page_title: International Motor Show Germany
section_title: 2003
hierarchical_section_title: International Motor Show Germany / Major vehicle introductions / 2003
caption_attribution_description: English: White Porsche 996 GT3 RS. Photo taken at IAA. Deutsch: Weißer Porsche 996 GT3 RS. Foto auf der IAA aufgenommen.
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: For the first time, the passenger car-only exhibition in Frankfurt broke the barrier of one million visitors. It featured 2,000 exhibitors from 42 countries.
  
  
   
  The following introductions were made at the 2003 show:
  Alfa Romeo 166 (facelift)
  Alpina B7 (E65) (production version)
  Alpina Roadster S
  Aston Martin DB9
  Citroën C2
  BMW 5 Series
  BMW 6 Series
  BMW X3
  Daewoo Lacetti
  Jaguar X-Type Estate
  Kia Picanto
  Land Rover Freelander (facelift)
  Lexus LS430
  Maserati Quattroporte
  Mazda 3
  Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
  Mitsubishi Outlander
  Opel Astra
  Opel Vectra Caravan (estate)
  Porsche Carrera GT
  SEAT Altea
  Volkswagen Golf MK5
  Volvo S40
   
  The following major concept cars were presented at the 2003 show:
  Citroën C-Airlounge
  Ford Visos
  Ford Focus Station Wagon Restyling (2003)
  Lancia Fulvia Coupé Concept
  Mazda Kusabi
  Mitsubishi i
  Nissan Dunehawk
  Opel Insignia Concept
  Peugeot 407 Elixir
  Renault Be Bop
  Saab 9-3 Sport Hatch
  SEAT Altea Prototipo
  Škoda Roomster
  Suzuki Concept S2
  Toyota CS&S
  Volkswagen Concept R
caption: Porsche 996 GT3 RS at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show
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