While Kia has already released the exterior updates to the 2025 Kia Carnival, the South Korean automaker has now revealed the minivan's interior. While it may look the same as the current vehicle in the Philippines, Kia has made some noticeable changes, such as a new rotary shifter. Aside from this, the vehicle's center console has been simplified as the South Korean automaker has reduced the number of buttons. It also gets the same touch panel control setup found in the Kia Sportage, Kia Niro,
Joey Deriquito
10.11.2023
Kia Philippines has done well to keep things fresh with its crossover vehicles, with the Kia Stonic getting a Style Edition and the Kia Sorento getting its new generation. However, the Kia Seltos remains largely untouched, so the South Korean automaker is giving it a facelift for the Philippine market. Kia Philippines also released a quick teaser video on Facebook showing the updated model's highlighted features, but did not include a launch date for the new crossover. What the facelift might lo
Joey Deriquito
11.10.2023
Initially making its debut at the 2023 Gaikindo International Auto Show (GIIAS), Hyundai Philippines is set to launch the all-new Hyundai Stargazer X on October 16, 2023. But wait, there is more as the South Korean automaker, through an official invite/ teaser image, has revealed that it is also launching another new vehicle alongside the SUV-fied Stargazer. While the Hyundai Stargazer X is essentially what the Xpander Cross is to the Xpander, it comes with a few new features and a different int
Joey Deriquito
05.09.2023
Kia looks to be updating the 2024 Kia Carnival as a test unit has been spotted by Korean automotive website Autospy. Their spyshots reveal a more SUV-like styling that will look similar to the fully electric Kia EV9 that was launched on March 2023. The new Carnival also appears to have a new set of headlights in a vertical orientation, versus the horizontal ones found in the current model. The spyshots also reveal that the taillights have been updated, along with its wheels, which have become mo
Joey Deriquito
09.08.2023
Kia is on fire when it comes to its collecting accolades as the brand’s American division has set a record for the highest number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. The South Korean automaker had seven models ranked number one in their segments - the most awarded to a single manufacturer in the APEAL study’s 28-year history. The accolades don’t stop there, as these awards come on the heels of Kia t
Joey Deriquito
27.07.2023
Kia Philippines recently held a round table discussion with members of the media. The South Korean automaker outlined its plans and strategies for the coming months. We were also introduced to the new Chief Operating Officer, Brian Buendia, who is set to lead the brand starting this July. At the discussion, the key members of the brand talked about its plans to better its after-sales service, expand its dealership network to 50 nationwide, and improve its service advisor and service technician s
Joey Deriquito
23.06.2023