Kia PV5 - An Exceptional MPV

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The Kia PV5  is a battery electric van and PBV produced by Kia. Based on the dedicated battery electric E-GMP.S platform, it is part of the Kia PV series.

The design was previewed when Kia unveiled its purpose-built vehicle concepts, including the PV5, in January 2024. It was first introduced at CES and unveiled along with the EV2 and EV4 at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain on 24 February 2025. Pre-orders for the PV5 began in South Korea and Europe in the first half of 2025.

The base model includes passenger, cargo and wheelchair-accessible versions, while conversion models include leisure, refrigerated and frozen vehicles. The PV5 Crew is a model exclusive to the European market.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_PV5

https://worldwide.kia.com/int/pv5

In case you miss out, this ride seems to be designed with ID Buzz as reference and very frequently being touted as an ID Buzz killer. It is only 4.7m long in case you are fooled by its imposing look, in fact is 4.7m long by 1.9m tall by 1.9m wide. Even dimension also is similar to the ID Buzz NWM variant. Rightly so except that its look is not as iconic , else everything else is definitely more superior imho.  Beside looking good, most importantly it is very sensibly priced. There is no news of it being launched over here but in UK the 5 seater variant can be had for about 31k pounds, which is exceptional value. ID Buzz whose NWB variant is being retailed at 60k pounds! And base on the S$320k price of the ID Buzz NWB variant now in Singapore, it should be sold at around $230k. Definitely worthy of consideration for anyone looking for a mid-size MPV that is of reputable brand and huge interior space.

 

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[Ake109]

I think this looks better than the VW Id Buzz. Interior look like a lot of hard plastics though (havent seen the video), from internet pics

Edited December 30, 2025 by Ake109