Kia has returned to the Specialty Gear Market Affiliation (SEMA) aftermarket commerce present in Las Vegas this week with two outlandish off-road ideas, based mostly on the large EV9 electrical SUV after which upcoming PV5 purpose-built electrical van.
The EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR are claimed to “carry to life a straightforward to think about future the place autos will present the last word in functionality, adaptability, utility and organisation and all with an eye fixed on sustainability”.
Each idea automobiles function enhancements like suspension lifts, redesigned bumpers, all-terrain tyres and a spread of equipment like roof racks and tents.
Given Kia America has been going laborious with X-Line merchandise, it’s doable we’ll see these ideas develop into actuality and enter manufacturing in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later.
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Kia EV9 ADVNTR Idea
This rugged tackle the flagship EV9 electrical SUV is “designed to take life nicely past the overwhelmed path”, says Kia.
The crew at Kia Design Heart America has given the EV9 new entrance and rear fascias for a extra rugged look, plus bolstered rocker panels for “elevated functionality and character”, and a 3.0-inch (76.2mm) suspension carry over the usual EV9.
Kia’s design crew additionally added “a rugged wheel and tyre mixture” that seems to incorporate fairly severe all-terrain rubber, which the corporate says helps to maximise the EV9’s off-road functionality.
Atop the roof are customized roof racks that may carry baggage containers to bespoke roof tents. It additionally seems the outside is completed in a sandy matte paint that isn’t obtainable on the usual automobile.
Sadly, Kia America hasn’t provided any images of the EV9 ADVNTR’s inside, although no adjustments to the cabin have been detailed for this idea automobile.
Kia PV5 WKNDR Idea
Maybe extra elaborate is the PV5 WKNDR Idea, which is predicated on the Idea PV5 devoted electrical van.
It’s virtually like Volkswagen ID. Buzz meets Mercedes-Benz Unimog, with numerous off-road focussed upgrades and enhancement to make this the last word electrical camper van.
Kia has added a suspension carry and off-road tyres – although actual particulars haven’t been confirmed – in addition to photo voltaic panels on the roof and particular ‘hydro turbine’ wheels, each of which may recharge the batteries when off the overwhelmed observe.
Along with driving the automobile, the batteries can be utilized for numerous different makes use of, similar to powering an on-board air compressor that may alter tyre pressures or inflate “area environment friendly mattresses”.
The PV5 WKNDR additionally options what Kia calls the ‘Gear Head’, which is a tailor-made storage answer that gives an on-board and sheltered space for storing for when the automobile is stationary.
Kia says the Gear Head function permits for “most utilisation of inside area whereas nonetheless providing easy accessibility to gear outdoors”, and might even act as a cellular pantry for when campers are cooking.
The PV5 WKNDR includes a extra camper van-themed tackle the van’s inside in comparison with the unique idea as nicely, with swivelling chairs and desk buildings for resting gadgets on when the automobile is stationary.
It additionally options what seems to be a gray fabric inside as a part of a dominant blue cabin theme with lime inexperienced accents.
Whereas this can be a idea based mostly on an idea, it might present an thrilling have a look at what the longer term might maintain for electrified mobility from Kia.
Kia America is displaying the EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR alongside numerous one-of-a-kind variations of its current fashions together with the Sportage, Sorento and Telluride, sporting in depth accent accoutrements to showcase add-ons sourced from aftermarket suppliers.
The 2024 SEMA Present is working over November 5-8 on the Las Vegas Conference Heart.
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