Kia Showcases New Adventure-Oriented EV Concepts At SEMA

SAUDI ARABIA : The SEMA offers a platform for showcasing unique concepts crafted to enhance performance, comfort and safety for future cars and trucks.

• The South Korean automaker showed two custom concept lifestyle vehicles that fundamentally combine form and function into machines.
• The EV9 ADVNTR concept EV SUV, which comes with a customized roof rack, aggressive tyres, and reinforced panels, is crafted for off-roading enthusiasts.
• PV5 WKNDR is an off-road capable concept EV van with an innovative storage solution. It is specially designed for small businesses and delivery needs. 

Kia has revealed two new customized concept vehicles at the 2024 Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show happening in Las Vegas. Designed by Kia Design Centre America, these bespoke concepts envision a future where cars blend functionality, versatility, and eco-friendliness, showcasing what's possible when capability, adaptability, and sustainability converge.

EV9 ADVNTR concept EV SUV

The all-electric three-row EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV is a one-of-a-kind vehicle designed to venture off the beaten path and take on the most epic adventures. Kia's most rugged and capable SUV yet, the EV9 ADVNTR boasts a bold, custom design at the front with a lifted stance, aggressive tyres, and reinforced panels for unparalleled off-road prowess. 

The vehicle comes with a custom roof rack that can handle everything from storage containers to bespoke tents, presenting itself as an ultimate companion for those seeking untamed escapades. Built for the fearless and the free-spirited, the EV9 ADVNTR is Kia's vision of a lifestyle utility vehicle that's ready to tackle tomorrow's most daring adventures.

PV5 WKNDR concept EV van

Part of Kia's Purpose Beyond Vehicles (PBVs) lineup, PV5 WKNDR is a versatile and adventurous van designed for small businesses and delivery needs. 

This lifted and off-road-capable van is also perfect for escaping to the outdoors for extended weekends. The rugged tyres and elevated stance make it an ideal companion for those who crave freedom and adventure.

The PV5 WKNDR EV van's interior is smart when it comes to adaptability, featuring a modular design that can be easily customized to suit your needs. The innovative "gear head" storage solution provides a secure and sheltered space for your gear, even when the van is still. This clever feature lets you maximize interior space while keeping your equipment within easy reach.

But that's not all - the "gear head" can also be transformed into a mobile kitchen for foodies who love to cook on the go. With its solar panels and hydro turbine wheels, the PV5 WKNDR EV van is a self-sufficient machine that can recharge its batteries on the move. 

To take things to the next level, Kia has even installed an onboard compressor that can inflate tyres, mattresses, and more - making it the ultimate vehicle, especially for outdoor enthusiasts and those who want to set up night camps.

Commenting on the unveiling, Steven Center, COO and EVP, of Kia America, said that Kia’s rugged and capable utility vehicles have long been known for being versatile, adaptable and comfortable to suit diverse consumer needs. The company wanted to ‘level up’ the functionality and capability by developing these concepts that take those legendary attributes to the next level. 

He further said that the brand’s vehicles already help people live their active and adventurous lifestyles and it was fun to see just how far the brand 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.

SEMA is the ultimate destination for automotive innovation, featuring a vast showcase of concept vehicles that push the boundaries of design and technology. The show brings together top manufacturers of automotive accessories, who unveil the latest products and technologies that enhance the performance, style, comfort, and safety of vehicles. 

With a wide range of products, from cutting-edge concept cars to exclusive special editions, SEMA is a paradise for car enthusiasts who live and breathe the automotive world.