Kia EV5 test drive is available at Alabang Town Center this week

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Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is once again giving interested individuals the chance to see and experience its upcoming new model, the EV5. The Korean car brand will be displaying the EV5 at the Alabang Town Center (ATC) from March 13 to 15, 2026. Kia added that the EV5 will be available for exclusive test drives throughout the three-day event. 

Kia Philippines previously confirmed that it will be launching the EV5 this year. Since its confirmation, Kia has been previewing the EV5 to generate anticipation for the electric vehicle’s official debut in the local market. Now, the car brand will be bringing and displaying the EV5 yet again during the next leg of its Kia Movement event, happening at the ATC from March 13 to 15, 2026.

Kia PH said that its upcoming Kia Movement event offers an opportunity for visitors to know more about and to experience the EV5 firsthand. Aside from having a model display, Kia will be offering test drives for the EV5 to provide interested individuals with a hands-on experience of the said electric vehicle (EV).    

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The EV5 is a compact crossover SUV EV that’s said to combine advanced technology with a modern and stylish exterior design. It comes with a driving range of up to 550 kilometers on a full charge, and it is powered by an 88.1 kWh battery. As such, Kia claims that the EV5 is “well-suited for both daily commutes and longer journeys.”    

“The presence of the EV5 preview at Alabang Town Center marks a bold new chapter in our push toward an electrified future, building on the premium innovation established by the EV9. It reinforces our commitment to delivering stylish, purposeful, and capable electric vehicles that integrate seamlessly into the Filipino lifestyle,” said Kia PH Managing Director Jay Lopez.

With that, Kia PH is also opening early reservations for the EV5 starting on Friday, March 13. Interested buyers are encouraged to visit the Kia Movement display at the ATC to secure their units ahead of its official launch.  

Aside from the EV5, the Kia Movement at the ATC features event-exclusive promos and deals. Among the promos up for grabs is the P270,000 cash discount for the Kia Carnival SX Diesel. Kia PH is also offering discounts ranging from P50,000 to P100,000 for the seven-seater Sorento Turbo Hybrid.  

Kia Movement Event
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Autocar’s Take

Kia Philippines is once again expanding its model lineup, as it prepares for the official launch of the EV5 compact crossover SUV. Before officially launching the said EV, Kia PH is previewing the EV5 yet again. Now, it will be displaying the EV5 at the Alabang Town Center as part of its Kia Movement event that’s happening from March 13 to 15, 2026. Aside from the display, Kia PH is going all-in as it will also be offering test drives for the EV5. 

The upcoming Kia Movement event is an ideal time to know more and learn more about Kia PH’s upcoming EV, the EV5. Aside from seeing it in the metal, test drives will also be available, which is the perfect time to experience the EV5 firsthand. 

Not just that, those who are waiting for the EV5’s launch in the Philippines could get first dibs on the said EV as Kia PH will be opening the reservation books for the EV5 on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the ATC.

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Martin Aguilar

Martin Aguilar

Martin is a BA Literature graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Aside from his interest in cars, Martin enjoys reading crime novels while drinking black coffee. With over a decade of experience writing about cars, he has explored different sides of the automotive industry. He even gave car review video hosting a try, going by the nickname Kambyo Boy Next Door.