Articles about Kia Stonic

Let’s do this a bit differently this time

It looks like Toyota Motor Philippines will be starting 2022 with something small, a new subcompact in fact. As we reported earlier, the carmaker will be launching its much-anticipated Raize in the local market. It will compete in the lower subcompact-

Exciting times ahead

Is the Mazda BT-50 about to join the local pickup wars?"Well, Mazda Philippines isn't about to end the year quietly. Only a couple of weeks ago, the carmaker announced mild-hybrid versions of the 3 and the CX-30

If you find the standard look too tame

The Kia Stonic landed in the Philippine market last year with two main qualities going for it. The first is that its compact size makes it a practical choice for people living in the city, and the second is that it's

Take your pick

Filipinos are still buying cars despite the pandemic-perhaps not as much as they were before COVID-19 hit, but the market is there nonetheless. You needn't look further than the local auto industry's first-half sales tally for 2021

“Nag-class ako dati, eh kaso natatakot ako”

Late in July, Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz became a household name after nabbing our country its first-ever gold medal in the Olympic games. Not surprisingly, local businesses jumped at the chance to reward her as soon as she landed back on

What a week

Well-deserved

Uplifting news to end the week, folks: Days after Hidilyn Diaz came home with the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal, she has now received the brand-new Kia Stonic that Ayala Corporation and Kia Philippines promised her.The company just shared

A lot happened this past week

Ayala Foundation has given Diaz the title ‘Atletang Magiting’

The rewards just keep on coming for Hidilyn Diaz, and we're all for it. The latest addition to the Olympic gold medalist's growing list of incentives is a brand-new Stonic from Kia Philippines.Diaz will be receiving no less

Several vehicles are also offered at 0% interest this month

Looking to buy a brand-new vehicle anytime soon? If it's a Kia you're in the market for, then you might want to check out the deals Kia Philippines currently has this month.Through its K-Mazing Deals, the Korean

An ideal starter car?

When the Kia Stonic was introduced to the Philippine market in late 2020, it struck me as a vehicle that could potentially punch above its weight class. After all, its looks and feature package were on point, and it was well within

A new arrival in the subcompact crossover segment takes on a fellow newcomer

We've seen an influx of crossovers here in our market over the past year or so, and the latest introduction comes in the form of the new Hyundai Venue. Coincidentally, this new subcompact crossover was launched just a week after the

Kia’s newest addition to this crossover-crazy market

Kia made a splash this month with the launch of the new Stonic. It's the latest subcompact crossover in the market, and it looks ready to shake up its segment.It has the makings of an ideal and enticing starter car-

A new budget-friendly option is in town

For the longest time, the local subcompact crossover scene revolved mainly around a handful of names. Most of the time, you would hear people mention the Ford EcoSport, Suzuki Vitara, and maybe one or two other Japanese-made offerings. Times have changed,

See how the new Kia stacks up against its competitors in this three-way comparo

In case you missed it, there's a new crossover in town: the Kia Stonic. With its stylish design, tech-loaded cabin, and affordable price tag, it certainly looks like an interesting proposition in our market, especially for first-time car buyers.

The spec sheet promises good things

You know you're getting older as an automotive journalist when manufacturers start building cars for people younger than you. I was born in 1990, and it wasn't so long ago that I fell into the target age group for entry-

A few new introductions courtesy of the Beijing Motor Show

The official launch is now only a few weeks away

Kia Philippines is poised to shake up the crossover segment with the upcoming launch of an affordable and promising new offering, the Stonic. Now that the vehicle's official unveiling draws near, let's do a quick rundown of what we know

Carmakers got pretty busy this week

*With a special introductory discount

If you've been waiting on the local launch of the Kia Stonic, you won't have to wait much longer. The subcompact crossover is being introduced to the market in October 2020, but Kia Philippines has decided to reveal the vehicle'