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The new Kia EV5 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $56,770 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the AIR variant and topping out at $71,770 for the Gt-line.
There are 3 variants of the EV5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
The Kia EV5 is only available with an electric motor that produces 160kW and 310Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 EV5 is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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