The next-gen SUV gets fresh looks, a revamped interior, and a new hybrid setup
Available in two variant-exclusive paint jobs
Kia Philippines is giving its top seller a bit of a makeover: This is the Kia Sonet K-Style Edition, limited to just 150 units and going for P1,158,000 each. This puts it between the top-spec SX variant (P1,
That’s a 665kg payload on a fully charged battery
Big news in the world of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs): the Kia PV5 Cargo has set a Guinness World Record by traveling 693.37km on a single charge while carrying a full 665kg payload.And this wasn't some rolling road
It’s currently on display at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit this weekend
Kia Philippines brought out the new EV5 compact crossover at the 2025 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), and confirmed its official release for sometime in the first quarter of 2026. The EV5 may enter the local market as the most affordable electric
Kia’s EV lineup grows even bigger
After making its first appearance in 2023, the Kia EV5 has finally received its official global launch. It's slated to enter its home market of South Korea first, and then make its way to Europe in the coming months. Kia also
by Billy Caluag
The van may usher in a new generation for Kia
Kia has officially launched its fully electric, multi-purpose van, the PV5. It is the first vehicle under Kia's new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy and will utilize the new E-GMP.S architecture, which greatly emphasizes versatility and modular capability.
by Billy Caluag
Think Alphard, but in Hangul
While not touted as a luxury minivan per se, the Kia Carnival is one of the nicest ways to move around the country. But over in its home market of South Korea, there's an even plusher luxury model called the Hi-
Between a rock and a hard place
Kia has been on a roll lately. The Sonet has been a smash hit for the company, and we've had nothing but good words to say about the hybrid versions of the Carnival and Sorento. There's also the EV9 that'
We miss the Stonic
The Sonet has proven to be a big hit for Kia Philippines. It's affordable, stylish, and packed with tech. It's even got a decent turbocharged engine under the hood. While that's all well and good, some of us still
Joining its diesel- and gas-powered stablemates
The hybrid Kia Carnival has received top marks from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Notably, this is the third five-star rating for the Carnival nameplate, as its diesel- and gasoline-powered versions received their perfect scores back in 2021.
by Billy Caluag
The Tasman could serve as the basis for it
So far, the Kia Tasman has been posting promising reservation figures. At the rate it's going, the South Korean automaker can breathe a little bit easier after such a huge gamble. After all, it's the brand's
More proof that budget small crossovers are the key to sales
Kia recently released its sales figures for the first half of 2025. So far, it's been a good year for them, selling 4,195 units in the first six months of the year. It represents a whopping 71% increase over last
Specifically, a battery-degradation test part of a 10,000km Nurburgring campaign
News has reached Top Gear that Kia's new EV4-a small, moderately powered and very sensible electric car-has been seen testing around the Green Hell.It is not, unfortunately, an indication that Kia has thrown all caution to the wind,
by Vijay Pattni
Is the base Sorento variant a bargain or a bummer?
Kia was one of the first major carmakers in the Philippine market to introduce a bona fide electric vehicle in the EV6. But it wasn't only until recently that the Korean brand finally brought in its hybrids: the electrified versions of
Premium hybrid EV for a big family
For a family that has outgrown its midsize SUV, the vehicle upgrade path leads to a minivan. Or an SUV with a third row of seats. How about something that's a little more upscale? Or with a hybrid drivetrain, perhaps?The
Simple where it counts
The Kia PV5 is a curious-looking thing. It's a battery-powered van that's primarily for the European and, of course, South Korean market. It's Kia's way of saying they can have one of the widest selections of
It could launched by 2028
While it has opinion-splitting looks, the Kia Tasman has been selling pretty well in its major markets. So far, the pickup has received a heap of orders in Australia, and over 4,000 units saw new owners in its home market
Blue thunder
We've driven quite a few Korean EVs over the past two years, and they've all been excellent. Their shared Hyundai-Kia Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) gives them great refinement, agile handling, and surprisingly good interior space for their
by Niky Tamayo
Make it happen, Kia
Oh Ford, look at what you've done. Ever since the Ranger Raptor came out, Just about every manufacturer who builds a midsize pickup has been 'considering' a high-performance version.The formula sounds simple enough: Add more power, give it beefier
Proof you don’t need that giant SUV
The smallest thing Kia makes and one of the last remaining true city cars in the known universe. And as a result, the Picanto is one of the best of the lot. It's a simple, frugal, happy-go-lucky runaround of
by TopGear.com
The perfect American minivan
The original Kia Carnival sold itself as a cheap alternative to the common minivan, but it didn't stay mini for long. The following one was 90mm wider and 250mm longer. It also boasted a more powerful 190hp 2.9-liter diesel,
by Niky Tamayo
