The Kia PV5 has been unveiled ahead of its originally-scheduled debut at the carmaker's 2025 EV Day event on February 27. Not only is the PV5 Kia's first van, it's also the introductory model for the company's Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), a modular skateboard designed to spawn all-electric multi-purpose utility vehicles targeted towards both private and commercial sectors.
- All-electric Kia PV5 is the carmaker's first van
- PV5 will be offered in Passenger and Cargo body styles
- Passenger version gets rear seats, whereas PV5 Cargo bins them to maximise space
Kia PV5 exterior design
The PV5 will be offered in two body styles: Passenger and Cargo. Both form factors will share the same core design, but the latter eschews rear seats in favour of luggage space. As the more consumer-facing option of the two, the PV5 Passenger sports clean, futuristic styling. Up front, it gets high-mounted angular LED strips which double as indicators, and the main headlight units are situated lower down. The PV5's charging port is located in the centre of the fascia, with a front-facing camera above it and a large radar sensor underneath.
Both PV5 body styles have different tailgates
Over to the side, plastic body cladding can be seen all around the PV5 Passenger's lower half, and the upper half shows off chunky side mirrors and a large glass area. The pillars, bonnet, and upper half of the fenders are blacked-out as well, and over to the rear, the PV5 Passenger features a single lift-up bootlid, whereas the Cargo body style gets dual side-opening tailgate doors.
Kia PV5 interior
PV5 dashboard to get two screens
Kia has only revealed the exterior of the PV5 for now, with full interior images likely reserved for the upcoming 2025 EV Day. However, the exterior images do show off some glimpses at the PV5's cabin, most notably separate screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system and thick grab handles on the A-pillars.
The Kia PV5 will primarily compete against the Volkswagen ID Buzz in international markets. At the moment, it's unclear whether Kia plans to bring the PV5 to India, but the company's 2025 EV Day may shed more light on this come February 27.
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