The Kia PV7 upsizes everything about the PV5, cargo- and performance-wise
Kia’s platform-beyond or purpose-built vehicle lineup started with the PV5, which is slowly being launched around the world, with the Philippines slated to be part of it in October. Now just revealed at the IAA Transportation 2026 in Germany, we get to see its bigger brother, the PV7–expanding Kia’s reach in the light commercial vehicle segment.
It will be available in two variants: Cargo and Passenger, and it will ride on the E-GMP.S architecture. It’s tailored mostly towards businesses, with the “Tool Box” concept dictating how this can be created for more demanding environments and larger-scale fleet applications.
Essentially an upsized version of the PV5, it measures 5,350mm long, 1,995mm wide, 1,990mm tall, and it has a wheelbase of 3,500mm, compared to the PV5’s dimensions of 4,695mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,923mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,995mm.
These dimensions make it almost box-like, and it carries a similar design language with a futuristic fascia, large panels either for glass windows or a closed rear cabin, and dual sliding doors.
It’s powered by a single front-mounted electric motor producing 271 horsepower and 420Nm of torque, with AWD variants to be added later on. There are two battery capacities available, either 71.5kWh or 96.2kWh, which can drive over 460km on a single charge. The 800V architecture allows it to charge from 10 to 80% in around 20 minutes thanks to up to 350kW of fast charging, and the ability to use dual charging ports for better flexibility in different parking and charging aspects, including a V2L capability.
This is also the first Kia product to utilize the Pleos Connect operating system based on Android Automotive, with a brand-new dashboard layout that splits the screen into a dedicated instrument cluster screen and either a 12.9 or 14.6-inch infotainment screen. This also brings the full suite of the Kia DriveWise ADAS to all variants.
The Passenger variant can carry up to 11 people (in Korea), but global variants will be capped at 9 occupants. There will be a variety of seating configurations, including four-row seatings, long-rail easy-remove seats for the seven-seater, and a lounge-inspired approach for the interior with luxuries like multiple 100W USB-C charging ports, storage solutions, and a dedicated climate control zone.
The Cargo version isn’t bare-bones, being able to seat up to three up front, alongside a whole load of cargo space, up to 8.0 m³. It can carry up to 1,200kg, essentially three Euro pallets measuring 800 x 1,200mm. There can be different floor materials, alongside the choice between a full-open twin-swing tailgate or a lift-up tailgate. It also has Smart Walk Away for the power sliding doors and the option for a load-through bulkhead.
It will first launch in Korea and Europe in 2027, with additional variants and markets to follow after. These will be built in the Hwaseong EVO West PBV Plant and PBV Conversion Center for other conversions. Should Kia Philippines introduce this to our market as a passenger-oriented van to compete against the likes of the Toyota Hiace?
Photos from Kia
