Changan Philippines is preparing to open five more dealerships as it expands its reach in Central Luzon and Mindanao.

The new locations will rise in Davao, General Santos, Butuan, Surigao and San Fernando, Pampanga. Inchcape Philippines, the local distributor of Changan, formalized the agreements during a dealer signing ceremony at the brand’s flagship showroom along C5 in Pasig.

Angcore Motors Inc. will handle the Davao and General Santos branches. Global Cars Inc. will operate the dealerships in Butuan and Surigao. Gozun Cars will take charge of the San Fernando, Pampanga location.

The signing brought together the dealer groups that will lead each branch. Angcore Motors was represented by vice president, chief operating officer and dealer principal Tobi Ang.

Global Cars dealer principal Christian Osin attended the Butuan and Surigao sites. Gozun Cars managing director and dealer principal Matthew Gozun represented the Pampanga dealership.

The five branches will give Changan a stronger presence outside Metro Manila. The Davao, General Santos, Butuan and Surigao sites will improve access for customers across Mindanao, while the San Fernando branch will add another point of contact in Central Luzon.

The expansion comes as more automotive brands compete for space in major cities and fast-growing provincial markets. A wider dealer network can make vehicle sales, servicing and parts support easier for buyers who live far from existing showrooms.

Changan also used the period to train its sales managers at the C5 flagship dealership. The program covered leadership, performance targets, planning, staff development, inventory control and daily operations.

The sessions focused on the work sales managers handle beyond closing deals. They are also expected to guide teams, monitor performance, manage vehicle stocks and keep dealership operations organized.

Customer service was another part of the training. Changan wants its sales teams to give buyers a more consistent experience across the network, from the first showroom visit to the release of the vehicle.

The program also gave managers from different dealerships a chance to compare practices and align their sales approach. This matters as the network grows and more dealer groups begin carrying the brand in different parts of the country.

Inchcape Philippines is pairing dealership expansion with staff development as Changan builds its local presence. New showrooms can bring the brand closer to customers, but trained teams will still shape how buyers see the company once they walk through the door.

The upcoming branches are expected to support vehicle sales and aftersales services in their assigned areas. Opening dates for the five locations have yet to be announced.