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Suzuki boosts presence in Davao with new dealership

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Suzuki boosts presence in Davao with new dealership

By Inigo Roces

As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Suzuki Philippines, the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, has further increased its footprint in the south with a new dealership in Davao.

In line with its target to cement the brand's position in the automotive industry, the company unveiled the new Suzuki Auto Matina on September 2, marking its second dealership in Mindanao's economic powerhouse.

The newest establishment is one of the biggest dealerships in the network and the 6th Suzuki dealership of the Autocentral group, a long-standing partner of the brand.

From left: Autocentral director, Geoffrey Ponce; Father of Autocentral’s managing director, Vicente Sy; Mother of Autocentral’s President, Julia Chua; Autocentral President, Brian Chua; Suzuki Philippines director and general manager for Automobile, Norihide Takei; Suzuki Philippines auto sales manager, Jude Racadio and Davao City councilor, Bernard Al-Ag.

Covering an expansive 3,000-square meter property in Talomo, Davao City, Suzuki expects the new dealership to meet market demand and cater to more customers as it flaunts eight service bays and a showroom that can accommodate up to seven display units.

Among those present during the grand launch was the Director and general manager for Suzuki Automobile, Norihide Takei, who expressed confidence that Filipinos in the region can experience better mobility through Suzuki's network expansion.

From left: Autocentral managing director, Debbie Chua; Suzuki Philippines Aftersales head, Joselito Ang; Autocentral President, Brian Chua; Suzuki Philippines director and general manager for Automobile, Norihide Takei; Suzuki Philippines senior marketing manager, Odessa Gan and assistant to the general manager, Yasuki Nakagawa.

"The opening of Suzuki's newest dealership in Davao reflects our continuing efforts to bring the brand to more Filipinos looking for a reliable mobility partner. This also shows our support for the Philippine economic recovery as we hope to contribute in generating job opportunities for Filipinos in Davao City," Takei said.

Adding to that, "Suzuki Philippines is excited for this new development, and we are optimistic this dealership will complement the company's business momentum this 2022."

Autocentral President, Brian Chua.

For more information, customers may visit any of the 73 authorized Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide or visit http://suzuki.com.ph/auto/. For daily updates on Suzuki, like Suzuki Auto PH’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiAutoPh, follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SuzukiAutoPh and Instagram at @suzukiautoph.

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