A year after the Kia brand’s re-launch under new distributor AC Industrials, an Ayala company, the Korean carmaker reported a record-breaking 124 percent year-on-year growth in the Philippine market.
The brand sold a total of 5,019 vehicles in 2019 from 2,238 vehicles in 2018.
Driving the strong performance were the Soluto sub-compact sedan, the K2500 light-duty truck, the Grand Carnival minivan, and the newly-launched Seltos sub-compact crossover.
The Soluto led the increase, capturing 51 percent of sales volume, followed by the K2500 with 21 percent, Grand Carnival with 13 percent, and 7 percent for the Seltos.
The Stinger, Sorento, Sportage, Forte, Rio and Picanto complete the entire Kia line-up.
“We are pleased with the strong performance of Kia Philippines in 2019,” said Manny Aligada, president of Kia Philippines.
“As we enter 2020, Kia Philippines looks forward to surpassing its record with new vehicle introductions, the opening of new dealerships, and better aftersales services,” Aigada added.
