tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post5000991950039517974..comments2024-03-29T09:11:56.466+08:00Comments on CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices: Review: 2022 Kia Sorento 2.2 SXUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-81799982031591671902022-04-29T23:02:05.185+08:002022-04-29T23:02:05.185+08:00A spare veloz for when your audi breaks down?A spare veloz for when your audi breaks down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-40245255703796687502022-04-29T17:40:52.655+08:002022-04-29T17:40:52.655+08:002.6m for a Kia? I'll just buy a 2nd hand audi ...2.6m for a Kia? I'll just buy a 2nd hand audi and a Veloz for that price.ervinelimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857984035605343922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-83780604436142716962022-04-28T10:08:16.472+08:002022-04-28T10:08:16.472+08:00That's you but for the majority of Filipino ca...That's you but for the majority of Filipino car buyers, they are price conscious. They will buy which brings them the most bang for the buck. If the Kia was priced lower say around Php2.1M for the SX (because truth be told, in a few months or a year, Kia will be discounting this by 300-500k), wouldn't it sell more and convince the consumers to switch to something better than the PPV's? <br />The PPV's of Toyota and Montero sell well because they bring the needed heft, height and carrying capacity for most at a price point of 1.6-2M. The TOTL PPV's do not make up for majority of the sales of these car companies. It's the mid-grade and entry levels.<br /><br />So with your logic, we should just resign to the fact that a better product should always be priced higher than the current competitors? No room for products or strategies that are game changers for the market? where's the turbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784642352514233899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-15333015400617612762022-04-28T10:02:56.842+08:002022-04-28T10:02:56.842+08:00It's the perceived pricing due to competitors ...It's the perceived pricing due to competitors with the PPV's which is a strategy but given Kia's market position, brand perception, do they have the luxury to be like Toyota price it high and under-spec it? If they priced it accordingly they could sell it more and have more visibility and customers. <br /><br />With your reasoning, it's ok to price it this high because the under-spec and over priced PPV's are slightly below its price? Not going to sell. Price conscious yung Pinoy. See the success of Geely and other china made cars like the Ford Territory. People buy it over the likes of Toyota, Mazda and Honda. They have better specs but undercuts the competition. So should they have priced it higher since they're better in specs?where's the turbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784642352514233899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-10566486138189265752022-04-26T12:58:02.501+08:002022-04-26T12:58:02.501+08:00Exactly. It's better than the Turd World PPVs,...Exactly. It's better than the Turd World PPVs, it should be priced more. How much are refinement, ride quality & handling worth to you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-45282777384110459302022-04-26T12:54:19.858+08:002022-04-26T12:54:19.858+08:00Why would Kia price it lower if its superior to th...Why would Kia price it lower if its superior to the Turd World PPVs? I wouldn't choose a Fortuner or Montero over this one. You get what you pay for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-35734630748034974472022-04-26T08:18:44.465+08:002022-04-26T08:18:44.465+08:00They need to introduce a variant with:
-All Wheel ...They need to introduce a variant with:<br />-All Wheel Drive<br />-Paddle Shifters<br /><br />Maybe they can follow the Australian-spec GT-Line variantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-4706334765109943612022-04-26T08:18:09.808+08:002022-04-26T08:18:09.808+08:00At 2.6 MM, quite expensive i supposed, more expens...At 2.6 MM, quite expensive i supposed, more expensive than High End Fortuner, Terra, Everest and Montero.Bubenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00515514108012593537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-51408947899951090912022-04-26T00:49:41.024+08:002022-04-26T00:49:41.024+08:00I think pricing is mostly relative to (percieved) ...I think pricing is mostly relative to (percieved) competitors, rather than a nominal peso amount. Tech and ride quality-wise, this is worth their intended 15-20% premium over most PPV 7 seaters.<br /><br />Could've used a better feeling steering wheel though.<br />Ping Mendozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246925506191439359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-70726586123320813092022-04-26T00:35:36.966+08:002022-04-26T00:35:36.966+08:00Ayala has just followed Columbian's way of pri...Ayala has just followed Columbian's way of pricing... Overpricing great Kia products and later on regretting that by doing a 400k discount... In the first place, why overprice when you can have more sales and have positive word of mouth????<br /><br />Take note that Columbian's pricing scheme eventually led to the downfall of Kia.... Ayala started great pricing the Stonic & Seltos just right... they are now being arrogant and over-confident and overpricing the Carnival, Sorento and even the Sportage.Kimiraikzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683605672199685674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-42365443685021612352022-04-25T12:23:19.661+08:002022-04-25T12:23:19.661+08:00Thank you Uly for your brutally honest evaluation ...Thank you Uly for your brutally honest evaluation of vehicles, as always :) <br />Interesting to note that the TOTL CX-8 (a non-JDM) is actually better than the base CX-9 (a JDM).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435303704550404793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-28349503119456380082022-04-25T09:08:38.998+08:002022-04-25T09:08:38.998+08:00Stay away from the base CX-9. Not worth it. The CX...Stay away from the base CX-9. Not worth it. The CX-9 only gets better once you reach the mid-grade Black Edition. It's actually weird why Mazda Philippines opted to introduce an additional variant when the CX-9 isn't a strong volume model.<br /><br />Anyway, if you don't mind not having the turbo, the TOTL CX-8 is actually hard to beat. The interior is equally usable vs the Sorento, though there are no air vents in the third row (the Sorento has them mounted on both sides). That aside, you get everything else missing in the Kia.Ulysses Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863291552170192774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-77705068989739195012022-04-25T08:58:26.602+08:002022-04-25T08:58:26.602+08:00A very honest review. A rarity these days. Kia sho...A very honest review. A rarity these days. Kia should tone down their pricing.Max Cyclo 44https://www.blogger.com/profile/18046868556507842428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-24515051742645218952022-04-25T00:38:03.710+08:002022-04-25T00:38:03.710+08:00I see.
Great review as always. Couldn't agree...I see.<br /><br />Great review as always. Couldn't agree more on their pricing strategy. RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112075693850051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-56653183558641146742022-04-24T20:49:49.549+08:002022-04-24T20:49:49.549+08:00Yes. When I got the unit, it was at 32 PSI which w...Yes. When I got the unit, it was at 32 PSI which was below the recommended of 35 PSI. The first thing I did was to adjust it to 35 PSI.Ulysses Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863291552170192774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-73372562514776601652022-04-24T20:48:59.568+08:002022-04-24T20:48:59.568+08:00Reputation for discounting, inconsistent aftersale...Reputation for discounting, inconsistent aftersales dealer experience (the new ones seem better though).Ulysses Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863291552170192774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-32606991042656100102022-04-24T19:54:09.760+08:002022-04-24T19:54:09.760+08:00Have you checked the tire pressure Uly?Have you checked the tire pressure Uly?RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112075693850051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-6111147488076104842022-04-24T19:51:49.832+08:002022-04-24T19:51:49.832+08:00We have the previous gen Sorento. Comfortable and ...We have the previous gen Sorento. Comfortable and solid driving dynamics (for its class) in the city even with just the driver (so comfortable that even I alternate it with 20 inches wheels 265/45 tires it is still comfortable). I also find the steering feel better than current CX5. So it is sad to read here that the new Sorento is less than impressive around town.RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112075693850051451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-40713160140295332062022-04-24T19:40:54.705+08:002022-04-24T19:40:54.705+08:00maybe the kia-hyundai engines, but iirc kia ph and...maybe the kia-hyundai engines, but iirc kia ph and hyundai ph never gave an official statement Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-86525441151587698742022-04-24T19:11:50.620+08:002022-04-24T19:11:50.620+08:00They can't do anything about the price since i...They can't do anything about the price since it's imported from Korea right? <br /><br />Is it safe to assume most of their lineup will be more competitive once Kia Indonesia starts exporting to our country?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-12459802169239828952022-04-24T19:09:28.160+08:002022-04-24T19:09:28.160+08:00I think Kia and the other mainstream brands should...I think Kia and the other mainstream brands should focus on the subcompact and compact crossover segments, w emphasis on the ff: turbo engines, competitive pricing, tech, cabin materials, and safety features. These are what are being offered by the Ford Territory and Geely Coolray, to much success. Of course, we cannot talk yet about long-term reliability and durability (needs a few more years of observation).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435303704550404793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-89292694971601945982022-04-24T18:42:49.333+08:002022-04-24T18:42:49.333+08:00Kia Pride.Kia Pride.中出しhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617261298223426318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-90366032389829283332022-04-24T18:38:02.242+08:002022-04-24T18:38:02.242+08:00What's Kia's baggage, Uly?What's Kia's baggage, Uly?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-24194167635872655612022-04-24T18:30:43.867+08:002022-04-24T18:30:43.867+08:00At that price, is it better to buy the Mazda CX-9 ...At that price, is it better to buy the Mazda CX-9 base or CX-8 TOTL?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com