Kia Australia has officially confirmed the arrival and pricing for its all-electric mid-sized SUV – the Kia EV5.
Kia Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Damien Meredith expressed the significance of this launch.
“EV5 marks a significant milestone in Kia’s global journey to increase access and take-up of electric vehicles,” he said.
“As we affirm our commitment to becoming a leading sustainable mobility provider, we’re pleased to announce pricing and key features that give EV5 a competitive edge in the local electric vehicle market.”
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Kia EV5 will be available in three trim levels: Air, Earth, and GT-Line (which will arrive in December). The Air variant features a FWD powertrain, while the Earth and GT-Line variants come with AWD powertrains.
Based on the N3-ek platform, the EV5 brings both standard and long-range electric power to the mid-sized SUV segment. The Air trim is available with either a 64.2 kWh standard range battery or an 88.1 kWh long-range battery, while the Earth and GT-Line trims come exclusively with the long-range battery.
Kia has ensured that the EV5 is suited to Australia’s unique road conditions by subjecting it to an extensive local ride and handling program.
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The EV5 seamlessly integrates into Kia’s lineup, showcasing the brand’s Opposites United design language, while maintaining its own distinct SUV silhouette.
Key exterior features include a wide nose, solid bonnet, rugged lower skid plate, and constellation-shaped ‘Star Map’ signature lighting. The side view boasts folding door handles, roof rails, and alloy wheels, while the rear features ‘Star Map’ LED tail lamps, a rugged skid plate, and an aerodynamic rear spoiler.
Drawing inspiration from the award-winning EV9, the EV5’s interior sets new standards for both design and practicality, offering enhanced driver enjoyment and user experience. All EV5 variants feature dual 12.3-inch displays with a 5-inch bridging segment, along with Kia’s new ccNC unit and updated Graphical User Interface (GUI). The integrated panoramic display also includes climate control, presenting an intuitive experience for the driver.
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Across the range, comfort and convenience features include Kia Connect, OTA updates, and a column-type Shift-by-Wire (SBW). Higher trims, like the Earth and GT-Line, also include a Smart Power Tailgate.
Exclusive to the GT-Line are features like Heated and Cooling Storage, a Fingerprint Module, Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD), and Remote Smart Park Assist 2 (RSPA 2).
In terms of safety, the Kia EV5 comes well-equipped with advanced active and passive safety technologies. Standard across all trims are Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) and a centre side airbag, with the Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM) available on the GT-Line.
The Kia EV5 will be available in a variety of exterior colours, with exclusive two-tone options for the GT-Line. Inside, the Earth grade offers an artificial leather interior in Smokey Black or Nougat Beige, depending on the exterior colour chosen.
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