By Benjamin Cuaresma
CALAMBA, Laguna — Suzuki Philippines Inc. broke ground Wednesday, April 16, 2026, on a new 3S dealership along Maharlika Highway, marking its second Calamba outlet as the brand bets big on Laguna’s surging auto demand.
The groundbreaking for Suzuki Auto Calamba – ANTS Autohive signals a capacity upgrade for the so-called “Suzuki City.” The new full-service hub will offer sales, spare parts, and service, complementing the existing Calamba dealership that soft-opened in December 2024 ahead of a Q1 2026 grand launch.
“Our customers can look forward to better aftersales service, ensuring that every Suzuki vehicle is maintained to the highest standards,” said Suzuki PH Aftersales and Marine General Manager Yukio Sato, who joined ANTS Autohive Dealer Principal Irene Montemayor at the ceremony.
The Calamba groundbreaking caps Suzuki’s aggressive Laguna play. Sta. Rosa inaugurated its Gateway Mantrade outlet in May 2025 with six service bays, while San Pablo’s 3,400-sqm 3S facility in Alaminos is under construction with six display units and five bays. With CAMPI’s 2025 No. 3 ranking in hand, Suzuki is flooding Southern Luzon with service points for its Dzire Hybrid, Ertiga Hybrid, XL7, Jimny, and Carry lines.
Calamba sits at the SLEX gateway to Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon — a sweet spot for SMEs and families trading up to brand-new units. One dealership soft-opened with two bays; the new groundbreaking answers dealer and customer clamor for faster service slots and bigger inventory. Specs for the second site will be released by Suzuki PH once plans are finalized.
Once completed, Calamba joins the short list of Philippine cities with two Suzuki 3S shops. Buildout timelines and opening promos will come from Suzuki Philippines.
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