From AutoEV.
The Kia PV5 Passenger is Kia’s first all-electric MPV, and at £32,995 before the UK grant, it could be about to give the Volkswagen ID. Buzz some serious competition.
In this AutoEV review, Sara gets behind the wheel of the Kia PV5 Passenger to find out whether this spacious new electric MPV really makes sense as a family car.
With up to 256 miles of claimed range, a huge amount of passenger and luggage space, sliding rear doors and a remarkably practical interior, Kia has focused heavily on flexibility and everyday usability.
But is the PV5 actually good enough to take on the established electric MPV competition?
Sara puts it through its paces, looking at:
* What is the Kia PV5 Passenger like to drive?
* How comfortable is it for the driver and passengers?
* How practical is the five-seat interior?
* How much luggage can you really carry?
* What is visibility like from the driver’s seat?
* Is the low loading height genuinely useful?
* How does the interior compare with the Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
* Is the 71.2kWh Long Range version worth paying more for?
* And does Kia’s new PBV approach actually work for private buyers?
The PV5 Passenger is available in the UK with 51.5kWh and 71.2kWh batteries, with the Long Range model offering up to 256 miles WLTP range.
Sara also looks at whether Kia has successfully transformed its commercial-vehicle-inspired platform into a genuinely appealing family EV, and whether the PV5’s impressive practicality comes with compromises.
With the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and other electric people carriers already competing for buyers, the Kia PV5 has plenty to prove.
Is the £32,995 Kia PV5 Passenger the electric family car you’ve been waiting for? Watch Sara’s full review and tell us what you think.
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0:00 Introduction to the Kia PV5
1:05 Exterior styling and design
6:49 Boot space and accessibility
10:31 Interior comfort and utility
15:45 Dashboard and infotainment
22:56 Performance and charging
25:29 Driving dynamics and verdict
28:50 Pricing and pros and cons