Kia EV5 unveiled as innovative electric SUV for 2024

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【Summary】Kia has officially revealed the EV5, a stylish and spacious five-seat electric SUV. Initially designed for China, it is likely to be launched in Europe and the UK. The EV5 is part of Kia's expanding family of bespoke electric cars, and it will serve as an electric alternative to the Kia Sportage crossover. Rivals include the Skoda Enyaq iV, Mercedes EQB, Ford Explorer, and Fisker Ocean.

FutureCar Staff Aug 25, 2023 6:22 AM PT

Kia EV5 unveiled as innovative electric SUV for 2024

The new Kia EV5 has been unveiled as a practical and spacious five-seat electric SUV with a stylish design. Earlier this year, a near-production concept of the EV5 was previewed, and leaked images of the final car provided hints about its design and positioning. However, Kia has now officially revealed details about the car's design at the Chengdu motor show in China. Full technical specifications will be announced closer to the launch of the vehicle.

The EV5 has been specifically designed for the Chinese market and will initially be manufactured there for sale. However, there is a strong possibility that it will also be launched in Europe and the UK. Kia has stated that more information about the launch in "select global markets" will be provided at an event in October. This electric SUV is the third in Kia's expanding family of bespoke electric cars, following the EV6 and EV9. It shares a close relationship with the larger EV9.

When it becomes available at dealerships, the EV5 will serve as an electric alternative to the Kia Sportage crossover, which is of a similar size. Just like the larger EV9, which coexists with the combustion-engined Kia Sorento, the EV5 will compete against rivals such as the Skoda Enyaq iV, Mercedes EQB, Ford Explorer, and Fisker Ocean.

According to details published on the Chinese Ministry of Transport homologation platform, the EV5 has dimensions of 4615mm in length, 1875mm in width, and 1715mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2750mm and weighs 1870kg.

The influence of the flagship seven-seat EV9 is evident in the EV5's upright, two-box silhouette, chunky lower body cladding, and distinctive alloy wheel designs. The EV5 also shares the aggressive 'tiger nose' front end design and kinked rear beltline with its sibling, which are characteristic features of the electric Kia lineup. Kia describes the EV5 as a vehicle that seamlessly combines transformative design, exceptional versatility, and outstanding comfort. It aims to surpass the accepted aesthetics of the existing compact SUV sector.