Kia America makes thrilling return to SEMA with customized EV Ideas destined for journey

• EV9 “ADVNTR” CONCEPT EV SUV – essentially the most adventurous EV SUV providing rugged functionality and most way of life flexibility
• PV5 “WKNDR” CONCEPT EV VAN_[i] – the good and most succesful EV designed to enrich the daring aspect of life

Kia America unveiled two all-new custom-made idea autos on the opening day of the 2024 Specialty Gear Market Affiliation (SEMA) Present in Las Vegas. Imagined by designers from Kia Design Heart America (KDCA), the ideas convey to life a simple to think about future the place autos will present the final word in functionality, adaptability, utility and group and all with a watch on sustainability.

Often called a showcase for idea autos from gentle to excessive, SEMA options producers of automotive equipment designed to reinforce the efficiency, styling, consolation, comfort and security of present and future automobiles, vans and SUVs. From the most recent equipment, thrilling idea autos and one-of-a-kind fashions, to particular editions that includes superior security and know-how, SEMA is the commerce present for automotive fans who know, love and perceive autos inside and outside.

For the 2024 SEMA Present, the design group at Kia Design Heart America (KDCA), based mostly in Irvine, CA, developed two customized idea way of life autos that intrinsically mix type and performance into machines designed for accountable engagement with nature:

EV9 ADVNTR CONCEPT EV SUV – this actually distinctive all-electric 3-row SUV is designed to take life nicely past the overwhelmed path. And conquer it. Constructed for severe enjoyable, this 2025 EV9 EV SUV has been refined into essentially the most adventurous SUV Kia has ever imagined. With customized entrance and rear facias for a novel and rugged look – and a strengthened rocker panels for elevated functionality and character – the EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV additionally encompasses a 3” raise in comparison with the usual EV9 and a rugged tire and wheel mixture to maximise the automobile’s off-road functionality. A customized roof rack can deal with all the pieces from commonplace baggage containers to bespoke roof-mounted tents that remodel the EV9 ADVNTR right into a machine good for getaways within the nice open air. Tough and prepared, the EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV is Kia’s newest expression of a way of life utility automobile prepared for tomorrow’s adventures.

PV5 WKNDR CONCEPT EV VAN – relies on Kia’s lately debuted line of EV PBVs, or Goal Past Automobiles, designed for small enterprise and supply performance. It’s a extremely succesful van permitting expression of your way of life wherever it could take you. Lifted and geared up with off street tires, it is a perfect escape pod for prolonged weekends in nature. The PV5 WKNDR EV VAN encompasses a extremely versatile and adaptable modular inside that may be simply and effectively custom-made to maximise area and performance – akin to a Swiss Military Knife on wheels. The van’s “Gear Head” function is the first-of-its-kind storage answer that gives an off-board, sheltered space for storing for gear when the automobile is stationary, permitting for max utilization of inside area whereas nonetheless providing quick access to gear outdoors. The PV5 WKNDR EV VAN’s “Gear Head” will also be remodeled right into a cell pantry for cooking afficionados that need to “Prepare dinner with a View”. Really self-sufficient, the PV5 WKNDR EV VAN options photo voltaic panels and distinctive hydro turbine wheels that may recharge the batteries for a lot of makes use of. For instance, Kia put in an onboard compressor to deal with wants for inflation, from adjusting tire stress when out on the path to inflating area environment friendly mattresses when organising camp for the evening. 

Along with the customized EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV and PV5 WKNDR EV VAN, Kia collected an assortment of energetic way of life merchandise for show and integration into the idea of “Past Group” designed to assist an organized and environment friendly way of life. This idea permits offers a “plug and play” answer for managing gear and enhancing campground arrange occasions considerably as organizing gear earlier than and after a visit is a standard ache level that Kia needs to deal with – and in flip – give time for enjoyment again to their prospects.

Kia additionally developed one-of-a-kind variations of three of the model’s hottest SUV fashions based mostly on figures present in Greek mythology to current a inventive and distinctive mix of equipment from Kia and choose companions, together with:

Sportage | THETIS Goddess of Water – Developed together with Rhino Rack, this practice Sportage mannequin is designed to go nicely past the pavement. That includes a customized wrap depicting white water rapids secured by XPEL Paint Safety Movie, rose gold trim, and customized Fifteen52 wheels wrapped with Open Nation Toyo Tires, the THETIS Sportage is the clear automobile of alternative for river adventures. Rhino Rack’s Kayak mount & attachments are in place to securely carry toys to the water’s edge. The THETIS Sportage can be displayed on the Rhino Rack Sales space.

Telluride | ZEUS God of The Sky & Thunder – Together with Xpel, this practice Telluride mannequin options wrapped pictures of mountain ranges, Fifteen52 wheels mounted with Open Nation Toyo Tires and an iKamper to accommodate “human recharging” for the subsequent journey. The ZEUS Telluride was constructed for braveness to cross the hardest terrain with an Eibach raise package to overcome even essentially the most daring of outside excursions. Contained in the rear cargo space is a brilliant organized MOD Storage System from Yakima to maintain gear organized. Since ZEUS is the God of Thunder, the automobile wouldn’t be full with out thunderous exhaust from an put in BORLA exhaust system. The ZEUS Telluride can be displayed at a SEMA featured automobile location outdoors of the West Corridor close to the SEMA Overland Expo.

Sorento | GAIA Goddess of Earth – With a impartial colour scheme, gold tone trim and blacked out off-road Fifteen52 wheels wrapped with Open Nation Toyo Tires, the GAIA Sorento mannequin is designed to mix into nature alongside off-road trails. And as soon as the vacation spot has been reached, a Yakima awning offers shade from the solar to permit for glare free viewing of favourite content material on the out of doors projector display screen and a Kicker out of doors soundbar. GAIA Sorento can be geared up with Baja Design lightbars and perimeter lights to maintain the campground safely illuminated as soon as the solar goes down. The GAIA Sorento can be on show within the XPEL sales space at SEMA.

“Kia’s rugged and succesful utility autos have lengthy been identified for being versatile, adaptable and comfy to swimsuit the wants of a variety of shoppers. We needed to ‘degree up’ the performance and functionality by growing these ideas that take these legendary attributes to the subsequent degree,” mentioned Steven Heart, COO & EVP, Kia America. “Our autos already assist folks dwell their energetic and adventurous existence and it was enjoyable to see simply how far we may go together with these newest ideas. The SEMA Present acts as a clean canvas for creativity and affords a glimpse into what Kia’s automotive future might maintain.”