New Foton Tacloban bolsters brand’s presence in Eastern Visayas

Updated Oct 10, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The dealer is ready to cater to commercial vehicle needs in the region.

Foton Motor Philippines has opened a new dealership in Tacloban, bringing its commercial vehicle (CV) lineup to businesses, local government units (LGUs), and families in the province. The new outlet also aids the Chinese CV manufacturer’s network expansion in the Eastern Visayas region.

Foton Tacloban opening

Foton expands its network in Tacloban

Making the expansion available is Topcars Autoworld Corporation, the company that will manage the Foton Tacloban. The company is led by dealer principals Chairman Williard Chan and Vice President Ryan Lindbergh T. Chan.

"[On] behalf of Topcars Autoworld Corporation, I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to FOTON Philippines for the appointment as your dealer for the provinces of Leyte and Samar," said Foton Tacloban Chairman Willard Chan.

 Foton Motor Philippines offers a wide array of workhorse trucks, from light-duty Tornado to heavy-duty trucks. The brand also brings light CVs through the Gratour Series, which can be availed of in various configurations: 14-seater MPV, Dropside, F-Van, and Wing Van. These can help entrepreneurs choose the model that better suits their business mobility needs.

Foton Tacloban opening

The commercial vehicle business of Foton is growing

For those who may be looking for greener mobility solutions, Foton also offers the Tornado EV, an all-electric version of the light-duty truck series. With a permanent magnet synchronous motor paired with an 81.14 kWh battery, this electric truck can generate 153 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. It also has a range of around 208 km.

Foton Tacloban facade

It is managed by Topcars Autoworld Corporation

The company assures “dynamic and highly trained” sales and service teams man the new Foton Tacloban. The new dealership also has a huge inventory of automotive spare parts and “reliable and hassle-free” aftersales support.

"We look forward to rendering our world-class vehicles and service to the people of Leyte and Samar and helping empower the lives and businesses of the people of these vibrant provinces," added Foton Motor Philippines General Manager Levy S. Santos.

Foton Tacloban opening

Foton boosts its presence in Eastern Visayas

Interested individuals can visit the Foton Tacloban along National Highway, Brgy. Pawing Palo, Leyte.

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Know more about Foton

Foton

Foton Philippines has a wide range of reliable vehicles including passenger and commercial vehicles for 2023. The cheapest Foton vehicle is the Foton Gratour which starts at Php 520,000, while the most expensive unit is the Foton Toano with a flagship price of Php 2,338,000. In the Philippine lineup, the Chinese automaker has four commercial vehicles (CVs), namely the Harabas Series, Gratour Series, Tornado Series, Hurricane Series, and EXT-N Series. A total of three Foton vans are available in the local market which includes the Foton Toano, Foton View Transvan, and Foton View Traveller. Lastly, the car brand has an SUV and pickup entry which are the Foton Toplander and Foton Thunder, respectively.

Philkotse.com provides complete information on your favorite Foton vehicle models and the latest price list. Browse through the website to find the latest promos, news, and car reviews to get the best deals on your vehicle purchase

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