Until now, there was a gap in the C-segment – a role now filled by the new EV4. With this compact model, Kia aims to make electric mobility more accessible, particularly through pricing. Design also plays a key role, staying true to the ‘Opposites United’ philosophy introduced by the EV9. Two battery options are available, with ranges between 456 and 633 km depending on the version.
Positioned neatly between the EV3 and EV9 is the new EV5. This family-oriented SUV focuses above all on space, offering a 566-litre boot, a 44-litre frunk and a highly versatile interior. Its design is bold, while technically nothing has been left to chance. A maximum range of 530 km is promised, with fast charging up to 80% possible in just 30 minutes.
With the EV6 GT, the line-up of last year’s refreshed electric model is now complete. Producing 650 hp, it is the most powerful Kia ever built, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds thanks to all-wheel drive. Naturally, the styling is distinctly ‘GT-like’. The top version of its bigger sibling, the EV9 GT, is slightly more restrained with 508 hp, yet the large SUV still accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Electronically controlled suspension is designed to give the EV9 the required level of sportiness.
The Stonic receives a comprehensive update. Externally, it adopts design cues from Kia’s EV models, while under the bodywork it continues to offer combustion engines and mild-hybrid powertrains. The biggest change is inside, where a dual panoramic display now dominates the dashboard. Its bigger brother, the Sportage, is also due for a refresh. The bestseller remains available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid and, like the Stonic, adopts the ‘Opposites United’ design language.
It does not always have to be an SUV – with a length of 4.44 metres, the new K4 is relatively compact, yet promises a generously sized interior with particularly good rear legroom. Its design reflects Kia’s current styling, but with an even more athletic edge. Under the bonnet, there is a choice of a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine with a manual gearbox (!) or a 1.6-litre version paired with an automatic transmission.
There is a good chance that the new EV2, following its major debut at the Brussels Motor Show, will make its way to the festival in Luxembourg. We may therefore get a first look at Kia’s smallest electric model to date.
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