Miami International Auto Show

The 2024 edition of the Miami International Auto Show returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center from August 30 to September 8. The show is one of the largest in the world, covering over a million square feet of exhibit space with a host of never-before-seen cars from some of the world’s most esteemed automakers.

In addition to the cars on display, the Miami International Auto Show will offer attendees the chance to test drive the latest models, including EVs and off-road vehicles. There will also be a special Memory Lane showcase full of rare, classic and exotic vehicles.

See New Cars Making Their Auto Show Debuts

This year’s Miami International Auto Show will feature some exciting new car models. Among them is the 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek, the latest in Nissan’s popular Rogue line. Also making their first appearances at an auto show are the 2024 Dodge Charger, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S and Nissan’s special Z Heritage Edition, designed to commemorate the Z’s 55th anniversary.

Other high-performance vehicles will include the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the Ford Mustang GTD and the Cadillac IQ. The show’s official car is the 2025 Nissan All Kicks, a sleek, small SUV with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Ride in the latest EVs

The indoor Electric Vehicle Test Track is back for 2024, giving guests the chance to experience the newest electric vehicles from the likes of Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Hummer, Lucid, Ford, KIA and others. While guests won’t be able to drive the EVs, they will be able to feel the speed and smoothness of the rides and hear how quietly they move along the track.

Chevrolet Ride and Drives

Those who do want to test drive a car can visit the Chevrolet Ride and Drive experience just outside the front entrance. Chevrolet team members will assist guests in test-driving Chevy’s latest cars as they cruise around Miami Beach. It’s the only automaker currently scheduled to offer Ride and Drives, but more may be added later.

Camp Jeep

The Miami Beach Convention Center might not seem like an obvious place to do a little off-road driving. But at Camp Jeep, guests can get behind the wheel of Jeep’s latest electric vehicles and see how they handle all kinds of challenging terrain. Take a run at Jeep Mountain, an 18-foot hill with a 35-degree incline, or drive along Trail Rated Pass, where you’ll traverse a 30-degree tilt. You won’t be alone on this adventure; Jeep’s experienced off-road drivers will be riding shotgun, coaching you on how best to attack the terrain for your safety and enjoyment.

Memory Lane

This year’s showcase of classic cars is called Memory Lane, where 50 cars from 90 years of automaking will be on display. Memory Lane’s featured car is a 1973 Citroen DS Henri Chapron Series II, whose innovative hydro-pneumatic suspension makes the car appear to hover over the ground. Some cars worth checking out include a 1929 Ford Model A Woodie, a 1964 Ford Thunderbird, a 1969 Z28 Camaro and a 1980 Maserati Merak SS. Other classic rides include a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Triumph Spitfire, a Pontiac GTO and a Dodge Viper. Memory Lane comes to the show via the Antique Automobile Club of America’s South Florida Region, whose 400 members contribute their cars for the exhibit.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the 2024 Miami International Auto Show are only available online, as there will not be a ticket office at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Adult tickets are $15 per day, children’s (ages 6-12) tickets are $6, and children under 5 get in for free. Miami Beach residents can get a $3 discount on tickets with proof of residence.

The show will honor first responders and active-duty military/veterans on September 3 with free admission. On September 5, seniors 62 and older can attend for $10.

The auto show is also offering special $50 VIP tickets, which will include a limited-edition T-shirt, a drink ticket and VIP credentials.

Miami International Auto Show Hours

The 2024 Miami International Auto Show will be open during the following hours:

• Friday, August 30: 3-10 p.m.
• Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6: 2-10 p.m.
• Saturday, September 7 - Sunday, September 8: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Parking Information for the Miami International Auto Show

The Miami Beach Convention Center has its own 800-space garage on the fourth and fifth levels, with designated EV spaces with chargers on the fifth level. The daily flat rate is $20.

Guests can also park in any number of municipal garages around Miami Beach. The closest is just across 17th Street near Lincoln Road. Garages charge an hourly rate of $2, with a maximum daily rate of $20, and charge a $15 flat rate for some events.

History of the Miami International Auto Show

The Miami International Auto Show began in 1971 and is sponsored by the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association. Over the years, it has raised more than $500,000 for longtime partner, Ronald McDonald House.

By: Matthew Meltzer | August 14, 2024