ACMobility, Kia renew ties

MANILA: ACMobilty and Kia Corporation have renewed their partnership for the Philippines,

Their ties were formally renewed last March 18 after the two firms signed the distributor agreement extension together with their dealer principals and bank partners in Seoul, South Korea.

In a statement, the Ayala-led subsidiary shared that the revitalized alliance boosts mutual trust with the Korean automaker and bolsters the momentum that the brand has made locally after a decade of partnership.

“This partnership extension represents a long-term commitment to the Filipino drivers who have embraced the Kia brand,” ACMobility Chief Executive Officer Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala said. “Our growth proves that Filipinos are looking for the kind of purposeful innovation that Kia provides, and we’re excited to keep that momentum going.”

This development came after Kia Philippines enjoyed a 16.7-percent year-on-year growth.

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“This success went beyond moving units and represented a fundamental shift in how people view the brand as Kia saw its reputation, customer interest, and actual purchase intent all climb simultaneously. This deepening connection with Filipino drivers helped the brand steadily expand its footprint, with the Sonet, Carnival Turbo Hybrid, and Sorento Turbo Hybrid leading the way,” Kia Philippines noted.

It can be recalled that ACMobility took over the Kia distributorship in 2018.

For 2026, Kia plans to become a leading automotive brand while supporting its global electrification strategy by expanding its role in the hybrid electric vehicle segment.

One of the highly-anticipated developments for 2026 is the formal launch of the Kia EV5.

“Our growth is driven by the vibrant community of Filipinos who have made Kia a part of their story, from families sharing journeys in the Carnival to young professionals finding their start in the Sonet,” Kia Philippines Managing Director Jose Marie Lopez said.

“This 10-year milestone is a commitment to continue growing this community by offering a lineup that understands the local road as we expand into the hybrid segment and bring innovative mobility to the hearts of our customers,” he added.

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