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 automobiles on the opening day of the 2024 Specialty Gear Market Affiliation (SEMA) Present in Las Vegas. Imagined by designers from Kia Design Middle America (KDCA), the ideas convey to life a straightforward to think about future the place automobiles will present the last word in functionality, adaptability, utility and group and all with an eye fixed on sustainability.

Generally known as a showcase for idea automobiles from delicate 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 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 in and out.

For the 2024 SEMA Present, the design crew at Kia Design Middle America (KDCA), primarily based in Irvine, CA, developed two customized idea way of life automobiles that intrinsically mix kind and performance into machines designed for accountable engagement with nature:

EV9 ADVNTR CONCEPT EV SUV – this really 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 essentially the most adventurous SUV Kia has ever imagined. With customized entrance and rear facias for a novel 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 all the things from normal baggage containers to bespoke roof-mounted tents that remodel 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 – relies on Kia’s not too long ago 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 way of life 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 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 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 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 establishing 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 help an organized and environment friendly way of life. This idea permits offers a “plug and play” answer for managing gear and bettering campground arrange occasions considerably as organizing gear earlier than and after a visit is a standard 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 primarily based 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 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 can be displayed on the Rhino Rack Sales space.

Telluride | ZEUS God of The Sky & Thunder – At the side of 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 subsequent journey. The ZEUS Telluride was constructed for braveness to cross the hardest terrain with an Eibach elevate package 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 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 shade 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 screen 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 can be on show within the XPEL sales space at SEMA.

“Kia’s rugged and succesful utility automobiles have lengthy been recognized for being versatile, adaptable and cozy to go well with the wants of a variety of shoppers. We needed to ‘degree up’ the performance and functionality by creating these ideas that take these legendary attributes to the subsequent degree,” mentioned Steven Middle, COO & EVP, Kia America. “Our automobiles already assist folks dwell their energetic 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 might maintain.”