Is the base Sorento variant a bargain or a bummer?
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
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
Are you thinking about getting one?
People are becoming more open to the idea of buying and driving an electrified vehicle has become a lot less taboo in recent years. 'Range anxiety' seems to be dwindling fixation, while urban areas around the country have been gaining more and
by Billy Caluag
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
A couple of teasers on the Kia Philippines Facebook page would suggest so
Kia Philippines is coming off a big 2024. The Korean carmaker, along with its distribution partner ACMobility, broke its own sales record with a total of 6,692 units, while further boosting its EV lineup.It also quietly capped 2024 with the
by Billy Caluag
This or the all-new Santa Fe?
Apparently tired of leaks, Kia has gone ahead and revealed the facelifted 2024 Kia Sorento ahead of its official debut in mid-August.As you may have already seen from unofficial images, the midsize SUV has now adopted the look of its
And the most improved SUV award goes to...
Kia's global lineup has continued to grow more and more exciting over the past few years. The Korean carmaker has completely revamped its lineup with a handful of next-generation models sporting the brand's new design language.Towards the end
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
Another seven-seater SUV to consider
There's already a plethora of seven-seat SUVs available in the market if you're on the hunt for one. Considering the country's obsession with passenger capacity, though? More is always merrier.The latest addition to the segment comes courtesy
by Drei Laurel
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
by Drei Laurel
This powertrain is best suited for highway cruising
You're not the only one to have said that, which we found particularly curious. Curious because as thine eyes will attest, this is not a big, V12-engined shouty supercar, nor is it a particularly rambunctious hot hatch with fiery exhausts.
by Vijay Pattni
Fancy the design?
It looks like Kia isn't done with introducing new Sorento models, and it can only come as good news for us who fancy the new-look SUV.Kia started off the year with the official launch of the all-new Sorento.
This powertrain is just as economical as a turbodiesel
The Kia Sorento is a midsize crossover for people who make full use of one. It's got loads of room for seven, four-wheel drive, and strong towing ability. On every variant.News, though: This one is a car people might
by Paul Horrell
Deals on other models are also available
As the Philippine automotive industry works toward getting back on its feet, the sales promos keep coming. And as we've been saying, if you're in the market for a brand-new car these days, you're in luck. One brand
by Dinzo Tabamo
Some pretty interesting stuff from the past seven days
Looking for a little extra ride height?
Earlier this year, Kia gifted the car world the all-new Sorento. The Korean-made SUV intrigued with its new turbo hybrid powertrain-a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine working with a 44.2kW electric motor to make 227hp and 350Nm.
by Drei Laurel
Not too shabby for what should be a low-emission, fuel-efficient powertrain
Kia has revealed a new plug-in hybrid powertrain for the next-generation Sorento, a setup that the Korean carmaker mentioned when it first unveiled all the engine options for the all-new midsize SUV.This will be the second hybrid in
It’s being offered in the new Sorento
When you see a motorist haphazardly maneuver in the direction of their blind spot, there's usually one of two kinds of people behind the wheel: a) A battle-hardened driver who just doesn't give a hoot anymore, or b) a
by Drei Laurel
