Kia unveiled two adventurous concepts at SEMA, the EV9 ADVNTR and the PV5 WKNDR. Both look excellent, but the adventure version of the PV5 van looks like a perfect product for modern America, filling a void never quite covered by more pedestrian commercial vans like the Ford Transit Connect.

Days after teasing a major reveal at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Kia has unveiled two

The "Advntr" concept is a lifted version of the EV9 electric three-row SUV with a host of upgrades and camping gear. The PV5 "Wkndr" concept is an off-road van based on Kia's PBV (Purpose Beyond Vehicles) that Kia describes as "akin to a Swiss Army Knife ...

Kia has introduced five new concepts at SEMA including ones based on the EV9 and PV5. The automaker also showed more realistic builds based on the Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride. The modifications vary by model,

Kia America recently announced plans to give people who buy a new Kia EV6 or EV9 a free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter that will allow them to access thousands DC fast charging

But the other is the PV5 WKNDR, a rugged off-road camper based on a forthcoming Kia electric van platform. The EV9 ADVNTR makes good use of the existing EV9's angular design, with new sections filled in with protective cladding.