By Theodore Opara

GAC Motors, one of the leading Chinese automobile manufacturers has demonstrated its strong resolve to compete in the Nigerian automobile market by opening an ultra-modern three S facility in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Chinese auto maker, represented in Nigeria by CIG Motors, before the completion of its new facility was operating from the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island and has taken part in the annual Abuja and Lagos Motor shows, as well as private exhibitions at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

Speaking at the unveiling the chairman of CIG Motors, Mrs Diana Chen explained that GAC brand of automobiles are produced to the highest industry standard to compete with leading Japanese and European models.

“We are very confident with the standard and quality of automobiles the CIG Motors intend to deliver to Nigerians having seen that Nigerians love quality things including automobiles,” she said.

According to Diana, CIG promises to deliver unique services to Nigerians. Already the company has kick-started a holiday promotion by offering 20 per cent discount on any GS5 SUV or GA3 1.6 litre engine saloon model bought during the period.

The GAC flagship, GS5 SUV is powered by a 2.0 litre engine and loaded with array of features that are only seen in luxury brands. The near luxury sport utility vehicle is competitive priced despite it array of feature. This the chairman of the company said is part of their selling point and value added.

Also speaking at the occasion, Mr. Kayode Adejumo, Sales and Marketing Director CIG Motors added further highlighted some of the unique selling points of the GAC vehicles. “Apart from having the highest safety rating of 5 NCAP stars, it is one of the leading vehicles in passive safety with the most advanced technology applied.” A high level of comfort is experienced in the GAC with generous legroom, head room and luggage space, while the double fork independent suspensions ensure smoother ride on uneven surfaces. According to him, CIG Motors, has opened sales and after-sales facility as part of the steps towards achieving its plans to launch itself fully into the Nigerian auto market as a way of getting Nigerians.

The Marketing Director also noted that GAC brand of vehicles coming into the country is to offer Nigerians the best from China with the highest standard applied in vehicle manufacturing, giving value for money with the most advanced technologies imputed. The first set of models unveiled into the market are GS5 2.0L engine, the mid luxury SUV, currently the flagship and the GA3 1, 6L saloon vehicle. CIG is set to offer the highest standards and quality of service with genuine spare parts available for all the vehicles, Mr. Adejumo concluded.