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The History of Kia

The car manufacturer company Kia was founded in South Korea in 1944. But the company didn’t start as a producer of vehicles, it first produced bicycle parts and steel tubing – it was originally a precision industry company. Over the next few decades the company began to partner with automakers to help produce various automobiles and motorbikes, but they never had an independent car manufacturing branch until the early 70s. As Kia started to produce vehicles, they originally focused largely on commercial trucks – it wasn’t until the late 80s that Kia began to produce consumer automobiles on a wide scale. Kia has grown to be the second largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea, and one of the largest automobile manufacturers in East Asia.

Kia in the Philippines

Kia introduced their first vehicle to the Philippines in 1994 – long after they had established themselves as a major automobile producer. Kia quickly established itself as a popular car brand in the country, its Kia Pride became one of the more popular vehicles in the nation during the 90s. At present, Kia has introduced a wide variety of vehicles to the Philippines, ensuring that every market segment is targeted. They are one of the most popular brands of cars in the country.

Kia Performance and Technology

Kia is well known for producing reliable and functional cars, many of which are targeted at families. Their vehicles traditionally perform well in safety testing, and last long after their initial purchase date. They’ve been able to invest heavily in producing effective vehicles for both consumer and commercial use. Unlike many of their East Asian competitors, Kia have focused less on producing high performance prototypes. Instead, they’ve focused largely on producing mass marketable vehicles that sell well within multiple countries.

Why do Consumers in the Philippines Buy Kia Cars?

• Vehicles come with extremely affordable price tags
• Many models have outstanding fuel efficiency ratings
• Great track record for durability
• New vehicles come with extended warranty
• There are a wide variety of models that ensure every market segment has a choice

What Kia Models Are Popular in the Philippines?

There are many popular Kia models in the Philippines, but there are three models in particular that sell extremely well locally. Below is a list of descriptions of three of the most popular Kia vehicles on offer in the Philippines:

• Kia Picanto – The Kia Picanto is the signature compact car of the of the Korean automaker. It is a favorite amongst urban drivers, who like the drivability and fuel economy of the vehicle.
• Kia Sportage – The Kia Sportage is one of Kia’s most popular cars worldwide and has a great customer base in the Philippines. It is the most popular compact SUV the carmaker has on offer.
• Kia K2700 – The Kia K2700 is a popular commercial utility vehicle that has a large owner base in the Philippines. It’s known for its ability to move large quantities of cargo for an affordable price.

Kia Fuel Efficiency

Many Kia models have great reputations in terms of fuel efficiency. The exact fuel consumption data depends on the model of the vehicle. We have provided recent statistics on the fuel efficiency of the three previously mentioned Kia models available in the Philippines:

• Kia Picanto -- 23 km/l
• Kia Sportage -- 9 km/l
• Kia K2700 -- 10.7 km/l