2023 Guangzhou Auto Show: Kia EV5 sells for 14.98-17.48 million yuan.
On November 17th, 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show opened. At this auto show, Kia’s brand-new pure electric compact SUV——EV5, was officially launched. The new car retains a lot of design elements of concept cars, and its styling focuses on personality and technology. The first three models listed are standard endurance versions, and the price range is 1498-174,800 yuan. The long-life version will be launched in March 2024, and the GT-Line version will be launched in July 2024.
In terms of appearance design, it adopts the family’s latest Opposites United design concept, retains a large number of design elements of concept cars, and focuses on personality and science and technology. In particular, the style of the front face is very avant-garde, quite a classic SUV hard-core tough style.
On the side of the car body, compared with the sliding roof design commonly used in the same class, KIA EV5 is more tough. The distinctive triangular window styles of A-pillar and rear C-pillar with large inclination angle reduce wind resistance and bring more recognizable design.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of KIA EV5 are 4615/1875/1715mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2750mm, making it a compact SUV.
The tail shape is also very square, especially the taillight shape echoes the headlights. Although it is not a through design, a wide range of light strips make it look very recognizable. In addition, a silver plaque is added to the bottom of the bumper to increase the layering of the rear.
The interior can still see the style of the traditional joint venture brand. Although the style is not as radical as that of the new power brand, the overall design is also a minimalist design wave that caters to the current trend.
In terms of interior materials, the interior of KIA EV5 is based on the concept of sustainable development, and the interior trim panel and seat leather are made of environmentally friendly and renewable materials. The center console and some parts of the door panels are soft packages, and the overall texture is at the same level as that of the joint venture brand trams with the same price.
In terms of technology configuration, in addition to the two 12.3-inch screens in the center console, there is also a 5-inch independent air-conditioning control display screen in the middle, which makes it more convenient to adjust the air conditioner and creates a good technology atmosphere.
In terms of intelligent interaction, KIA EV5 will be equipped with the latest generation of ccNC in-vehicle infotainment system, and the system is developed in-depth cooperation with Baidu. The system will adopt a brand-new UI interface and be optimized for the use logic. Built-in a large number of app applications, and support Baidu Carlife and wireless Apple caplay function, the function is very comprehensive.
In terms of safety configuration, KIA EV5 will be equipped with L2 driver assistance function. It is worth mentioning that the new car is equipped with the second-generation highway driver assistance system (HDA2), which can realize the functions of autonomous lane change and on-ramp access.
The co-pilot seat adopts an extremely rare special-shaped design, extending from the left wing to the main driving side. Kia officially introduced that such a design can increase the intimacy between the driver and the co-pilot. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the conventional air outlet of the rear air conditioner, the original small table board is also equipped behind the co-pilot seat, and the USB-C power interface is equipped on the main and co-pilot seats.
In the power part, KIA EV5 provides three power endurance versions: standard endurance version, long endurance version and long endurance four-wheel drive version. Among them, the standard cruising model listed this time is equipped with a 64kWh battery pack and a 160kW motor, and the CLTC cruising range is 530 kilometers. The long-life vehicle is equipped with 88kWh battery and 160kW motor, and the CLTC cruising range is 700km. The GT-Line version will be equipped with an 88kWh battery pack and front and rear dual motors, with a comprehensive output of 230kW.
In addition, EV5 also supports fast charging and 3.3kW external discharge. It is worth mentioning that KIA EV5 will also be equipped with a heat pump system, which can operate effectively in extremely hot and cold weather conditions. For consumers in cold cities in the north, it can also ensure energy replenishment and endurance efficiency.