2026 Kia PV5 First Drive: A New Way of Thinking the Delivery Vehicle

•    Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2026 Kia PV5.

Seoul, South Korea - Kia is currently in the minority among automakers in that it continues to ambitiously pursue its electrification strategy. The Kia PV5 van is its very first vehicle developed under the PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) program.

Expected in Canada starting in the 4th quarter of 2026, the mid-size electric van is positioned as a modern and versatile alternative to larger models such as the Ford E-Transit and the Mercedes eSprinter.

Thanks to its modular E-GMP.S platform, which also underpins the Hyundai Ioniq 5, we can expect a range approaching 400 km in good conditions.

2026 Kia PV5 - What's new?

The PV5 marks a break from traditional utility vans. Based on a modular architecture, it will be offered in cargo, passenger and pickup versions. For now at least, only the cargo van is planned for Canada. Its size is smaller than the discontinued Nissan NV200 model, which makes it an ideal vehicle for urban conditions.

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