Kia serves up EV test drives

Kia Philippines is giving motorists a chance to test its latest electric and hybrid vehicles at the Auto Focus Multi-Brand Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival from November 12 to 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City.

The four-day event also includes special vehicle purchase offers and a raffle that gives participants a chance to win trips to the 2027 Australian Open in Melbourne.

The ACMobility subsidiary is bringing its EV3, EV5 and EV9 electric vehicles alongside the Carnival Turbo Hybrid, Sorento Turbo Hybrid and Sportage Turbo Hybrid.

The lineup also includes the gasoline-powered Kia Sonet and the recently introduced PV5 Cargo electric van.

Visitors can compare the vehicles through test drives and speak with product specialists about their performance, equipment and technology.

The EV3 was named 2025 World Car of the Year and recently received the EV of the Year award from Top Gear Philippines. The PV5 Cargo, meanwhile, was named 2026 International Van of the Year.

“Auto Focus gives drivers the ideal real-world venue to test our latest Kia portfolio firsthand,” said Kia Philippines Managing Director Jay Lopez.

Kia is offering special financing arrangements and discounts during the festival.

Buyers of the Sorento Turbo Hybrid can receive savings of up to ₱200,000 or choose down payment packages starting at ₱198,000. The Carnival Turbo Hybrid is available with down payments starting at ₱192,000, while the Sportage Turbo Hybrid starts at ₱153,000.

For electric vehicle buyers, down payment offers begin at ₱147,000 for the EV3 and ₱177,000 for the EV5.

The company is also offering cash discounts of up to ₱600,000 on the Carnival Diesel, while the Sonet is available with monthly payments starting at ₱19,664.

Customers who make an initial deposit or reservation at the venue can join a separate pick-a-prize promotion offering discounts and benefits worth ₱5,000 to ₱50,000. Representatives from BPI Auto Loans will be available to assist buyers with financing applications.

Kia is also celebrating its 25-year partnership with the Australian Open through a raffle offering two VIP travel packages for two people each.

Participants who test-drive the EV3, EV5 or Sportage Turbo Hybrid can earn one raffle entry by posting a photo or video of the vehicle on Facebook or Instagram, tagging Kia Philippines and identifying the model driven.

An on-site reservation for any of the three participating models earns an additional entry.

Each winning package includes round-trip economy airfare to Melbourne, three nights of hotel accommodation, Australian Open tickets for January 20 and 21, 2027, airport and ground transfers, and a cultural tour.

The trip is scheduled for January 19 to 22, 2027.

The Kia display and test-drive activities will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds throughout the four-day festival.