Kia Motors unveiled the EV5 model here after China EV Day. Recently, it unveiled the EV9 model and said that the EV5 model will be released soon. The core of Kia’s electric car is the voluminous character line. It is the stylish design with the voluminous feel.
Battery performance and motor output are important for electric cars. Whether it is an internal combustion engine or a vehicle, the design is important, but I think the concept of the Kia SUV electric car was really great. And the Kia electric powertrain is a powerful vehicle that everyone admires.
Because the design of electric cars is very free-spirited, I don’t think it’s easy to distinguish a really neat design. When I first saw the BYD paintwork, he didn’t even know it was a Chinese car brand. Of course, I can also see my favorite rugged cars in China.
Looking at the Kia EV9 model released this time, it was impressive that the second row seats could be rotated and placed. The EV5 seat also shows how they can be rotated.
Looking at the display screen, there is a long rectangular screen. It’s a car trend these days. I like the interior design. It’s not like a car, but it’s clean and eco-friendly.
The concept EV5 applied ‘Bold for Nature’, one of the five directions of Kia Motors’ design philosophy ‘Operit United (creative convergence of conflicting concepts)’. It embodies a modern and original atmosphere with a strong and bold exterior and the theme of coexistence between nature and people.
The front part features a star map signature lamp design inspired by constellations and a new digital tiger face that emphasizes neatness and durability. On the contrary, a strong hood and a technical bumper were combined to create a more confident image.
The interior emphasizing space utilization embodies a space where nature and people coexist under the theme of healing, consideration, and recharging. Passengers can enjoy a variety of content by applying a panoramic display with three screens.
The first-row seats and the console are connected like bench seats, allowing for a variety of space utilization. Convenience is enhanced by applying a sliding console with a docking concept that can be used by both first-row and second-row passengers. The trunk space, which can utilize tables and decks as well as rotating seats, provides a new vehicle experience by breaking down the boundaries between the inside and outside of the vehicle.
Kia’s brand vision, a sustainable mobility solution, can also be glimpsed. A total of 10 eco-friendly materials were applied to the seats and door armrests (armrests), including bio-polyurethane containing raw materials extracted from seaweed and materials using recycled plastic for textile seats. A leather-free design that does not use animal skin is reflected throughout the interior.
Karim Habib, vice president of Kia Motors Global Design Center, said, “The EV5 concept is a new concept SUV electric vehicle with a user-centered, innovative interior and emotion.” “Inspired by the contrast and harmony of the natural landscape and man-made buildings, it will inspire clients on every journey,” he said.
At EV Day, which was held for Chinese media, Kia Motors introduced the EV5 and EV6 GT concepts, screened an EV9 video, and presented future electrification plans and sustainable management strategies.