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Kia Custom EV9 and PV5 EV Concepts Steal the SEMA Show

November 7, 2024

Kia’s Concept EV designs, the EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR, combine style with serious off-road capability.
Both concepts feature lifestyle-friendly elements, including smart storage solutions and modular interiors.
Kia showcases a focus on practical, energy-efficient upgrades that fit seamlessly into adventurous lifestyles.

Kia America stepped up at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, revealing two exciting new concept electric vehicles (EVs) built for adventure lovers. Created by Kia’s team in Irvine, California, the EV9 ADVNTR Concept SUV and PV5 WKNDR Concept EV Van highlight capability, utility, and a serious focus on sustainability.

With these new concepts, Kia offers a fresh look at what EVs can bring to the table. Steven Center, COO & EVP of Kia America, expressed their vision clearly, “Our vehicles already help people live their active and adventurous lifestyles and it was fun to see just how far we could go with these latest concepts. The SEMA Show acts as a blank canvas for creativity and offers a glimpse into what Kia’s automotive future may hold.”

Kia EV9 ADVNTR Concept EV SUV

Kia’s EV9 ADVNTR Concept goes beyond the typical electric SUV. This one is made for drivers who like to go on adventures and refuse to stick to paved roads. This all-electric, 3-row SUV can handle rough terrain with ease. It sports a 3-inch lift and sits on off-road tires that take its off-road potential to the next level. Reinforced rocker panels, along with custom front and rear facias, give it a tough and commanding look that means business.

Kia Custom EV9 EV Concept electric SUV Steal the SEMA Show

Ready for the Wild: This SUV is designed to handle everything from tough trails to unexpected obstacles. It even includes a custom roof rack, fit for luggage or even a roof-mounted tent. For those spontaneous camping trips or extended outdoor getaways, the EV9 ADVNTR offers a unique experience that goes beyond traditional SUVs.
Purpose-Driven Design: Kia has thought through every detail, ensuring the EV9 ADVNTR is “ready for tomorrow’s adventures,” as they put it. This SUV is practical and ready to tackle real-world challenges.

Kia’s approach with the EV9 ADVNTR centers on utility and durability, showing they’re serious about building a vehicle that is ready to deliver when you need it most.

PV5 WKNDR Concept EV Van

The PV5 WKNDR Concept Van is made for anyone craving flexibility on the road, whether you’re heading out for a weekend in nature or running a small business. This purpose-built EV van is designed for real adventure, offering impressive modular space and smart storage solutions. With a lifted frame and off-road tires, the van handles rough terrain effortlessly, ready to go wherever the journey leads, no smooth roads needed.

Kia Custom PV5 EV Concept electric van Steal the SEMA Show

Space that Adapts: Think of the PV5 WKNDR as your Swiss Army knife on wheels. Its modular interior can be customized for maximum function, making it perfect for hauling gear, setting up a mobile office, or even converting into a camper.
Innovative “Gear Head” Feature: Here’s where it gets interesting. The PV5 WKNDR brings something totally new with its “Gear Head” storage system. This feature extends out from the van, so you can grab your gear quickly and easily without using up valuable space inside. Need your hiking gear? Got ingredients for that perfect campfire dinner? It’s all right there at your fingertips. As Kia puts it, this is about making the most of every inch of space.

Plus, the PV5 WKNDR is equipped with solar panels and hydro turbine wheels, which recharge the batteries on the go. It even comes with an onboard compressor for tasks like inflating tires and air mattresses, making it a self-sufficient companion for long weekends.

Kia’s ‘Beyond Organization’ Concept: Smart Storage for More Adventure, Less Hassle

Kia’s focus goes beyond creating vehicles. They want to make life simpler and more organized for active adventurers. At SEMA, their “Beyond Organization” concept introduced smart storage solutions designed to cut down the time spent packing and unpacking. The goal for this is to give customers more freedom to enjoy the journey, without the hassle.

Here’s how Steven Center put it, “Kia’s rugged and capable utility vehicles have long been known for being versatile, adaptable and comfortable to suit the needs of a wide range of consumers. We wanted to ‘level up’ the functionality and capability by developing these concepts that take those legendary attributes to the next level,”

Kia EV Concepts Are Purpose-Driven Design That Fits Your Lifestyle

Kia’s approach shows exactly how to grab and keep attention with designs that genuinely serve a purpose. These concepts go beyond simply moving you from point A to B. With practical features like smart storage, energy-efficient upgrades, and serious off-road capability, Kia’s vehicles become part of your lifestyle.

Today’s customers want something real, and these Kia EV concepts are proof that the brand understands how to bring true value to the table, above and beyond just standard features.