All-new Kia EV5 makes its global debut at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show

RahulNagaraj · 26th August 2023, 15:58

Kia has taken the wraps off the production version of its new EV5 SUV at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show. The production version of the new electric SUV retains the boxy and upright design elements from the concept - unveiled earlier this year. The Kia EV5 also borrows a lot of styling elements from the brand's larger flagship EV, the EV9.

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Starting with the front, the electric SUV gets a full-width light bar with L-shaped LED DRLs positioned at the corners of the main headlamp unit. The SUV features a minimalistic look on the sides with just the front fenders and rear haunches. The production version of the EV5 also features conventional side mirrors, replacing the camera-based wing mirrors seen in the concept. The rear also carries forward the clean design with a full-width LED tail light and an integrated roof spoiler. The SUV rides on production-ready aero wheels with a unique design.

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Inside, the Kia EV5 retains the concept's twin-screen layout on the dashboard, however, the seating arrangement has been changed. The front passenger seat though has an extended base that covers the centre tunnel - which could be a booster seat. The Kia EV5 will come with all the bells and whistles in terms of features and tech. Some of these include mood lighting, multiple upholstery options, wireless charging and smartphone connectivity; among plenty of others.

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The new Kia EV5 will use the LFP Blade battery pack from BYD. However, the exact specifications of the powertrain is yet to be revealed. Kia is also yet to mention the dimensions of the EV5, although reports do suggest it could measure around 4,600 mm in length and have a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. The kerb weight of the EV5 will be under 2 tonnes.

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SID7115 · 26th August 2023, 18:38

Honestly, this makes more sense for India as compared to the bigger EV9.
If it's priced somewhere close to 35 lakhs, could be a potential rival to the upcoming XUV.e8 and others.
I don't think the EV9 will find takers, but this might just find some. The EV6 enjoyed success even in the CBU form at around 70 lakhs on road. The EV5 may just be perfect.

CentreOfGravity · 26th August 2023, 18:55

Well, at first glance, it reminded me of the Mahindra BE.05. They look way too similar.

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Shresth_EV · 26th August 2023, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by CentreOfGravity

it reminded me of the Mahindra BE.05. They look way too similar.

I think similarity is purely co-incidental.

Mahindra unveiled the concepts exactly around this time last year and since we have production version of EV5 today, but BE.05 isn't, its safe to say EV5 was being developed longer than BE.05.

Since EV5 never had a concept, we can't say Mahindra got "inspired" from Kia either

26th August 2023, 15:58	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,529 Thanked: 24,046 Times	All-new Kia EV5 makes its global debut at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show Kia has taken the wraps off the production version of its new EV5 SUV at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show. The production version of the new electric SUV retains the boxy and upright design elements from the concept - unveiled earlier this year. The Kia EV5 also borrows a lot of styling elements from the brand's larger flagship EV, the EV9. Starting with the front, the electric SUV gets a full-width light bar with L-shaped LED DRLs positioned at the corners of the main headlamp unit. The SUV features a minimalistic look on the sides with just the front fenders and rear haunches. The production version of the EV5 also features conventional side mirrors, replacing the camera-based wing mirrors seen in the concept. The rear also carries forward the clean design with a full-width LED tail light and an integrated roof spoiler. The SUV rides on production-ready aero wheels with a unique design. Inside, the Kia EV5 retains the concept's twin-screen layout on the dashboard, however, the seating arrangement has been changed. The front passenger seat though has an extended base that covers the centre tunnel - which could be a booster seat. The Kia EV5 will come with all the bells and whistles in terms of features and tech. Some of these include mood lighting, multiple upholstery options, wireless charging and smartphone connectivity; among plenty of others. The new Kia EV5 will use the LFP Blade battery pack from BYD. However, the exact specifications of the powertrain is yet to be revealed. Kia is also yet to mention the dimensions of the EV5, although reports do suggest it could measure around 4,600 mm in length and have a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. The kerb weight of the EV5 will be under 2 tonnes. Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 26th August 2023 at 16:00.
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26th August 2023, 18:38	#2
SID7115 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: MH14/KA20 Posts: 57 Thanked: 112 Times	Re: All-new Kia EV5 makes its global debut at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show Honestly, this makes more sense for India as compared to the bigger EV9. If it's priced somewhere close to 35 lakhs, could be a potential rival to the upcoming XUV.e8 and others. I don't think the EV9 will find takers, but this might just find some. The EV6 enjoyed success even in the CBU form at around 70 lakhs on road. The EV5 may just be perfect.
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26th August 2023, 18:55	#3
CentreOfGravity BHPian Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Mumbai Posts: 223 Thanked: 2,226 Times	Re: All-new Kia EV5 makes its global debut at the 2023 Chengdu Motor Show Well, at first glance, it reminded me of the Mahindra BE.05. They look way too similar.
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