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January 30, 2019

Kia Philippines Launches Opening Salvo: the 2019 Soluto Sub-Compact Sedan (w/ 17 Photos, Specs, Video)

Under its new distributor AC Industrials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, Kia unboxed the first of three all-new vehicles slated to hit the Philippine market in 2019. The Kia Soluto—a sub-compact sedan exported from Kia’s joint-venture with Dongfeng will see battle in the sub-B-segment category with a starting price of just P 625,000.

Kia Philippines Just Gained the Upper Hand in the Korean Car Price War

It looks like the top two Korean brands in the country are about to instigate a price war with each other. After launching its game-changing Soluto sub-compact sedan, Kia found its thunder stolen by its mechanical twin, the Hyundai Reina less than 24 hours later. Since then, these two have been engaging in a peso tug-of-war. For the next few days, it looks like Kia Philippines may have the upper hand.

For About P 500 More Per Month, The Base Model 2019 Kia Soluto Offers a Lot of Car

A lot of attention is paid on the Kia Soluto’s range-topping EX trim and for very good reason: at P 735,000, it has the features and specs that can shame others in its price segment and even some a bracket higher.

Review: 2019 Kia Soluto 1.4 EX M/T

Googling the word, “Soluto” reveals that it comes from the Latin, “solutus,” which translates to “be free.” Targeted at first time car buyers, the Kia Soluto then becomes so aptly named. After all, there’s no better way to escape Manila’s inept public transportation than being in the comfort and security of a brand-new car. Of course, there’s still the subject of navigating through hellish traffic, but doing it in the luxury of your very own personal space sounds like a welcome respite for a lot of wary workers.

Buy A Kia Soluto, Get A KTM 200 Duke For Free

A few years ago, Ayala-owned AC Motors made a big splash when they bundled a KTM motorcycle with every car purchase. Well, that promo’s back, and you won’t believe the sort of deal you’ll be getting.

Kia Philippines Lauded As Best Performing Market In Asia-Pacific In 2022

In its fourth year as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines) announced that it has outpaced the growth of the automotive industry as a whole with a 34 percent sales increase in 2022 (the industry grew 26 percent).

This China-Made Kia is One of the Cars Ayala's Unboxing in 2 Weeks

After Kia Philippines revealed a rather peculiar art installation at BGC, we just had to dig more on what possible cars new distributors AC Industrials could possibly bring in. Checking out Kia Philippines’s new official website (it was down last December), it revealed a couple of clues on what vehicle they could be unboxing at the end of this month.

Kia Philippines Played Its Cards Right and Shows Strong First Half 2019 Sales

When Ayala Automotive took over the distributorship of Kia in the Philippines, one of the first promises they made was to turn around the business. After six months of operation, it seems they’ve done just that. And carrying the bulk of the work? The Soluto.

Kia Reveals New Year Deals On Stonic, Soluto, K2500

Kia Philippines makes owning the Soluto, Stonic, and K2500 easier at the start of 2024 with new, easier ways to own a Kia.

Kia PH President Says 2019 Sales Wasn't a Fluke

In their first full year as the distributors of Kia, AC Motors, a wholly-owned company of Ayala Corporation saw its sales rise to 5,019 units compared to 2,238 units in 2018. The 124 percent increase is, undoubtedly, spectacular, but still a far cry from the projected 10,000-unit per annum sales they mentioned at the start of 2019.

Get a Free Blaupunkt Tire Inflator and Dash Cam on All Kia Models Until May 30

Kia Philippines announces the resumption of sales and aftersales service operations of its 27 dealerships in the country beginning on May 18, 2020.

Is Kia Philippines Looking to Source More Products from China?

When Kia Philippines sourced the Soluto from China, it certainly raised some eyebrows. Will the Korean automaker start sourcing more models from there?

Is Kia Going To Discontinue China-Made Soluto, Stonic?

Will Kia Philippines have to to abandon the China-source Soluto sub-B segment sedan and the Stonic sub-compact SUV? If the reports coming out of China are true, these two models may soon become a victim of the Korean carmaker’s upmarket push.

Metro Pharma PH Chooses Kia Soluto As On-Field Partner

Having a reliable and efficient vehicle is a must when part of the demanding and competitive pharmaceutical industry. The right sedan for the job is essential for medical representatives who need to cover a large area and tackle to the reality of living and working in and out of Metro Manila. This is why Metro Pharma Philippines, Inc. (MPPI) chose the Kia Soluto LX AT for its field representatives.

5 Reasons Why This Season's Surprises is Spelled Kia

Nothing naughty but everything nice is what the Kia brand is all about for the last two—and most delightful—months of this year. Indeed, it should be on top of every big boy and girl’s list, and checked twice to make sure it’s really there. This Korean three-letter badge stands to be the best pick for the season, and there are 5 compelling reasons for even the coolest guy at the North Pole to trade his trusty sleigh for a distinctive Kia vehicle. His reindeer would love that breathing spell and change of scenery, too.

Despite Challenges, Kia PH Confident of Maintaining Spot as Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands

Behind every dark cloud, they say, lies a ray of hope. The current COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the world during the past few months has taken its toll on the local economy. The fear of the virus, along with the lockdown, have caused general weakness of consumer confidence, as well as numerous businesses closing shop. This is further aggravated by the challenges facing two major contributors to the country’s economic performance, the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Kia Says Consider Value, Not Just Price in Buying a New Car

It’s no secret that in the new normal, people may start to look at private car ownership over taking public transportation. For new car buyers, they must be reminded to look beyond the price tag, and instead focus on value; this is where the Kia Soluto sedan shines.

Kia Philippines Targets Triple Digit Growth in 2021

Ayala-backed Kia Philippines is targeting triple-digit growth in 2021, moving back to its 2019 figure of 5,000-unit annual sales. This is good enough for a two-percent market share, doubling their current 1 percent share. This objective was revealed by Kia President Manny Aligada at a roundtable with the media.

Is Kia Philippines Going to Launch a Sub-P 900,000 Crossover?

At the Soluto’s official public launch in Cagayan de Oro, Mr. Manny Aligada, President of Kia Philippines dropped more hints as to what model the Korean automaker has in store for their second unboxing event at the Manila International Auto Show in April.

PIMS: Philippines Is Now Kia's 2nd Largest Market In ASEAN

After three years of being part of Ayala, one of the Philippines’ biggest and most respected conglomerates, Kia Philippines is looking back at its accomplishments thus far. While the preview of their all-electric EV6, which is slate to enter the local market by early 2023, took centerstage, Manny Aligada, Kia Philippines president credits their growth of being present in key market segments.

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