It's pretty common with the EV's not sure about other cars. It's marketed as more humane and environmental. I suppose that depends on whether they are cutting down the rainforest to raise cattle to provide the leather or if they are just using the leather form cattle that we are going to eat anyway. I researched it a bit and found it hard to get a clear answer. I'm okay with fake leather if it performs well, but haven't experienced it for more than a test drive so I'm not sure. Nissan uses real leather in it's top trim Ariya and Volvo is using wool in some of its EVs. I do hope it's better than the vinyl we had in cars in the 70s. That stuff I do know.
Your question at the end, should it be more sporty? Definitely not, its a family SUV that will spend most of its life carting about kids and doing the shopping. So the word sporty shouldn't be anywhere near it because if manufacturers want to make something sporty they just stiffen the suspension until the ride is 💩 and that is not for this car or any SUV aimed at the average family
Thanks Nathan, I can live with the front wheel drive experience. Because my partner is 6'3" and on crutches this boxy shape is perfect for ingress/egress. The Air extended range would cover basically all my needs. Great job at pointing out all the pros & cons. I thought about the EV 3 but it really is too small for our family. Great comprehensive object review. Charlie
i was waiting for this car, however managed to pick up an EV6 single motor RWD GT Line demo for $64K and very happy with that - disappointingly the range lacks a single motor long range GT Line which is where I would have been looking
Thanks, nice even-handed review. Actually, I'm looking forward to a time when reviewers consider doing direct comparisons between 'classes' of vehicles (in this case mid-sized SUVs) across the three competing technologies eg: ICE, Hybrid and EV. The price-gap between the three technologies is rapidly narrowing. This is opening the market to new car buyers who as recently as 5-7 years ago could never afford a full EV or even a hybrid. So regardless of motivation method, a comparison between 'classes' of vehicles could be helpful to many buyers. After all, once behind the wheel and driving a car, surely the features, packaging, dynamics, braking, handling etc etc are what we are all looking for regardless of what makes the car move? Random example: This Kia EV5 is a mid-sized electric SUV, conversely the Nissan X Trail e-Power is an (albeit unusual) mid-sized SUV hybrid (I know, I own one) and the Honda CRV also mid-sized can be had as an ICE. During these rapidly changing times it'd be great to see how the three technologies stack up as an overall driving/ownership experience within each class. Just thinking out loud! 😊
Great review. Would love to see this EV5 with 800V architecture option, ie for faster charging speed. Would then provide a good option for those who want something in between the EV6 and EV9 in size, but still a competent road-tripper - especially for Australian highways... Otherwise, Kia going from strength to strength
So, a real buyers advice is as follows: want to headache and a car + remaining balance for fuel/maintance - RAV4, want a better EV - Tesla Model Y or you just want a fwd EV...then this for you. Price respectively for low models NSW: ~47K / 61K / 57K (as Kia is absorbing the 4K on road to be under Y)
Additionally, RAV4 will have the least depreciation and likely the lowest insurance while the other two benefits from noveated lease. So, in reality, after 4 years, RAV4 is likely be the same 2nd hand price.
Thought it might be a bit cheaper out of China… for what it’s worth I drove 650km here in WA yesterday Perth to Carnamah and back) drove through multiple towns, didn’t see one car charger.
Plenty of attributes but rated range is ~200w/km, My model Y is 153w/kw real world which about 10% off rated range. kia need to do a lot of work on efficiency. The bigger battery is required to compete.
Were the headrests as soft and comfy as the EV9's? Could you car camp in it, as in does it have a camping or utility mode? Is there a pet mode? So am I correct then in thinking this isn't an eGMP platform car? I like it personally but looking forward to seeing what Hyundai bring out as their equivalent, suspect it will be just a little better in all areas well except maybe the headrests where Kia has nailed it.
Kia's, Chinese made EV5 rushed to market as opposed to the EV6 , 9 and 3. Lots of short comings , front wheel drive , efficiency , price and charging speed. This again could be a miss with stack of competition flooding into the market.
Drove it, didn’t love it. The Kia dealership experience was poor from start to finish. No wireless charging, media is fiddly, lots of hard plastic. Look, its a good car but just wish I was allowed to buy a model Y (its a Musk thing, don’t ask) 😢
No. EV5 don't use BYD's electric motor. But use LFP battery pack from BYD for Chinese market. EV5 use SK on battery when they use NCM battery pack. I don't know if EV5 will only sale NCM battery pack to western world.
Toyota have sold boring to drive cars for decades, so this thing should appeal to big T owners who want an EV that isn’t a half-arsed afterthought like the bZ4x.
the ev9 is worse but everyone seems to like it, including my neighbor, when I follow him down our street, I can't help feeling -- 'this ain't no beauty'.
In my opinion, if EVs want to unseat Tesla, they need to move toward true Level 3 Autonomous Driving. I have driven the EV6 and the Model Y. The Model Y's auto-pilot is far better. I like the way Tesla shows in real time what's happening around you-whether it's pedestrian or vehicular traffic -- or construction cones. Other than that, the drive of the EV3 was a whole lot smoother and more comfortable to drive.
@@whomcares3438 Nah.. My new outlander bought last year doesn't collect, store or sell my data to jack up insurance premium verified by independent choice report. Also Mitsubishi is just one brand that do not collect or sell driving data. Kia /Hyundai being worst culprit ever. Look around and you find there are actual good ones out there.
@@oggyoggy1299 almost all car manufacturers have black boxes. When the dealer services them, that data is on sold to various companies form product development. Also used in crash investigation.
All these EVs will be next to worthless in a few years when solid state (S.S.) batteries are released. Chery just announced a 1500km range for their new S.S. EVs starting in 2026, and Toyota and Nissan won't be far behind. Everyone should hold off on buying EVs until then.
just like computers, always waiting for the 'new' model. I can assure you that you will be paying a premium for SS as manufacturers know people will be willing to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest, it has always been that way, that is how the world works. I bought an ev two years ago and now I can buy the same model for 20k less, however I have not been to a service station or a public charger in that time, plus the 'no pollution whilst driving' when picking up the grandkids from school.
전고체전지는 매우 비쌉니다. 당신이 전고체전지를 탑재한 전기차를 구매 하려면 동급 전기차의 약 2배 가량 지불해야 할 것입니다. 이는 최근 수년 간의 기술적인 발전 덕분에 싸진 가격이고, 상용화 되고 2~3년 간은 다른 배터리의 2~3배 가격일 것이고, 시간이 지나면 1.5배 이하로 떨어질 가능성이 높습니다. 그러나 몇 년의 기간이 필요합니다.
LOL anyone who believes Toyota’s BS about solid state batteries is a fool. It’s yet another delaying tactic because they don’t want to build EVs. HyDrOgEn Is tHe fUtUrE 🥴
Nope. solid state battery will be applied to luxury models such as Genesis. NCM batteries will be apply to mid to large size EV from ordinary manufacturers. And Sodium batteries will be apply on small sized cheap EV. And range is not important in EV. Because you can just insert more cells to increase range. So 1500km range of EV from cherry is really nothing. And if you want to read solid state battery market, focus on Samsung SDI. Because they are the most advanced in terms of Solid state battery development.
This car it’s all ready have lost race even with “old” Tesla model Y LR RW. Just wait when new model Juniper arrive on the market…. This KIA will just be a joke 🙌🏻
@@intheknow6499 Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979): You’ll face a fine of up to 250 penalty units ($27,500) if the way your dog is carried in your vehicle results in an injury.... Maybe he should also recommend not wearing a seatbelt or texting while driving. That's "Fun" too; isn't it?
thanks for the review Nathan. I can cleary see you tried very hard to be good honest review
Lol
Oh dear, those wheels.
And since when has vinyl seats been an upgrade?
Bloody vinyl from the 1970’s. Noooooooooo.
Since tesla, mercades and BMW all use it..
It's pretty common with the EV's not sure about other cars. It's marketed as more humane and environmental. I suppose that depends on whether they are cutting down the rainforest to raise cattle to provide the leather or if they are just using the leather form cattle that we are going to eat anyway. I researched it a bit and found it hard to get a clear answer. I'm okay with fake leather if it performs well, but haven't experienced it for more than a test drive so I'm not sure. Nissan uses real leather in it's top trim Ariya and Volvo is using wool in some of its EVs. I do hope it's better than the vinyl we had in cars in the 70s. That stuff I do know.
yes, the wheels are awful looking.. I can't imagine what a mess those wheels will be after a drive on a gravel road..
Mercades call it eco leather but it's vinyl
Good honest informative Review.
Thanks a lot !👍
Your question at the end, should it be more sporty? Definitely not, its a family SUV that will spend most of its life carting about kids and doing the shopping. So the word sporty shouldn't be anywhere near it because if manufacturers want to make something sporty they just stiffen the suspension until the ride is 💩 and that is not for this car or any SUV aimed at the average family
Love seat is perfect for spilling your coffee.
Thanks Nathan, I can live with the front wheel drive experience. Because my partner is 6'3" and on crutches this boxy shape is perfect for ingress/egress. The Air extended range would cover basically all my needs. Great job at pointing out all the pros & cons. I thought about the EV 3 but it really is too small for our family. Great comprehensive object review. Charlie
If the base EV5 starts at drive away $57k, I'm hoping the EV3 kicks off at under the $50k mark. Early 2025?
Good honest review from you... where's Tom these days dont see him doing any reviews at the moment 🤔
I think he’s been overseas
Tom's working as a lawyer now and chasing his corporate dreams.
@@mashoook Good luck to him 👍
Amazing review thanks alot❤
i was waiting for this car, however managed to pick up an EV6 single motor RWD GT Line demo for $64K and very happy with that - disappointingly the range lacks a single motor long range GT Line which is where I would have been looking
Thanks, nice even-handed review.
Actually, I'm looking forward to a time when reviewers consider doing direct comparisons between 'classes' of vehicles (in this case mid-sized SUVs) across the three competing technologies eg: ICE, Hybrid and EV.
The price-gap between the three technologies is rapidly narrowing. This is opening the market to new car buyers who as recently as 5-7 years ago could never afford a full EV or even a hybrid. So regardless of motivation method, a comparison between 'classes' of vehicles could be helpful to many buyers. After all, once behind the wheel and driving a car, surely the features, packaging, dynamics, braking, handling etc etc are what we are all looking for regardless of what makes the car move? Random example: This Kia EV5 is a mid-sized electric SUV, conversely the Nissan X Trail e-Power is an (albeit unusual) mid-sized SUV hybrid (I know, I own one) and the Honda CRV also mid-sized can be had as an ICE. During these rapidly changing times it'd be great to see how the three technologies stack up as an overall driving/ownership experience within each class. Just thinking out loud! 😊
Please make a detailed comparison between this and the model Y. Plus a long term test of the Kia? Thanks
Why the bus angle on the turning wheel?!
Great review. Would love to see this EV5 with 800V architecture option, ie for faster charging speed. Would then provide a good option for those who want something in between the EV6 and EV9 in size, but still a competent road-tripper - especially for Australian highways... Otherwise, Kia going from strength to strength
the first EV I'd ever consider buying... in the Air long rage trim.
Rage trim for you?😂😂😂
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh rage on the machine
No wireless phone charging? Miss
So, a real buyers advice is as follows: want to headache and a car + remaining balance for fuel/maintance - RAV4, want a better EV - Tesla Model Y or you just want a fwd EV...then this for you. Price respectively for low models NSW: ~47K / 61K / 57K (as Kia is absorbing the 4K on road to be under Y)
Additionally, RAV4 will have the least depreciation and likely the lowest insurance while the other two benefits from noveated lease. So, in reality, after 4 years, RAV4 is likely be the same 2nd hand price.
Base model needs to be under 50k, at that price it would be a consideration, especial since it's built in china,
It's built in Indonesia or Korea
So the same applies to the Tesla, then?
Thought it might be a bit cheaper out of China… for what it’s worth I drove 650km here in WA yesterday Perth to Carnamah and back) drove through multiple towns, didn’t see one car charger.
"Small packet of snakes" thanks we like that
I was really hopeful this was going to be an 800v battery pack.. I guess i will keep waiting and stay in my ever so slow charge niro...
We need it in Europe , AWD model under 60k euros . KiA EV5 should compete with new Tesla model Y .
Plenty of attributes but rated range is ~200w/km, My model Y is 153w/kw real world which about 10% off rated range. kia need to do a lot of work on efficiency. The bigger battery is required to compete.
My Earth EV 5 is averaging 183 w/km right now and but yes 200 is the combined figure.
@@enforcer41 Is better but......
Were the headrests as soft and comfy as the EV9's? Could you car camp in it, as in does it have a camping or utility mode? Is there a pet mode? So am I correct then in thinking this isn't an eGMP platform car? I like it personally but looking forward to seeing what Hyundai bring out as their equivalent, suspect it will be just a little better in all areas well except maybe the headrests where Kia has nailed it.
2:40min - 6 seated - cool kiddie seat - arm rest becomes backrest
That is 100% a road head cushion
3:43 when it’s what?? 😂😂😂😁
Cheaper and nastier FWD platform, still very expensive. Next Model Y is going to beat the brakes off this
Yeah, when it finally launches in 2030 something...
@@jeremybean-hodges6397
Well, the current one will beat the brakes off it.
@@oggyoggy1299can you elaborate on why you think this? (Genuine question).
Kia's, Chinese made EV5 rushed to market as opposed to the EV6 , 9 and 3. Lots of short comings , front wheel drive , efficiency , price and charging speed. This again could be a miss with stack of competition flooding into the market.
Dont like the front lights, will give this one a miss. It should have been a smaller version of EV9.
Today drove this. Model Y way better than this and ended up with ordering Model Y
it is sold at half the price of the model Y in China(< $30k AUD)
All cars sold in China are much cheaper, only Tesla cars are similar priced.
It's sold in china? Where's the source?
2 minute noodle are very cheap over there too.
It’s also a cheaper built, completely different spec in China. Australia demanded significant changes to the car because it needs 5 star ANCAP here.
Drove it, didn’t love it. The Kia dealership experience was poor from start to finish. No wireless charging, media is fiddly, lots of hard plastic. Look, its a good car but just wish I was allowed to buy a model Y (its a Musk thing, don’t ask) 😢
Kia, managing to make an interior look budget whilst charging mid range prices. Chinese are wiping the floor with them
KIA/Hyundai made really good EVs, with a great balance on NVH and efficiency; only to be let down by the widespread ICCU issues.
Their efficiency is terrible!
So this is a BYD(electric motors and the blade battery) in Kia designed skin.
hopefully with Kia's reliability as well
@@bauboni For sure it’s made in the Middle Kingdom:)
It's made in indonesia or korea
No. EV5 don't use BYD's electric motor. But use LFP battery pack from BYD for Chinese market. EV5 use SK on battery when they use NCM battery pack. I don't know if EV5 will only sale NCM battery pack to western world.
Im sorry, having driven it in person it is far apart from a tesla. And yes i was gonna buy EV5 but ended up buying a Tesla.
Too bad it's not making it's way to the United States.
Lol Ponch clearly isn’t feeling well. He sounds crook and referred to this car as an EV9 so many times 😂
Like all others EVs, nowhere near the interior space and packaging a Tesla model Y offers.
Soccer mums everywhere scream yay.
We’re with you all the way, lady.
Toyota have sold boring to drive cars for decades, so this thing should appeal to big T owners who want an EV that isn’t a half-arsed afterthought like the bZ4x.
Overall none of the electric cars come close to Tesla
I love KIA design... but not this (exterior). A chunky dog's breakfast of a design. A shame as it seems to have the rest down pat.
the ev9 is worse but everyone seems to like it, including my neighbor, when I follow him down our street, I can't help feeling -- 'this ain't no beauty'.
pure comedy exterior
In my opinion, if EVs want to unseat Tesla, they need to move toward true Level 3 Autonomous Driving. I have driven the EV6 and the Model Y. The Model Y's auto-pilot is far better. I like the way Tesla shows in real time what's happening around you-whether it's pedestrian or vehicular traffic -- or construction cones. Other than that, the drive of the EV3 was a whole lot smoother and more comfortable to drive.
my god this oozes of low quality feeling
Very boring on the outside
Kia designer must blind
Yeah nah... I dont want my driving/ privacy data to be sold around.
If you’ve bought any car the past 15 years your data has been harvested, just like the account you signed in with to make this comment.
@@whomcares3438 Nah.. My new outlander bought last year doesn't collect, store or sell my data to jack up insurance premium verified by independent choice report. Also Mitsubishi is just one brand that do not collect or sell driving data. Kia /Hyundai being worst culprit ever. Look around and you find there are actual good ones out there.
Why’s that?
@@oggyoggy1299 almost all car manufacturers have black boxes. When the dealer services them, that data is on sold to various companies form product development. Also used in crash investigation.
All these EVs will be next to worthless in a few years when solid state (S.S.) batteries are released. Chery just announced a 1500km range for their new S.S. EVs starting in 2026, and Toyota and Nissan won't be far behind. Everyone should hold off on buying EVs until then.
just like computers, always waiting for the 'new' model. I can assure you that you will be paying a premium for SS as manufacturers know people will be willing to pay top dollar for the latest and greatest, it has always been that way, that is how the world works. I bought an ev two years ago and now I can buy the same model for 20k less, however I have not been to a service station or a public charger in that time, plus the 'no pollution whilst driving' when picking up the grandkids from school.
Haha! smh 😂
전고체전지는 매우 비쌉니다. 당신이 전고체전지를 탑재한 전기차를 구매 하려면 동급 전기차의 약 2배 가량 지불해야 할 것입니다. 이는 최근 수년 간의 기술적인 발전 덕분에 싸진 가격이고, 상용화 되고 2~3년 간은 다른 배터리의 2~3배 가격일 것이고, 시간이 지나면 1.5배 이하로 떨어질 가능성이 높습니다. 그러나 몇 년의 기간이 필요합니다.
LOL anyone who believes Toyota’s BS about solid state batteries is a fool. It’s yet another delaying tactic because they don’t want to build EVs. HyDrOgEn Is tHe fUtUrE 🥴
Nope. solid state battery will be applied to luxury models such as Genesis. NCM batteries will be apply to mid to large size EV from ordinary manufacturers. And Sodium batteries will be apply on small sized cheap EV. And range is not important in EV. Because you can just insert more cells to increase range. So 1500km range of EV from cherry is really nothing. And if you want to read solid state battery market, focus on Samsung SDI. Because they are the most advanced in terms of Solid state battery development.
This car it’s all ready have lost race even with “old” Tesla model Y LR RW. Just wait when new model Juniper arrive on the market…. This KIA will just be a joke 🙌🏻
This isn't Top Gear. Don't make jokes. It is illegal to have a dog unrestrained in a car in Australia.
Thank you, Fun Police 🫡
@@intheknow6499
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979):
You’ll face a fine of up to 250 penalty units ($27,500) if the way your dog is carried in your vehicle results in an injury....
Maybe he should also recommend not wearing a seatbelt or texting while driving. That's "Fun" too; isn't it?
Not quite true, in SA the requirement for dogs to be restrained is in the back of a ute only.