MUSCAT: Gulf Great Sands (GGS) LLC has launched BESTUNE, a popular automotive global brand, in Oman. BESTUNE Brand is owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group which is ranked 66 among global fortune 500 companies. BESTUNE is positioned as a mid-to-high-end brand in the mainstream automobile market.
GGS LLC is part of the Bahwan International Group Company (BIG), which is a reputed distributor of many international automotive brands in Oman. FAW Group produces and distributes passenger cars, commercial trucks & buses, Established in 1953, the company is China’s oldest and largest automotive company.
A spokesperson for GGS LLC said, “We are pleased to be the official distributor for BESTUNE Brand of vehicles produced by FAW Group, a respected name in the automobile industry. Customers will be able to experience the dynamic design, sporty character mixed with absolute elegance, high quality, high performance from BESTUNE brand of vehicles which will be at par with some luxury end cars which has cutting edge technologies and radar-based features. We are certain that auto enthusiasts in Oman will find the premium models very impressive. To begin with models including compact crossover Bestune T77, mid-size crossover Bestune T99 and mid-size sedan Bestune B70 will be available in Oman.”
About FAW-BESTUNE Group :
Founded in 1953, FAW Group employs 175,000 people around the world and sells products in over 70 countries and has five production bases and 14 factories. FAW is a diversified maker of quality automobiles with total sales in excess of seven million vehicles worldwide. FAW maintains the lead market position within China while continuing to expand into new international markets, executing a carefully planned strategy to build a comprehensive global organization. FAW takes advantage of the latest cutting-edge technologies, processes, and management practices to bring customers the latest in the automobile world.
Adhering to FAW Group’s long history of automobile manufacturing, Bestune’s brand is representative of high-quality performance. Bestune brand is present in 30 countries including Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. Bestune has won several prestigious automobile awards which demonstrates its strong comprehensive strength in performance, research and development.
Bestune’s factory covers an area of 270,000 square meters, with a construction area of 200,000 square meters. The production capacity can reach 200,000 vehicles per year. The factory includes four workshops of stamping, welding, painting, and assembly. Most of the internal production equipment is imported from Europe. With a highly automated production line, it’s a Chinese automobile production base of leading high quality and high level.
FAW- Research & Development (R&D)
Following the principle of “developing original and innovative technologies”, FAW Group has continuously infused powerful technology vitality into new BESTUNE brand, and established a global R&D. FAW has established a global R&D layout and organized a global R&D team with more than 5,000 top technologists. The R&D system is seen in nine regions of three countries in the world, focusing on innovations and breakthroughs in pioneering design, new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, 5G application, new materials and process, and intelligent manufacturing.
FAW Group -Joint Venture In China
Founded on February 6th, 1991, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as FAW-Volkswagen) is a large joint venture passenger vehicle manufacturer founded by China FAW Group Corporation, German Volkswagen AG, AUDI AG, and Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd. It is the first modernized passenger vehicle manufacturer established in China with eight professional production plants.
On August 29, 2002, FAW Group Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation signed a significant agreement in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People, to establish a strategic and long-term relationship for joint co-operation. Thereafter, the two parties commenced a wide scope of joint activities including wide-scale production of Toyota products in China and related transfers of technology.
FAW – Strategic Cooperation
FAW Group Corporation (FAW) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese internet giant Tencent, at the FAW headquarters in Changchun. According to the agreement, Based on the previous comprehensive cooperation on digital transformation, the two sides will build a “FAW-Tencent Joint Lab”. The joint laboratory will focus on the core technologies and applications in the fields of autonomous driving development platform, automobile cloud-based platform, internet of vehicles to explore and enhance the core technology application in the new stage of digital upgrading of the automobile industry and jointly create the new value for mobility services.
BESTUNE Models Launched in Oman :
BESTUNE T77 Compact Crossover -Feel the Luxury.
Compact crossover Bestune T77 is powered by a 1.5-litre, turbocharged petrol engine producing a maximum power of 168 HP coupled to 7-speed Dual clutch transmission. This compact SUV is 4525mm long, 1845mm wide and 1615mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2700mm. Bestune T77 Limousine variant offers lot of features such as 19’’ Alloy wheels ,LED Head Lights and Tail lights, Puddle Lamps, LED DRLs, Panoramic Sunroof, Leather seats, Electric Driver seats, Paddle Shifters, Push Button Start,360° camera, Lane keeping assist, Blind Spot information system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision warning, Automatic Emergency brake, Front and Curtain Airbags,7’’ LCD Instrument Cluster, 12.3’’ Infotainment Screen, 6 Speakers and Auto park.
BESTUNE T99 High-end Crossover – Luxury at it’s Best
Large Crossover Bestune T99 is powered by a turbocharged two-litre turbo engine with 220 HP and coupled with six-speed automatic transmission. The length and height of the car are 4800/1915/1685mm and the wheelbase is 2870mm. BESTUNE T99 Limousine variant offers host of safety features Panoramic camera with 3D view, Lane keeping assist, Blind Spot information system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision warning, Automatic Emergency brake, Front and Curtain Airbags, Electric folding ORVM’s, 12.3’’ Touch Screen, 12.3’’ Infotainment Screen, Touch Screen Vehicle control, Inductive Trunk Lid, 6 Speakers, 19’’ Alloy wheels ,LED Head Lights and Tail lights, Puddle Lamps, LED DRLs, Panoramic Sunroof, Leather seats, Electric Driver seats, Paddle Shifters, Push Button Start and Auto park.
BESTUNE B70 Mid-level Sedan – The Ultimate Performance Luxury Sedan.
Mid-size sedan Bestune B70 is optionally powered by a 2.0 litre turbo engine and is equipped with 220 HP. The engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. The B70 measures 4,810 mm in length, 1,840 mm in width, 1,455 mm in height and has a 2,800 mm long wheelbase. Limousine variant host lot of features including 19’’ Alloy wheels , LED Head Lights and Tail lights, Puddle Lamps, LED DRLs, Panoramic Sunroof, Leather seats, Electric Driver seats, Paddle Shifters, Push Button Start,360° camera, Lane keeping assist, Blind Spot information system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision warning, Automatic Emergency brake, Front and Curtain Airbags,7’’ LCD Instrument Cluster, 12.3’’ Infotainment Screen, 6 Speakers and Wireless charger.
B70 also available in 1.5Turbo litre variant mated 7-speed Dual clutch transmission.
Gulf Great Sands has a state-of-art service centre in Ghala, Muscat, spread over more than 2900 square meters to provide aftersales services to customers. GGS has already tied up for Periodic Maintenance Services in many cities including Salalah, Sohar, Sur, Nizwa, Ibri, Ibra, Sinaw, Jalan and Barka etc. For more information visit www.bestune-oman.com or call Tollfree 80050800
