Just a few hours ago, Kia Pakistan posted an Instagram post with a teaser of their upcoming car. The teaser seems to be EV5, Kia’s all-electric mid-size SUV that looks like a car used in sci-fi movies like in Terminator and MEGAN.
Again, just FYI, this is a Kia EV5 in the picture.
Kia EV5 Overview
At first glance, this EV looks like it came straight out of the game Cyberpunk2077 or the movie Blade Runner 2049 because its exterior, with its angular cuts, flashy-looking LEDs, boxy shape aggressive stylings, and Trasnformers-style rims, is exactly how you define a futuristic modern EV car.
One thing we can say for sure is if you drive it on the streets of Pakistan, it’s sure to turn heads. It’s because, on the roads where there are average cars like Corolla, Alto, Cultus, City, and WagonR, this futuristic ride will stand out like a time traveler’s car from 2050.
Sitting inside, it’s all premium to touch feel, but it’s mainly plastic on the doors, which we think is not good for a car that will cost 1.5 crore PKR. Other than that, it’s good and sof to touch premium material all over the dashboard and seats.
And just like any other modern EV, you will also notice two gigantic screens that look more like portable cinemas that play Netflix and YouTube in nice 4K resolution.
The seats are also nice and made of PU leather + all those premium things like heating and electric adjustments, but we don’t know exactly why the seats extend to the center console. You can’t make a kid sit there, nor can it work as a center console; don’t know its purpose. Hopefully, Kia Pakistan will replace it with a center console in the PKDM variant.
One good thing is that the touch buttons and even the screen use the same iPhone-like haptics that let you know when you’ve hit the icon you were aiming for during the drive, so you don’t need to take your eyes off the road.
Kia EV5 Worldwide and Pakistan Launch
So far, this car has only been launched in China. Although it is not yet available for sale in the U.S. or Australian markets, internet reviewers say that that it may be launched in Australia by the end of 2024
Pakistan will also soon get this vehicle, maybe in early 2025 or December 2024, but December might be too early; our projected launch date for this EV5 in the Pakistani market is the start of 2025.
Internationally, the EV5 is priced starting at 1.3 crore PKR in the USA. After factoring in customs duties, taxes, FBR duties, and other related costs, its price in Pakistan could rise to 2 crore PKR or more. If Lucky Motors introduces this vehicle in this 2 crore price range, we can smell its huge flop in the local market.
However, we think Lucky Motors will introduce the CKD variant with heavy cost-cutting to keep the price under 1.3-1.5 crore PKR. And so, this model will target elite segment buyers looking for a brand new C-segment EV crossover.
Here are the international specs and features of the Kia EV5:
Performance and Power
Here are the international specs of all the variants of Kia EV5:
| Features | Air 2WD SR | Air 2WD LR | Earth AWD LR |
GT-Line AWD LR
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| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | AWD | AWD |
| Electric Motor Location | Front | Front | Front + Rear | Front + Rear |
| Motor Type (Front) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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| Motor Type (Rear) | – | – | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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| Maximum Power (Front Motor) | 160 kW | 160 kW | 160 kW | 160 kW |
| Maximum Power (Rear Motor) | – | – | 70 kW | 70 kW |
| Maximum Torque (Front Motor) | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Maximum Torque (Rear Motor) | – | – | 170 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Combined System Power | 160 kW | 160 kW | 230 kW | 230 kW |
| Combined System Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm | 480 Nm | 480 Nm |
| 0-100 kph Acceleration | Approx. 8.5 sec | Approx. 8.9 sec | Approx. 6.1 sec | Approx. 6.3 sec |
| Max Speed | 185 km/h | 185 km/h | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
|
| Battery Energy | 64.2 kWh | 88.1 kWh | 88.1 kWh | 88.1 kWh |
| All Electric Range (WLTP) | 400 km | 555 km | 500 km | 470 km |
Interior
Here are the interior specs:
| Features | Air 2WD SR | Air 2WD LR | Earth AWD LR |
GT-Line AWD LR
|
| Seat Trim | Cloth & Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather | Artificial Leather with Two-Tone |
GT-Line Styling Artificial Leather
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| 8-Way Power Driver Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 4-Way Power Passenger Seat | No | No | No | Yes |
| Massage Function (Driver) | 3-Cell | 3-Cell | 3-Cell | 6-Cell |
| 2nd Row Seats | Reclining, 60:40 split | Reclining, 60:40 split | Reclining, 60:40 split |
Reclining, 60:40 split
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| Ambient Mood Lighting | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charger | No | No | No | Yes |
| Integrated Infotainment Display | 12.3” Digital Cluster, 12.3” Touch Screen Infotainment | 12.3” Digital Cluster, 12.3” Touch Screen Infotainment | 12.3” Digital Cluster, 12.3” Touch Screen Infotainment |
12.3” Digital Cluster, 12.3” Touch Screen Infotainment
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Exterior
Here are the exterior details and specs:
| Features | Air 2WD SR | Air 2WD LR | Earth AWD LR |
GT-Line AWD LR
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| Wheel Size | 18” Alloy | 19” Alloy | 20” Alloy | 20” Alloy |
| Roof Spoiler | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gloss Black (Two-tone only)
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| Outside Door Mirrors | Body Colour | Body Colour | Body Colour | Gloss Black |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | No | No | No | Yes |
| Smart Power Tailgate | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy Glass (Rear Windows) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features
Here are the safety features:
| Feature | Air 2WD SR | Air 2WD LR | Earth AWD LR |
GT-Line AWD LR
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| ABS with EBD and BA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction detection | Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction detection | Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction detection |
Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction detection
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| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Attention Warning System (DAWS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear View Camera with Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Conclusion
In our opinion, if Kia manages to launch this EV5 for under 1.5 crore and doesn’t remove essential features like airbags and radar sensors, it can be a great option for people who are looking for an EV under the 1.5 crore budget. It’s because, currently no brand is offering an all-electric crossover EV under the 1.5 crore budget. Kia’s EV5 will be the trendsetter, we think, but only if it’s launched under a 1.5 cr budget; above that can be a huge flop.
You are wrong in the conclusion. Deepal is offering SO7 EV crossover under 1.5 crore in pakistan.
Nowadays much hype being created wrt EVs. Despite no charging stations worthwhile across country vis a vis lowest sales in this technology, daily news are broadcast. Another aspect is their economical viability which is also not meeting the requirements. Buying a SUV worth 15 million with same seating capacity and options as of Sportage which is available in 8 million, is it worth to spend 7 million more ? Do think n decide ………
This car will get around the same price as Kia Carnival but will offer less space, less seats, less comfort and less autonomy