FRESH from its exhibiting of the EV4 comes Kia’s new all-electric PV5 van vary – in each Passenger and Cargo types.
A probable rival to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz twins, and probably the Zeekr 009 MPV, the Kia PV5 Passenger and Cargo fashions had been teased forward of the 2025 Kia EV Day which might be held later this month in Tarragona, Spain.
Previewed by the Idea PV5 on the Shopper Electronics Present (CES) in 2024, the mid-sized PV5 is the primary mannequin to make its debut underneath Kia’s new Platform Past Car (PBV) world enterprise technique.
Kia says the duo is designed to “redefine the ideas of house and mobility”, and that the PV5 will “leverage its world-leading EV expertise” to “fulfil the various wants of a broad buyer base”.
In assembly that transient, the PV5 might be supplied in a number of configurations, the Passenger and Cargo twins proven right here to be joined by additional additions to the vary, together with specialised conversions choices, within the very close to future.
Kia World Design head Karim Habib says the PV5’s modern design “transcends conventional mild business autos, that includes a recent aesthetic that emphasises flexibility and customisation by means of a modular strategy”.
“Whereas the PV5 is obtainable in three totally different physique kinds to offer progressive options for a various vary of buyer wants, all of them embody the identical constant design values impressed by Kia’s design philosophy, ‘Opposites United,’” he mentioned.
“Every mannequin confidently expresses a strong, daring, futuristic character and a extremely succesful perspective.”
Mr Habib mentioned the PV5 Passenger’s “refined geometric profile” accentuates its modern look and delivers wonderful outward visibility because of the massive window space, made potential by a low beltline.
The mannequin’s window space is framed by “placing black graphic” window frames that distinction with the PV5’s physique color.
Sturdy black geometric wheel arch claddings and rocker panels give “continuity with Kia’s SUV line-up” and “recommend an off-road character”, although not with any off-road prowess…
The entrance of the PV5 Passenger presents a daring signature lighting and glossy black accents on the primary headlight items elevate the PV5’s “trendy attraction”, whereas the parting line in profile enhances the “geometric silhouette” and contributes to a “robust aesthetic”, Kia says.
On the rear, the PV5 Passenger continues to indicate a “strong, trendy character” and tasks a “practical, logical nature”. The chamfered D-pillar line extends to the top-hinged tailgate, itself set above a “sturdy bumper” to “amplify a horizontal stance”.
For the PV5, which shares the identical geometric design because the PV5 Passenger, we discover a boxier profile, clear, trendy aesthetics, barn-style rear doorways, and a “spacious and extra open inside really feel”.
Kia will host its 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain in direction of the top of the month the place it’s anticipated to announce strategic plans for its PBV enterprise.
Additional particulars are anticipated to be made out there from February 27.
