Kia PV5 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Kia |
Production | 2025 (to commence) |
Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Autoland Hwasung) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
Body style |
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Platform | Electric Complete Chassis Platform Module (e-CCPM) |
Related | Kia PV1 Kia PV7 |
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