2nd JMC showroom in Mindanao opens in Butuan

Astara Philippines, a premier mobility distributor, announced the inauguration of the second Jiangling Motors Corp (JMC) dealership in Mindanao.

JMC Butuan is located at Samping’s Place, JC Aquino Avenue, Butuan City and is operated by esteemed multibrand distributor Globalcars Inc.

JMC Butuan 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,” Del Pilar added. “We are proud to offer vehicles that provide Filipinos with reliable mobility and class-leading features.”

JMC Butuan President Jun Osin lauded the carmaker’s initiative of expanding in Mindanao.

“Butuan is a key market in the region and JMC Philippines’ rugged and quality vehicle lineup is exactly what our customers are looking for,” Osin said. “We are happy to partner with Astara PH in providing value-packed transport for all customers, families and businesses here.”

JMC Philippines offers two pickups that offer exceptional value for money compared to competitors.

The Grand Avenue comes with leather upholstery, automatic climate control, electrically adjustable front seats and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

This well-appointed pickup is available in 4×2 or 4×4 variants and is powered by a 2.3-Liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 Puma turbo diesel engine producing 177 PS and 450 Nm of torque. This sturdy power plant can be mated to a 6-speed Magna manual or an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission.

And then there’s the Vigus—packing a 2.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 turbo diesel engine producing 130 PS and 315 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Available in either 4×2 or 4×4 configuration, the Vigus has also been engineered to handle the rigors of hauling and towing heavy items and is designed to be a versatile solution for businesses, while providing reliable service and low running costs. This value-packed pickup offers exceptional performance on any terrain, while having superb fuel consumption.

All JMC vehicles come with a 5-year/150,000-km warranty (whichever comes first), a lifetime engine warranty for total peace of mind and free 24/7 roadside assistance for the first year so that you can enjoy truly trouble-free journeys.

The Grand Avenue starts at P1,221,000, while the Vigus starts at just P959,000.

For more information, visit the official JMC Philippines website and its social media accounts.