Available in two variant-exclusive paint jobs
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
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'
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
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
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
The Korean carmaker’s showcase heads to SM Mall of Asia this month
These days, Kia buyers in the country are spoiled for choice. Yes, the Korean carmaker's ever-growing lineup means there's a beautifully designed and feature-packed model for every budget and need, but apart from that, the Kia Movement makes
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
Happening at Ayala Malls Solenad
After a successful run in Manila, the Kia Movement heads south this weekend to Ayala Malls Solenad. Nestled in the foothills of Tagaytay, surrounded by verdant greenery, it's the perfect venue to showcase Kia's green technology lineup, ranging from the
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
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
Congratulations!
Kia Philippines is in full celebration as the maiden batch of the Kia Technician's Boot Camp (KTBC) has officially earned their stripes. The boot camp was launched in September 2024 as a way to further develop Kia technicians and open up
You wouldn’t want to miss the electrifying deals and exciting test drives
Kia has come a long way in the past 40 years. Once an upstart carmaker selling affordable economy cars and commuter vans, it has blossomed into a global automotive giant, selling everything from turbocharged sports sedans to electric SUVs.Kia Philippines, in
It deserves your attention
I still remember the gasps when the prices for the new Kia Sorento Hybrid were revealed. The range kicked off at under P2.2-M, and topping out at less than P3-M. For a car its size and features, it looked
Kia Alabang and Kia Kawit also got special recognitions
Kia Philippines recently held its Dealer of the Year Awards for the effort and accomplishments of its dealer network in 2024. Last year turned out to be a big one for the Korean carmaker, as the Philippine market saw the introduction of
by Billy Caluag
Why buy the diesel?
We'll admit that we're big fans of the Kia Carnival. Aside from being immensely spacious, it offers a wonderful riding experience, and great practicality. It's even pleasant to drive, if we're being honest.Our favorite would have to
Kia doubles down on electrification
In a massive stadium in Tarragona, Spain, 200 media participants from 37 markets (including South Korea and yours truly) gathered to witness Kia's electrified vision for the future. Kia Corporation calls it 2025 EV Day, and it is the second such
by Dinzo Tabamo
Let’s see how many car buyers it will actually convert
Hyundai and Kia go together like potato chips and crinkle-cut potato chips. They both use the exact same ingredients and they both taste great, but you'd never mistake one for the other. So when the all-new Santa Fe dropped,
by Niky Tamayo
The model now gets turbo-hybrid power to go up against diesel competitors
In mid-2024, Kia Philippines made a lot of noise with the launch of the Raize-fighting Sonet. That was followed by a couple other new offerings, but in niche categories: the flagship EV9 full-size SUV, then the updated Carnival minivan
It finally gets AWD, too
At the moment, there are three electrified models in the Kia Philippines lineup: the fully-electric EV6 and EV9, and the hybrid Carnival. Now, there's a fourth model that joins the range.That would be the new hybrid version of the
