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<\/p>\nKia has introduced its new range of PBVs (Purpose Built Vehicles) to the Irish market with both Cargo and Passenger models available.<\/p>\n
The PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated commercial vehicle, marking a new chapter for the Korean brand, and it has plans to expand its product offering in the coming years.<\/p>\n
Who is the Kia PV5 aimed at?<\/p>\n
The Kia PV5 Passenger is a very versatile electric people carrier that is well-suited to larger families or those who simply find that an SUV isn’t enough for their needs.<\/p>\n
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It’s a segment of the market that’s often overlooked by buyers, partly because a lot of van-based passenger vehicles aren’t always as comfortable or enjoyable to drive as a more traditional car.<\/p>\n
However, that is shifting, and a growing number of families are looking to such vehicles as an ideal solution. Initially, the PV5 is available in a five-seat configuration, but a seven-seat version is set to follow, boosting its versatility.<\/p>\n
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Sliding doors on each side make it a cinch to get passengers in and out, especially in a car park, and the low step-in height boosts accessibility. It can also swallow up to 1,330 litres of luggage when all five seats are still in place.<\/p>\n
Up front, there’s a huge number of storage areas around the cabin, including bins in the floor and underneath the seat bases. The driver gets a 7.5-inch digital instrument panel, and a 12.9-inch touchscreen runs the Android Automotive OS infotainment system.<\/p>\n
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Multiple USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad mean everyone can remain topped up on the move.<\/p>\n
The Kia PV5 Passenger is priced from \u20ac42,550, which, compared to many SUVs, seems like a bargain given its versatility, space and equipment.<\/p>\n
Among the standard features are powered and heated front seats, heated rear seats, artificial leather upholstery and an electrically operated tailgate.<\/p>\n
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There is only one powertrain for the PV5, which uses a 71.2kWh battery and a 163hp electric motor that drives the front wheels. It has a 150kW DC-charge rate and a WLTP combined driving range of 412 kilometres.<\/p>\n
Tell me about the Kia PV5 Cargo<\/p>\n
The Kia PV5 Cargo uses the same 71.2kWh battery and electric motor as the passenger version, and has an official 416-kilometre driving range.<\/p>\n
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Unlike some vans, the PV5 comes standard with twin sliding doors, and the rear has ‘barn doors’ rather than the tailgate of the passenger version.<\/p>\n
It has a 690kg payload\u00a0 and, as standard, can accommodate two Euro pallets in a perpendicular arrangement. An optional raised floor creates space for two Euro pallets in a parallel layout.<\/p>\n
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The PV5 Cargo also has a 750kg towing capacity.<\/p>\n
Up front, it uses a two-seat configuration and mirrors the dashboard layout of the PV5 Passenger, with a 12.9-inch touchscreen in a 16:9 ratio and a 7.5-inch driver’s display.<\/p>\n
Included in the entry-level grade for the PV5 Cargo is a heat pump to boost efficiency, a heated steering wheel and front seats, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, highway driving assist, 16-inch alloy wheels, smart cruise control with stop and go functionality and a wireless phone charger.<\/p>\n
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Buyers can upgrade to the K4 specification, which adds ventilated seats, a 360-degree surround view monitor, artificial leather and fabric seats, electrically folding door mirrors, forward, reverse and side parking sensors, blind-spot view monitors and rear blind-spot collision avoidance assist.<\/p>\n
Pricing for the Kia PV5 Cargo starts at \u20ac33,230 ex VAT for the K2 grade and \u20ac35,100 ex VAT for the K4 specification.<\/p>\n
All versions of the PV5 come with Kia Ireland’s seven-year\/150,000-kilometre warranty and an eight-year battery warranty.<\/p>\n
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Where is the Kia PV5 sold?<\/p>\n
Kia Ireland has appointed nine retailers to be responsible for sales and service of the PV5 and further PBVs. They are:<\/p>\n
Joe Duffy – North Road, Dublin 11
Johnson & Perrott – Douglas Road, Cork
Nyhan Motors – Bandon, Co. Cork
Hinchys – Ennis Road, Limerick
Hinchys – Garryspillane, Co. Limerick
Edward Conway Motors – Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Sheridan Waterford Ltd – Waterford
Newgate Motor Group – Navan, Co. Meath
McElligotts Tralee Led – Tralee, Co. Kerry<\/p>\n
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Kia Ireland also expects that among its 33 dealerships nationwide, a referral scheme will be in place, so if you already have a preferred Kia dealer that you do business with, they will be able to facilitate your needs.<\/p>\n