In a virtual media roundtable, Kia Philippines has laid out the brand’s direction and strategy for 2021. Among all of the points discussed, Kia PH is driven to ensure its current and future clients that parts availability will not be a problem amid the pandemic.
Kia Philippines is confident about parts availability
Kia PH Aftersales Director Rommel Ramos said that the brand has partnered with international courier DHL to ensure parts availability nationwide. Ramos added that parts sourced from South Korea and China will be delivered to Kia dealerships within seven days. As such, this means that servicing of Kia vehicles will be faster and more time-efficient.
Aside from its partnership with DHL, Ramos shared that Kia PH has increased its inventory of parts by five times. This move further shows Kia PH’s commitment in assuring its clients that parts will be readily available nationwide.
Kia Philippines wants to further improve its services
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Ramos also wants to enhance Kia PH’s service quality by giving skills training and certification to the brand’s 300 people strong workforce consisting of technicians and service advisors.
Kia PH will also be implementing a remote diagnostic approach. The brand plans to do this through the use of Kia’s tablet diagnostic tool wherein Kia Korea can access the customer’s necessary vehicle information, which is said to resolve car issues or problems faster.
Kia PH’s vision for its aftersales program is also backed up with the goal of increasing the company’s market share. Kia PH President Manny Aligada said that the company is targeting triple-digit growth as well as doubling its market share in the Philippine automotive industry.
Kia Soluto
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As a review, Kia PH sold 2,129 units last 2020, which translates to a 0.9 percent market share. The 2020 sales of Kia PH is driven by the Soluto. It posted 39 percent of the brand’s overall unit sales last year.
The Kia Soluto is a subcompact sedan that’s available in four variants with a starting price of Php 665,000. On the other hand, the top-spec Kia Soluto EX AT is priced at Php 755,000. The top-of-the-line Soluto is powered by a 1.4-liter gasoline engine that delivers 94 hp and 132 Nm of torque. It is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
Lastly, Kia PH will be launching two new vehicles this 2021. Aligada said that the brand will be launching two new vehicles “very, very soon.” However, the final dates have yet to be announced by Kia.
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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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