Why Kia Will FIX This Car (Kia EV5 Earth 2026 Review)
Kia’s medium-sized SUV offering in its fully electric lineup is the Chinese-sourced EV5, a quite popular BEV model that launched in late 2024 to acclaim a little more lukewarm than that enjoyed by the smaller EV3 crossover or the large EV9 family hauler.
It’s back in the Chasing Cars garage in mid-spec Earth AWD form, priced from $64,770 list or about $70K on road. Outputs are 230kW and 480Nm with a claim of 6.1 seconds for the 0-100km/h sprint.
Well packaged, spacious and fitted with interesting features, the EV5 ought to be a fine centrepoint to Kia’s electric strategy. But as contributor Nathan Ponchard explains in his deep dive, the boxy Korean-branded electric can be a very mixed experience indeed.
Time codes:
0:00 – Intro
1:32 – Earth spec
2:32 – Exterior styling
3:20 – Motors
4:20 – Interior
5:02 – Tech
5:53 – Seats
8:42 – Row two
10:45 – Boot space
12:30 – On road
13:55 – Dynamics
15:04 – Steering
16:06 – Weight
17:30 – Updates?
18:35 – Range
20:01 – Insurance
20:26 – Verdict
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