TORONTO, ON. — After more than 10 days of automotive excellence from 43 brands and over 100 exhibitors at the Canadian International AutoShow, the doors have closed for the 2025 season. With various Show highlights including exotic cars, vehicle debuts, concept cars, test drives, family-fun experiences, and more, this year was one for the books.
Video assets from the show can be found here.
The record snowfall that swept through over the opening weekend resulted in a slower start to the Show than anticipated. However, the event quickly rebounded, achieving three consecutive record-breaking days of attendance and consumer engagement. Despite the challenges, 323,521 consumers visited the Metro Toronto Convention Centre over 10 days, making the Show a resounding success by all accounts.
Luxury Vehicle Brands Make a Triumphant Comeback
After a brief pause, Mercedes-Benz, BMW Group, and Audi Canada made a highly anticipated return, and they did not disappoint. The Canadian International AutoShow stands out as the only show in North America where you can explore all three of these brands under one roof.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz kicked off its return to the AutoShow with the Canadian unveiling of the G 580 with EQ Technology. At the opening ceremonies on Media Day, this all-new vehicle showcased its impressive capabilities by taking it for a spin, highlighting the G-Turn maneuver. Attendees also got the opportunity to see the off-road potential of the new G-Class as it perched atop an 11.5-foot-high mountain-scape at the Mercedes-Benz display.
BMW Group
The Level ///M takeover exhibit by BMW represented a show-stopping highlight for guests, captivating attention as it was the sole manufacturer on Level 600. The brand came back big with every facet of BMW performance on display, including traditional internal combustion vehicles, battery-electric cars, Sport Activity Vehicles, M performance, M high-performance models, and even motorcycles. BMW highlighted an exciting Canadian debut with the all-new M5 Touring. MINI also made a return, with the iconic fifth-generation MINI Cooper 3 Door, free-spirited MINI Cooper Convertible and adventurous MINI Countryman ALL4 SUV on display in their interactive exhibit.
Audi
With a complete redesign of Show space, Audi Haus transformed guest experiences at the AutoShow. Acclaimed architect, Omar Gandhi was the mastermind behind the design of Audi Haus, crafting a stunning exhibit that represented the future of Audi. To complement this impressive custom exhibit, Audi unveiled five all-new vehicles including the Audi SQ5, A5, S6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, and SQ6 e-tron.
General Motors
General Motors returned to the Canadian International AutoShow with full scale exhibits dedicated to each of their four core brands – Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet. Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Hummer vehicles were also available for visitors to experience on the EV Test Track.
Stellantis
Stellantis displayed a diverse, heavy hitting lineup of vehicles from the likes of Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. Show attendees enjoyed the interactive Camp Jeep activation and the Dodge Charger Daytona was among the most popular vehicles on the EV Test Track.
Ford Motor Co.
Ford brought a selection of exciting offerings to the Show this year as always, including a selection of Mustang convertibles and coupes of various trim levels. The highlight was no doubt the 2025 Mustang GTD Performance Supercar. They also brought a variety of SUVs and pickups, such as the Ford Expedition, Bronco Sport Sasquatch, Maverick Hybrid AWD, and Ford Maverick LOBO.
Brands Present a Total of 26 All-New Vehicle Debuts
Canadian and North American auto show debuts headlined the event, featuring 26 exciting new launches from 16 brands. Manufacturers displayed their latest products and innovations, offering attendees a chance to be among the first to see these vehicles in-person. The full list of global and Canadian vehicles that debuted includes:
- Audi – SQ5, A5, S6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, and SQ6 e-tron
- BMW – M5 Touring
- Buick – 2025 Enclave
- Cadillac – CELESTIQ EV and SOLLEI concepts
- Grand Touring Automobiles
- Aston Martin Vanquish
- Lamborghini URUS SE
- Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II
- Rolls Royce Ghost Series II
- GMC – Sierra EV Denali
- Hot Wheels – Bigfoot® Monster Truck
- Kia – EV5
- Lexus – 2025 LX 700h
- McLaren – LEGO® Technic McLaren P1
- Mercedes-Benz – G 580 with EQ Technology
- Rivian – R2
- Subaru – 2025 Forester e-BOXER Hybrid
- Tesla
- Cybercab concept
- 2025 Model Y
- Toyota – 2025 4Runner
- Volvo – New XC90
Luxury and Exotic Cars Bring in Crowds
This year’s AutoShow was a luxury and exotic car enthusiast’s dream. Between Grand Touring Automobiles, Ferrari of Ontario, McLaren, Maserati, Lucid, and Auto Exotica, attendees were immersed into a world of automotive luxury.
Grand Touring Automobiles
AutoShow fan-favourite Grand Touring Automobiles stunned attendees with an impressive display of nine distinct vehicles from six ultra-luxury brands, five of which made their Canadian auto show debuts. Grand Touring Automobiles also played a key role in Light Up the Night, hyping up the crowds with the roar of the Aston Martin Vanquish, Lamborghini Revuelto and Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport.
Ferrari of Ontario
Ferrari made a huge return to the AutoShow, showcasing their latest cars for the first time in over 10 years. Ferrari of Ontario presented the stunningly beautiful Ferrari 296 GTS, V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue and the elegant Ferrari Roma Spider. This long-awaited return was undoubtedly a show highlight for attendees, reigniting excitement for the brand at the Show.
McLaren
In addition to presenting the famous LEGO® Technic McLaren P1 at the AutoShow, McLaren was also a prominent member in the Light Up the Night series. The brand energized the audience with the thrilling sound of the McLaren GTS revving its powerful engine
Maserati
With over a century of Italian luxury under its belt, Maserati has created some of the most extraordinary automobiles the world has ever seen, and this year marked its exciting return to the AutoShow. The brand highlighted its iconic performance and latest innovations, including: Maserati Grecale Modena, Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo and Maserati MC20 Cielo.
Lucid
For the first time ever, Lucid Motors made its Canadian International AutoShow debut, giving attendees the chance to see the brand’s standout luxury EVs up close. The brand featured the award-winning Lucid Air, renowned for its exquisite design, groundbreaking range, and efficiency, as well as the all-new Lucid Gravity SUV.
Auto Exotica
Auto Exotica was a star attraction for those seeking exclusive previews of rare exotics, classics, supercars, multi-million-dollar hypercars, concept vehicles, and more. This specialty feature included an impressive lineup of display partners, including Autostrada and Barrett-Jackson, Cobble Beach Classics, SimStaff, Ultimate Exotics, Rivian, Bet MGM, RCLUB, Gentry Lane Lotus, and Cadillac.
Performance Pavillion
Entering the Performance Pavillion, visitors were transported to a world of racing. PASMAG and The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame displays were filled with high-octane racecars – from classic hot rods to NHRA top fuel dragsters, NASCAR Canada series stock cars and CSCS Time Attack sport compacts, as well as a special tribute to the legendary John Force.
Over 50 Test Drive Vehicles Available
The biggest selection of test drive vehicles ever offered at the AutoShow set the stage, with over 50 vehicles from 24 different brands available for test drives through various indoor and outdoor programs. Canada’s largest indoor EV test track located on the 800 Level in the South Building hosted a total of 22 vehicles from 15 brands, while outdoor test drive programs were available from the 200, 500 and 800 Levels. Brands offering outdoor test drive experiences included BMW, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Lucid, MINI, Polestar, Rivian, Tesla, and Volvo. Thousands of test drives were offered over the course of the event, allowing attendees to get a feel for the diverse range of EVs, hybrids, and ICE vehicles in the market.
Specialty Cars Take the Track for Media Day 2.0
Recognizing the unfortunate weather events that took place, the AutoShow offered a second exclusive media preview as an opportunity to have behind-the-scenes access to one of the best AutoShow’s in years. The event kicked off with dynamic presentations of special edition and high-performance vehicles, including: Hedley Studios DB5 Junior No Time to Die Edition, Radical SR3, Campagna T-Rex, Allard J2X Roadster MKIII, 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500, 1991 Ferrari F40, Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series P1, Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, and Wally Clark NHRA Dragster. Attending media also enjoyed exclusive access to the indoor EV test track and Camp Jeep prior to show opening.
Family-Fun Experiences Highlight the Event
An array of brands offered family-friendly experiences throughout the course of the event, making the AutoShow the go-to destination for families on Family Day and beyond. Key highlights included Mattel’s BigFoot® Monster Truck, the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends and Hot Wheels Walmart Pop-Up, LEGO®’s Technic™ McLaren P1™, Kids Play Zone and Retail Area, the Red Bull Toronto Fan Zone Interactive Experience, Subaru’s furry friends from St. John Ambulance and custom hats, Hyundai’s hockey shootout challenge, and more.
A special thank you to everyone who braved the snow and visited the AutoShow this year. The team has already begun planning for the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow, and there are some big things coming.
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About the Canadian International AutoShow, presented by The Toronto Star
Celebrating the automobile since 1974, the Canadian International AutoShow features more than 650,000 square feet of exhibits, displays and attractions spanning the North and South Buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With annual attendance in excess of 370,000, the Canadian International AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, it is also the country’s largest consumer show. A leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive, it is a showcase for the latest cars, trucks, SUVs, concept cars, exotics, classics, muscle cars, electric vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles and autonomous vehicles.
For more information, please contact:
Dustin A. Woods
Director of Public Relations
Canadian International AutoShow
(416) 508-1670
dustinw@autoshow.ca
