Fast Technology reported on January 9 that according to ** reports, at the 2024 CES, Kia Motors officially released a concept car called PV5.
It is reported that the car is based on Kia's PBV platform, and a larger PV7 and a smaller PV1 model will be launched in the future.
Kia officially said that the PBV plant is expected to be put into operation in 2025, with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units.
It is worth mentioning that for the first time, the car adopts a modular design concept, in addition to the front driver's seat is a fixed area, the rear of the body adopts electromagnetic and mechanical coupling to replace the body "module".
As a result, the car can take on a variety of forms, including MPVs, taxis, vans, and even RVs.
In the entire PV series, the PV5 is a mid-size model, the PV7 is the largest version of the series, and the PV1 is the smallest model, which is mainly used in small spaces such as cities.
Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Design, Kia, said, "Kia PBV will usher in a new era of seamless everyday business and lifestyle solutions. We want to make our customers' lives easier and better, whether they're stationary or mobile, offering extraordinary flexibility and customization through thorough modularity. ”