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GAC opens Iloilo dealership with M6 Pro and M8 launch

Published May 23, 2024 07:24 am

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Astara Philippines led the inauguration of the GAC Motor dealership in Iloilo City, Western Visayas. Headlining the inaugural event was the launch of the M6 Pro MPV and the M8 MPV, marking their arrival and the beginning of retail sales in Iloilo City.

GAC Motor Iloilo is owned and operated by Ang Automotive Inc. Located at 38 Luna Street, La Paz, Iloilo City, the showroom can display up to 6 vehicles, providing customers with a comprehensive showcase of the automotive brand’s extraordinary lineup.

The facility is also a full 3S dealership, with an operational service shop featuring a workbay with diagnostic equipment for use with GAC vehicles. The facility has available stock of genuine parts, ensuring fast and dependable after sales service for all GAC Motor vehicle owners. 

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“The arrival of our two new MPV superstars through our dealership in Iloilo is our response to the warm and strong reception of the Ilonggo community to the brand. Together with Ang Automotive, we at Astara Philippines are dedicated to strengthen GAC’s brand presence and provide unwavering, top-quality service further in Iloilo,” said Franz Decloedt, Brand Head of GAC Motor, Astara Philippines. 

Antonio L. Ang, president of Ang Automotive Inc. expressed their enthusiasm about their dealership opening and the arrival of the brand in Iloilo.  He remarked: "We are thrilled to welcome the M6 Pro and M8 to our lineup of offerings here in GAC Motor Iloilo. These two new vehicles will surely delight our customers and complement our guarantee of delivering top quality cars and service to all.”

The seven-seater GAC M6 Pro is a masterclass in MPV design, integrating safety, comfort and practicality in a versatile vehicle, fulfilling any and all mobility needs of its passengers. It can be a daily-driving family-mover through urban jungles, transport solutions provider for growing small to medium enterprises, or an adaptable command center for adventurers on open roads.

The premium seven-seater M8 was meticulously crafted to offer the epitome of comfort and convenience to discerning customers who prioritize luxury, style, and practicality in their driving experience. It is outfitted with indulgent amenities such as middle-row captain's chairs with massage functionality, multi-panel SRS airbag system, auto air-conditioning with fragrance system, and more.

Decloedt further added: “This summer of 2024 opens up more avenues for GAC Motor Philippines to empower more Filipino families, enterprises, and communities throughout the country through our brand’s state-of-the-art and high-performance vehicles, as we welcome more vehicle launches and dealership locations in the months to come.” 

GAC Motor remains on track to reach 35 dealer locations by the end of 2024. New locations set to open this year include Congressional Avenue and Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City, Sumulong Highway in Antipolo, General Santos City, as well as in Guiguinto, Bulacan and Subic, Zambales, and Valenzuela.

Customers are invited to visit the official GAC Motor Philippines website and social media channels  to discover the full range of models and know more  about GAC Motor’s exceptional offerings.

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