Kia Concept EV5, first taste of the new electric SUV. Debut in China within the year

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A few days after the presentation of the Kia EV9, the Korean automaker has unveiled the Kia Concept EV5 which goes to anticipate the contents of a new electric SUV initially intended for the Chinese market. The production model will be unveiled later in the year. As for the possible launch of the new model in Europe, Kia has taken the lead. limited to stating that “details of any future plans for other global markets will be provided in due course”. Therefore, from this point of view it will be necessary to wait to learn more.

FIRST DETAILS < p>The presentation of the concept car & egrave; which took place during the "Kia Chinese EV Day". For the moment, no particular technical information has been shared. The car manufacturer, in fact, has limited to showing some images (render, actually) of the electric SUV as well as providing some details on the design and interior.

To design the new electric SUV, Kia has always adopted the " Opposites United” that we find within its latest models. The look has several points in common with that of the EV9. However, the sizeof the Concept EV5 are more; small. Even if the manufacturer hasn't revealed precise numbers, the Concept EV5 seems more advanced. roughly comparable to today's Kia Sportage. The front is characterized by the presence of the evolution of the classic Tiger Nose grille, renamed “Digital Tiger Face“. The bodywork of the concept is; in Iceberg Matte Green color, while the alloy wheels are 21 inches. There are solar panels on the roof.

The interior features a minimalist design with minimal physical controls. Also noteworthy is the large instrument/infotainment screen that covers more than one screen. by half of the bridge. From the EV9, the Concept EV5 inherits swivel seats that allow occupants in both rows to rotate 90 degrees to "enjoy the view" with the car parked by opening both doors (the rear doors open against the wind). For the cabin, Kia has used sustainable materials.

Obviously, some solutions of the concept will not arrive in the production model such as the rear doors that open against the wind or the coffee table in retractable wood present in the trunk. As mentioned at the beginning, nothing is too much. been said on the technical front but, probably, this electric SUV will rest on the technical front. on the well-known E-GMP platform of the Hyundai Group.

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