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Kia EV5 2024
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The new Kia EV5 Earth is an electric SUV that has plenty of power while still being efficient. The cabin is downright plush and it’s lovely to drive if you mute some of those safety systems.
You can read the full review here.This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Kia EV5: Comfort and performance, Beautifully finished cabin, Abundant, easy to use technology
The 2024 Kia EV5 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1250 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Kia EV5 2024 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia EV5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2WD LR | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $57,750 | $66,440 | |
| AIR 2WD SR | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $53,680 | $61,710 | |
| Earth AWD LR Black | SUV | — Electric 4 SP AUTO | $61,270 | $70,400 | |
| Earth AWD LR Nougat | SUV | — Electric 4 SP AUTO | $61,270 | $70,400 | |
Kia EV5 2024 Interior
Inside the EV5 is a story of familiarity, with a clean, high-tech cabin and Kia’s common twin-screen set-up. Actually, it’s more a triple screen, with two 12.3-inch screens, and a 5.0-inch climate monitor between them.
The materials are all nice, and they look great, but they don’t exactly melt under the touch, and that gives the EV5’s cabin a hard edge I don’t love. I do, however, love the inclusion of some physical buttons, so you’re not pawing through the screen to access every in-car function.
Kia EV5 2024 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2024 Kia EV5 are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1875mm x 1715mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Kia EV5 Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2WD SR | SUV | 1715x1875x4615 mm | 175 mm | |
| AIR 2WD LR | SUV | 1715x1875x4615 mm | 161 mm | |
| Earth AWD LR Black | SUV | 1715x1875x4615 mm | 166 mm | |
| Earth AWD LR Nougat | SUV | 1715x1875x4615 mm | 166 mm | |
Kia EV5 2024 Boot Space
The Kia EV5 offers 67 litres of space in the fruit, or frunk, while the boot holds 513L with the rear seats in place – with that number obviously growing as you begin folding them flat.
Kia EV5 2024 Colours
The EV5 can be had in eight exterior colours, four of which are new – 'Frost Blue', 'Tide Blue', 'Magma Red' and 'Shale Grey'. Not all colours are available on all trims, though.
- Frost Blue
- Tide Blue
- Magma Red
- Shale Grey
- Clear White
- Iceberg Green
- Starry Night Black
- Snow White Pearl
Kia EV5 2024 Seats
At 4615mm in length, 1875mm in width, 1715mm in height, and with a wheelbase of 2750mm, the Kia EV5 is roughly the same size as a Tesla Model Y, so if you’re ever sat in the back of the Tesla, you’ll have a fair idea of what to expect here.
Sitting behind my own 175cm driving position, I found I had a heap of knee room, more than enough headroom, and I reckon you could fit three adults across the backseat pretty easily, too.
Kia EV5 2024 Towing capacity
The Kia EV5’s towing capacity ranges from 300kg to 1250kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Kia EV5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2WD SR | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 300kg | |
| AIR 2WD LR | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 1250kg | |
| Earth AWD LR Black | SUV | Electric,4 SP AUTO | 1250kg | |
| Earth AWD LR Nougat | SUV | Electric,4 SP AUTO | 1250kg | |
Kia EV5 2024 Speed
The Kia EV5 Earth is the fastest, clipping 100km/h in 6.1secs. The GT-Line is next, with a 6.3-second sprint. Both Air variants get just the single motor, and so will take more than eight seconds to hit triple figures. Maximum speed is around 185km/h.
Kia EV5 2024 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia EV5 2024 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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When is Kia EV5 coming to Australia?
The Kia EV5 arrived in Australia in October, 2024.
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Kia EV5 2024 Accessories
All Kia EV5 Air models get 18-inch alloys, LED lighting all around, roof racks and power mirrors, while inside there are cloth and synthetic leather seats, with a massage function for the driver, along with a synthetic leather steering wheel and LED interior lighting.
Tech is covered by twin 12.3 inch screens, with a smaller 5.0-inch climate screen sandwiched between them, and there’s in-built nav, a six-speaker stereo and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Earth then adds 19-inch alloys, gloss black exterior design flourishes and privacy glass, while inside, the seats are now entirely synthetic leather. You also get a second V2L connection, as well as a powered tailgate.
Finally, the GT-Line gets pretty much everything Kia could throw at it, including 20-inch alloys, auto-flush door handles, a panoramic sunroof, two-tone seats which are now billed as offering “premium relaxation”, wireless phone charging, fingerprint recognition, a heated steering wheel and an augmented-reality head-up display.
Kia EV5 2024 Engine
The entry-level EV5 Air is available in Standard Range or Long Range guises, and both are powered by a single front-mounted electric motor, producing 160kW and 310Nm. The Earth is a twin-motor AWD offering, with a motor at each axle, lifting outputs to 230kW and 480Nm. The incoming GT-Line gets the same powertrain.
Kia EV5 2024 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2024 Kia EV5 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia EV5 is available with the following fuel type: Electric.
| Kia EV5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2WD LR | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| AIR 2WD SR | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| Earth AWD LR Black | SUV | Electric,4 SP AUTO | — | |
| Earth AWD LR Nougat | SUV | Electric,4 SP AUTO | — | |
Kia EV5 2024 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2024 Kia EV5 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Kia EV5 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2WD SR | SUV | 225x60 R18 | — | 225x60 R18 | — | |
| AIR 2WD LR | SUV | 225x60 R18 | — | 225x60 R18 | — | |
| Earth AWD LR Black | SUV | 235x55 R19 | — | 235x55 R19 | — | |
| Earth AWD LR Nougat | SUV | 235x55 R19 | — | 235x55 R19 | — | |
Kia EV5 2024 Range
The Kia EV5 Air Standard Range gets a 64.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, weighing in at a hefty 428kg, which delivers a claimed driving range of 400km. The Air Long Range, the Earth and the incoming GT-Line all share the same 88.1kWh battery, upping the range to 555km, 500km and 470km, respectively.