Frontline auto distributor, CFAO Motors has kick-started the distribution of Suzuki vehicles in Nigeria in a bid to offer its customers a wider range of affordable cars.
Managing Director of CFAO Motors/CFAO Country Delegate, Mr Thomas Pelletier explained that his company took over the Suzuki car franchise to complement the range of models distributed by the company. He added that this was done to satisfy the needs of car enthusiasts in search of trendy pocket-friendly vehicles.
He said: “It gives us great pleasure to introduce the Suzuki brand of vehicles to the Nigerian market, distributed by CFAO Motors Nigeria and also by the CFAO Group in 25 other African countries.
“Our partner, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan is renowned for the production of top quality and reliable vehicles, which are widely trusted for durability and competitive prices.”
The Suzuki models available in Nigeria are city cars: Alto®, Dzire®, Swift®, Baleno®, Ciaz® and Ertiga®. The Off-Road Vehicles/Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are Jimny®, Vitara®.
All vehicles come with a 3 year or 100,000 km warranty. According to the MD: “Now, our customers can own a brand new vehicle for just 3.6 million naira!”
As is traditional with CFAO, the company has already trained it engineers and technicians on the technicalities of the Suzuki brand in a bid to offer prompt after-sales services in terms of maintenance, repairs and genuine spare parts.
Other brands distributed by the CFAO Automotive division in Nigeria include Mitsubishi Motors (through a joint venture Massilia Motors), Fuso, JCB and King Long.
About CFAO
CFAO is a key player in specialized distribution in Africa and in French overseas territories, and a partner of choice for major international brands. The Group is a market leader in automotive and pharmaceutical distribution and continues to grow in consumer goods, new technology and energy solutions.
CFAO has a direct presence in 36 African countries and provides a gateway to 49 of the 54 countries that make up the African continent. The Group is also active in seven French overseas territories and in Asia. CFAO employs more than 15,000 people.
On March 31, 2018, CFAO had a consolidated revenue of €4,206 million. CFAO is a subsidiary of the TTC Group (Japan). Find out more about the CFAO Group at www.cfaogroup.com
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