It was a full-on Sonet celebration down south as Kia Philippines and the Kia Sonet Pilipinas Club came together for the group鈥檚 biggest grand meet so far. Held at Nuvali in Sta. Rosa on June 26, the event brought together more than 60 Sonet units in a convoy that kicked off from Alabang and ended in Laguna with a full day of activities.The event marked two milestones: the first anniversary of the Kia Sonet鈥檚 launch in the Philippines and the continued growth of its enthusiastic community. Since debuting locally in June 2024, the Sonet has quietly become a top pick among Filipino car buyers. According to Kia Philippines Managing Director Jay Lopez, the Sonet now accounts for nearly one out of every four entry-level B-segment SUVs sold in the country.. Lopez credited the car鈥檚 popularity to its mix of good looks, practicality, and a solid following among owners. 鈥淭he Sonet鈥檚 success isn鈥檛 just about features, it鈥檚 about the people who drive it,鈥 he said.At the heart of the celebration was the Sonet Pilipinas Club, a group of owners who鈥檝e built a tight-knit community over shared road trips, car tips, and plenty of modifications. From exchanging notes on fuel economy to simply hanging out and admiring each other鈥檚 rides, the club has become a support system for Sonet owners. .Julienne Bonacua, the club鈥檚 president, shared how her white Sonet, affectionately nicknamed 鈥淧ogi鈥, has taken her from Las Pi帽as to Baguio with no problems at all. 鈥淚t鈥檚 comfortable, reliable, and has enough style for my everyday drives and even photo shoots,鈥 she said.Another member, Darrenz Genel, talked about how the Sonet played a key role in one of his life鈥檚 biggest events: his wedding. 鈥淚 got the manual variant because I wanted full control and efficiency. But more than that, the car really became part of my story,鈥 he said.The meet wasn鈥檛 just about the cars; it was about the people who drive them. From the convoy to the parking lot chats, it was clear that the Sonet has become more than just a vehicle. It鈥檚 something that brings people together.. The Sonet has also earned industry praise. It was named 鈥淯nderrated Car of the Year鈥 by Top Gear Philippines and 鈥淏est First Car鈥 by AutoIndustriya. It鈥檚 also the first in its class to offer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), proving that Kia isn鈥檛 holding back when it comes to equipping its vehicles with smart safety tech.As Lopez put it, 鈥淭his kind of community, this kind of loyalty鈥攊t鈥檚 what the Kia brand is all about. It鈥檚 not just about selling cars. It鈥檚 about creating a sense of belonging.鈥滷or updates on the Kia Sonet and other Kia vehicles, visit www.kia.com/ph or follow Kia Philippines on social media.