Many Filipinos currently harbor a fixation on Korean culture, and Kia Philippines joins the trend in bringing the best of what South Korea can offer, particularly when it comes to cars. The company is riding the hallyu (Korean wave) to reach more Filipino customers by opening its latest dealership in San Pablo City, Laguna.
Kia fans in San Pablo and nearby areas now have one more thing to look forward to in the city
At the helm of the new Kia San Pablo is MG Gateway Mantrade Corporation. Run by dealer principals Markane and Michael Goho, it’s one of Kia’s premiere dealership partners in the Philippines. Located along Km. 85 Maharlika Highway in Barangay San Ignacio, the latest Kia outlet features a spacious showroom where customers can check out up to eight vehicles in the metal. A total of three service bays are on hand to offer aftersales services such as periodic maintenance and repairs.
The dealership’s employees also benefit from a healthy work environment, with attendants and other personnel ready to engage customers and assist all clients who are interested in driving home a Kia.
The dealership's staff members are ready to serve all clients
“It is a clear testament that Kia is here to serve more Filipinos and surprise continuously with our stylish and quality products and aftersales initiatives,” according to Kia Philippines President Manny Aligada. “The highest level of dependability that our customers experience with our vehicles is the same level they will experience with our services.”
Kia San Pablo is now offering test drives of the Soluto sedan to Laguna residents. Every Kia vehicle purchased are automatically enrolled in the carmaker’s ‘Promise to Care’ program, which includes a five-year/160,000-kilometer warranty on passenger cars and a three-year/110,000-kilometer warranty on the K2500 light commercial vehicle (LCV).
Potential buyers can now schedule a test drive of the Soluto subcompact sedan
The dealership also offers 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance to all customers free of charge for the first five years of ownership. This includes emergency towing, minor on-site repairs, information service, and personal as well as medical assistance. Interested clients can visit Kia San Pablo during the outlet’s business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Sunday.
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Know more about Kia Soluto 2024
The Kia Soluto 2024 is a 5-seater subcompact sedan that has been selling well in the local market, accounting for 21 percent of Kia Philippines' 2021 sales. It is available in four variants, Kia Soluto 2024 Philippines price ranges between Php 780,000 and Php 865,000. Powering this vehicle as standard is a 1.4-liter inline-4 gasoline dual CVVT that is capable of generating 94 horsepower and 132 Nm of torque. Either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic can be connected to the engine.
Moving to the dimensions, the Soluto has a length of 4,300 mm, a width of 1,700 mm, and a height of 1,460 mm. Also, it comes with a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 2,570 mm and 150 mm, respectively. In the local market, the Korean subcompact sedan competes against the likes of the Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Geely Emgrand.
Kia Soluto Launch
The Kia Soluto was first introduced at the 2017 Auto Shanghai. The Korean marque then proceeded to make the said model available in China in the same year. Later on, it debuted in other countries as the Kia Pegas.
For the Philippine market, the Soluto was launched by Kia Motors Philippines. The said launch occurred simultaneously with the brand's relaunch under the Ayala Corporation.
Kia Soluto Exterior
The Philippine-spec Soluto is equipped with halogen headlamps, halogen turn signal lights, and halogen taillights. The top-spec EX variants also have front fog lamps. As for wheels, All variants of this Kia model use a 14-inch set. The entry-level LX, however, uses a set of steel wheels, while the EX has alloy wheels.
Kia Soluto Interior
Like most of its competitors in the Philippine market, the Soluto can comfortably fit up to five occupants including the driver. All variants come standard with fabric seats and a manual air-conditioning system. It also has a USB charging port, as well as a 12-volt charging outlet.
Speaking of the driver, the Soluto also provides an analog gauge cluster, a turn-key ignition system, a digital trip computer, and a manually adjustable driver's seat. Lastly, the Kia sedan also has a default trunk space of 475 liters.
Technology & Safety Features
To keep its occupants entertained, the Soluto is equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen headunit capable of connecting via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, and aux-in. For all variants, the said headunit is linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Standard on the Soluto is an anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution, dual front airbags, and ISOFIX child seat tethers.
Chassis & Platform
The Soluto for the Philippines market currently uses the PB Platform shared by Hyundai and Kia. Just like its brother, the Hyundai Reina, the Kia sedan has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. For suspensions, it utilizes a MacPherson strut-type front suspension and a torsion beam-type rear suspension. Braking is handled by front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The model also uses a hand-operated manual parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
Propelling the Kia Soluto is a 1.4-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. It can produce up to 94 horsepower and 132 Nm of torque. For both the EX and LX variants, a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed torque converter automatic is available.
Available colors for the Kia Soluto are Clear White, Titanium Silver, Blue Stream, Aurora Black Pearl, and Marcato Red.
The Kia Soluto comes with features that make it a good daily driver in the city. However, it doesn't come with a lot of safety bits, unlike its rivals such as the Geely Emgrand and Toyota Vios.
Kia Soluto Pros & Cons
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Kia Soluto FAQs
1. Is the Kia Soluto safe?
Kia Soluto 2024 only stops at a basic level with ABS, EBD, 2 airbags, a reverse camera, and a reverse sensor.
2. Does the Kia Soluto come with an automatic transmission?
The Kia Soluto comes with either an automatic or manual gearbox.
3. How many colors is the Kia Soluto offered?
You may choose from 5 color options including Titanium Silver, Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Marcato Red, and Blue Stream.
4. Is the Kia Soluto 2024 an SUV car?
5. What are the dimensions of the Kia Soluto 2024?
The overall dimension of the Kia Soluto is 4,300 mm length x 1,700 mm width x 1,460 mm height
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