Kia EV5: Kia EV5 electric SUV marks global debut: Gets a wraparound digital panel, bench-style front seats

Kia has officially revealed the details of its upcoming electric SUV, the EV5 at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. Earlier showcased in near-production concept form, the Kia EV5 electric SUV is now revealed in production form, however, technical specifications will be out as the launch inches closer.
Initially, the Kia EV5 will be on sale in the Chinese market, followed by the other international markets. The manufacturer has confirmed that the Kia EV5 launch details in ‘select global markets’ will be out in October 2023.
Kia EV5: Design
Featuring a two-box silhouette, angular alloy wheels and chunkier lower body cladding, the design of the EV5 is inspired by the manufacturer’s flagship electric SUV, the EV9. The Kia EV5 sports an aggressive ‘tiger nose’ front fascia and sleek vertical light clusters in a wraparound arrangement at the rear. Some stand-out features of the Kia EV5 include set-back D-pillars, which the company states “highlight the EV5’s family-friendly practicality”, and rear wing boost aerodynamic efficiency while “signifying the EV5’s status as a ground-breaking electric vehicle”, says Kia.

The manufacturer states that the Kia EV5″seamlessly blends transformative design, exceptional versatility and outstanding comfort to deliver a harmoniously balanced vehicle.” Further, it added that the EV5 aims to “eclipse the accepted aesthetics of the existing compact SUV sector”.
Kia EV5: Interior
Kia said that the interior of the E5 electric SUV is inspired by the idea – “millennial households now regard the interior of their EV SUV not just as a place to sit safely and comfortably when travelling from A to B, but as an additional ‘room’ to live life in”.
Speaking of interior features, the Kia EV5 gets a wraparound digital panel, which includes a touchscreen infotainment system, a digital display and different switches for core functions. Like other Kia cars, the electric SUV will receive over-the-air system updates, and car owners can activate features according to their needs.

Other notable features of the Kia EV5 will be 64-colour ambient lighting with a dimming function and a wide array of upholstery colour options and patterns. One of the prominent interior features of the EV5 electric SUV is the bench-style front seats, while the rear seats are foldable to provide enough boot space.