And the EV9 is too low to the ground, with tires too slim for trail work. Well, the production version, anyway. This concept is quite different. The company unveiled the Kia EV9 ADVNTR concept at this year's SEMA show,

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

The electric three-row SUV gets unique front and rear styling, a three-inch lift, and reinforced rocker panels that improve its off-road capability.

Two concepts take the stage at Kia's booth at SEMA and prompt the possibilities with EVs as they become more common.

Kia gave the PV5 a lift along with off-road tires to create the ultimate family escape vehicle. It has a modular interior that Kia likens to a Swiss Army Knife on wheels. It includes a special “Gear Head” storage system that features an off-board, sheltered storage area for when the vehicle is stationary.

Kia just debuted a ruggedized three-row EV SUV based on a production vehicle and a far-from-production EV adventure van concept at the annual SEMA Show.

Futuristic, adventurous, and ready for that infamous #vanlife hashtag—that is, if this PV5 WKNDR concept van were to become real.

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.