Biker16 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) Kia launches EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000 Quote Kia PV5 Open Bed arrives as an EV pickup in Korea The PV5 is Kia’s first fully electric van from its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business. Kia’s PBVs are total mobility solutions that combine custom-tailored EVs with Hyundai’s most advanced software. Since launching it in Europe, the UK, South Korea, and other markets last year, the PV5 has earned global recognition, including being crowned the 2026 International Van of the Year, the first time a Korean model has won the award. While the electric van is impressive in standard Passenger or Cargo mode, Kia has much bigger plans for the PV5. During its PV5 Tech Day event last year, Kia revealed seven new body types, including a Light Camper, a Refrigerated Truck, a luxury “Prime” model, and an Open Bed variant similar to a pickup truck. Kia opened orders for a few of these new variants in South Korea this week, including the Open Bed, Passenger donor model, and PV5 WAV, its first side-entry EV for wheelchairs. Edited January 31 by Biker16 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Biker16 Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 26 minutes ago, akirby said: Wrong link Fixed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan20 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Speakin' of Kia PV5, one was spotted by spy photographers in the Ann Arbor, MI area: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 KIA and Hyundai have , IMO the least cohesive styling on the road today...completely obsessed with how crazy they can make their head and tail lights adn they dont fit in with their body styles...just horrible...all about the lights... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 13 minutes ago, Deanh said: KIA and Hyundai have , IMO the least cohesive styling on the road today...completely obsessed with how crazy they can make their head and tail lights adn they dont fit in with their body styles...just horrible...all about the lights... They're a mixed bag imo. I genuinely like how the new telluride looks. The k9 also looks really good imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 13 hours ago, DeluxeStang said: They're a mixed bag imo. I genuinely like how the new telluride looks. The k9 also looks really good imo. They need a new wheel guy/gal/nb. Send the current picker to JLR. Worst wheels in the industry, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 13 hours ago, Deanh said: KIA and Hyundai have , IMO the least cohesive styling on the road today...completely obsessed with how crazy they can make their head and tail lights adn they dont fit in with their body styles...just horrible...all about the lights... I hate how the taillights on this thing don't line up with anything... 6 minutes ago, Motorpsychology said: They need a new wheel guy/gal/nb. Send the current picker to JLR. Worst wheels in the industry, IMO. Yeah their rims of the last few years have been absolutely hideous.....like no redeeming qualities at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I love so e of their designs and hate others. Definitely a mixed bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan20 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 14 hours ago, DeluxeStang said: I genuinely like how the new telluride looks. Yea, it ain't too bad. Saw this base model Telluride last weekend in the Chicago area 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Yeah their rims of the last few years have been absolutely hideous.....like no redeeming qualities at all. Its like someone made a shape up in CAD software and just rotated it into a wheel pattern without really thinking it through 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schpark Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 44 minutes ago, morgan20 said: Yea, it ain't too bad. Saw this base model Telluride last weekend in the Chicago area Just don't assume it is a Jeep/Bronco like this knucklehead: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/black-bear-pass-southern-colorado-closed-kia-telluride-stuck/&ved=2ahUKEwj8-c_elMCSAxUDzvACHSECKTcQFnoECBwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0zzZeOK0HbYcK9p5XfHSsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 It'll be hard to beat. A electric pickup truck for less than 30k with decent range and performance. Especially for commercial fleets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 hours ago, Motorpsychology said: They need a new wheel guy/gal/nb. Send the current picker to JLR. Worst wheels in the industry, IMO. We're seeing a lot of design trends from the 80s and 90s making a comeback which sucks because those were shit eras for design imo. One of them has been the return of 3 spoke style rims that Kia and other brands have started using. I hate it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 3 hours ago, Sherminator98 said: Its like someone made a shape up in CAD software and just rotated it into a wheel pattern without really thinking it through When you're experimenting with weird shapes in CAD software and your design manager comes in and says "I love that!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 3 hours ago, akirby said: I love so e of their designs and hate others. Definitely a mixed bag. The Hyundai EV hatchback thing with retro futuristic styling looks great imo. But their sedan, I believe it's called the EV 6, looks like shit with this super droopy rear end. So yeah, it's all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 hours ago, morgan20 said: Yea, it ain't too bad. Saw this base model Telluride last weekend in the Chicago area What's with the big random "7" trim piece on the d-pillar?? Just looks out of place. 3 hours ago, Sherminator98 said: Its like someone made a shape up in CAD software and just rotated it into a wheel pattern without really thinking it through The annoying thing is that some of them would be ok if they just made them 5-spoke designs instead of the ugly 4-spoke. 28 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said: We're seeing a lot of design trends from the 80s and 90s making a comeback which sucks because those were shit eras for design imo. One of them has been the return of 3 spoke style rims that Kia and other brands have started using. I hate it lol. Hyundai seems to be the only one going "all in" on the 80s look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: Hyundai seems to be the only one going "all in" on the 80s look. Ford's been trying to do some fox body throwbacks with the s650. The interior design and fx package being the best example. I also mentioned the 90s, and there are rumors Ford might use the new edge as styling inspiration for the next gen, which would be a massive mistake imo. So other brands are definitely trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 4 hours ago, DeluxeStang said: The Hyundai EV hatchback thing with retro futuristic styling looks great imo. But their sedan, I believe it's called the EV 6, looks like shit with this super droopy rear end. So yeah, it's all over the place. A neighbor has a 2024 EV6- I think it's a good looking car overall, unlike the Ioniq 6 with the droopy rear end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 52 minutes ago, Motorpsychology said: A neighbor has a 2024 EV6- I think it's a good looking car overall, unlike the Ioniq 6 with the droopy rear end. Oh my bad lol. Yeah it's the Iconic 6, the EV 6 is fine. A little generic, but not bad looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 12 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said: Oh my bad lol. Yeah it's the Iconic 6, the EV 6 is fine. A little generic, but not bad looking. The Ioniq 6 has a 90s Infiniti J30 vibe to it- trying a little too hard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan20 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, Motorpsychology said: The Ioniq 6 has a 90s Infiniti J30 vibe to it- trying a little too hard. Hyundai Ioniq 6: Infiniti J30/Nissan Leopard: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 22 minutes ago, morgan20 said: Hyundai Ioniq 6: Its kinda odd looking but at the same time I kinda like it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 46 minutes ago, Sherminator98 said: Its kinda odd looking but at the same time I kinda like it? To each their own. It's definitely a bold design, and whenever you have bold design, it's gonna be pretty polarizing. It doesn't work for me, but I can see why others might like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On the topic of Hyundai/Kia design, they really need to make this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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