Suva couple wins $140,000 Kia after $205 purchase

A Suva couple drove away in a brand-new red Kia Tasman worth $140,000 after spending just $205 in a shopping promotion at TappooCity.

Moneel Chand of Suva was announced as the winner during the official handover ceremony at TappooCity in Suva on Friday.

The prize was part of Tappoo’s nationwide “Spend $150 or More & Win a Kia Tasman” promotion, which ran across participating stores and attracted strong customer participation.

Speaking on his behalf, his wife Arishna Chand said they were on their way into Suva for lunch when they received a call asking them to report to the shopping centre.

“At first, we were worried, thinking something was wrong. When we arrived and saw people staring at us, we became nervous,” she said.

She said they were shocked when they were told they had won the major prize.

Mr Chand qualified for the draw after buying his wife a pair of shoes as a Christmas gift, spending $205. The minimum entry requirement was $150.

“He thought there was no harm in trying.”

The win came only weeks after the couple had considered buying the same vehicle but decided against it because of the high cost.

“We had asked for a quotation and saw the deposit required and decided that we were not ready to buy yet.”

Mrs Chand thanked Tappoo Group for providing opportunities for ordinary shoppers.

“This promotion has changed our lives as we received the vehicle with no repayments and no instalments.”

The draw was conducted through a supervised and transparent process.

A spokesperson for Tappoo Group thanked customers for their participation.

“We thank all our customers for their incredible participation throughout this campaign.

“Congratulations to Mr Chand on winning the Kia Tasman. This promotion is our way of giving back to our loyal shoppers and creating rewarding moments that turn everyday shopping into unforgettable experiences.”

Although the couple already owns a Proton X50, this is the first vehicle they have won. They are planning a long drive to the west to celebrate.

Mrs Chand encouraged members of the public to take part in similar promotions.

“Please do try, it’s no harm in trying, because you never know when your luck will strike. I mean we only spent $205 and won a $140,000 vehicle.”

Tappoo Group said it will continue to roll out value-driven promotions to reward loyal customers across Fiji.