Gateway Motor & Kia: Driving Growth Through Strategic Dealerships
Ownership & Partnership
Gateway Motors (part of the Gateway Group) is a long-standing and key dealer partner for Kia Philippines. Jobstreet+2CarGuide+2 The partnership reflects Gateway’s strong footprint in automotive retail, serving both sales and after-sales functions. Jobstreet+2TheAutoPH+2
Network & Facilities
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Gateway operates multiple Kia dealerships across strategic locations, including Mandaue, Gorordo (Cebu), Talisay (Cebu), San Pablo, and Sto. Tomas (Batangas). CarGuide+2TheAutoPH+2
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A notable facility is the renovated Kia Dasmariñas branch (Cavite), covering about 1,200 sqm. It features a modern showroom, five service bays, and dedicated car wash and tinting areas. TheAutoPH
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In Cebu, the Kia Talisay showroom received an upgrade, now accommodating up to eight models and offering a more comfortable customer lounge. SunStar Publishing Inc.
Business Strategy & Customer Focus
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Gateway emphasizes after-sales service, maintaining a strong inventory of spare parts to ensure customer satisfaction. Philstar
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The dealer group prioritizes enhancing customer experience, including investing in facility upgrades, staff training, and modernizing its branches to reflect Kia’s new brand look. ACMobility+1
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Gateway’s leadership—such as Chairman Markane Goho, EVP Mike Goho, and President Raymund Basubas—are publicly committed to growing Kia’s presence in the Philippines. ACMobility+1
Strategic Importance
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As Kia expands under AC Motors (Ayala Group), Gateway serves as a vital regional partner that strengthens the brand’s reach beyond Metro Manila. TheAutoPH
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The dealer group leverages Cebu’s growing market and regional demand to drive sales of strong-selling Kia models such as the Rio and Picanto. SunStar Publishing Inc.
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Through its multi-branch network and after-sales capabilities, Gateway supports Kia’s goal of delivering “mobility solutions” across different segments of Philippine consumers. CarGuide
Outlook
With continued expansion and renovation of its Kia facilities, Gateway Group is well-positioned to be a key driver in Kia Philippines’ growth. Its commitment to customer service, strategic locations, and strong after-sales network provides a solid foundation as Kia pushes for deeper market penetration in the country.
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