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Kia unveils PV5 modular van for cargo and camper conversion

28.01.2026 15:37 1 min 1 source

hankookilbo.com KOR

Kia has announced its new Purpose Built Vehicle (PBV) platform and the first model, the PV5. The van features a modular design enabling quick body swaps for cargo or camper van configurations. The estimated price in South Korea is around 20 million won.

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Kia unveils PV5 modular van for cargo and camper conversion

Kia has announced its new Purpose Built Vehicle (PBV) platform and the first model, the PV5. The van features a modular design enabling quick body swa...

28.01.2026 hankookilbo.com KOR

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