Articles about Kia Picanto

One last chance

The Kia Stinger is easily one of the sharpest-looking cars available. Even better? You can currently get it with a P436,000 discount, provided you pay in cash, at the moment. This is just one of the many offers available through

What Kia do you want?

Considering the ongoing pandemic and the risk of catching COVID-19 on the train, bus, or jeepney, it's a tough time to be without some form of personal transportation right now.Many have turned to bicycles and electric kick scooters as

From the brand’s beginnings until the present

Kia started out inauspiciously in 1944 as Kyungsung Precision Industry, making steel tubing and bicycle parts. It changed its name to Kia Industries in 1952 (the firm says that its name comes from two Korean characters that roughly translate as 'rising from

That’s not a typo

No, your eyes aren't growing weary from all the time you've been spending cooped up at home. That headline is no joke. From now until July 31, Kia Philippines is offering its small hatchback for a down payment of just

Will we see these improvements here?

The Kia Picanto has just received an update in its home market, getting a handful of aesthetic improvements and some new safety features.Called the Kia Morning in South Korea, the tiny city car has been given more modern daytime running light

The Picanto now starts at just P590,000

Apparently Kia Philippines wasn't done with bringing in just the Soluto. As part of the Korean brand's local relaunch (it's now under the Ayala Corporation), it has revamped its entire Philippine lineup.New prices, new variants and face-lifted

From the perspective of a college student

The Kia Pride was literally flying off the shelves to be used as taxicab, fleet service and the 'official' automobile for med reps, and more importantly, to transport young college students.It was a simple car that got you from point A

It’s a different perspective

When Top Gear PH asked if I could review a car for them, I thought at first that I was being taken for a ride. My knowledge of the inner workings of a car is pretty much at par with what I

Do you agree with these findings?

The results of the 18th annual J.D. Power Philippine Sales Satisfaction Index are in, and this year Kia is number one.The Korean car manufacturer finished ahead of the industry with a total of 842 points. Suzuki followed closely in second

Small, practical and budget-friendly

Mini hatchbacks aren't just the most affordable cars in the local automotive ecosystem, they're also some of the most practical.Few nameplates industry embody efficiency, practicality, and city-friendly better than tiny, maneuverable hatches like the Toyota Wigo, Kia Picanto

Is it a common issue?

Good day!First of all, good job with the informative articles and tips Top Gear Philippines has been posting. They're a big help for new drivers like me. I am newbie driver, and I have a Kia Picanto as my first

A Korean badge with European styling

It's hard to believe that the present-day Kia Picanto shares a heritage with the Pride from decades back. That old hatchback sold well thanks to its interior space and price point, but it wasn't exactly what you'd call

Good news for potential Picanto buyers

The Columbian Autocar Corporation, Kia's official Philippine distributor, just sent its updated price list earlier today.Thankfully, those considering the brand's most popular models will be happy to know that the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law's

*Based on DOE's latest test

The Department of Energy (DOE) recently held its 13th Fuel Economy Run in Clark, Pampanga. Numerous carmakers volunteered their units, with over 50 participating vehicles across different segments taking part in the test. The run covered the following route: Petron Service Station

The new design gets an A+

We car guys love to rub elbows and spout off about engine performance, fuel economy, aerodynamics, and whatever else. We scoff at the so-called fools who only praise cars for their looks, especially when they use words like "cute." Ugh, shudder

Easily the most stylish in its segment

It can be said that Kia made its name in the Philippines on small, affordable cars. One of its earliest offerings, the Pride, was easy on the eyes, reasonably roomy, and best of all, cheap. And that model drew in motorists looking

Good news for car shoppers

Columbian Autocar Corporation-Kia's official Philippine distributor-has opened its first-ever mall dealership, making the Korean carmaker's passenger vehicles more accessible and convenient to the local motoring public than ever before.The launch of the new showroom coincided with

Was it worth the wait?

Finally, the all-new Kia Picanto is now available in the Philippines.The latest iteration of the Korean carmaker's small hatch, first seen in January this year, made its local debut earlier today via a simple launch event held in SM

For those who are allergic to boring cars

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.There's no arguing that Kia's right up there with the best of them when it comes to designing fun-looking cars. The

For a family's first car

Hi Botchi,Good day. I'm a car lover and a TGP reader. I've read some of your columns and I like the way you give advice and now I really need your help. I'm planning to buy our first