Events announced that the 2020 exhibition would be eventually cancelled due to time constraints caused by large-scale social restrictions that halted the plans of the show.[169]
2021
Daihatsu XeniaHonda SUV RS ConceptToyota AvanzaToyota Veloz
The 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was planned to be held from 12 to 22 August 2021,[170] but it was pushed back to 9 to 19 September 2021,[171] and later, 11 to 21 November 2021 due to Indonesia's Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic.[172][173]
The 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 10 to 20 August 2023.[201]Hozon Auto (Neta)[202] and Great Wall Motor (Haval, Ora, Tank)[203] also joined this exhibition to mark their entries to the Indonesian automotive market.
The 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 18 to 28 July 2024,[230] with media previews held on the 17th. The main 2024 event was moved to a July timeframe as a response to the 2024 Indonesian general election.[231]
The 2024 show saw a larger participation list of 55 different exhibited brands (31 in the passenger vehicle category, 4 in the commercial vehicle category, and 20 in the motorcycle category) with over 120 supporting industries.[232] Responding to the larger list for better accommodation, the main Tangerang event was expanded to over 120.000m2 (1,291.67sqft) area space.[233] An additional large tent, located outside of the tenth hall in the exhibition's eastern entrance, was deployed to serve as the eleventh hall, which occupies the motorcycle brands and supporting industries.[234] The 2024 show is claimed as the second largest automotive show in the world after China's Beijing Motor Show, according to Gaikindo.[4] A media preview in the main event, held before the first public day, marks the first time for GIIAS to do so, departing from its previous renditions that held media previews simultaneously alongside the first public day after the opening ceremonies. This move eventually follows other legacy international automotive shows.[235]
Several automakers returned from the previous year's show, while also joined by four automakers making their first GIIAS appearances; BAIC,[236]BYD,[237]GAC Aion[238] and VinFast.[239] The 2024 show also hosted the Indonesian debut to Chery's sub-brand, Jetour.[240] Additionally, the 2024 show also saw the re-introduction of Smart, a marque of Mercedes-Benz whose currently under a joint-venture with Geely, after a six-year absence in the Indonesian automotive market.[241]
The 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show was held from 24 July to 3 August 2025, with media previews was held on the 23rd.[283]
The 2025 show was participated by 63 different exhibited brands (39 in the passenger vehicle category, 4 in the commercial vehicle category, and 16 in the motorcycle category), as well over 100 supporting industries.[284][285] The tent serving as the eleventh hall was deployed again, albeit being occupied by local coachbuilders alongside the supporting industries. Gaikindo compared the 32nd edition of the show to China's Auto Shanghai.[6]
Joining the exhibition for the first time were Denza, Geely, Jaecoo and Xpeng. Two Indonesian companies, Aletra and Polytron, also joined this event, making the first time the show is including domestic automakers in the passenger vehicle category. The show also hosted the international debut to Chery's sub-brand, Lepas.[286]
A smaller spin-off of the show, Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (often shortened as GJAW) was announced at the same time of the cancellation of the 2020 exhibition.[287] The event was initially held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta between 2022 and 2023. Since 2024, the event was moved to the same Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) venue, located at BSD City in Tangerang, Banten, as the main GIIAS exhibition, due to limited space in the JCC venue in a response to the increasing participants joining the event.[288]
2022 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week
Originally, the 1st Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week was planned to be held from 21 to 29 November 2020 as a replacement event for the 2020 edition of GIIAS, despite to COVID-19 concerns,[289] but was eventually moved to 9 to 17 January 2021,[290] 6 to 14 March 2021,[291] 5 to 13 March 2022,[292] and later, 12 to 20 March 2022.[293][16]
The 3rd Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week was held from 22 November to 1 December 2024, and was sponsored by Mandiri Utama Finance.[303]
The 3rd GJAW marks the return of Ford to Indonesian automotive shows as a branded exhibit since the 2015 23rd IIMS and GIIAS. Ford's participation in the 3rd GJAW also marked the first American automaker to reparticipate an Indonesian automotive show since Chevrolet and Jeep in 2019.[304] The 3rd GJAW also hosted the Indonesian debut of Zeekr, a sub-brand of Geely,[305] and the global premiere of Aletra, a Chinese-Indonesian automaker, which is a part of the joint venture between Sinar Armada Globalindo (SAG) and Livan Automotive.[306]
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