From concept to reality, Kia's first dedicated multipurpose PBV (purpose-built vehicle), the PV5, wants to be a modern-day successor to Kia's legendary passenger vans, such as the Bongo, the Besta, and the Pregio, and you can have one for 45,400,000 Won plus additional costs. So, what's it all about, the PV5?
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| 2026 Kia PV5 |
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| 2026 Kia PV5 |
One look at the first-ever Kia PV5 and you'll know almost everything from the concept car has been passed on to this mass-produced model. Unlike its ICE-powered ancestors, the PV5 goes for the semi-hood look rather than the box-type for "health and safety reasons" because this is the "new normal" we live in.
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| 2026 Kia PV5 interior |
The same applies to the interior. While its ICE-powered predecessors, such as the Bongo, Besta, and Pregio, offered numerous seats, the PV5 opts for a two-row, five-seater layout. This configuration doesn’t quite fit the definition of a multipurpose van. On the plus side, the foldable seats showcase their multitasking capabilities for business and leisure, not to mention the hidden storage compartment at the back, which is sure to come in handy. Other notable features include the new i-PEDAL feature, which works similarly to today's Nissan Leaf, and Steering Wheel Grip Detection, which detects the firmness of your grip on the steering wheel.
If interested, you can add various amenities to the PV5, such as a luggage leveling deck, an LED tailgate lamp, cup holders, magnetic holders, an umbrella stand, sunglasses case, a roof rack, an electric water system, a smart card key, a steering wheel table, a display phone stand, a car camping sunshade, air mattress, and an umbrella.
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| 2026 Kia PV5 |
Running on a signature E-GMP.S platform dedicated to PBVs like this, this five-seater Passenger version of the Kia PV5 is offered exclusively in Long Range with the 71.2kWh battery generating 120kW of power through the front wheels. It has 358km of combined driving range.
The PV5 is packed with numerous safety features, such as pedal misoperation safety assistance, Highway Driving Assist with Lane Keeping Assist 2, rear monitor, navigation-based smart cruise control, forward collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, and rear parking collision avoidance assist.
The Kia PV5 may have a long way to follow the footsteps of the Bongo, the Besta, and Pregio, but this PBV is on the roll to change the meaning of mobility, the Kia way. Post-launch, the PV5 will be expanded with various variants such as the seven-seater variant and the taxi variant. It's a good start.
Available Colors: Clear White, Steel Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Frost Blue, Cityscape Green, Soft Mint, and Lakehouse Grey.
Photo: Kia