page_title: International Motor Show Germany
section_title: 2001
hierarchical_section_title: International Motor Show Germany / Major vehicle introductions / 2001
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context_page_description: The International Motor Show Germany or simply International Motor Show, in German known as the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, is the world's largest motor show. It is held annually, with passenger vehicles being displayed in odd-numbered years in Frankfurt am Main, and commercial vehicles in even-numbered years in Hanover, Germany. Before 1991, the show was held solely in Frankfurt. For 2021 and beyond, the show will be held in Munich.
  The IAA is organized by the Verband der Automobilindustrie and is scheduled by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles. Formerly, the show in Frankfurt occupied twelve buildings.
context_section_description: The 2001 show opened to international media on September 11, with a series of concept and production vehicle debuts kicking off in the early morning.
  
  
   
  The following introductions were made at the 2001 show:
  Alfa Romeo 156 GTA/Sportwagon GTA
  Audi A4 Avant (estate)
  Audi A4 Convertible
  BMW 3 Series (facelift)
  BMW 7 Series
  Cadillac CTS
  Citroën C3
  Ford Fiesta
  Honda Jazz
  Lamborghini Murcielago
  Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230)
  Opel Combo
  Peugeot 206 SW
  Peugeot 307 SW
  Renault Avantime
  Saab 9-5 (facelift)
  Škoda Superb
  Spyker C8 Laviolette
  Toyota Corolla
  Volkswagen Polo
  Volvo S60
   
  The following concept cars were presented at the 2001 show:
  Audi Avantissimo
  Citroën C-Crosser
  Ford Fusion Concept
  Jaguar R-Coupé
  Hyundai Clix
  Nissan mm.e
  Nissan Crossbow
  Opel Frogster
  Opel Signum2 concept
  Renault Talisman
  Saab 9-X
  SEAT Arosa Racer
  SEAT Arosa City Cruiser
  SEAT Tango
  Suzuki GSX-R/4
  Volvo PCC 2
  Zender Straight 8
   
  Originally, the Opel Vectra C was due to début with the Saab 9-3, but in July 2001, it was announced that delays had forced General Motors to postpone the introduction. Both cars were eventually introduced in March 2002, at the Geneva Motor Show.
caption: Audi A4 Convertible at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show
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