Kia unveils domestic EV5 interior and exterior design
Jul 09, 2025
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EV5 is Kia's fifth dedicated electric vehicle after EV6, EV9, EV3, and EV4, and is a model that applies an authentic SUV body type to a subcompact class with high customer demand.
Kia plans to lead the popularization of electric vehicles by installing an authentic SUV body type and EV5 with excellent space and usability for the first time in a subcompact electric vehicle.
■ External design with a futuristic image and dynamic silhouette
EV5's exterior design is based on Kia's design philosophy, Opportunities United, which emphasizes a boxy yet dynamic silhouette.
The front part has a stable harmony between the future-oriented image of the EV and the volume felt in the SUV body type.
EV5's wide and sturdy skid plate and bonnet give a strong impression, and its daytime running lights (DRL) with vertically arranged LED headlamps and constellation-inspired Starmap signature lighting show the sophistication and confidence of EV popularization model.
EV5 side part visually shows the relaxed rear seat space and large trunk space through a boxy silhouette tailgate and a D-pillar, and implements a confident image with a square fender.
The 19-inch wheel has a diamond cutting form with geometric graphics and creates a rich volume through the visual contrast of sharp patterns.
At the rear, the rear combination lamp, which extends vertically and horizontally, strongly grips the left and right, while emphasizing the sophisticated and strong image of the SUV with a clean and wide tailgate design. At the same time, he completed a confident image with a rear bumper that stably supports the entire vehicle body.
■ Interior design for comfortable atmosphere with increased practicality
EV5's interior creates a calm and simple image that both drivers and passengers can feel comfortable based on the boldness that harmonizes with nature.
Kia has applied a 12.3-inch cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment system display to its EV5 crash pad with a panoramic wide display that combines a 5-inch air conditioning display. The panoramic wide display is in harmony with the slim horizontal cockpit, making the interior space look wider and the dynamic ambient light gives a futuristic look.
In addition, Kia provided ample console storage space in the first row of EV5 to maximize convenience and practicality, and the second row was equipped with a console sliding tray to consider rear passengers, and applied a three-zone air conditioning controller that can independently control the cooling and heating functions of the driver's seat, passenger seat, and second row.
In particular, the two-row fully flattened folding sheet, which spreads horizontally when folded forward, can be used in various ways not only in daily life but also in outdoor activities when connected to the luggage part, and the relaxed trunk space is added with a luggage board to ensure convenience of storage.
"EV5 is a model that harmonizes the innovation and practicality of electrification technology and presents a new standard in the era of popularization of EVs in Korea," a Kia official said. "By providing a wider sense of space in the SUV and a more spacious driving distance with an 81.4 kWh capacity of NCM batteries, we will provide customers with a variety of mobility experiences."
Meanwhile, Kia plans to unveil the detailed specifications of EV5 (including GT-line) in time for launch in the second half of this year.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
