The Kia EV5 made its international debut again in August 2023 and was previewed throughout the launch of the EV9 in Thailand earlier this month. At this yr’s Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS), Kia Thailand revealed official pricing for the compact SUV that’s positioned beneath the bigger EV6.
Styling-wise the EV5 seems to be a scaled-down model of the even bigger EV9 and adopts the model’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. Spotlight cues discovered on the E-GMP-based SUV embody a closed-off grille, pop-out door handles and ‘Star Map’ signature lighting on the entrance.
The final merchandise contains a constellation-shaped design that “connects the celebs” on the EV5’s face, with the cluster additionally integrating mixture LED headlamps. Aero wheels and sideways J-shaped LED taillights are additionally a part of the outside styling, together with physique cladding in gloss black.
By way of dimensions, the EV5 measures 4,615 mm lengthy, 1,875 mm vast, 1,715 mm tall and with wheelbase of two,750 mm. By comparability, the EV6 is 4,680 mm lengthy and its wheelbase spans 2,900 mm, whereas the EV9 is simply over 5 metres lengthy and has a wheelbase of three,100 mm.
Inside, the EV5 shares an identical dashboard with the EV9, with the point of interest being the conjoined screens, two of which measure 12.3 inches – one being a digital instrument cluster whereas the opposite is a touchscreen for the infotainment system. There’s additionally a separate 5-inch local weather management touchscreen between the 2 widescreens which is joined by bodily controls just under the centre air vents.
Two powertrains are supplied in Thailand, the primary with front-wheel drive and an electrical motor rated at 217 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 310 Nm of torque. This setup is normal for the Mild, Air and Earth Lengthy Vary variants and is nice for a 0-100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds and a high velocity of 185 km/h.
The highest-spec Earth Unique AWD has a dual-motor setup with a complete system output of 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 480 Nm, which brings with it a diminished century dash time of 6.1 seconds however the identical high velocity.
As for battery packs, the Mild and Air get a 64.2-kWh lithium-ion unit that gives 490 km of vary following the NEDC normal. The Earth variants are geared up with a higher-capacity 88.1-kWh battery for as much as 665 km of vary with the Lengthy Vary, or 620 km with the Unique AWD.
Each battery packs take 36 minutes to get from a 10-80% state of cost (SoC) with DC quick charging – the smaller battery can deal with as much as 102 kW whereas the bigger one tops out at 141 kW. There’s additionally AC charging at as much as 7 kW for the smaller battery, with a 10-100% SoC requiring 9 hours and 43 minutes. For the bigger battery, it may possibly deal with an AC enter of as much as 11 kW, with the identical 10-100% SoC requiring eight hours and 10 minutes.
Out there gear for the EV5 in Thailand consists of LED headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, as much as 19-inch wheels, a powered tailgate, artificial leather-based upholstery, a leisure passenger seat, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone local weather management, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, blind spot monitoring and avoidance and lane hold help.
Lastly, pricing. The EV5 begins at 1.249 million baht (about RM162k) for the bottom Mild variant and rises to 1.349 million baht (RM175k) for the Air. The Earth Lengthy Vary goes for 1.549 million baht (RM201k) whereas the highest Earth Unique AWD is 1.749 million baht (RM227k). These are promotional costs that final till the tip of April this yr.
As with the EV9, every buy of the EV5 comes with a seven-year car guarantee, an eight-year guarantee on the high-voltage battery, free upkeep for seven years in addition to seven years of roadside help. Deliveries of the Mild and Air variants will begin first from July, whereas the Earth variants will arrive a month later in August this yr.
Don’t anticipate the EV5 to come back to Malaysia anytime quickly, as Bermaz Auto’s Dinamikjaya is at present prioritising the EV9 which is predicted to be launched actual quickly. In any case, do you just like the look of the EV5 and its specs? Will you be eagerly ready for this to go on sale in Malaysia?
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