According to the mid-year 2025 car sales report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers, Inc. or CAMPI, the local auto industry has sold a total of 45,647 brand new passenger cars. Going by this record, Kia Philippines, through its official distributor, ACMobility, has announced that it contributed to that notable sales feat by checking out a total of 4,195 units from January to June.
Kia says that this sales performance is an impressive 71% increase as compared to the same period in 2024. According to Kia, its Sonet compact SUV is the driving force behind this achievement. The Kia Sonet, which was launched in June 2024, has been sold a total of 3,171 times. It’s currently the Korean carmaker’s best-selling brand here in the Philippines.
Kia claims that the Sonet’s fast-rising popularity can be attributed to its fuel efficiency and appeal among younger and first-time car buyers. This claim is backed up by the recent Kia Sonet First Year Anniversary Celebration which gathered more than 60 Sonet owners, mostly from the Kia Sonet Pilipinas Club.
To refresh, the Kia Sonet features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that delivers 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque. This engine is connected to either a 6-speed manual transmission or an IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission), a Kia-developed CVT. Within its stylish body is a cabin with either leather or cloth seats, and a 10.25-inch screen for both the driver info display and infotainment system. Safety features include the Kia Drive Wise advanced driver assistance system, lane-keeping assist, collision avoidance, among others.
Kia Philippines also touched on its other models as contributors to the 2025 mid-year sales feat. It highlighted the Sorento as posting “triple-digit sales growth” over the same period in 2024. Moreover, it mentioned the Carnival, EV6, and EV9 as key factors for a diversified lineup to cater to more customers.
Lastly, Kia concluded by attributing the achievement to ACMobility and its push toward expanding dealership networks, EV infrastructures, and strengthening digital platforms for a wider market reach.
