BAIC Philippines signs its first 8 dealer partners

After making its public debut at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), BAIC Philippines distributor United Asia Automotive Group Inc.. (UAAGI) is poised for rapid growth after signing 8 dealer groups into the brand's nationwide dealership network.

BAIC Philippines' new dealer partners were officially recognized at a recent signing ceremony held last May 22 in Makati City. The onboarding of these seasoned automotive dealership groups is a clear testament to the trust and confidence extended toward BAIC Philippines and UAAGI.

“We are excited to mark this new growth in UAAGI’s nationwide dealership network and we acknowledge the support of our roster of distinguished BAIC Philippines dealer partners,” said Rommel Sytin, UAAGI Chairman.

Alongside Chairman Sytin present at the event were Group Managing Director Froilan Dytianquin, Lyn Manalansang Buena, Chief Marketing Executive, and Christopher David Yu, BAIC Brand Head and General Manager.

“Having eight major dealer groups commit to our new brand is certainly an auspicious start for BAIC and UAAGI. We can't wait for Filipinos to experience firsthand the characteristics and capabilities of our world-class SUV models," said Dytianquin.

Setting BAIC apart from the number of new automotive brands in the Philippines is its true 4x4 SUV models with genuine off-road capabilities and strong yet fuel-efficient turbocharged engines. The initial lineup of BAIC models introduced in the Philippine market will be composed of an all-SUV-and-crossover range. These are the frame-based B40 Ragnar, B60 Beaumont & B80 Wagon, as well as the unibody X55 Verve and X7 Grandeza crossovers.

Aside from having stylish exteriors, BAIC's lineup of SUVs and crossovers are set to deliver a comfortable ride and plenty of features. These include huge touchscreen displays, automatic power tailgates, automatic LED headlamps, cruise control, Smart Key Entry System, power-adjustable seats, LCD instrument panel, panoramic sunroof, leather seats, and 20-inch alloy wheels, among many others.

For safety and performance, higher BAIC models are complemented with multiple airbags as well as a full suite of advanced electronic driver-assist systems and sophisticated four-wheel drive systems. As a testament to BAIC’s quality, all BAIC automobiles come with a 5-year warranty. The official showroom and aftersales operations of BAIC Philippines will begin this June.