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

• EV9 “ADVNTR” CONCEPT EV SUV – probably the most adventurous EV SUV providing rugged functionality and most life-style flexibility
• PV5 “WKNDR” CONCEPT EV VAN_[i] – the best and most succesful EV designed to enhance the daring facet of life

Kia America unveiled two all-new personalized idea automobiles 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 carry to life a simple to think about future the place automobiles will present the last word in functionality, adaptability, utility and group and all with a watch on sustainability.

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

For the 2024 SEMA Present, the design workforce at Kia Design Heart America (KDCA), based mostly in Irvine, CA, developed two customized idea life-style automobiles 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 properly past the crushed path. And conquer it. Constructed for critical enjoyable, this 2025 EV9 EV SUV has been refined into probably the most adventurous SUV Kia has ever imagined. With customized entrance and rear facias for a singular and rugged look – and a bolstered rocker panels for elevated functionality and character – the EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV additionally includes a 3” elevate 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 the whole lot from customary baggage containers to bespoke roof-mounted tents that rework the EV9 ADVNTR right into a machine good for getaways within the nice outside. 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 – is predicated on Kia’s lately debuted line of EV PBVs, or Function Past Autos, designed for small enterprise and supply performance. It’s a extremely succesful van permitting expression of your life-style wherever it might 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 includes a extremely versatile and adaptable modular inside that may be simply and effectively personalized 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 cupboard space for gear when the automobile is stationary, permitting for optimum utilization of inside area whereas nonetheless providing quick access to gear outdoors. The PV5 WKNDR EV VAN’s “Gear Head” can be reworked right into a cellular 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 example, 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 establishing camp for the evening. 

Along with the customized EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV and PV5 WKNDR EV VAN, Kia collected an assortment of energetic life-style merchandise for show and integration into the idea of “Past Group” designed to assist an organized and environment friendly life-style. This idea permits supplies a “plug and play” answer for managing gear and enhancing campground arrange instances 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 clients.

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 along with Rhino Rack, this tradition Sportage mannequin is designed to go properly 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 selection for river adventures. Rhino Rack’s Kayak mount & attachments are in place to securely carry toys to the water’s edge. The THETIS Sportage will likely be displayed on the Rhino Rack Sales space.

Telluride | ZEUS God of The Sky & Thunder – Together with Xpel, this tradition 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 following journey. The ZEUS Telluride was constructed for braveness to cross the hardest terrain with an Eibach elevate equipment to overcome even probably 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 will likely 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 supplies shade from the solar to permit for glare free viewing of favourite content material on the outside projector display and a Kicker outside 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 will likely be on show within the XPEL sales space at SEMA.

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