Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto) has equipped Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) with a 24-seat people-mover, delivering a Euro V-rated Nissan ZD30 turbodiesel-powered Dongfeng minibus last February 3.
As distributed by PilipinasAuto, Dongfeng buses and trucks are covered by 3-year duration / 100,000km mileage warranties.
Pilipinas Autogroup greets the lifting of pandemic restrictions with major savings on the acquisition of their Dongfeng heavy duty trucks to the tune of up to half a million PHP.
Press Statement by Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc., “PilipinasAuto Offers Dongfeng Heavyweight Savings,” 13 May 2022:
With the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions, PilipinasAuto is offering Heavyweight Savings among its Dongfeng Heavy-duty trucks to help Philippine commerce gain back its traction. Savings of up to half a million pesos is being offered on the Dongfeng K47H Cement mixer with a 10 cubic meter capacity. Similar deals are also available until June 30, 2022 for the following:
All Dongfeng heavy duty trucks distributed by PilipinasAuto are backed up by a 1 year or 100,000 kilometers warranty – whichever comes first.
To know more about Dongfeng vehicles visit www.dongfeng.com.ph or you may inquire online at https://dongfeng.com.ph/contact-us/.
PilipinasAuto, distributor of Dongfeng vehicles, now participates in Meralco subsidiary eSakay’s electric transport projects, providing Dongfeng Rich 9 crew-cab’d and camper-shelled pickup trucks for Meralco’s Green Mobility program, and Dongfeng EM26 cargo vans for logistics service provider Mober’s transport operations.
Press Statement by Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc., “PilipinasAuto supplies eSakay with Electric Vehicles,” 17 December 2021:
Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), has been tapped by Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) subsidiary, eSakay, Inc., for its electric transport projects. In particular, two electric vehicle (“EV”) models have been deployed in partnership with eSakay—an electric pick-up for Meralco’s Green Mobility Program, and an electric van for tech-logistics firm Mober’s sustainable logistics services.
Through its Green Mobility Program, Meralco is beginning to electrify its vehicle fleet as part of the company’s commitment to utilize greener and more sustainable transportation solutions. Meanwhile, Filipino company Mober is spearheading a revolution in the logistics industry by utilizing the Philippines’ first electric delivery van for one of the largest retailers in the world. As such, PilipinasAuto and eSakay have rolled out two models—the Dongfeng Rich 6 EV and Dongfeng EM26 Cargo Van EV.
The Dongfeng Rich 6 EV is the first mass produced electric pick up in the world. The Rich 6 is one of many products co-developed with Nissan since the two companies started their joint venture in 2003. The electric version of the Rich 6 has a permanent magnet synchronous motor capable of delivering 163 Ps and 420 Nm of torque to the rear wheels. Powering the motor is a 67.9kWh ternary lithium-ion battery pack that can reach a cruising range of 403km based on the New European Driving Cycle or NEDC.
On the other hand, the Dongfeng EM26 EV Cargo Van which is a closed van ideal for courier and logistics companies as it can carry 1,360 kgs in its 5.6 cubic meter cargo space. This model also has a permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the rear wheels and can produce a maximum power of 95 Ps and 230Nm of torque. The battery pack is a 41.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate that provides a range of 220 kms.
“The electric vehicle era is fast approaching as technology accelerates to evolve. This is evidenced by the incredible operating range of the Dongfeng Rich 6 which could not have been realized 5 years ago. Our partnership with eSakay builds excitement for us as we are able to introduce Dongfeng’s exemplary technology in electric vehicles to the Philippines. It is only a matter of time before we make these EVs available to the public.” said in a statement by PilipinasAuto’s president and General Manager, Ms. Ginia Domingo.
“Our strategic collaboration with PilipinasAuto underscores eSakay’s continuing commitment to promote the country’s important transition to electrified transport. It also highlights and heightens our pledge to provide our clients with top-notch, reliable, and fit-for-purpose electric vehicles, supported by requisite charging infrastructure solutions. This is all geared towards enabling our clients to enhance their operations while advancing their sustainability agenda,” Meralco Chief Sustainability Officer and eSakay CEO, Raymond B. Ravelo , said.
Further, he added, “Through our partnership with PilipinasAuto, we continue to be catalysts of green mobility, as part of our thrust to protect and preserve our planet.”
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About Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc.: Pilipinas Autogroup, Incorporated (PilipinasAuto) was established in 2014 as the official distributor of Tata vehicles in the country. In 2019, it expanded its brand portfolio with the introduction of Dongfeng, another world-class brand of commercial vehicles into the country. Among the trucks that the Dongfeng brand carries are the Captain E, Captain N, Captain D9. Also available are cargo trucks, tractor heads, cement mixers, dump trucks, and minibuses. PilipinasAuto participates in the PUV modernization program with its modern designs of class 2 and class 3 jeepneys. PilipinasAuto currently has twelve (12) dealerships nationwide.
About eSakay, Inc.: eSakay is the green mobility arm of Meralco that provides end-to-end EV and charging solutions for commercial and industrial institutions as well as the riding public. It is committed to enabling and supporting the country’s transition towards a cleaner and a more sustainable transport system. (inquiry@e-sakay.ph )
Dongfeng trucks are getting traction in Leyte where JELM Construction followed their initial acquisition of a K37F 12-wheel dump truck with the recent purchase of a K23W 10-wheel tipper from Dongfeng Elite Motor-Drive Tacloban.
Press Statement by Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto),”Dongfeng Tacloban Delivers 2nd Unit of the Dongfeng Dump Truck to JELM Construction,” 2021:
Dongfeng Elite Motor-Driven Tacloban (DEMT), an authorized dealer of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), recently made another successful delivery of the Dongfeng K23W 10-Wheeler Dump Truck to JELM Construction.
JELM Construction, a firm based in Leyte, was very satisfied with their first purchase of a Dongfeng K37F 12-Wheeler Dump Truck that the company decided to get another Dongfeng dump truck for its growing needs.
The Dongfeng K23W 10-Wheeler Dump Truck has a capacity of 22 cubic meters and is efficiently powered by a Euro5 – compliant 11-liter, 6-cylinder Renault common rail diesel engine; producing 385 hp at 2,100 rpm and 1,800 N-m of torque at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm matched with a 12-speed direct drive transmission. This Dongfeng truck carries a warranty of 1 year or 100,000 kilometers whichever comes first.
Dongfeng truck marketer Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto) has fulfilled a repeat order from W Express Corporation (W Express), the logistics firm formerly know as DHL Philippines. Five months after the initial acquisition of two Captain E trucks last October, W Express’ experience with Dongfeng haulers so far has warranted a repeat purchase for the same light-duty models.
The Dongfeng Captain E 12-foot 4-wheel light duty truck features a curb weight of 2 tons, payload capacity of 2.45 tons, and maximum gross vehicle weight of 4.45 tons. The Captain E is powered by a license-built Isuzu D28D11-4DA 2.8-liter diesel burner with CRDi fuel injection and intercooled turbocharger forced induction producing peak power of 115PS at 3200rpm and peak torque of 260Nm at 2000rpm. The Isuzu-driven powertrain is completed by a 5-speed manual transmission with a heavy duty 240mm diameter clutch plate.
From PilipinasAuto, the Dongfeng Captain E is covered by a warranty term for 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), distributor of Dongfeng trucks and buses, has recently turned over two Dongfeng Class 2 modern PUVs to the Butuan Mutlicab Operators Transport Service Cooperative (BUMOTSCO). The units were delivered through PilipinasAuto’s dealer, Davao Bonifacio Motors, Inc. (DBMI), early this month. In their press statement for the event, PilipinasAuto reported that the pair of vehicles are the first modern PUVs of BUMOTSCO and that these represent just the initial delivery on a 50-unit supply arrangement with the transport cooperative.
Also in their press statement for the event, PilipinasAuto vice-president and general manager Art Balmadrid is quoted as saying, “we are glad that we had the opportunity to supply high quality and affordable Dongfeng vehicles to help modernize public transportation in the country.” Balmadrid added that, “these modern PUVs will mostly benefit the riding public as it is safer and offers more convenience.”
A modern, mini bus-sized replacement to the traditional passenger jeepney, the Dongfeng Class 2 modern PUV can transport 26 people with 17 of them seated and 9 standing (these, with its conventional full-capacity not curtailed by measures addressing the COVID-19 pandemic).
Powered by a Dongfeng D28D11 that’s a re-badged, license-built and Euro IV compliant Isuzu 4JB1 2.8 liter intercooled turbodiesel that delivers 115hp at 3,600rpm and 260Nm at 2,000rpm, the Dongfeng Class 2 PUV has the smallest displacement engine available among the current slew of modern PUV offerings–an advantage when the vehicle spends more time idling in city traffic crawls.
The Dongfeng Class 2 PUV has a factory-installed overhead air-conditioning system plus the following features approved and specified by the Land Transport Franchising and Regulatory Board:
The Dongeng PUV is currently on offer at an introductory price of P1.960M and is covered by an industry-leading commercial vehicle warranty package for 2 years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever milestone comes first.
Dongfeng Elite Tacloban has turned over four units of Dongfeng K23W 10-wheeler dump trucks to One Myrna Construction of Tacloban Leyte. Dongfeng Elite Tacloban is the authorized dealer of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), official distributor of Dongfeng trucks and buses for the Philippines. One Myrna Construction acquired the four Dongfeng trucks for their rural development projects in the Eastern Visayas region.
The Dongfeng K23W 10-wheeler dump truck can carry 22 cubic meters of payload and could tip the scales with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 55,000kg. The heavy-duty tipper is powered by a Euro 5 compliant 11-liter 6-cylinder Renault dCi11 385-51 common rail-injected diesel engine delivering peak numbers of 385hp@2,100rpm and 1,800NM@1,500rpm that’s mated to a 12-speed direct-drive transmission. The Dongfeng K23W has a list price of P3.660M and is covered with a 1-year/100,000km (whichever comes first) warranty package.
PilipinasAuto general manager Art Balmadrid said, “we all know that the pandemic has a backward impact on a global scale but we are confident that the Philippine economy is showing signs of recovery.” Balmadrid added that, “this can be seen by significant capital investments by key sectors such as the construction business.”
Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI), the distributor of Tata Motors since 2014 and now also of Dongfeng commercial vehicles since last October, has unveiled the newly renovated storefront at their corporate headquarters in Marikina City. Their block-long building on Fernando Avenue in Marikina now features red-themed Dongfeng brand imagery, replacing the previous blue-dominated visuals for their Tata Motors brand.
PAI markets Dongfeng’s range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and while examples of these models were conspicuous during the unveiling, both in their stockyard and as explicit display units, these were upstaged by the brand’s take on what a modern public utility jeepney should be. Also introduced during the unveiling of their Marikina premises last month was their initial entry for the country’s modernized public utility vehicle (PUV) program.
The Dongfeng Class 2 modern PUV has the distinction of being brought in as a completely built-up (CBU) unit, this in contrast to typical rivals with bodies built by local contractors like Centro, Almazora and Santa Rosa Motors. Powered by a 113hp/260Nm Dongfeng D28D11 that’s a re-badge of a license-built and Euro IV compliant Isuzu 4JB1 2.8 liter intercooled turbodiesel, theirs is also the modern PUV with the smallest displacement diesel engine available–an advantage in crawling city traffic.
Ramping up to Dongfeng’s official launch in the country this March, according to PAI vice president and general manger Art Balmadrid, the Marikina front office joins their growing network which started off with their Cainta dealerhip in October and which was followed soon after by their stores in Tacloban, Isabela, and Pampanga. Balmadrid mentioned that the day after the Marikina unveiling last December 17, his team would be heading to Davao to finalize the agreement to secure their dealership, their sixth nationwide, in that key city.
During the unveiling last December 17 the traditional blessing of their Marikina premises brought visitors and guests through PAI’s technical service area, product training center and central parts warehouse. Balmadrid said the tour shows how PAI’s Dongfeng distributorship backstops their sales activities with strong after-sales service capabilities.
Dongfeng is the biggest truck brand in China and Balmadrid says, “the Dongfeng dealership was actually offered to us because, as you know, we are also the distributors of Tata vehicles which is also the biggest automotive brand in India.” Balmadrid who joined PAI after being senior vice president with Isuzu Philippines Corporation, the leading truckmaker in the country, added that “the price of Dongfeng compared to typical Japanese brands would be about 25 to 30 percent cheaper, and the quality itself is at par with Japanese brands.”
Shedding light on how Dongfeng attains this level of quality, Balmadrid said, ” Dongfeng vehicles are products of joint ventures with automotive giants such as Nissan, Volvo, Renault, Cummins and other well known brands.” These linkages were apparent in the other vehicles that were showcased during the unveiling.
Previewed at the December 17 unveiling was the Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile (ZNA) Rich 6 pickup truck, product of the Dongfeng group’s joint venture with Nissan. Powered by a 148PS/305Nm 2498cc inter-cooled turbo-diesel with high-pressure common rail direct injection, Euro V compliance and telematics for on-board diagnostics, the Rich 6 is apparently built on the same platform used for the Japanese brand’s bestselling Navara pickup (with both the Rich 6 and the Navara having a 3150mm wheelbase). The Nissan Navara was the top-selling pickup truck in 2019.
Also displayed and demonstrated was the Dongfeng ER30D fully electric hatchback featuring a 60kW permanent magnet motor and a driving range of over 250km with each full charge of its 30kWh battery array. The ER30’s 2450mm wheelbase argues against it being based on Nissan’s longer and globally top-selling Leaf EV but it does make it look like a slightly stretched adaptation of the 2440mm wheelbase, front-wheel-drive platform of the current-model Mirage hatchback–this OEM arrangement possibly set up through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.
After opening their first Dongfeng dealership in Cainta last October, Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI) now launches their second storefront in Isabela–deep in northern Luzon’s major agricultural freight source. The newly launched Dongfeng Isabela dealership shows PAI continuing the series of soft openings they promised to hold in preparation for their official launch this coming March. Major truck trader PAI had been marketing India’s Tata vehicles exclusively until they partnered with China’s major truckmaker Dongfeng earlier this year.
Press Statement by Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI) on Dongfeng, Isabela launch, 2019:
Cordon, Isabela | 28 November 2019–Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI) is delighted to announce the opening of its Dongfeng Isabela showroom and service center. Auto Ten Trade and Services owns and operates the Dongfeng Isabela dealership located at Barangay Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.
“This is the second Dongfeng dealership of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. to be established and this is exactly in line with the statement made a month ago by our chairman, Mr. David Coyukiat. We entered the market of Isabela as we recognize a lot of potential growth as business in this area is booming. From construction, hauling, and transport needs, Dongfeng trucks will provide quality vehicles backed up by after sales support. Four more outlets will be soft-launched in the coming weeks to cover strategic high traffic locations.” revealed Mr. Cresencio Fernandez Jr., president of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc.
Present during the soft launch and blessing were (from left to right): Mr. Ruben Ronquillo Jr. – Sales Director of PAI, Mrs. Julie Zuniega, Fr. Patrick Caro, Mr. Neil Carlo Federizo – General Manager of Auto Ten Trade and Services, Mr. Nicomedes Federizo, Mr. Efren Malupeng – Municipal Administrator of the municipality of Cordon, Mr. Jun Deri – consultant for Auto Ten Trade and Services, and Mr. Ramil Mendoza – Division Head of Technical and Engineering at PAI.
