Weststar opens 3S centre, unveils new model

By THE STAR | 20 August 2018


Weststar group senior vice-president Datuk Nik Hamdan Nik Hassan (left) and Vikram at the launch.


BUKIT MERTAJAM: Weststar Maxus Sdn Bhd has opened a new 3S showroom here to support its customers in the northern region.

Weststar group executive director Datuk Vikram Menon said the showroom, providing support for sales, services and spare-parts, would serve customers in Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis.

“The economic propulsion in the northern region is one of the key factors that encouraged Weststar Maxus to open the new facility,” he said at the opening of the new 3S showroom and the unveiling of the 2018 Maxus V80 commercial van in Bukit Mertajam.

“We’re making a great leap forward to become a mainstream automobile player in Malaysia.

“We now have refreshed and expanded award-winning models such as Maxus G10 and Maxus V80, and an expanding network of showrooms and after-sales service facilities to achieve our goal,” he added.

Vikram said the after-sales component is an integral part of the company’s overall plan to grow the Weststar Maxus brand.

“This facility, together with our appointed service dealers in the region, are able to serve our customers with well trained technicians.

“Plans are afoot to operate another 3S facility in Alor Star in the foreseeable future to consolidate Weststar Maxus’ presence in the northern region,” he added.

Meanwhile, Vikram said the cost-competitive 2018 Maxus V80 commercial van could be customised to meet individual business needs.

“Among its growing number of fleet customers are Eco Coach Travel and Tours, DHL, Federal Express and FFM-Massimo.

“A huge fleet of these vans are now being operated by various government agencies including the Malaysian Armed Forces, Health Ministry and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall,” he said.

Vikram the Maxus V80 boasted the highest space utilisation rate, the best ground clearance and the best interior height among its peers.

“It has also passed the world’s most rigid ECE automobile road tests in severe conditions including extreme low and high temperatures, and high altitudes.

“With the support and global resources of China’s largest automobile company SAIC Automotive Co Ltd, the Maxus V80 carries its core parts and components from world renowned component suppliers,” he added.

Vikram said the group was shifting gears and committed to enhancing the quality gap by building affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles to meet Asean preferences.

“The new line of Maxus V80 vans comes with upgraded features and superior volume of space.

“It has all the trappings of a value-for-money commercial van that is truly ‘built to work’,” Vikram added.

As part of its green initiative, Weststar Maxus plans to launch the fully electric version of the Maxus V80, known as EV80, soon.

Weststar Maxus is the sole distributor for the Weststar Maxus van. It handles the sales and marketing and after sales services for the Malaysian market.

Weststar Maxus also customises the van for a range of commercial uses such as medical, postal, security, VIP transport and other services.

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