But step inside, and that’s where the money went. Twin 12.3-inch screens, a head-up display, Harman/Kardon sound, and front seats that heat, cool, and massage. There’s even a cooled box in the back — a genuine little fridge for your drinks.

Underneath sits an 88-kilowatt-hour battery driving all four wheels. That’s 230 kilowatts, 480 newton-metres, and zero to 100 in around 6.3 seconds, with a claimed 470 kilometres of range.

And on the road, it glides. The all-wheel drive adds real grip, yet the ride stays comfortable, even on those big wheels. Smooth, settled, effortless.

Five-star ANCAP. Seven-year warranty. 513-litre boot. From around $76,000 drive-away.

The Kia EV5 GT-Line. The EV5 you’ll enjoy the most, even if it’s not the one that travels the furthest.

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Readers can find all the specifications of the Kia EV5 HERE.

You can find the full Kia EV5 GT-Line review  HERE 

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Kia EV5 GT-Line  – Buyers could also look at:

Mis sized EV SUVs are becoming more available. Buyers  could look at :

• Subaru Solterra
• DEEPAL S07
• Peugeot e-2008
• Nissan Aryia
• Hyundai IONIC 5
• LEAPMOTOR C10
• VW ID4
• IM5
• Toyota BZ4X
• BYD Sealion 7

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But step inside, and packaging is the whole point.

A flat floor, a floating console, reclining rear seats and a cavernous 513-litre boot — genuinely clever family space, with room left over. And refreshingly, Kia kept the physical buttons. Real toggles for your temperature and fan, alongside twin 12.3-inch screens.

On the road, it’s tuned for calm. The single motor serves up 160 kilowatts and 310 newton-metres — smooth and linear rather than urgent — while the supple suspension simply shrugs off our Australian potholes.

The 64-kilowatt-hour battery covers around 350 kilometres, enough for a week of school runs and commutes between charges.

Seven-year warranty. 67-litre frunk. From around $57,000 drive-away.

The Kia EV5. Not the flashiest electric SUV — just one of the smartest.

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Im Zac Hough

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Readers can find more details about the Kia EV5 Air – HERE.

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Kia EV5 Air – Buyers could also look at:

This is a growing segment with strong competition especially from Chinese brands. Some interesting  choices are: 

• Deepal S07
• Peugeot e-2008 GT
• BYD Sealion 5
• Cherry E5
• Hyundai IONIQ 5
• VW ID4
• Leapmotor C10
• MG4

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Full review of the Kia EV5 GT-Line can be found HERE 

Overall, I like the EV5. It looks stylish especially in the light blue colour I had.

The EV5 seems to get the size factor just right. Small enough for an inner-city runabout, but large enough for a weekend escape or holiday.

The GT Line is particularly well equipped and comfortable. With features like heated seats, wireless charging tray and massage function for the driver.

Rear seats have two isofix points and three top tether spots. The rear seat room is large enough for a baby seat as well.

There is a lot of practical storage inside, and the rear seats will fold flat for a large boot area.

Performance comes from an 88.1-kilowatt hour battery. There are two motors to give All Wheel Drive and a one speed reduction transmission.

Its smooth and quiet to drive and feels nimble around town. A realistic range is around 480 km. Range and charging time are two factors that need to be addressed. It is slow charging.

It’s expensive though. Priced from a bit under $72,000 plus the usual costs.

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I’m Brianna Fraser

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The drive program went from Sydney Airport, through the southern suburbs of Sydney, down along the picturesque National park and south coast down to Gerringong.

We then headed up across the mountains to Bowral. An overnight stay then back to Sydney along the motorways.

This is what you may expect as typical weekend away in the EV5. As mentioned in a previous Motoring Minute the EV5 comes with an extended range battery that is good for between 400 and 555km depending on the model.

We drove three models. The front wheel drive Air with both the standard and extended range battery and the Earth with the extended range battery and AWD.

I have to say its now typical of what you expect from Kia. That is a stylish exterior and a comfortable, spacious and well-equipped interior.

Driving the EV5 is both pleasurable and peaceful. It’s quiet, with the only real noise coming from some wind and road noise on the entry model Air.

The instant torque is always a benefit for an EV. Its is engaging. Make no mistake, this isn’t a sports EV. It’s designed as an urban cruiser and weekend away style of SUV.

The Kia EV5 is jumping into what is becoming a crowded pool with any number of new Chinese brands playing in the same area. It will be interesting

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We then headed up across the mountains to Bowral. An overnight stay then back to Sydney along the motorways.

This is what you may expect as typical weekend away in the EV5. As mentioned in a previous Motoring Minute the EV5 comes with an extended range battery that is good for between 400 and 555km depending on the model.

We drove three models. The front wheel drive Air with both the standard and extended range battery and the Earth with the extended range battery and AWD.

I have to say its now typical of what you expect from Kia. That is a stylish exterior and a comfortable, spacious and well-equipped interior.

Driving the EV5 is both pleasurable and peaceful. It’s quiet, with the only real noise coming from some wind and road noise on the entry model Air.

The instant torque is always a benefit for an EV. Its is engaging. Make no mistake, this isn’t a sports EV. It’s designed as an urban cruiser and weekend away style of SUV.

The Kia EV5 is jumping into what is becoming a crowded pool with any number of new Chinese brands playing in the same area. It will be interesting

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I’m Rob Fraser

Readers can find more details about the KIA EV5  – HERE

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The EV5 will come in three variants, the Air and Earth models are available now. The GT Line later in the year.

The entry level EV5 Air is available in 2WD with both a standard and long range battery. The Earth and GT-Line are available in AWD with an extended range battery and dual motors.

Pricing is from $56,770 RDAP for the entry level EV5 Air through to $71,770  plus the usual costs for the top model GT-Line.

As you are listening to this I am at the first drive day for the EV5 and drive impressions will follow later.

The large number of new electric cars coming to Australia now increases the competition for sales in what appears to be a shrinking segment. Hybrid cars seems to be the growth segment currently.

The EV5 will face competition from Polestar, Tesla, DEEPAL, Zeekr, Audi and many more.

With the new NVES regulations coming into effect from 2025, the new car market will be interesting to watch in how brands navigate those rules and keep buyers happy as well

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I’m Rob Fraser

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There is the EV9 which is a large SUV, breaking boundaries and will be here soon.

But at a recent EV expo in Korea, Kia revealed plans for more models, the EV3, EV4 and EV5.

The EV3 concept is a compact SUV that is ideal for inner city urban streets.

EV4 brings an unusual design to electric sedans which redefines what is possible is style.

And the EV5 is a mid-sized SUV designed for millennial families.

Al of these embrace sustainable production techniques and extensive use of recycled materials.

By using sustainably grown products like Mycelium and Hemp Kia is doing more for the environment on a broad scale. Details matter, such as having the carpets made from 100% recycled PET or even a portion from recycle fishing nets.

Kia is demonstrating its commitment to minimize its impact on the environment when producing vehicles with the introduction of 10 must-have sustainable items for all new Kia model lines.

Dare I say it, the future looks electric at Kia

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Kia EV Strategy quick highlights

• Kia presents global EV strategy at ‘EV Day’, set to be held annually
• Acceleration of ‘EV revolution’ with expanded EV model line-up and charging infrastructure growth
• Kia unveils three new small- to medium-sized electric models
• The Kia EV5: Production electric compact SUV designed to meet needs of millennial families
• The Kia Concept EV3: Kia’s vision for an electric compact SUV that’s both practical and joyful to drive
• The Kia Concept EV4: Redefines the electric sedan shaped by ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy
• Kia to elevate customer experience with integrated app, offline hubs, and generative AI technology
• The full Kia EV Strategy can be found HERE 

Kia Australia local statement

The Kia EV5 has been confirmed for Australia and will arrive during 2024.  Further details will be provided in due course.

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