Morris Garages (MG) cars and services in the Philippines are now under a new importer and distributor, SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. (SMP). SMP takes the reigns from The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) and will also take over local MG aftersales operations. The turnover was announced in an event held by SMP for bank partners and MG dealer principals with guests of honor, Pedro Garcia, Vice President of SAIC Motor Spain; and Oleg Son, MG Motor Design Director. The MG 4 fully-electric vehicle.
The event also previewed three new fully-electric MG vehicles that will be made available in the Philippines through SMP. These are the MG 4, MG ZS EV, and MG Marvel R. Tthese models will be officially launched by Q4 2023. The forthcoming arrival of these new MG EVs is a testament to SAIC’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge design. Felix Jiang, President of SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc.
“Today, we mark the beginning of a new era in the Philippine automotive industry, one that will lead to a new wave of exceptional vehicles,” said Felix Jiang, President of SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. “SAIC Motor Philippines is poised to make a resounding impact in the automotive landscape, setting new benchmarks and redefining what it means to drive with excellence.” Apart from importation, distribution, and aftersales operations, SMP’s functions also include the management of MG’s dealership network in the Philippines. This is currently composed of 42 authorized dealer locations nationwide and, in his speech, Jiang noted the addition of four more dealerships before the close of 2023, and a goal to have 60 MG dealerships running by 2025. Interested clients may continue to visit authorized MG dealerships around the country for their MG-related inquiries pertaining to sales and aftersales.