Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) announced that it is forging a partnership with truck manufacturer Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP). The collaboration will see HMP assembling utility van bodies for the Carry, Suzuki’s entry to the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment.
Hino Motors Philippines will join Suzuki Philippines' roster of partners who fabricate bodies for the Carry
“We are excited to have Hino Motors on board as one of our body builders to further strengthen the production lines of the ever-popular Suzuki Carry,” said Suzuki Philippines Automobile Division Vice President and General Manager Keiichi Suzuki. “Rest assured, Suzuki will have more units of the Carry available this year to go to work with you and be your reliable partner in fulfilling your business needs.”
The agreement between SPH and HMP was spurred by increased demand for commercial fleet units by small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and organizations. As part of Suzuki’s existing body builder partners, Hino Motors will leverage its expertise in fabricating bodies for trucks and buses.
HMP is the first in the Philippines to receive an ISO 9001:2000 Certification, attesting to the quality of its products. It also serves as a one-stop shop spanning chassis assembly and body building to vehicle maintenance, repair, and refurbishing.
Buyers of any brand-new Carry variant for 2022 will get free PMS for the first three years or 45,000 kilometers
SPH provides more opportunities for customers to avail of the Carry for their business needs, with the automaker’s ongoing promo for 2022 offering free periodic maintenance servicing on the first three years or 45,000 kilometers. This applies to every purchase of a brand-new Carry unit in any variant, with costs for labor, engine oil, fuel filter, and gasket changes waived within that period.
The Suzuki Carry is currently available in four configurations, ranging from a cab & chassis unit to a utility van variant. All units are powered by a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine with variable valve timing technology, rated at 95 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque. Output is routed to the rear wheels using a 5-speed manual transmission and heavy-duty rear differential.
If you’re interested in the Suzuki Carry for your business needs, you can visit any of SPH’s 71 authorized dealers nationwide or visit the Suzuki Philippines website.
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