Ready for the new electric cars! Kia has finally unveiled its two unique and customer-built EV concepts after teasing at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The both new EV concepts are designed for adventure off-road. They are the ever popular EV9 SUV called the “ADVNTR” and a rugged take on one of Kia’s new purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), the PV5, called “WKNDR.”
As per Korean Automaker, designs from Kia Design America (KDCA) in Irvine, CA, imagined both off-road concepts, SEMA is usually a stage for OEMs to showcase concepts and accessories that are more rugged or heavy duty.
Now the Kia team has brought its A-game to Vegas with two new concept EVs that “intrinsically blend form and function into machines designed for responsible engagement with nature.”
Among the revealed two concept EV, the first is EV9 ADVNTR. It is based on the three-row SUV that contributed to record sales for Kia in the US in October. This time a more powerful off-road concept has been shared by Kia.
The off-road version of the EV9 is equipped with new custom front and rear facias, reinforced rocker panels, and rugged tires for more maneuverability in the elements. It also lift 3 inches higher than the standard 2025 SUV model and features a new roof rack that can haul luggage and hiking gear or support a roof-mounted tent.
Along with the rugged EV9 ADVNTR, Kia has also presented an off-road concept version of its new PV5 called the WKNDR. The PV5 is a middle-of-the-pack BEV in Kia’s latest lineup called ‘Purpose Beyond Vehicle,’ which debuted at CES 2024.
The standard version of PV5 was designed for commercial operations and last-mile deliveries. However the Kia design team decided to take it off-road with the new WKNDR concept. This BEV van has been lifted and rigged with some hefty off-road tires also the interior of the PV5 WKMDR is what truly stands out.
Kia describes the off-road concept van as a “Swiss Army Knife on Wheels,” offering a modular cabin that can be customized to an owner’s wants and needs. The conceptual design features a first-of–its-kind storage solution called the “Gear Head” features that delivers of-boards, sheltered storage space for equipment when the vehicle is stationary, maximizing interior space while provide owners with easy access to all their belongings.
Kia also shared that its team designed the PV5 WKNDR to be self-sufficient as an off-road BEV . It features solar panels and hydro turbine wheel that can recharge the vehicle’s batteries and power other components like an onboard compressor.
However Kia has not said anything about the performance specs of the Kia EV6 ADVNTR or PV5 WKNDR. Also there is no information about production for sale.
