2027 Kia EV5 facelift confirmed for Australia mid-year

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 14:41 · Archive

Kia's updated EV5 mid-size electric SUV will arrive in Australia in mid-2027 with power and suspension upgrades.

Kia Australia has confirmed the facelifted EV5 will arrive locally in mid-2027. The updated model's specifications have been revealed in Australian Design Rule certification documents, showing a series of upgrades alongside subtle exterior refreshes.

Power output will increase across the range. Single-motor front-wheel drive variants gain 15kW to reach 175kW, whilst dual-motor all-wheel drive variants increase by 19kW to 249kW. The existing 64.2kWh and 88.1kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries will carry over. Braked towing capacity for the base Standard Range variant rises from 300kg to 750kg, whilst it remains 1250kg for other variants. Kerb weight increases by between 21kg and 52kg depending on variant.

Beyond the powertrain changes, Kia Australia will retune the EV5's suspension to suit local driving conditions, as it did with the current model. The facelift maintains the choice of 18-, 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels, with subtle styling differences between the Air and Earth trims and the flagship GT-Line variant. The Air and Earth models feature updated front and rear bumper treatments, with the front air dam now displaying a diagonal pattern rather than slatted elements.

How it is being reported

• 2027 Kia EV5 leaked: Facelift set to bring tech, dynamic upgradesThe updated Kia EV5 is due in Australia midway through 2027, with suspension and technology upgrades expected to accompany the mildly refreshed exterior.Perth Now · 3 Nov, 14:02
• 2027 Kia EV5 leaked: Facelift set to bring tech, dynamic upgradesThe updated Kia EV5 is due in Australia midway through 2027, with suspension and technology upgrades expected to accompany the mildly refreshed exterior.The West Australian · 3 Nov, 14:02

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