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 life-style flexibility
• PV5 “WKNDR” CONCEPT EV VAN_[i] – the good and most succesful EV designed to enhance the daring facet of life

Kia America unveiled two all-new personalized idea autos on the opening day of the 2024 Specialty Tools 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 autos will present the last word in functionality, adaptability, utility and group and all with an eye fixed on sustainability.

Referred to as a showcase for idea autos from gentle to excessive, SEMA options producers of automotive equipment designed to boost 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 in and out.

For the 2024 SEMA Present, the design staff at Kia Design Heart America (KDCA), based mostly in Irvine, CA, developed two customized idea life-style autos that intrinsically mix kind 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 critical 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 singular and rugged look – and a bolstered rocker panels for elevated functionality and character – the EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV additionally includes a 3” raise in comparison with the usual EV9 and a rugged tire and wheel mixture to maximise the car’s off-road functionality. A customized roof rack can deal with the whole lot from commonplace baggage containers to bespoke roof-mounted tents that rework the EV9 ADVNTR right into a machine excellent for getaways within the nice outdoor. Tough and prepared, the EV9 ADVNTR EV SUV is Kia’s newest expression of a way of life utility car prepared for tomorrow’s adventures.

PV5 WKNDR CONCEPT EV VAN – is predicated on Kia’s not too long ago debuted line of EV PBVs, or Function Past Automobiles, 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 outfitted with off highway 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” characteristic is the first-of-its-kind storage answer that gives an off-board, sheltered space for storing for gear when the car 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” may also be reworked right into a cellular pantry for cooking afficionados that wish to “Cook dinner with a View”. Actually 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 lively 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 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 typical ache level that Kia desires to handle – 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 artistic and distinctive mix of equipment from Kia and choose companions, together with:

Sportage | THETIS Goddess of Water – Developed at the side of 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 car 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 can be displayed on the Rhino Rack Sales space.

Telluride | ZEUS God of The Sky & Thunder – Along side Xpel, this practice Telluride mannequin options wrapped photos 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 raise equipment to overcome even essentially the most daring of out of doors 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 car 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 car location outdoors of the West Corridor close to the SEMA Overland Expo.

Sorento | GAIA Goddess of Earth – With a impartial coloration 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 outside projector display and a Kicker outside soundbar. GAIA Sorento can be outfitted 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 cozy to swimsuit the wants of a variety of shoppers. We wished to ‘degree up’ the performance and functionality by growing these ideas that take these legendary attributes to the following degree,” mentioned Steven Heart, COO & EVP, Kia America. “Our autos already assist folks reside their lively and adventurous life and it was enjoyable to see simply how far we might go together with these newest ideas. The SEMA Present acts as a clean canvas for creativity and presents a glimpse into what Kia’s automotive future could maintain.”