Kia unveiled the ‘Concept EV5’, a semi-mid-size electrified SUV, for the first time at the ‘KIA EV Day’ held at the E-Sports Cultural Center in Shanghai, China on the 20th (Mon). Concept EV5 is a model that presents a vision of an innovative mobility life through a bold future-oriented style and an interior space that breaks boundaries. Kia plans to launch a mass-produced car based on the concept EV5 in the Chinese market this year, providing Chinese customers with a different level of mobility experience.
The concept EV5 applies ‘Bold for Nature’, one of the five directions of Kia’s design philosophy ‘Opposites United’ (creative convergence of opposite concepts), It has a bold exterior and embodies a modern and original interior space with the theme of coexistence between nature and people.
The front part of the concept EV5 applied a star map signature lamp design inspired by constellations and a new digital tiger face emphasizing clean and robustness, and a contrasting strong hood and technical bumper combined to create a more confident image. .
The side part creates a unique atmosphere with a dynamic box-shaped silhouette, fenders with a solid image and wheel arches with a technical design in harmony. Here, sensuous side digital lamps, diamond-cut 21-inch wheels, and an aero spoiler show the design identity of Kia’s electrified SUV.
The rear part boldly moves the D-pillar to the rear to create a box-shaped silhouette, and the star map rear lamp and wide tailgate design are applied to harmonize with the front part.
The interior of the concept EV5 embodies a space where nature and people coexist under the themes of healing, caring, and re-charging, and has high space utilization. The Crash Pad emphasizes the design concept, Bold for Nature, by using conflicting materials that symbolize the contrast between Nature and Manmade, and applies a panoramic display with three screens so that passengers can enjoy various contents. made it possible
In the concept EV5, the first row seats and the console can be connected like a bench seat, enabling various space utilization, and convenience is improved by applying a sliding console with a docking concept that can be used by both first and second row passengers. In addition, the trunk space that can utilize tables and decks, including rotatable swiveling seats, provides a new vehicle experience by breaking down the boundaries between the inside and outside of the vehicle. In addition, the mood lamp with a wrap-around design that gently wraps around the passengers creates a more luxurious and comfortable interior atmosphere.
Through the concept EV5, Kia’s brand vision, a sustainable mobility solution, can also be glimpsed. A total of 10 eco-friendly materials were applied, including bio-polyurethane containing raw materials extracted from seaweed for the seat and door armrest (armrest), and materials using recycled plastic for the fabric seat. Along with this, a leather-free design that does not use animal leather is reflected throughout the interior material.
Karim Habib, Vice President of Kia Global Design Center, said, “The Concept EV5 is a new concept SUV electric vehicle with user-centered innovative interior and sensibility.” It will present a vision of sustainable mobility while inspiring our customers on every journey.” Meanwhile, at the EV Day held for the first time this year for Chinese media, Kia introduced the concept EV5 and EV6 GT, screened an EV9 video, and announced plans for future electrification and strategies for sustainable management.