Hyundai Makati Is The Brand’s First Dealer With EV Charging And Servicing

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) celebrates a triple milestone with the opening of Hyundai Makati. The dealer is situated in the automotive strip of Chino Roces Avenue Extension, which is a few meters away from EDSA and within the said city’s Central Business District.

Hyundai Makati has a showroom spanning 280 sqm which can accommodate up to five vehicle displays, and a service area of 1,167 sqm with six work bays and two work bays dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs). Not only is this the Gateway Group’s first dealership with the brand but is also the country’s first authorized retailer and service provider of EVs as well as Asia Pacific’s first outlet to carry the new Hyundai Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) 2.0.

Hyundai Makati will be the first under Gateway’s tutelage with several others in the pipeline. Its area is populated by several prestigious subdivisions, malls, and commercial establishments that amass at least 10,000 existing owners. The group took on the opportunity to meet the needs of this customer base and also give intenders access to the new generation of Hyundai models, namely the Creta, Staria, Tucson, and the new Stargazer.

First of Five Authorized EV Dealerships

Hyundai Motor Philippines intends to provide options and help ease the transition of society to an electrified lifestyle. This starts with the brand’s dedicated line of EVs, bannered by its flagship model, the Ioniq 5. It is made available to Filipinos in two variants, the Long Range 2WD, which retails for P3,698,000, and the Standard Range 2WD, which comes at P3,068,000. 

Moreover, the necessary aftersales support, from facility readiness all the way to the training of certified technicians, also form part of this undertaking. Hyundai Makati is officially the first of five authorized EV dealers in the country. It is equipped with a 22 kW AC Charger and a 50 kW DC Charger, the latter enables battery capacity to reach 80% from 20% in as fast as 30 minutes. The rest this 2023 are Alabang, Cebu North, Pampanga, Pasig. All shall be prepared for “recovery and repair”. Each carries specialized battery electric vehicle (BEV) service tools and equipment and standard safety aids

First in Asia Pacific with GDSI 2.0 Standard

Adopted worldwide across all markets, the Hyundai Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) is more than just adherence to the brand’s new color scheme, rather an evolution towards a more customer-centric retail experience. From “Modern Premium” to “Richness in Simplicity”, the 2.0 version aims to curate a refined environment where customers will better enjoy the showroom while discovering the latest Hyundai vehicles without feeling pressure. These can be sensed through various “experience segments”:

• Warm and cozy lounge to welcome visitors towards the space
• Free and unobstructed car displays to allow visitors to explore and be at ease
• Interactive configuration desk for visitors to check the various interior and exterior customizations
• Exclusive zone to give visitors a more up-close look of the highlight or themed car
• Clear and clean consultation rooms for visitors to feel more open and centered

These have been carefully incorporated into Hyundai Makati, the first to do so in Asia Pacific, and 12 of the 39 existing dealerships following suit by the fourth quarter.