The Maxus V80 Answers the "New Normal" Logistics Needs

The past two months, wherein the entire Luzon mainland and many parts of Visayas and Mindanao were placed under various levels of government-enforced community quarantine, have been eye-openers not just for families, but for many small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Many have had to re-think key aspects of their operations in order to adapt to new health and safety requirements.

Among these crucial aspects have been a choice of a cargo van that can safely and efficiently transport goods, services, and personnel. Moreover, it has to be highly flexible, especially with the increased dependence on “last mile” logistics requirements.

For that generous cargo space that affords SMEs that peace of mind in securing not only a sustainable enterprise, but more importantly, the safety and health of their drivers and cargo handlers, Maxus Philippines offers its Maxus V80 Flex van.

Starting at just P 1.190 million, the Maxus V80 Flex offers 6.9 cubic meters of space, and a flexible interior that allows for proper social distancing among drivers and cargo handles. At the same time, its 1.1-ton maximum loading capacity allows for sufficient cargo to be loaded in one go. The rear dual swing-out doors also make loading and unloading of cargo much easier.

The V80 Flex is powered by a 2.5-liter CRDI diesel engine with VGT (136 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque). For added safety, it has front dual airbags, ABS, and EBD.

Aside from an affordable price tag, the Maxus V80 Flex is also affordable when it comes to its service and upkeep. The periodic maintenance service (PMS) interval schedule covers the first 5,000 kms or 6 months, and every succeeding 10,000 kms or every 12 months, whichever comes first. This is more convenient and more cost-efficient compared to the industry-standard 5,000-km PMS interval. There is also 24/7 emergency roadside assistance (ERA) available.

Maxus is operated under AC Motors, the automotive distribution and retail group of Ayala Corporation subsidiary AC Industrials.

Maxus PH Details Health, Safety Guidelines at Dealerships During GCQ

With plans in place in enact a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Maxus Philippines will soon be ready to reopen its dealerships and welcome customers, albeit under the guidelines of modified business operations in order to safeguard the health, security, and well-being of staff and customers.

As Maxus dealerships reopen its doors soon (as soon as the current Enhanced Community Quarantine is lifted), customers will expect the following:

• Customers (scheduled and walk-ins) will be required to wear face masks. If they forget to bring one, the dealer will provide, and must be worn all the time the customer is in the dealership.
• Customers will be screened for body temperature. If the reading exceeds 37 degrees Celsius, the customer shall be refused entry.
• Customers are urged to maintain physical distancing of at least one meter (3.3 feet) from other customers and staff when within the premises.
• Customers/guests will be encouraged to use hand sanitizers, which will be made accessible in strategic locations.
• Aftersales services are by appointment only. Customers are advised to call their Maxus dealers first.

Every Maxus Philippines’ dealership ensures that its operations’ staff, sales, service, and delivery crew follow the safety protocols as enumerated in its Dealership Operations Safety Measures:

• Facilities such as customer lounge, comfort rooms, and door handles will be regularly disinfected.
• Application of protective material to vehicles’ seats, steering wheel covers, shift knob, floor mat, and bumper covers throughout the time the vehicle is being serviced.
• Use of disposable gloves and proper protective gear by service team throughout the entire service process, from receiving to releasing. Car keys will be sanitized before turnover to the customer.
• Proper disposal of any used parts left in the car.
• At the billing/invoicing, staff will wear mask and gloves and maintain proper physical distancing. Only sanitized pens will be offered to customers for their signatures, and payment cards shall be disinfected before and after transactions. Change for money payments shall be disinfected prior to handing out to customers.
• For proper physical  distancing among staff, only 50 percent of the service workforce will report on site, while the rest will remain on a work-from-home or stay-at-home status.
• Vehicle pick-up and delivery services, express check-ins, and home car care services are subject to prevailing quarantine conditions of the different local governments.

Maxus PH Now Offers 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance, Free Pickup and Delivery Too

During these extraordinary days, every trip is essential to your family’s well-being and health. These are the days when you need your vehicle to perform at its best.

Count on Maxus to join its sister brands, Volkswagen and Kia in offering maximum peace of mind with strong aftersales support. But upping its game, the British-bred commercial vehicle brand is also offering a pick-up and delivery service as well.

For every Maxus G10 multi-purpose vehicle, Maxus V80 passenger, cargo or utility van, and Maxus T60 pickup purchased, Maxus Philippines has automatically guaranteed a total package of aftersales services:

• A 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, a pick-up and delivery service for customers, and on-site servicing for corporate fleet accounts. However, in consideration of the various community quarantine requirements in different local governments, servicing response time may vary from area to area, depending on the coordination among the LGU, vehicle owner, and the particular Maxus Philippines service provider;
• For the Maxus G10 MPV, the periodic maintenance service (PMS) interval schedule covers the first 5,000 kilometers or 6 months and every succeeding 10,000 kilometers or every 12 months, whichever comes first;
• For the Maxus V80 and T60 variants, the PMS interval schedule is set for the first 5,000 kilometers or 6 months, and every succeeding 15,000 kilometers or every 12 months, whichever comes first;
• All PMS schedules for the G10, V80, and T60 that fall within the duration of the extended enhanced community quarantine shall be extended for another 30 days after the official lifting of the quarantine period;
• For all G10 MPV and V80 variants purchased since Maxus Philippines began operations in June 2019, the general warranty remains at 3 years or 100,000 kilometers;
• For all 4x2 and 4x4 variants of the Maxus T60 pickup, the general warranty for the Maxus T60 is 5 years or 100,000 kilometers.

For all your aftersales concerns and queries on your Maxus G10, V80, or T60, e-mail customercare [at] maxus.com.ph. For the 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, please call hotline +63 2 8459-4792.

Kia Donates 10 K2500 Kargo Units for Taal Relief Efforts

AC Motors together with the Ayala Foundation mobilized in carrying relief goods in a convoy of 30 vehicles from brands Volkswagen, Maxus, KTM, Honda, and Isuzu.

Opting to cancel its annual media thanksgiving event, AC Motors reallocated the funds to procure emergency goods such as blankets, mattresses, sleeping mats, slippers, towels, and other hygiene products.

Part of the delivery convoy were 10 brand-new KIA K2500 Kargo vehicles which were turned over to the Batangas provincial government for deployment to evacuation sites hat need them the most. To date, three of the vehicles have already been dispatched to the municipalities of San Nicolas, San Luis and Mataas Na Kahoy.

AC Motors, a part of the Ayala Group of the Companies remains alert for the imminent eruption of Taal Volcano, and continues to work with relevant LGUs to anticipate and respond to the urgent needs of the displaced communities.

This Maxus V80 Ambulance Will Help Ospital ng Tondo Carry Out Emergency Services

Maxus Philippines donated a Maxus V80 Flex ambulance to the Ospital ng Tondo in Manila last December 9. This is in line with its corporate social responsibility efforts; which focuses on providing convenient and efficient vehicles to institutions and individuals.

The formal turnover and signing of the deed of donation was held at the Bonifacio and Katipunan Shrine in Ermita, represented by Felipe Estrella, President of Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc., Reginald See, General Manager of Maxus Philippines, OIC Hospital Director of Ospital ng Tondo, Myrna L. Paloma, MD and Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, mayor of City of Manila.

The donation of the Maxus V80 Flex ambulance represents Maxus Philippines’ concrete support for the local government of Manila’s efforts to fulfill the Mayor’s promise of “real change” in his vision of “Ang Bagong Maynila (A New Manila)”. This vision includes improving healthcare services for the citizens of the country’s capital city.

The ambulance is a 3-seater Maxus V80 Flex van customized by Winterpine Marketing Corporation, featuring LED toplight with siren and public address (PA) system, with official decals and vinyl sticker ambulance markings, and fitted with stainless bumper and stainless ramp approach. Inside, a two-layer medical floor-mounted cabinet, as well as a fully collapsible stretcher with locking mechanism have been supplied.

The V80 Flex’s spacious, flexible interiors have allowed for the following: a 20-pound oxygen tank; a wall-mounted blood pressure (BP) apparatus; a first-aid kit; an oxygen tank regulator; a combination adult and pedia ambubag; minor surgical kit; LED flashlight with batteries supplied, and stethoscope. It has also been installed with a fire extinguisher, fluorescent lamp, IV hook with strap, single oxygen tank holder, marine plywood and non-slip matting, and a jump seat.

Reginald See, General Manager of Maxus Philippines, says the periodic maintenance service (PMS) interval schedule for the V80 Flex ambulance, like in all other Maxus vehicles, are the first 5,000 kilometers and every succeeding 10,000 kilometers, or once a year, whichever comes first. For this emergency medical services transport that is on-call 24/7, this would be more convenient, cost-efficient, and more critically advantageous compared to the industry-standard 5,000-km PMS interval.

Maxus Philippines Holds First Road Show; Offers Low Downpayment Options

Maxus Philippines expands its customer reach starting July 15 with a mall display and showroom event as well as special offers.

The mall tour for Maxus Philippines’ MPV, the G10, and the ultra-spacious V80 Comfort van, rolls on as these two people and cargo movers will again be on display, this time at the DoubleDragon Plaza along EDSA in Pasay City from today until July 21.

This mall event follows up on Maxus’s first successful first mall display last June 21 to 24 at the Lucky Chinatown Mall, held shortly after the brand and vehicle launches last June 5.

For a full week starting July 15, mall goers and tenants at DoubleDragon Plaza will get to see up close a white Maxus G10 MPV and a brown V80 Comfort van.

Apart from the mall tour, Maxus Philippines is now offering a special low downpayment option up to August 31. During this period, the Maxus G10 is offered at an introductory price of P 1.680 million, with a low-downpayment of P 129,000, while the Maxus V80 Comfort’s downpayment is at P 119,000 and an SRP of P 1.570 million, and the Maxus V80 Flex downpayment is at P 99,000 with an SRP of P 1.190 million.

Making its ownership even easier on the wallet, all Maxus models have a periodic maintenance service schedule of every 10,000 kilometers or once a year (whichever comes first). It also has a bumper-to-bumper warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kilometers. The company also offers a 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, a pick-up and delivery service for customers, and on-site servicing for corporate fleet accounts.

With the week-long mall tour beginning July 15, Maxus Philippines goes straight to where the customers are, offering maximum motoring possibilities. The event effectively provides an additional touch point for Maxus Philippines’ showrooms currently located at Maxus Greenfield District on 833 Sheridan Street, Barangay Highway Hills in Mandaluyong City (+63 2 558 5823) and at Maxus Cebu along Soriano Avenue in the North Reclamation Area, Mabolo, Cebu City (+63 917 867 5734).

Aside from the road show, Maxus Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City will hold a special showroom event (open house) on July 27 and 28.

Ayala's New Brand, Maxus, Undergoes Extensive Testing Ahead of Launch

Ahead of its Philippine market debut on June 6, the Ayala Automotive Group of AC Industrials is leaving no stone unturned as they extensively test their product offerings led by the G10 MPV.

A brand that traces its origins from the United Kingdom (LDV Maxus), Maxus is the commercial vehicle brand of SAIC Motor. Dubbed “a Chinese brand of English tradition,” its logo—a combination of three triangles represent the brand’s pillars of technology, confidence, and progress.

In a series of photos, the Maxus G10 MPV is shown being driven up to Tagaytay, Cavite to Gumaca, Quezon Province—a leg that alone spans 167 kilometers. While Maxus has remained mum about the G10 MPV’s specs, in other markets, it’s offered with two gasoline engines: a normally-aspirated 2.4-liter from Mitsubishi and a 2.0-liter turbo, or a 1.9-liter Peugeot turbo diesel.

Regardless of the final specs, the introduction of the Maxus brand into the AC Industrials portfolio means they’ll be able to beef up their commercial vehicle offering given this Chinese brand offers MPVs, vans, pickups, and body-on-frame SUVs.