Volvo Car Malaysia has expanded its operations to East Malaysia with the opening of a new 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Measuring 5,432 square-foot, the new facility is operated by Sebangga Mitsinbo Sdn. Bhd. which was appointed Volvo Car Malaysia’s dealer-partner in November 2019.
Like other Volvo dealerships, the Sebangga Mitsinbo 3S Centre carries the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE) concept with an open space and minimalistic furniture as the main feature.
Apart from a showroom showcasing Volvo’s latest model lineup and a service centre, the two-storey facility also features a Volvo Car Lifestyle Collection and Accessories section.
Here’s the press release with more information:
PRESS RELEASE
Volvo Car Malaysia recently launched a new 3S (Sales, Service & Spare Parts) centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Sebangga Mitsinbo Sdn. Bhd. (currently part of the Sebangga Group and formerly known as Sebangga Auto) joins Volvo Car Malaysia’s network of 13 dealers across the country in delivering a premium, safe and holistic Volvo Car experience to Sabahans. With the opening of this 5,432 square-foot centre, Volvo Car Malaysia now has 14 dealerships in the country.
Sebangga Mitsinbo Sdn. Bhd. was appointed Volvo Car Malaysia’s dealer-partner in November 2019, marking them the sole authorised Volvo car dealer in Sabah. Through this appointment, Volvo Car Malaysia continues to expand their footprint to cater to local demand and provide greater premium service experience to customers within the region.
Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, said:“Volvo Car Malaysia and the Sebangga Group share the same vision of protecting what is important, which is why we are honoured to have Sebangga Mitsinbo as our 14th 3S centre in Malaysia. As a brand, we want to enable a dynamic driving experience for our Sabahan customers, as they journey on the road, in life and with the brand, while also caring for the planet through a more sustainable drive with Volvo Cars.
“With the establishment of a3S centre in Kota Kinabalu, it reinforces our commitment to make roads safer – our vision is that no one should be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo car. With this partnership, our hope for this new dealership is to make premium, safe and quality vehicles accessible to the Sabahan community and from there, spur a movement of being safe on the road.”
Inspired by the brand’s Scandinavian-inspired ideals and heritage, the Sebangga Mitsinbo 3S Centre was built in adherence to Volvo Car’s retail standard – the Volvo Retail Experience (VRE). The open space and minimalistic-but-functional furniture are part of the Volvo’s design language to deliver a contemporary luxury experience. The two-storey space features a showroom at the ground floor, a service centre, a Volvo Car Lifestyle Collection and Accessories showcase,Sebangga Mitsinbo will feature Volvo’s latest premium line-ups on display and for test drives, including the XC40, XC60, XC90, S60 and S90.
Dato’ Arif Ambrose Ng, Chairman of Sebangga Group, said: “This partnership with Volvo resonates well with our vision, in that we, too, value life above all. With Volvo being the pioneers in automotive safety, we are proud to carry the brand under our group and continue to strengthen their position as well as our mutual goal in protecting what is important. The addition of this 3S centre here in Sabah is part of our journey together with Volvo to help make roads safer for passengers and vehicles.”
With the opening of this 3S Centre in Sabah, Sebangga Group will continue to drive excellence in service as well as the safety standards that has been set by Volvo Car Malaysia.
“At Volvo Cars, we understand that the value, quality and accessibility of services are just as important as the car, which is why we remain committed to ensuring that all of our customers experience a seamless and premium journey of acquiring and owning a Volvo car,” concludes Nalin.
Sebangga Mitsinbo is located at Lot 923, Jalan Tuaran, Taman Sinar 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. For more information and enquiries, please visit www.volvocars.com/my/find-a-dealer or call +608830-9888.
