KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- KIA EV5 electric SUV unveiled at Chengdu Motor Show China
- Features the E-GMP platform
- Offers a plethora of convenience and safety features
KIA Motors has formally unveiled the KIA EV5 electric SUV at the Chengdu Motor Show in China, marking its global debut. This recently introduced EV5 shares the E-GMP platform with KIA's electric SUVs, the EV6 and EV9. Depending on the specific markets, the SUV will be available with varying battery pack options. For more information about the freshly revealed KIA EV5, refer to the details below. Meanwhile, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for all of such latest updates from the automotive industry.
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KIA EV5 - Exterior
The EV5 showcases the versatile E-GMP skateboard platform. Drawing inspiration from Kia's innovative design philosophy 'Opposites United,' the forthcoming EV5 SUV is expected to exhibit a noticeable resemblance to its larger counterpart, the EV9. The unique 'Digital Tiger Face' concept introduced by Kia, reminiscent of the tiger nose grille, adds an intriguing element to its visual appeal. The front end features the three-dimensional signature star map lighting, while the rear features pushed-back D-pillars.
The recently revealed KIA EV5 will offer a selection of 10 exterior color choices, comprising nine glossy finishes and one matte hue. Among the glossy options are snow white pearl, clear white, starry night black, magma red, ivory silver, frost blue, iceberg green, tide blue, and shale grey. The tenth color variation presents a matte rendition of ivory silver.
KIA EV5 - Interior
The electric SUV's interior showcases a minimalist design approach for its dashboard, incorporating a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an equally sized digital instrument cluster. The arrangement of the dashboard and steering wheel appears reminiscent of the design seen in the KIA EV9 SUV. Inside, you'll find 64-color ambient lighting, along with varied colors for the seat upholstery and leather materials.
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The battery details of the EV remain undisclosed. It is expected to feature a rear-mounted single motor generating 215bhp and 310 Nm of torque. Although information about its battery capacity is yet to be revealed, there are indications that it will adopt a 400V wiring system. Furthermore, there's a possibility that the brand will introduce an EV5 GT variant equipped with a 4WD configuration.
Verdict
The global market has a lot of expectation from the Kia EV5, with considerable speculation about its potential arrival in India. However, the prospect of the electric SUV's presence in the Indian market remains uncertain at present. The KIA EV5 will find itself in competition with the likes of the Skoda Enyaq, Mercedes-Benz EQB, and other renowned EVs in the worldwide market.
