Kia Philippines is putting its hybrid and battery-electric vehicles on a public test track this week, giving shoppers a chance to compare the brand’s electrified lineup in one place. The company said its Auto Focus Multi-Brand Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival runs from November 12 to 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay. The event is aimed at buyers who want more than a showroom walkaround: they can drive the vehicles, speak with product specialists, and assess how different powertrains fit daily use.
The test-drive roster spans both hybrid and fully electric models. Kia is highlighting the Carnival Turbo Hybrid, Sorento Turbo Hybrid, and Sportage Turbo Hybrid alongside the EV5, EV9, EV3, and PV5 Cargo. The lineup gives the event a practical angle because shoppers can compare a familiar gasoline-assisted setup with dedicated battery-electric platforms. Kia also lists the Sonet as a gasoline model in the broader range. The company is using the festival to present electrification as a portfolio choice rather than a single vehicle decision.
Kia is pairing the display with limited-time ownership offers. The announced promotions include down-payment schemes for the hybrid models, lower-entry offers for the EV5 and EV3, and cash discounts on selected conventional vehicles. Customers who place an initial deposit or reservation at the venue can also join a pick-a-prize raffle. The commercial details matter in a market where price, financing, and service access remain as important as range or charging speed. Test-drive events let buyers evaluate comfort and confidence before making that calculation.
The company is also linking the event to its 25-year partnership with the Australian Open. Visitors who test drive an EV3, EV5, or Sportage Turbo Hybrid and complete the stated social and reservation steps can earn entries toward two VIP trips for two to the 2027 tournament in Melbourne. The promotion adds a lifestyle hook, but the core message is local access: shoppers can experience several electrified Kias at the same venue. For Philippine EV adoption, hands-on familiarity may be as influential as headline specifications.
