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Auto Express
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Stunning new Kia EV5 arrives in this week's Auto Express
In this week's issue of Auto Express we get up and close and personal with the new Kia EV5, which arrives to take on the Tesla Model Y. We also get a glimpse of Bentley's all-electric future as the British brand reveals its stunning new EXP 15 concept. Advertisement - Article continues below Plus, we go behind the scenes at JLR's new £500m factory and get the lowdown on Geely's arrival in the UK. In the drives section we try out the refreshed Volvo XC60, hit the road in the facelift Lexus RZ and get behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PHEV. If that wasn't enough we have a baby SUV showdown as the Vauxhall Mokka and Hyundai Kona go head-to-head. This week's issue of Auto Express is on sale now and there's a whole range of ways to get your hands on it! Find out more below. The best value available to our readers is an Auto Express subscription. You can try your first 6 issues for just £1, plus all new subscribers will receive a free welcome gift when they join. We deliver free, straight to an address of your choosing so you can be sure that you'll never miss an issue. If you wish to continue your subscription after your trial ends you save a massive 45 per cent on the shop price, paying just £32.99 every 3 months. Our money back guarantee means that should you need to cancel at any point we will refund any unmailed issues, you can't beat that value! Click here to visit our secure online shop and subscribe to Auto Express... If you prefer to read Auto Express on your desktop, tablet or phone, you can get the digital edition through our online partner Zinio. Single issues are available from £2.99 or a subscription for an entire year is just £90.99. Click here to download Auto Express digital edition from Zinio... If you don't want to get your next 6 Auto Express issues for £1 by subscribing (RRP £28), then you can still buy single issues in shops or online. This week's issue of Auto Express is on sale now for just £4.50. You can find shops near you that stock the magazine by clicking here. If you can't make it to the shops or are unable to find it somewhere convenient, you can buy individual print issues of Auto Express to be delivered directly to your door. Click here to buy single issues of Auto Express
Top Gear
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The Kia EV5 is coming to the UK, and it'll have a 329-mile range
The Kia EV5 is coming to the UK, and it'll have a 329-mile range There's no word on pricing or the performance GT trim yet, mind Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 11 The Kia EV5 is officially coming to the UK. Woohoo! The car that sits between EVs 4 and 6 will get one battery and three trim levels, of which we have details for... two of them. The EV5's 81.4kWh battery will go for 329 miles and 313 miles in the entry-level baseline and GT-Line variants, both of which are front-wheel-drive. There's a range-topper incoming in the sportier shape of the EV5 'GT', but we don't know anything about that car yet, other than it'll be the range-topper, and it'll get AWD. Advertisement - Page continues below We do know precious mileage is eked out using Kia's i-Pedal regenerative braking, and the 400V electrical architecture recharges from 10-80 per cent in the time it takes to watch a rerun of The Office... provided you link to a 150kW charger. We also know it's all sharp lines and squared shoulders for this shiny new Kia, while on the inside, there's a fancy panoramic display, massage seats clothed in earth-friendly materials, and more storage than your average London flat. Add V2L charging and V2G-readiness, fingerprint recognition, remote updates, and enough driver assistance to get you to the moon (probably), and you've got an SUV for the modern family. Kia tells we'll get more info on the GT once that all-wheel-drive performance variant is finished. Don't expect much before next year though. More as we get it. Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2026 Kia EV5 Is Coming To America As A Sportage EV With More Space
After being launched in China in 2023, the Kia EV5 has now been revealed for the Korean and European markets, with its arrival expected in the second half of this year. But don't fret if you're on this side of the Atlantic - North American sales will begin early in 2026. Like most of the brand's EVs, the crossover is built atop Hyundai's E-GMP platform and measures 181.5 inches in length with a wheelbase of 108.2 inches (27.6 inches longer than the Sportage on both measurements), so it should be spacious in both rows. 18- or 19-inch wheels, a distinctive DRL signature that wraps around the front fascia, and a very low tailgate opening that should make loading easy combine to form a compact crossover that is both pretty and practical, but it might not be a perfect all-rounder. The existing EV5 available in other markets like Australia can be ordered as a dual-motor EV with AWD, but the European/Korean model being announced today is only available with one front-mounted motor delivering 215 horsepower, taking the EV5 from 0-62 mph in 8.4 seconds. Two battery options are available, however, 60.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh, offering up to 329 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. Recharging from 10-80 percent is claimed to take roughly half an hour, and Vehicle-to-Load functionality means you can power small appliances and accessories when off the grid. If hardware carries over unchanged, we can expect slightly less range on the more stringent EPA cycle, but it's unclear whether the more powerful dual-motor will be offered here, which offers 308 hp. A slightly more powerful GT version is also possible, but this is unlikely to be sold here, at least initially, so buyers will have to accept a 1,800-lb towing capacity and relatively weak acceleration. For the record, the Tesla Model Y (RWD) delivers 295 hp, goes roughly 311 miles, and can tow 3,527 lbs. Unlike many German automakers, including Volkswagen, Kia has elected to continue providing customers with physical switchgear, providing tactile buttons and knobs for frequently used functions like window switches, door locks, climate control, and infotainment volume. But the EV5 is still as technologically proficient as you'd expect of a new EV, with a narrow 5.3-inch climate display nestled between a pair of 12.3-inch screens, one of which provides an AI assistant powered by ChatGPT. In the second row, another screen allows rear-seat occupants to control their own air conditioning, while a Harmon Kardon premium sound system gives all occupants a rich audio experience. We'll have to wait for the U.S. launch to provide more specifics, but on face value, the EV5 is an attractive crossover with more length and a longer wheelbase than the Sportage, and if Kia can keep pricing in the same range as the $44,990 Model Y RWD, it could have a winner on its hands. Some buyers will doubtless be happy to stick with the Sportage, which costs a little more than $40,000 in hybrid form and just under $29,000 without electrification, but the upmarket styling, ease of use, and efficiency of the EV5 may be tough to ignore. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Auto Blog
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2026 Kia EV5 Is Coming To America As A Sportage EV With More Space
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Kia EV5 Is Now A Global Model After being launched in China in 2023, the Kia EV5 has now been revealed for the Korean and European markets, with its arrival expected in the second half of this year. But don't fret if you're on this side of the Atlantic – North American sales will begin early in 2026. Like most of the brand's EVs, the crossover is built atop Hyundai's E-GMP platform and measures 181.5 inches in length with a wheelbase of 108.2 inches (27.6 inches longer than the Sportage on both measurements), so it should be spacious in both rows. 18- or 19-inch wheels, a distinctive DRL signature that wraps around the front fascia, and a very low tailgate opening that should make loading easy combine to form a compact crossover that is both pretty and practical, but it might not be a perfect all-rounder. Powertrain Options Vary Worldwide The existing EV5 available in other markets like Australia can be ordered as a dual-motor EV with AWD, but the European/Korean model being announced today is only available with one front-mounted motor delivering 215 horsepower, taking the EV5 from 0-62 mph in 8.4 seconds. Two battery options are available, however, 60.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh, offering up to 329 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. Recharging from 10-80 percent is claimed to take roughly half an hour, and Vehicle-to-Load functionality means you can power small appliances and accessories when off the grid. If hardware carries over unchanged, we can expect slightly less range on the more stringent EPA cycle, but it's unclear whether the more powerful dual-motor will be offered here, which offers 308 hp. A slightly more powerful GT version is also possible, but this is unlikely to be sold here, at least initially, so buyers will have to accept a 1,800-lb towing capacity and relatively weak acceleration. For the record, the Tesla Model Y (RWD) delivers 295 hp, goes roughly 311 miles, and can tow 3,527 lbs. Interior Is Typical Kia Excellence Unlike many German automakers, including Volkswagen, Kia has elected to continue providing customers with physical switchgear, providing tactile buttons and knobs for frequently used functions like window switches, door locks, climate control, and infotainment volume. But the EV5 is still as technologically proficient as you'd expect of a new EV, with a narrow 5.3-inch climate display nestled between a pair of 12.3-inch screens, one of which provides an AI assistant powered by ChatGPT. In the second row, another screen allows rear-seat occupants to control their own air conditioning, while a Harmon Kardon premium sound system gives all occupants a rich audio experience. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. We'll have to wait for the U.S. launch to provide more specifics, but on face value, the EV5 is an attractive crossover with more length and a longer wheelbase than the Sportage, and if Kia can keep pricing in the same range as the $44,990 Model Y RWD, it could have a winner on its hands. Some buyers will doubtless be happy to stick with the Sportage, which costs a little more than $40,000 in hybrid form and just under $29,000 without electrification, but the upmarket styling, ease of use, and efficiency of the EV5 may be tough to ignore. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Surely Kia's onto a winner with its new EV5?
Kia has taken Audi's crown as the king of Russian Doll design with the reveal of its new EV5 mid-size SUV. The new Kia EV5 takes much of what has made the EV3 small SUV and EV9 seven-seat luxury SUV so successful and wrapped it up in a package that sits slap bang in between the two of them. The EV5 features strikingly similar design features, from the boxy 4x4-like proportions to the tiger-nose front end with 'star map' lighting signature on to the upright back with similarly slim rear lights. Kia calls its design theme 'Opposites United' – we'd say the three EV SUV models are very united in their look. The same can be said of the inside of the EV5, which – but for a few plusher materials – looks very much like an EV3. There are twin 12.3-inch screens for the driver display and infotainment, intersected by an additional 5.3-inch screen for the climate control functions. That's the same as in the EV3 and EV9, all sitting in one panoramic unit across the dash. Like its siblings, the EV5 also gets some physical buttons under the screens to select frequently used functions, while a second layer of buttons adjust the temperature. It's all very smart and – if our experience of the EV3 and EV9 are anything to go by – will be easy to use. Given the success of the EV3 and EV9 – World Cars of the Year in 2024 and 2025 – Kia is clearly on to a good thing. And the EV5 shares much of its tech with the EV3, as well as the upcoming EV4 hatch and saloon models. That means an 81.4kWh battery pack with a maximum claimed range of 329 miles – the bigger car will cover nearly fifty miles fewer than an EV3. There's the same reasonable maximum charging speed of 120kW on a fast charger, meaning the usual 10 to 80 per cent charge in around half an hour, while performance is also reasonable with a 0-62mph time of 8.4 seconds. There's Kia's excellent one-pedal driving system, while Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) hardware means you can also power household appliances via a three-pin socket. Of course, the EV5 offers much more space inside than an EV3, while there are only two rows of seats rather than the three in the EV9. The rear bench in the EV5 will fold completely flat, though, boosting luggage space from 566 to 1,650 litres with a two-meter-long load bay. There's also an additional 44 litres of space in the frunk (or froot) under the bonnet. Back inside there's similar storage and plenty of cubbies just like in the EV3 – in fact, Kia says there's 16.5 litres of space in its central storage unit, which includes a slide out drawer for those in the back. Despite all that space, the EV5 still keeps the front cabin airy with plenty of space between the front seats, helped by deep windows for a good view forward and big mirrors for a good view back. Other tech highlights include a head-up display, a digital key that lets you access and start the car with your smartphone, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a pet mode to keep dogs comfortable if left in the car and entertainment packages that will keep other occupants happy with Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube, plus a host of games. Kia's 'Hey Kia' voice assistant has recently be upgraded in EV3 to include Chap GPT AI help and that appears in the EV5, too. Plus, of course, there's the full suite of driver safety and assistant features on board. There are no hints on pricing yet, but although the EV5 will sit alongside the Sportage (it's slightly bigger) in Kia's enormous SUV range we'd expect prices to start well into the £40,000s. What we can say is that first deliveries are expected to be at the end of this year – perfect timing for another World Car Award win in 2026.
