Marque opens new supersite

A new supersite has been created for Kia in Christchurch after more than $500,000 was spent on improving a dealership.

Cockram Kia has undergone a significant redevelopment that has increased the size of the facility by 52 per cent compared with the previous showroom.

The premises on Moorhouse Avenue now offers 513 square metres of display space.

It also means all 26 staff covering sales, parts, service, administration and finance are housed under one roof after previously operating out of three separate locations. 

Jodie Tait, branch manager, says: “The Kia brand has grown hugely over the past few years and our new site reflects that growth.

“All our staff are thrilled to be in this bigger and brighter facility and our new showroom is great to showcase vehicles and give our customers a fantastic space to enjoy when they visit our dealership.”

The new showroom includes a customer cafe, free wi-fi, an electric-vehicle (EV) charger as well as upgraded restroom facilities. 

Andre Heyns, business and property director for Miles Motor Group, says it hopes the investment in the Christchurch dealership will enhance consumers’ in-dealership experience.

“For example, the new environment lends itself to being the perfect space for events, product launches, customer-engagement opportunities as well as a suitable ‘wow’ place for new-car deliveries and presentations.”

Todd McDonald, managing director of Kia New Zealand, says the opening of the new site is timely and align with a period of new model launches for the marque.

“The new dealership will enable the team at Cockram Kia to take the brand to the next level in terms of customer experience and showcasing our stunning new vehicle range,” he explains.

“This investment will ensure the brand is well represented into the future and will help create the best possible Kia experience for customers in Christchurch.”