JMC new dealership opens in Butuan City
Top Gear Philippines, 8 Aug '24
Astara Philippines has now opened the second Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) dealership in Mindanao.
JMC Butuan is located at Samping's Place, J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City, and is operated by multi brand distributor Global cars.
It is the second dealership that the automaker has formally inaugurated since Astara Philippines relaunched the brand at the Manila International Auto Show last April.
"The launching of our second JMC Philippines showroom, just two days after our first one in Davao, shows the great interest and demand for this exciting brand," said JMC Philippines Sales Director MJ del Pilar.
"JMC Butuan offers our valued customers in Mindanao with an additional location to see and experience our high-quality pickups, we are proud to offer vehicles that provide Filipinos with reliable mobility and class-leading features," del Pilar further added.
"Butuan is a key market in the region and JMC Philippines rugged and quality vehicle line-up is exactly what our customers are looking for, we are happy to partner with Astara PH company in providing value-packed transport for all customers, families and businesses here," JMC Butuan President Jun Osin said.
JMC Philippines offers two pickups that claim to offer value for money compared to competitors.
First is the Grand Avenue, which comes with leather upholstery, automatic climate control, power front seats, and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
This pickup is available in 4x2 or 4x4 variants and is powered by a 2.3-litre, in-line-four turbodiesel 175 PS and 450 Nm. This can be mated to a six-speed manual or an 8-speed ZF auto transmission.
Second there is the Vigus, which has a 2.5-litre, in-line-four turbodiesel engine producing 128 PS and 315 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Available in either 4x2 or 4x4 configuration, the Vigus has also been engineered for hauling and towing heavy items, while providing reliable service and low running costs.
All JMC Vehicles come with a 5-year/150,000-kilometre warranty whichever comes first, a lifetime engine warranty for total peace of mind, and free 24/7 roadside assistance for the first year.
The Grand Avenue starts at a competitive PHP 1,221,000 (US$ 21,200), while the Vigus starts at just PHP 959,000 (US$ 16,600).