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Kia EV5 2025
This is what Justin Hilliard liked most about this particular version of the Kia EV5: Sharp drive-away pricing, Refreshingly good design, Very comfortable ride
The Kia EV5 SUV competes with similar models like the Volvo XC40, Mazda CX-8 and Ford Everest in the Under $60k category category.
The 2025 Kia EV5 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1250 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Kia EV5 2025 News
Kia EV5 2025 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia EV5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2WD LR | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $61,170 | |
| AIR 2WD SR | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $56,770 | |
| Earth AWD LR Black | SUV | — Electric 4 SP AUTO | $64,770 | |
| Earth AWD LR Nougat | SUV | — Electric 4 SP AUTO | $64,770 | |
Kia EV5 2025 Interior
The 2025 Kia EV5's interior is headlined by a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which flank a unique 5.0-inch touchscreen dual-zone climate control panel as part of a single panel. That said, a row of physical controls does feature below.
The dashboard has a geometric design, while the 'floating' centre console features two cupholders and a storage tray. Annoyingly, the centre armrest doesn't contain a storage bin.
Interestingly, the front passenger seat features an extra-wide base that could be mistaken for a third front pew. It features a pocket and can't be sat on due to the lack of a seatbelt.
Kia EV5 2025 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2025 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 2025 Boot Space
The 2025 Kia EV5's boot space is 513L, but this can expand to 1714L when the 60/40 split-fold rear bench is fully stowed.
It also has a frunk or froot, which has a storage capacity of 67L.
Kia EV5 2025 Colours
The 2025 Kia EV5 has one free paintwork option: Clear White. Extra-cost exterior colours include Magma Red, Tide Blue, Starry Night Black, Shale Grey, Snow White Peal, Frost Blue and Iceberg Green. The last four hues are available with a Starry Night Black roof in the flagship GT-Line variant.
- Clear White
- Magma Red
- Tide Blue
- Starry Night Black
- Frost Blue
- Iceberg Green
Kia EV5 2025 Seats
The 2025 Kia EV5 offers two rows of seating, with the driver and front passenger getting bucket seats, while rear occupants are offered a three-seat bench that split-folds 60/40 to increase storage capacity.
Kia EV5 2025 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 2025 Speed
The 2025 Kia EV5's entry-level Air has a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 8.5 seconds for the Standard Range, or 8.9s for the Long Range.
The mid-range Earth has a triple-digital sprint time of 6.1s, while the flagship GT-Line takes 6.3s.
Top speed is 185km/h no matter the variant.
Kia EV5 2025 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia EV5 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 2025 Accessories
The 2025 Kia EV5 offers buyers a very, very long list of standard equipment, no matter the grade.
The entry-level Air generously kicks things off with dusk-sensing LED lights, rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels (with a tyre repair kit), power-folding side mirrors with heating, roof racks, keyless entry and a rear spoiler.
Inside, keyless start, a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system with over-the-air updates, satellite navigation, digital radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker sound system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
There’s also a 5.0-inch touchscreen dual-zone climate control panel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with three-cell massage functionality, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and cloth and artificial leather upholstery.
Advanced driver-assist safety systems are expansive, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and junction assist.
Then there’s also adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, lane-keep and -change assist, steering assist, speed-limit assist, blind-spot monitoring, active rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention monitoring, high-beam assist, tyre pressure monitoring, a reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, safe exit alert and rear occupant alert.
You also get seven airbags, including dual front, side and curtain, plus a front-centre.
The mid-range Earth adds 19-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, a power tailgate with kick-to-open functionality, and artificial leather upholstery.
And the flagship GT-Line on test here goes several steps further with dynamic indicators, 20-inch alloy wheels, auto flush door handles, Active Sound Design (driving sounds), a panoramic sunroof with a sunblind, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, an augmented reality (AR) head-up display, a wireless smartphone charger and fingerprint authentication.
It also gets a sports steering wheel with heating, a relaxation driver’s seat with a two-way power-adjustable leg rest and six-cell massage and two-position memory functionality, a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with three-cell massage functionality, cooled front seats, heated outboard rear seats, two-tone synthetic leather upholstery, 64-colour ambient lighting, alloy sports pedals and a heated and cooled rear storage container.
The GT-Line also improves the safety package with rear AEB, blind-spot cameras, remote park assist and surround-view cameras.
Kia EV5 2025 Engine
The 2025 Kia EV5's entry-level Air features a front-mounted electric motor that produces 160kW of power and 310Nm of torque.
The mid-range Earth and flagship GT-Line up the performance ante by adding a 70kW/170Nm rear-mounted electric motor to the equation. It helps to deliver on-demand all-wheel drive, more competitive combined outputs of 230kW/480Nm.
Kia EV5 2025 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2025 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 2025 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2025 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 2025 Range
The 2025 Kia EV5’s entry-level Air Standard Range variant is fitted with a 64.2kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack that provides a WLTP-rated driving range of 400km.
The rest of the line-up steps up to an 88.1kWh unit that can travel 555km between charges in the Air Long Range.
Because of their shared dual-motor powertrain and progressively larger wheel and tyre packages, the mid-range Earth and flagship GT-Line’s driving ranges are 500km and 470km respectively.