Kia's Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) 'PV5 Passenger' has been named the best large vehicle by the UK automotive magazine Autocar.
On June 17, Kia announced that the PV5 Passenger received the top honor in the large vehicle category at the 2026 Autocar Awards. Founded in 1895, Autocar is the world's first automotive magazine and annually recognizes outstanding achievements in the global automotive industry.
The PV5 Passenger was praised for its fresh, forward-thinking design, unexpectedly refined driving experience, performance and range based on the E-GMP.S platform, and competitive pricing, setting new standards in the electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and light commercial vehicle (LCV) markets.
Building on its strong product competitiveness, the Kia PV5 has achieved notable success in major global automotive awards. Last year, it won the prestigious '2026 World Van of the Year' award in the commercial vehicle sector and recently secured three awards, including 'Van of the Year,' at the '2026 What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards' in the UK.
Kim Sang-dae, Vice President of Kia's PBV Business Division, stated, "This award recognizes Kia's efforts to provide sustainable mobility through PBVs. The PV5 will meet customer expectations across various sectors, including passenger, commercial, and conversion models, thanks to its flexible interior configuration and dedicated electric vehicle platform."
Meanwhile, Kia is nurturing its PBV business as a future growth driver, expanding its presence in key markets such as Europe with the PV5, its first dedicated PBV model.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.