Maxus officially starts off G50 MPV sales in Cebu

Updated Sep 21, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Will the G50 be the best MPV in the upcoming years?

On August 25, Maxus Philippines finally introduced the G50 MPV in the local market through an online launch.   AC Industrials, the official distributor of Maxus vehicles in the country, is confident that the Maxus G50 can be a game-changer not only in the MPV segment, but also the entire Philippine market.

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A day after the launching, a businessman from Cebu named Jaime A. Pogoy Sr. already holds the keys of the new Maxus G50. He said that he wasted no time and immediately arranged for a test drive as he instantly fell in love with the MPV. Jaime A. Pogoy Sr. took home the Polar Ash G50 1.5L Turbo DCT Premium, the G50’s top-spec variant.

Four men with a Maxus G50

The Maxus G50 1.5L Turbo DCT Premium variant turn over to Cebuano Businessman, Jaime Pogoy Sr.

Furthermore, another businessman from Cebu also drove home a new Warm White G50 1.5L DCT Premium from the same dealership. He said that the 8-seating configuration and the turbocharged engine of the G50 can address his family’s needs, as well as his business needs.

The Maxus G50 is an MPV designed to provide optimum space for the family. Inside, the G50 is equipped with a 12.3-inch floating-type multimedia screen, leather seats, and a panoramic sunroof.

The Maxus G50 uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that makes 167 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

The Maxus G50 in Roland Purple paint finish

The Maxus G50 in Roland Purple paint finish

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As for pricing, the base Pro variant is priced at Php 1,088,000, while the mid-spec Elite variant comes with a price tag of Php 1,168,000. Lastly, the tops-spec Premium variant can be taken home for Php 1,288,000.

In consideration of its affordable pricing and efficient spacing, one can expect the Maxus G50 to make its way to the top of the local MPV segment. The Maxus G50 currently rivals against the likes of the Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga, and Honda Mobilio, as well as the Toyota Innova.

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Maxus G50

The Maxus G50 is an eight-seater midsize MPV. In the Philippine market, this model is available in four different variants. There’s the G50 Comfort, the G50 Pro, the G50 Elite, and the top-spec G50 Premium. These range in price from Php 948,000 to Php 1,338,000. 

Under the hood, the G50 gets two engine options. The entry-level comfort uses a 1.3-liter turbo ineline-3 engine capable of making up to 161 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. The Pro, Elite, and Premium meanwhile, come standard with a 1.5-liter inline-4 turbo mill that can produce up to 167 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. 

The Comfort variant then uses a five-speed manual gearbox, meanwhile, the 1.5-liter inline-4 variants uses a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 

Locally, the Maxus G50 competes against the likes of the Toyota Innova. It also goes against other seven-seater models sold locally like the Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander cross, Suzuki Ertiga, Geely Okavango, etc. 

₱ 948,000 - ₱ 1,338,000

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