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The Kia Soluto is a subcompact sedan that’s part of Kia Motors Philippines’ offensive for its return this year under AC Industrials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation (AC). The all-new Soluto, also known as Pegas in China, is the newest rival of established nameplates like Toyota Vios, Honda City, and Hyundai Accent but at a lower price point. It sits side by side with the Rio Hatchback in Kia Philippines’ lineup.
The Kia Soluto carries the brand’s tiger-nose grille that connects to the sweptback headlamps and accentuated by faux-air intakes near the fog lamps by the lower grille. It resembles the fascia of the Picanto small hatchback. Its body gets straight character lines that point towards the simple and straightforward rear end. Inside, the range-topping Soluto gets leatherette upholstery, while the lower trim gets texturized fabric seats. Standard in its spacious interior is the 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, rearview camera, and steering wheel audio controls, while the range-topper gets rear parking sensors as extra. Underneath the Kia Soluto’s hood is a 1.4-liter Dual-CVVT gasoline engine that produces 94 hp and 132 Nm of torque.
The Kia Soluto was launched by Kia Motors Philippines in its comeback as a brand at the start of 2019. It’s aimed to undercut staple names in the subcompact sedan segment with its affordable price tag and feature-packed spec sheet. The Soluto was launched with both manual and automatic transmissions, with two trim levels to choose from.
The Kia Soluto sits on the PB platform that is shared with its Hyundai brother, the Reina. It also shares the power plant, 1.4-liter Dual-CVVT gasoline engine that produces 94 hp and 132 Nm of torque, connected to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
As for the suspension, the Soluto has a MacPherson strut with H-type sub-frame in the front, while the rear end has a V-beam coupled torsion beam axle. Front brakes are discs while the rear wheels get drum brakes.
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Class | Subcompact Car |
| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan |
| Platform | |
| Layout | Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4-liter four cylinders gasoline engine |
| Power Output | 94 hp, 132 Nm of torque. |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic |
Powered by a 1.4L gasoline engine with output figures that are better than mainstream subcompact sedans, the Soluto drives well and hitting speed limits on our expressways is not an issue. We noticed, however, that the transmission wants to get out of lower gears early, which is good for fuel economy but not with power delivery.
In the city, the Soluto feels light and easy to drive, especially since the electronic power steering makes it almost effortless. Potholes and road imperfections are handled well enough, and engine noise is only prevalent when getting on the accelerator hard.
For its class, the Kia Soluto is notable in terms of the tech features it carries. The Soluto has front and rear foglights, headlight level controls, power mirrors, and a reverse camera with parking sensors. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls are also standard. You also get a neat 2.8-inch LCD driving display nestled at the center of the gauges, and things like trip meters, range until empty, and fuel consumption.
At the center of the dashboard, the Kia Soluto has a 7-inch touchscreen that dominates the dashboard and offers Bluetooth, AUX, and USB inputs, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, making the smartphone integration of the Soluto the best in class.
The Soluto carries Kia’s proprietary tiger-nose grille that connects the sweptback headlights. It has face intakes on the bumper, which is accentuated by fog lamps on the range-topping variants. In profile, the Soluto has a typical sedan shape accentuated by subtle character lines and safe-looking 14-inch alloys. The rear, on the other hand, is a bit of deviation from the typical Kia styling.
The Kia Soluto is available in these colors: Clear White, Titanium Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, Blue Stream, and Marcato Red.
Kia elevates the Soluto’s cabin experience. Yes, plastic is found all over, but the execution and finish is nice and tight. A two-tone gray with beige leatherette upholstery is found on high variants while bits of chrome are available across the range. The overall cabin dimensions is fine for four people but adding a fifth occupant would be tight. Trunk space is relatively large for this car’s overall size.
The Kia Soluto comes with a decent range of safety features that are expected for this class. Two airbags take care of the front passengers, and there are three-point seatbelts all around; even for the center passenger in the rear. ABS and ISOFIX child seat tethers are also standard.
What you’ll love about the Soluto is its seamless infotainment system. You’ll also like its impressive fuel efficiency and its overall refinement.
However, you might not like the way that its transmission shifts, which is a bit early than normal. Plus, additional safety features should be added to this car.
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The Kia Soluto comes in the following colors: Clear White, Marcato Red, Blue Stream, Aurora Black Pearl and Titanium Silver
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Acacia Avenue corner Alabang Zapote Rd, Muntinlupa 1770
McArthur Highway, Brgy. Ambonao, Calasiao, 4218, Pangasinan
Km. 49 Santa Rosa - Tagaytay Rd., Brgy. Pulong Sta. Cruz, Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines
93 San Agustin 2, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmarinas, Cavite
#222 E. Rodriguez Sr. Boulevard, Quezon City
Key specifications & features of the Kia Soluto. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
| Body Type |
Sedan |
| No. of seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
| Transmission |
Manual Automatic |
| Max Output (hp) | 94 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
| Wheel Size |
14 in |
| Airbags |
2
|
| ISOFIX |
Available |
| Front Parking Sensors |
Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Available |
| Connectivity |
Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control
|
| Warranty |
5 years (160,000 kms) |
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Kia Soluto 1.4 LX AT
Kia Pampanga4.8/5
Gie F. · Mar 03, 2024
awesome car for first time car owners., bang for bucks! true value..
Fuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
4
Interior Space
5
Kia Soluto 1.4 LX AT
Kia Acropolis · Service Score 67.50%3.5/5
Ariel R. · Mar 02, 2024
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
4
Overall value for money
4
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
67.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
3
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
3
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
4
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
3
Quality of work performed
3
Was it completed on time?
4
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
4
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
3
Kia Soluto 1.4 LX MT
Kia Pampanga4.3/5
Jayzelle C. · Feb 08, 2024
Fuel Economy
4
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
4
Style & Looks
3
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
Kia Soluto 1.4 EX AT
Kia San Pablo · Service Score 97.50%4.9/5
Emmanuel Victor C. · Jan 29, 2024
Dealership is very clean but not well maintained in terms of present ability. Very friendly and professional staff. Everything was explained step by step from pre to post service.
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
97.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
4
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
Kia Soluto 1.4 EX AT
Kia Clark · Service Score 100%5/5
Rederick D.o. · Jan 03, 2024
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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The Kia Soluto is manufactured in China by DongFeng Yueda Kia. It's known as the Kia Pegas in China.
All variants of the Kia Soluto comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Kia Soluto is available in either 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed conventional torque converter automatic gearbox.
Though they're technically competitors, the Hyundai Reina and Kia Soluto share the same platform – the Hyundai-Kia PB. However, the interior of both cars greatly differs from each other.
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