By Ramon Tomeldan
The more, the merrier? It looks that way. There seems to be no stopping the juggernaut of China-made automobiles.
Without much frills and fanfare, a megabuck partnership has been sealed during the Lenten break.
This newcomer has just entered the Philippine automotive scene, and its credentials bear the hallmark of a Chinese giant.
A subsidiary of Chery Auto, the Yibin Kaiyi International Trade Company has partnered with Fortune Electricars Philippines Corporation for an exclusive distributorship deal.
Fortune Electricars is mandated to bring Kaiyi Auto sedans, SUVs, and NEVs (new energy vehicles) into the Philippine market.
A joint Kaiyi Auto-Fortune Electricars statement said, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding Kaiyi Auto’s global footprint and brings a new wave of innovation to the local automotive market.”
Established in 2014 as a subsidiary of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Kaiyi Auto is a forward-thinking automotive brand based in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China.
The company manufactures sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, offering internal combustion engines (ICE) and new energy vehicles (NEVs).
Kaiyi Auto boasts an annual production capacity of 150,000 units.
Under their partnership, Fortune Electricars is launching a diverse lineup of Kaiyi vehicles designed to meet the evolving needs of Filipino drivers:
E5: A mid-sized sedan with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, combining sleek design with comfort and advanced convenience features.
X3 Pro: A bold and modern subcompact SUV with a high-resolution touchscreen and smart safety technology—ideal for city and highway driving.
E-Qute 04: A compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) crafted for urban mobility. Its impressive 410 km range makes it the longest-range EV under ₱1 million in the Philippines.
F-X7 PHEV SUV: A seven-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sports utility vehicle (SUV) with a combined range of 1,200 kilometers. Prices start at ₱1,499,000.
Kaiyi Auto vehicles are currently available for viewing at the Kaiyi Auto Philippines showroom in Carkitz, Parañaque, at 89 Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Parañaque City, and Kaiyi Auto Bulacan, at the Focus City Center Building, Narra Road, Tambubong, Bocaue, Bulacan.
