The Kia PV5 WKNDR adventure van was one of the best concept vehicles at the show. Not a modified version of any existing model, this completely new concept shows off what could easily be an incredible overland platform.
On the driver’s side, a slide-out panel creates more space inside when the weather’s good, and a nice spot to clean your feet (and possible shower) off the ground.
The front has an integrated winch, recovery hooks, fog & offroad lights, and what’s likely the charging port. The digital license plate would let you customize the message in states where front plates aren’t required.
Check out the integrated brush guards by the windshield and the bumper clearance in front of the tires!
It sits on 35″ tires (35×12.5R18 Toyo Open Country), with plenty of clearance above them and some very nice fenders with integrated rock lights. Unless that hub spins freely, not sure what the point of that bubble level is, but it looks cool.
The interior is full lounge, with a reclined, reversed passenger seat. Both it and the ottoman look like they’re on T-tracks, so perhaps each panel is adjustable and relocatable. A forward-facing tablet keeps the passenger entertained.
Note the Nalgene-sized cup holder on the door…nice.
The rear has fold-down seats, detachable storage pods, and a center table/platform that appears to be on a rail so you can move it fore/aft.
The rooftop tent has a full-size pass through to create more headspace.
Huge hinges arc in and out of the body to allow the rear doors to open all the way, and the rear window opens upward to provide both easy access in tight spaces and a little rain cover.
Here’s what it looks like in the wild, plus a view of the rear’s exterior door with storage:
The rear passenger side door has a MOLLE panel for adding accessories, and the driver side’s storage box has three 110V power outlets. Note the LED light on the base of the rear window for area lighting…brilliant.
As with most wildly ambitious concept cars, many of the features here would have a hard time being manufactured at scale or passing modern safety standards, but we love the design thinking and feature set. Here’s hoping the PV5 platform comes to life as a blank canvas!
Kia EV9 ADVNTR overland SUV concept
Building off an existing model, the EV9 ADVNTR seems entirely possible. This one sits on 33″ (275/60R20 ) Nitto Ridge Grapplers with about a 2″ lift.
The EV9 is a current model in Kia’s lineup, but they aren’t offering a trim package like this (yet…fingers crossed). The estimated 270-304 mile range of this full electric model would likely take a hit with these tires and lift, but…worth it.
Compared to current offerings, this ADVNTR concept also has more rugged bumpers and lower side trim, recovery hooks, and taller roof rails.
Front grill marker lights and this wind fairing-integrated light bar are very streamlined, but those boxes on top would definitely crush range a bit more. Interesting placement of the fairing over the sunroof, so we’re betting that, or the sunroof’s location, would see some changes for a production version.
If you’re looking for ideas using existing parts and vehicles, XPEL had a few Kia concepts in their booth, including a nicely wrapped Telluride. That model does have some “X” series production models with 18″ rims and all-terrain tires as a starting point.
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