We break down the early holiday buying rush—from iCAUR doubling its Pioneer Edition SUV allocation and nationwide mall exhibits to GAC and Kia deploying electrified fleets at the SM MOA Concert Grounds, alongside Ford Philippines’ Year-End Sale bundling a 5-Year Care Package.
iCAUR expands V23, V27 allocation to 200 units each
In response to high reservation volumes following its initial rollout, premium new energy marque iCAUR Philippines has officially extended its pre-sales period to Nov. 24, 2026 (or until the allocation is filled) and expanded the introductory Pioneer Edition to 200 units per model—adding 100 units each for the all-electric iCAUR V23 BEV and the range-extended iCAUR V27 Golden REEV.
Prospective owners can place reservations via the iCAUR Global Philippines Portal with a refundable deposit of P1,000 for the V23 and P2,000 for the V27.
10 privileges for early adopters
Securing a Pioneer unit unlocks a benefits package valued at P194,932 for the V23 and P268,784 for the V27, featuring an individually numbered metal collector’s badge:
Indicative market pricing
iCAUR V23 BEV: Indicative pricing starts above P1.5 million for the 2WD variant and around P1.8 million for the 4WD model.
iCAUR V27 Golden REEV: Expected to start at P2.1 million for the 2WD model and P2.5 million for the flagship 4WD trim.
Hands-on seat time: Auto Focus Test Drives and mall schedules
Both the V23 and V27 will be on display and available for public test drives at the Auto Focus Multi-Brand Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival from Nov. 12 to 15, 2026, at Block 16, SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds (free admission).
Motorists across the regions can inspect the vehicles at these regional mall activations:
o Metro Manila: SM Fairview (Nov. 9–17 and Nov. 18–30), The Podium (Nov. 16–22, featuring the Pioneer Edition showcase), and SM Megamall (Nov. 26–Dec. 2).
o Visayas: SM City Cebu (Nov. 9–20) and SM City Iloilo (Nov. 23–29).
o Mindanao: SM City Davao (Nov. 10–30).
GAC spotlights new energy push at pre-Christmas festival
GAC Philippines is deploying an extensive new energy showcase at the 2026 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival from Nov. 12 to 15, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, highlighting four key models: The AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV, and GS4 MAX HEV.
GAC Philippines president Calvin Cheng noted: “On behalf of GAC Philippines, I extend our warmest congratulations to the Auto Focus team for organizing this year’s Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival. To cap off 2026 on a high note, we are proud to feature our expanding lineup of new energy vehicles, the AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV, and GS4 MAX HEV, which have all received a warm reception from local drivers. Our goal at this festival is to share these innovations even further, empowering modern, sustainable mobility for more Filipino families while offering exclusive event offers as we close out a remarkable year of growth.”
Vehicle highlights, on-site inclusions
AION UT: Electric urban hatchback delivering zero-emission commuting.
AION V: Mid-size electric SUV utilizing the Magazine Battery 2.0 safety architecture, delivering over 600 km of range and 20-minute fast-charging.
E8 HEV: Multi-seater MPV engineered with parallel hybrid efficiency.
GS4 MAX HEV: Dynamic compact hybrid crossover balancing everyday utility with low fuel consumption.
Customers reserving and taking delivery of an AION UT or AION V receive a complimentary 7-kW home wall charger paired with a free 2-year preventive maintenance service (PMS) program, along with special event pricing.
GAC vehicles are backed by a network of 33 dealerships, a 5-year/150,000-km warranty on ICE models, and an 8-year/160,000-km basic warranty (with an 8-year/200,000-km traction battery and electric drive warranty) on EV platforms.
Book a test drive or explore available trims at GAC Motor Philippines.
Kia PH deploys electrified fleet with Australian Open promo
Kia Philippines, an operating subsidiary of ACMobility, is presenting its electrified lineup at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Festival at the SM MOA Concert Grounds from Nov. 12 to 15.
Kia Philippines managing director Jay Lopez stated: “This electrified showcase represents a defining milestone that demonstrates what Kia is now, embodying our philosophy of Movement that Inspires throughout our global and local electrification journey. Auto Focus gives drivers the ideal real-world venue to test our latest Kia portfolio firsthand.”
Real-world driving roster
Internal combustion: The compact Kia Sonet.
Turbo hybrid powertrains: The Carnival Turbo Hybrid, Sorento Turbo Hybrid, and Sportage Turbo Hybrid.
Dedicated EVs: The compact EV5, the flagship EV9, the newly introduced Kia EV3 (2025 World Car of the Year and Top Gear Philippines EV of the Year), and the purpose-built Kia PV5 Cargo (2026 International Van of the Year).
Event-exclusive financing and cash savings
Carnival Diesel: Cash discounts of up to P600,000.
Sorento Turbo Hybrid: Savings up to P200,000, or down payments as low as P198,000.
Carnival Turbo Hybrid: Down payment terms starting at P192,000.
Kia EV5: Down payments starting at P177,000.
Sportage Turbo Hybrid: Down payments starting at P153,000.
Kia EV3: Down payments available from P147,000.
Kia Sonet: Monthly amortizations starting at P19,664.
On-site BPI raffle: On-site reservations backed by BPI Auto Loans qualify for a pick-a-prize raffle with instant discounts from P5,000 to P50,000.
Australian Open raffle
Celebrating Kia’s 25-year partnership with the Australian Open, test driving the EV3, EV5, or Sportage Turbo Hybrid—and posting a photo or video tagging Kia Philippines—earns an entry into the raffle for one of two VIP trips for two to the 2027 Australian Open in Melbourne (January 19–22, 2027), including flights, accommodations, match passes, and guided tours. Placing an on-site reservation adds a bonus raffle entry.
Explore the complete lineup via Kia Philippines.
Ford PH launches year-end sale with 5-star Care Package
Ford Philippines has rolled out its nationwide Year-End Sale (YES) campaign, introducing the 5-Star Care Package as standard on the refreshed Ranger and Everest portfolios, alongside financing plans on the Territory Hybrid.
The 5-Star Care Package bundles three ownership assurances:
o 5-year scheduled service plan (SSP): Covers up to 5 years or 50,000 km of periodic maintenance with zero cash out for covered service items (one PMS visit per year or 10,000 km, up to 5 visits), shielding owners from future parts and labor inflation.
o 5-year vehicle warranty: Extended coverage up to 5 years or 150,000 km covering over 1,000 component parts.
o 5-year emergency roadside assistance: Round-the-clock towing, fuel delivery, battery boosts, tire changes, and customer emergency transit.
Ford Philippines director of retail product marketing and business growth Byron Daquil explained: “We’re moving towards a more value-based promotion by bundling the 5-Star Care package with our vehicles. This package is a comprehensive service offering that covers PMS, locks in service prices, and extends on-road assistance up to 5 years, enabling a worry-free ownership experience that gives customers better value in their purchase than outright cash discounts.”
Highlighted YES program terms
Ford Everest Sport: Promotional price of P1,999,000 bundled with the 5-Star Care Package. The variant is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine (170 PS/405 Nm) paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, 20-inch gloss-black alloys, and two-tone leather seating.
Everest down payments: Everest Sport available at P99,000 all-in down payment; Everest Wildtrak available at P199,000 all-in down payment (both with 5-Star Care).
Ford Ranger terms: Ranger XLS available with an all-in down payment as low as P49,000; Ranger Sport available under 0% interest financing.
Territory Hybrid options: Available at P19,999 monthly for the Trend variant, 0% interest on the Titanium X, while the newly introduced Territory Hybrid Platinum includes a free 2-year SSP.
Review detailed program mechanics at Ford Philippines.