Jaguar Land Rover launches new showroom in Vientiane
Jaguar Land Rover launches new showroom in Vientiane
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pleased to announce that Lao Land Rover (LLR), its official Jaguar and Land Rover dealer in Laos, has launched a new showroom in Vientiane.
The official launching ceremony was held on Wednesday, attended by Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr Somchit Inthamith, British Ambassador to Laos Mr Hugh Evans, and LLR Shareholders Ms Vilaykham Siphandone and Ms Chanthachone Vongsay.
Also present were RMA Group CEO Mr Kevin Whitcraft, Guava International CEO Mr Mark Tennant, Network Director for Jaguar Land Rover Mr Marcus Telkin, and General Manager of Lao Land Rover Mr Dilip Jesuthasan.
Lao Land Rover has been the official Jaguar Land Rover Dealer in Laos since 2009 and has been working on this new facility over the past 12 months. The investment of US$3 million is a statement of commitment by Lao Land Rover to the high-end car market in Laos as well as the future product plans of JLR.
Mr Serge Touron, Regional Business Manager for Asia Pacific, Guava International Ltd (Jaguar Land Rover's official distributor in Laos) said “We are very proud to bring this fantastic new facility to Vientiane and we are confident that the already very strong market for our iconic Jaguar and Land Rover brands in Laos will continue to grow.”
“This new facility is the next chapter in Jaguar Land Rover's continued commitment to the Laos market for premium vehicles. JRL's confidence in the dealership also brings a new dual brand 3S showroom”.
“JLR is delighted to have Lao Land Rover as its official Jaguar Land Rover dealer in Laos”.
Lao Land Rover's new world-class 3S facility – showroom, service centre and spare parts facility– features an eight car showroom and nine bay workshop with factory certified technicians. It adopts the JRL global standards and is one of the first to be opened in the Asia Pacific.
JLR Sales and Operations Manager Miss Metkham Souvannasane said “Today, we are delighted to be opening this new 3S facility for our customers in Laos. This new 3S facility is not only the new home of the Jaguar and Land Rover brand nationwide but it also represents our long-term commitment to bring this prestige brand to the country.”
“We are committed to the continued growth of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Our team is excited about this new home, the services it provides and the new level of quality standard it will introduce and establish in the Lao automotive market.”
“Our dedicated sales staff are professionally trained to provide a global level of customer service that you expect from Jaguar Land Rover.”
“All of our customers enjoy the benefit of a three year or 100,000 kilometre warranty for every Jaguar and Land Rover vehicle purchased. In addition to merchandising and accessories, this new location brings world-class quality on-site aftersales facilities, services and technicians.
“Inside, you will find our new executive customer lounge and barista coffee bar, where customers can relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments and wi-fi while watching their vehicle being serviced, or take advantage of our pristine executive working area where they can keep up the pace of their busy day.”
“This is another sign of our commitment to bring a premium service experience that goes along with an exclusive brand.”
Jaguar Land Rover is one of the UK's largest exporters and generates over 80 percent of its revenue from exports. JLR has four manufacturing facilities in the UK.
In 2014, Jaguar Land Rover sole 462,687 vehicles, up 9 percent. Of that, Jaguar sold 81,570 vehicles and Land Rover sold 381,108 vehicles.
Lao Land Rover is Jaguar Land Rover's only distributor in Laos. Sales and services are available at the new flagship showroom on Kamphengmeuang Road, Phonthan village, Sisattanak district.
